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ApplicantStack

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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Page 18 - Reviews of ApplicantStack

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HS

Heather S.  
Administrative Assistant  
  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### " ApplicantStack makes it easy to track applicants."

June 8, 2018

5.0

Easily keeping track of new applicants and no longer utilizing paper applications.

Pros

The part I like the most about ApplicantStack is the fact that you can move the applicants through the hiring process so easily.

Cons

The part I like the least about ApplicantStack is the fact that applicants do not realize that the emails with links have more than one link to click on. They end up completing one or two and do not realize they have more to complete.

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

June 14, 2018

Thank you for writing a review about ApplicantStack.

NC

Nik C.  
CAREGiver Growth Manager  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "App Stack Review"

December 11, 2019

4.0

I have really enjoyed using App Stack. When moving the stage of the candidate, it merges very easily with our Clear Care Platform.

Pros

I really love the ability to merge with Job Sites, that I do not have to manually enter in any information. The applicants come in at real time and I am able to reach out to them immediately.

Cons

The fields required fields sometimes are difficult when we enter an applicant from another source with not all the information. It would be nice to be able to enter just the name and phone # at times.

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

December 19, 2019

Thank you for writing a review about ApplicantStack. Your particular account is setup according to your main company guidelines. Unfortunately, they decide the template of the account and limit access for modifications. But please reach out to support, perhaps we can assist. Please let us know what we can do to earn a 5-star rating across all categories.

Mike S.  
Owner, Home Instead Senior Care of Lebanon County, PA  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Amazing service!"

October 21, 2018

5.0

Amazing ease and functionality

Pros

Ease of use. Great functionality. Client centric

Cons

Nothing. Everything is easy to use. It is awesome. Bottom line, use it!

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

January 25, 2019

Hi Mike! Thank you so much for the awesome review about ApplicantStack. We greatly appreciate the feedback.

KJ

Kelly J.  
Director of Nursing  
Mental Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Applicant Stack Easy to Use"

January 2, 2020

5.0

User friendly, quick and efficient.

Pros

Do to limited time I'm not one who wants to read through pages of instructions to use a program. I found this system to be user friendly. Read, choose, input, and select. Done! I also like the ease of approving staff time off requests and the hours being uploaded automatically at the selected time they are off.

Cons

It might be easier to have a separate tab for a quick view of time off requests.

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

January 7, 2020

Thank you for writing a review of ApplicantStack.

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Managing Director of HR and Training  
Management Consulting  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Well priced software for small companies"

October 23, 2018

4.0

Pros

Applicantstack is a simple to use software that is cheap enough for small companies to use. There are several features that I don't utilize, but we used it for internal recruiting and recruiting for our clients.

Cons

Sometimes changing certain settings requires too much effort.

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

January 24, 2019

Thank you for writing a review about ApplicantStack. Please let us know what we can do to earn a 5-star rating across all categories. Please contact support so we can get more information from you about the issue you are experiencing.

SC

Stephanie C.  
Office Manager  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Excellent ATS"

April 23, 2021

5.0

Pros

I love the ability to track, message, and onboard applicants all in one place!

Cons

At times it can be difficult to customize and adjust the settings. But customer service is always very responsive and helpful.

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

April 26, 2021

Hi Stephanie, thank you for leaving such a positive review of ApplicantStack!

AA

Abdullah A.  
operations Manager  
Human Resources  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Awesome but .. "

December 22, 2019

4.0

very good experience except for the price per user

Pros

The system has very impressive features and services Also, the user can design it how he wants

Cons

the price very high when we comper it with the other systems

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

January 7, 2020

Hi Abdullah! Thank you for writing a review of ApplicantStack. Most of our customers find that our price for the feature-rich solution is very reasonable. In fact, we are one of the most affordable solutions available. Please let us know what we can do to earn a 5-star rating across all categories.

