--- title: "ApplicantStack Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra" description: "Is ApplicantStack the right Onboarding solution for you? Explore 1555 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/264567/ApplicantStack/reviews/" page_type: "reviews" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-10-19" --- ApplicantStack 4.4 (1555) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated October 19th, 2026 # Reviews of ApplicantStack Ease of use 4.3 Customer Service 4.4 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews KK Kimberly K CEO and FounderManagement Consulting, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “It streamlines the entire communication process with our team by the notes section and assigning stages. And the automation of rejection emails saves us thousands of hours along with increasing awareness with our applicants, as just because they weren't the right fit for one position they very well may be for others.“ December 3, 2024 KC Kimberlee C SupervisorHospital & Health Care, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “There is no way to integrate the schedules into our Google calendar accounts or our actual software Axiscare.“ January 8, 2026 GH Gregory H Business Operations SpecialistInformation Technology and Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The customizable URL's you can create for positions to send to Internal Recruiters and Recruiting partners was an extremely useful feature.“ December 17, 2024 VA Vanisha A HR SpecialistHospital & Health Care, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The app don't group all applicants applications on one profile, it shows as duplicate applications.“ December 3, 2024 JC Judy C Human Resources DirectorIndividual & Family Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “We love the program because even when people are not good with electronic applications, we can provide a paper one and upload it and still use the ATS system.“ December 6, 2024 EP Elizabeth P ConciergeConsumer Services, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The least thing I would say that I don't like about applicant stack is that I don't get to keep comments on some candidates resume that were already reviewed .“ April 22, 2025 VV Veronica V Senior DirectorHealth, Wellness and Fitness, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “I would love if Applicant Stack had a feature were we could track the status of each applicant as we move them through in interview stage.“ December 6, 2024 CM Christina M Staffing CoordinatorMedical Devices, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Multiple tasks assigned and not able to complete at once several links being sent and can be missed.“ December 6, 2024 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 1555 available reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Cicely B. Advisor Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Love but needs better organization" July 3, 2026 5.0 It is definitely a love-hate relationship. It's a great tool in theory, but the procedure is frustrating. Pros Easily access all candidates' information in one application. I can see the total number of applicants for a position and also see how many have applied previously. Cons Information is not readily available at times. The layout can be a hindrance, and I have to constantly check each tab to receive information. Review Source Chana I. HR Representative Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Applicant Stack for your Recruitment and Onboarding Needs!" May 5, 2026 4.0 It is my go to website for all recruitment and onboarding needs. It stores all the necessary information for all the processes. Pros How it helps keep all aspects of the recruitment and onboarding process organized, streamlined and efficient. Cons It doesn't filter out duplicate applicants and can have a buildup over time. The customer support can take a few days as well. Review Source Kimberlee C. Supervisor Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Great communicating. " January 9, 2026 3.0 This far, it is better than the last company. We have a person we can call anytime with any problems. We did not have that with the last software. Pros Given the program's cost, I do not see any benefits to switching to AppStack. The pro is better communication. Appstack also does a better job of weeding out bad applicants. Cons The scheduling process. There is no way to integrate the schedules into our Google calendar accounts or our actual software Axiscare. Review Source Meagan A. Human Resources Manager Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Very user friendly! I've worked in several different ATS and this has been the easiest one yet!" April 23, 2018 5.0 Pros It's very easy to use and is step-by-step throughout the entire process. Their customer service is very helpful and accommodates most all requests we have asked for. I love the email templates with mail merge features, the flags we are able to customize, and that you can trigger automatic emails throughout the stages. Cons I wish it was easier to add pictures, embed videos, links, etc. It's also not user friendly on the reporting side. I'd like to be able to have more functionality to pull different reports. For example, I would like to have a report for jobs that we are still currently recruiting for (still actively trying to find a candidate). I don't necessarily want to see all "open" jobs because in ApplicantStack, they remain open until the job is "closed/filled". I do not want to see jobs that have a candidate that has already accepted an offer and is in the background or pending start stage. Unfortunately for now, it's a manual process of my recruiters reviewing over their "active recruiting" jobs and sending me weekly update reports by email. We are also still working out the ability to integrate with ADP (our HRIS system). Review Source R Reviewer Capture Specialist Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Awesome tool, impressed