BS

Bill S.  
Owner  
Restaurants  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Attempting to Hire"

December 21, 2019

3.0

Pros

Easy to use. Received applications. It is very organized

Cons

I feel like people use online applications to maintain their unemployment

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

January 6, 2020

Hi Bill, Thank you for the review. The con that you listed, unfortunately, is out of our control. People do the strangest things! While we can not prevent someone from applying, you can set up pre-screener questions to perhaps weed out (knockout) some candidates. This way, you will not be wasting your time on these non-candidates. Please let us know what we can do to earn a 5-star rating across all categories.

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Social Media Coordinator  
Retail  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Helpful when needed!"

February 6, 2019

3.0

Pros

We used ApplicantStack for a period of 6 months to give it a trial run for our business -- it did help us increase the amount of applicants but it wasn't as streamlined as other hiring softwares we've used.

Cons

It just wasn't as fast and easy as other hiring software our company has used in the past.

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

April 9, 2019

Thank you for writing a review about ApplicantStack. I will forward your feedback to our development team.

NW

Nicholas W.  
NRO Recruiter  
Staffing and Recruiting  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Applicant Stack Recruiting Review"

December 10, 2019

3.0

Pros: Apparently we are saving money with this system. I think the idea of it is better than the execution, in terms of having more rigid boundaries before being able to move someone through the process. Cons: Our contract department has created several issues and headaches with the new system but ignorance on their part cannot be attributed to the new system. In this sense, I think we have run into more issues because of the transition to Applicant Stack and their ignorance of every-and-anything.

Pros

I like that we can email users in the software and that it also links to our Outlook emails.

Cons

I am not a fan of how when a candidate is assigned to someone else, they almost disappear to other recruiters.

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

January 9, 2020

Hi Nicolas, Thank you for writing a review. The way our system works is that if you are not the Job Owner or Hiring manager of a job, you will not be shown the candidates on your dashboard BUT you can still find the candidates if you have access to the job. If you would like to see all the candidates & jobs in your dashboard, then add yourself to all of the jobs. We set this up as the default because most companies have hundreds of jobs with thousands of candidates and they only want to see their relevant ones. I have notified your account manager of the review you left. I am hoping this can all be resolved and you can come back and update the review.

RA

Rocco A.  
Sr. Lead Technical Recruiter  
Information Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "I've worked on many applicant tracking systems and I wouldn't rank it high"

April 19, 2018

3.0

Just what I expected and nothing more.

Pros

It provides the needed features for me to perform my job. There haven't been any issues with the system in the 2 years that I have been using it, so it is very reliable.

Cons

Some candidates have complained about the application process. Searches aren't the best. Customizing certain features haven't been as easy as expected.

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

April 20, 2018

Hi Rocco! Thank you for taking the time to write a review on ApplicantStack. Please contact us and let us know what the candidate complaints are so we can resolve those issues. We take client feedback very seriously and want everyone to have a positive experience. Contact support and let us help you with any issues you might have with customization. We are here to help!

MJ

Megan J.  
HR Generalist  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "So far I dont know that we have run into any issues."

April 19, 2018

4.0

The most convenient for our industry is the ability for all our supervisors to view the applications. When we used a paper application they slowly got routed from supervisor to supervisor. We have greatly reduced our hiring time frame.

Pros

It is easy to move around the site. All of our supervisors can have access to the applicants all at once. I also really like that it keeps all past applicants as well.

Cons

I don't know that I can think of anything at this time. We haven't had any major issues to deal with.

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

April 24, 2018

Hi Megan! Thank you for taking the time to write a review about ApplicantStack. We are thrilled that you can't think of any issues. If that ever changes or you would like to request any features, please let us know. We listen to our customers!

KH

Kimberly H.  
recruitment & retention coordinator  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Thoughts on ApplicantStack"

December 10, 2019

5.0

ApplicantStack has been very positive for growing our CG population.

Pros

The additional of texting has been very valuable in connecting with applicants. Ease of communication. Being able to reach out to people that have started the process, but didn't finish.

Cons

That most messages go to spam for the recipient.

Reason for choosing ApplicantStack

Partnered with Home Instead

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

December 18, 2019

Thank you for taking the time to write a review about ApplicantStack. Please contact support so we can get more information from you about the issue you are experiencing.

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Director of Operations  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Hire 25+ Employees A month"

October 17, 2018

5.0

We realized out applications were took long and complicated and we missed out on valuable applicants because of that. It's also easy track repeat applicant so we don't waste time with interview process.

Pros

It streamlines the hiring process and organizes all the information. I use use out of the reports to gauge trends in applications as well as to tweak hiring process for efficiency and ease.

Cons

The reports that I use on a monthly basis, mostly the TALENT POOLS LEADS malfunctions at every use and I have to run it several times before it will work work. Monthly for at least the last 16 months.

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

October 30, 2018

Hi! Thank you for writing a review about ApplicantStack. Please contact support so we can get more information from you about the issue you are experiencing. Since I do not have your contact name and company name I would have no way of helping you with the report.

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Digital Resoource Manager  
Government Administration  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Support has been great. Features are good for our needs"

April 26, 2018

4.0

Pros

Features, ability to make custom forms and have more than one job board. Hiring managers seem to like the way it works.

Cons

Some things are difficult to find. User interface is not always intuitive. I am not sure what all the statuses do.

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

April 30, 2018

Hi! Thank you for taking the time to write a review about ApplicantStack. Please contact support if you have questions regarding the statuses. We would be more than happy to explain. These are all customizable as well.

MG

Mychal G.  
HR Director  
Plastics  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Great value - awesome features "

December 13, 2019

5.0

Pros

Ease of implementation No pressure sales process Cost Online onboarding and new hire paperwork is incredible

Cons

Only the administrator can post a job Only the administrator can assign new hire paperwork Would love if the hiring manager could do both of these things

Alternatives considered

[iCIMS Hire](https://www.capterra.com/p/93248/iCIMS-Recruit/)[ADP Workforce Now](https://www.capterra.com/p/155895/WorkforceNow/)

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

December 16, 2019

Hi Mychal! Thank you for writing a review about ApplicantStack. Yes, we have limits based on the user role. An Administrator and a recruiter can do both tasks which you describe but not a hiring manager role. If you would need/like more access, please contact the administrator of your account. Please let us know what we can do to earn a 5-star rating across all categories.

LD

Lori D.  
VP, Talent Acquisition  
Pharmaceuticals  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Product Review"

December 10, 2019

5.0

Pros

The product is very easy to use and quite intuitive to set up without assistance. The online tutorials are very helpful to work through any questions and the Customer Support has always been highly responsive.

Cons

Would like to have a feature that would allow candidates to opt in to receive notifications on future openings once a position is posted in their area.

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

December 18, 2019

Thank you for writing a review about ApplicantStack. I will forward your feedback to our development team.

AM

Ayoka M.  
Center Director  
Individual & Family Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Application to help with the hiring process - for Nonprofits"

December 13, 2019

4.0

Pros

ApplicantStack works for nonprofits because is helps nonprofits in the hiring process in a major way. Most nonprofits are struggling with staff capacity issues. We don't have HR departments. You are lucky if you have at least one HR staff person. So ApplicantStack assists hiring managers with screening applicants, tracking the process and beyond. I like so many of the features. This is a great tool.

Cons

It would be great if you could share certain parts of an applicant's profile. I want my assistant to see resumes and cover letters without seeing salary information. Also the number of users is limited for the cost.

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

December 19, 2019

Hi Ayoka! Thank you for writing a review about ApplicantStack. You do have the ability to hid certain fields from some user roles. Please reach out to support so we can show you how. The base price for 6 total users is $95/month for one product which makes it one of the lowest price and full-featured ATS' available. Please let us know what we can do to earn a 5-star rating across all categories.

KS

Kimberly S.  
HR Business Partner  
Museums and Institutions  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "USSRC ApplicantStack Review"

October 17, 2018

4.0

Tracking applicants have improved since we moved to ApplicantStack.

Pros

The ability to archive applicants, and edit functions.