with the features." December 24, 2024 4.0 Satisfactory and has made recruitment a lot easy. Pros Impressed with functionalities such as "review candidate" option. Cons I'd love to see the decision of managers when candidates are moved to managers review Review Source R Reviewer HR Coordinator Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "HR Coordinator " December 12, 2024 3.0 Overall, it is user friendly and self explanatory. Pros Easy to send onboarding and view applicants. Cons The process to move the applicant from Interview to hire for onboarding. Also, if i have to manually put someone in to issue onboarding. The way onboarding is viewed on the applicants end with medical questionnaire confuses them often. So does the direct deposit form. Sometimes the applicants do not roll over to the Wellsky and there is no clear reason why. Review Source ST Sarah T. Executive Assistant Administration and HR Designee Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Super easy, great tool for our staffing needs" April 21, 2025 5.0 We rely on ApplicantStack for all our staffing needs. I love that I can list the one post and it goes to so many different avenues. Pros It is super easy to use and meets all our needs for applicants. Cons Can't think of a thing. I like everything about ApplicantStack. Review Source R Reviewer Concierge Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Royale Company - Review 2025" April 23, 2025 5.0 Pros Automatically sends emails to candidates with a click of a button. As well lets use put candidates in different stages at all times. Cons The least thing I would say that I don't like about applicant stack is that I don't get to keep comments on some candidates resume that were already reviewed . Review Source R Reviewer Sr. HR Consultant Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Reliable and Easy-to-Use Hiring Platform" April 28, 2025 5.0 We found ApplicantStack easy to navigate and very effective in tracking applicants. Pros ApplicantStack was easy to use and helped us manage candidates efficiently and clearly. Cons No significant issues—everything functioned as expected and met our recruiting needs Review Source R Reviewer Director, Human Resources and Security Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Compass Review" February 13, 2025 5.0 The Recruiting Team has been grateful for the experience they have with Applicant Stack. Pros The ability to easily share applicants with managers for their review. Cons The Recruiting Team hasn't really provided any details with me about the things they don't like. Review Source R Reviewer Brain Training Coach Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "User Friendly " April 23, 2025 5.0 I am working under a company. Not know much about it. However, whatever i need to look, i find it convenient and suitable for a new person. Pros Organized applicants , easy to locate details, friendly usage Cons Sometimes it complicates me with too many features, i can’t find much Review Source Angie A. Recruitment Coordinator Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Best hiring/on-boarding app." February 3, 2025 5.0 It has helped us hire and onboard some great employees with no interruptions. Pros I love how easy it is to put the applicant through each of the stages Cons I don’t dislike anything about this app I love it. Review Source R Reviewer HR Generalist Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Look no further than ApplicantStack!!! " August 20, 2024 5.0 I've had the pleasure of using ApplicantStack across multiple employers, and it has consistently proven to be an invaluable tool in streamlining our recruitment process. The platform's integration with job boards like Indeed, Google Jobs, and Glassdoor is seamless, allowing me to manage both internal and external job postings with just a few clicks which has significantly reduced the time I spend on administrative tasks. The use of templates in ApplicantStack ensures that candidates receive consistent communication and are kept informed about the status of their applications PLUS it saves me the time of writing the same communications over and over. This feature has garnered positive feedback from many candidates, who appreciate the transparency and efficiency of the process and said this has stood out amongst other employers they've applied to. One of the best features for me is the ability to use screening questions WITH scoring to quickly sort through applications and identify the most qualified candidates with highest scores. This helps me present top candidates to hiring managers quickly and then I continue sorting through the rest. I do personally review all applications so we do not fall into any sticky AI discrimination compliance issues but this allows me to target most qualified candidates first. The platform is also very user-friendly, both for HR professionals and candidates. While we currently don't allow managers direct access to the system due to our size, I can see how this feature would be incredibly useful for larger organizations, further streamlining the hiring process. Plus there are features we don't even use like interview forms, tasks, etc. (which would really come into play if there were more users or spread out geographical locations vs they can just come to my office or vice versa). Additionally, the ability to text candidates directly through the platform—without using my personal phone—has been a game-changer for maintaining work-life balance and ensuring all communication is recorded in the application history. Overall, ApplicantStack has been a fantastic tool, with excellent customer support whenever needed. If I HAD to come up with a negative (and it's really not), it is that the platform is highly customizable, so the initial setup and configuration can require some trial and error and extra time setting up templates, workflows, etc. However, this is a small price to pay for the ability to tailor the system to fit our exact needs. I highly recommend ApplicantStack for its robust features, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness. Pros Seamless Integration: Connects effortlessly with job boards like Indeed, Google Jobs, and Glassdoor. Time-Saving: Streamlines job posting and candidate management, saving significant time. Consistent Communication: Templates ensure all candidates receive timely updates. Effective Candidate Screening: Screening questions and scoring help quickly identify top candidates. User-Friendly: Easy to navigate for both HR professionals and candidates. Text Communication: Allows for professional communication with candidates without using personal devices. Great Customer Support: Responsive and helpful tech support. Cons Setup Complexity: Customization options can make initial setup time-consuming. Potential Learning Curve: Trial and error may be needed to configure the system to meet specific needs. Review Source R Reviewer Recruiting Coordinator Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Recruiting Coordinator " December 16, 2024 4.0 Just has a few kinks but overall works pretty well. Pros Pretty simple website. I use it for 8 hours every day so it gets the job done. Cons Running reports always gives different info. Some applicants show for one person not another searching with the same criteria. Texting is not easy if you receive a lot in one day. There should be a text tab like the email tab to easily search. Also phone numbers should be formatted so they can be easily searched. Review Source R Reviewer Clinic manager Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Top applicant stack review" December 9, 2024 5.0 Overall had a great experience with the system. Pros Ease of navigation and how the system is setup. I have hired many applicants with this system. Cons Nothing it is amazing. Only thing I can think of is to advertise for more companies to use this amazing website. Review Source R Reviewer President Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Applicant Stack" December 12, 2024 5.0 Very good. Always get the support I need when I need it. Pros Ease of use and ability to customize for multiple uses. Cons No cons come to mind. very easy to use and setup. Review Source Vanisha A. HR Specialist Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Just my opinion " December 9, 2024 4.0 overall good experience 4 stars. The app is easy to use when hiring employees and stores all past employee documents. Pros Applicant stack groups the candidates according to the job and have the option to have a knock out question incase they don't qualify. It won't waste anyone's time. It is easy to navigate. Cons The app don't group all applicants applications on one profile, it shows as duplicate applications. It is difficult to rehire applicants. Review Source R Reviewer RN Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Overall a good experience" December 11, 2024 4.0 The overall experience is a good experience. Pros Ease of use, all information in one spot Cons The search candidate feature doesn't allow you to search with minimal letters Review Source R Reviewer Recruiter Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Pros & Cons" December 9, 2024 5.0 Pros The ability to gather applications, message, applications and complete onboarding all in one app. Cons The texting system has some flaws - like when you get a message it will pop up 5-10 times, until you click off of it and back on. Review Source R Reviewer Education Admin Assistant Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Review about Applicant Stack" December 12, 2024 5.0 So far, I have been on Applicant stack for 8 months and I have had a great experience. Pros Get Emails immediately when someone applies. I also like that I can email the candidate from the website. Cons Right now, I do not have anything I dislike about Applicant Stack, I am fairly new to this website. Review Source R Reviewer Human Resource Information System Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Awesome Experience" January 8, 2025 5.0 awesome! wesbite must visit! very convinient Pros Easy to access and navigate and clearer. Review Source R Reviewer Staffing Coordinator Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Staffing Coordinator " December 12, 2024 5.0 Great, easy to enter information and complete task. Pros Simple to Complete task as simple as a click with Signatures Cons Multiple tasks assigned and not able to complete at once several links being sent and can be missed. Review Source R Reviewer Caregiver Coordinator Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "We Love You. " December 9, 2024 5.0 I love that its consistent and easy to navigate. Pros Easy to use. Love the resume part. And i love that you can see how many times they applied. Cons Only complete applications are sent to my email. I would like the leads also. Wish it had a Gender option so I can say Mr/Ms with gender neutral names. Review Source R Reviewer Field marketing coordinator Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Review from a Marketer in the Tech World!" December 23, 2024 5.0 My overall experience with ApplicantStack has been positive. It’s a reliable tool for managing the hiring process, offering helpful features like customizable workflows and seamless candidate communication. Pros I appreciated how intuitive ApplicantStack is—it made it easy to navigate and manage the hiring process efficiently. The customizable workflows and communication tools were particularly helpful in streamlining tasks. Cons The user interface felt a bit dated in some areas, which impacted the overall user experience. Review Source Joel B. Growth Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Applicant Stack is a great time saver" December 12, 2024 5.0 I have been happy with how easy it was to integrate into our website and to sharing the job postings with LinkedIn etc Pros Ease of use and the candidate screening is top notch Cons The limited # of seats. I do not understand why it is limited Review Source ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.