Cons

I hate to say least because it is not an issue with ApplicantStack, but our company would be better serve if the system could merge with our payroll system. The only other issue is the speed, especially in the afternoon.

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

November 9, 2018

Hi Kimberly! Thank you for writing a review about ApplicantStack. We do integrate with several payroll systems. Please contact support if you need any further information. We also have an open API for integrations. Let us know which payroll system you use. Regarding speed - since the system in in the cloud this might be a local issue. Again, contact support so we can assist you.

AG

Aubrey G.  
HR Specialist/ Recruiter  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Easy to use"

October 19, 2018

5.0

~ Customer Service has been great when contacting them ~ Webinars were great when I attended one

Pros

~ Price is just right ~ Tracking and reporting is good ~ It is a very simple system for basic use- there is probably a lot more we could learn about it if I knew there were videos on the different functions

Cons

~ There are a lot of things I could probably learn if I only knew where or if there were videos to watch

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

January 25, 2019

Hi Aubrey! Thank you for taking the time to write a review about ApplicantStack. We have a ton of resources and videos! We also offer weekly training sessions. All of this information can be found on your home page in the announcement section! Contact us if you need further assistance. We are here to help.

EG

Emily G.  
Recruiting Manager  
Medical Devices  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Save time and Paper"

March 7, 2019

5.0

Pros

What a time saver. We used ApplicantStack to complete eliminated paper applications. A straight forward Applicant Tracking System that ensures no one slips through the cracks. Easy to track where the job cycle is at. Also helpful in posting visible job ads.

Cons

As an employer I love ApplicantStack. My only minor "con" is that an applicant doesn't have a universal application, everything based on the position, not the person. Sometime it is hard to tell if an applicant has applied to several postings.

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

March 8, 2019

Hi Emily! Thank you for writing this awesome review about ApplicantStack! Please contact our support team so we can send you information about setting up a candidate username & login so the candidate can complete one application for multiple jobs. Also, so we can show you how to easily see duplicate records.

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Partner  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Cost effective platform to recruit employees "

May 17, 2018

4.0

Pros

I love the fact that I can post unlimited job listings for various positions and locations. Simple and easy to use!

Cons

I wish this platform allowed me to increase visibility for posted jobs by paying more for certain jobs.

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

May 21, 2018

Hi! Thank you for taking the time to write a review about ApplicantStack. Hopefully you will see this response and contact the support team. We can go over the different ways you can increase the visibility of your jobs.

DM

Donna M.  
Administrative Assistant  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Applicant Stack"

August 2, 2018

5.0

As a user I did not initially recieve any training with the software and was frustrated with my attempts to utilize the available functions, However after a little training and a couple of Q&A sessions the software is effecient and time saving.

Pros

it can be customized to meet most any need. documents and links are easily added

Cons

it is not very intuitive, training from a seasoned user is almost a necessity if you want to get the most from the product

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

August 20, 2018

Hi Donna! Thank you for taking the time to write a review about ApplicantStack. I want to point out that we do have a help center with a ton of videos to walk you through the steps. We also have weekly training sessions aside from our support team.

NO

Nancy O.  
franchise owner  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Turn Key Software for All of Oury Hiring Needs"

December 10, 2019

5.0

Pros

I used Applicant Stack for many years and find them to be the easiest software program to use. They continuously update the software to produce valuable reports. I can hire through Applicant Stack for any opening jobs we may have.

Cons

There really aren't negatives I can think of. We are extremely happy the operations and customer support of Applicant Stack

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

December 19, 2019

Thank you so much for the awesome review about ApplicantStack. We greatly appreciate the feedback.

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Assisted Living Administrator  
  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "very user friendly "

April 19, 2018

4.0

Pros

I am able to see the applicants easily, and mark proceed or not as I go through them. The applicants are in order of dates, and it is easy to see who the most recent applicant is.

Cons

applicant can skip a few steps if they attach a resume. sometimes I like to see the application and compare answers to certain categories in our application.

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

April 20, 2018

Hi! Please contact support. We can make any question required.

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