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ApplicantStack

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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Page 23 - Reviews of ApplicantStack

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AD

Andrea D.  
Program Director  
  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Overall it has gone well"

May 8, 2018

4.0

finding applicants

Pros

very user friendly; if any changes needed to be made or adjusted on the application, this can be done very quickly and efficiently

Cons

The only thing I can think of is that I am unsure how to utilize all the features. This is probably something I can do on my own when I have more time.

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

May 11, 2018

Hi Andrea! Thank you for writing a review about ApplicantStack. Please contact support or register for one of our weekly training sessions so we can help you with all features. We also have a ton of help center articles and videos available to all ApplicantStack users.

rG

ryan G.  
Corporate Recruiter  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Applicant Stack Review"

December 13, 2019

4.0

Pros

Easy to use and dependable, good customer service when needed.

Cons

Can run a little slow at times, exporting data to excel would be nice.

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

December 16, 2019

Hi Ryan, 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. You can export the data into Excel! Contact us so we can show you how!

SP

Stephanie P.  
Recruitment and Retention Coordinator  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "User Friendly"

December 20, 2019

5.0

I am very happy with ApplicantStack.

Pros

I like that it is extremely easy to navigate and find what you are looking for.

Cons

I have no negative comments, as everything that I need for my job is available through ApplicantStack.

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

January 7, 2020

Thank you for writing a review of ApplicantStack. Please let us know what we can do to earn a 5-star rating across all categories.

DM

Debbie M.  
Executive Assisitant  
  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Applicant Stack is very user friendly. "

April 25, 2018

5.0

Pros

I like that Applicant always you to see the different stage of a potential new employee with the option to add notes.

Cons

During certain times Applicant Stack will not allow to open attachments that may have been added- but for the most part I have no least likes with this program.

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

April 27, 2018

Hi Debbie! Thank you for taking the time to write a review about ApplicantStack. Please contact support regarding your issue. There shouldn't be any issues with opening attachments and there is certainly no time restrictions. We would be more than happy to assist you to get this resolved.

aB

amber B.  
scheduling coordinator  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "i like the system"

December 18, 2019

3.0

Pros

I like how it easy it is to use. Easy to navigate and get to what you need.

Cons

The system is slow sometimes, when it is updating.

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

December 20, 2019

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 we are cloud-based, there are many factors that could be in play regarding the "slowness" you are describing. Please contact us so we can assist in troubleshooting the issue. We are here to help! Please let us know what we can do to earn a 5-star rating across all categories.

WF

Willow F.  
Hr coordinator  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Applicant Stack Review"

December 20, 2019

5.0

Overall, I love applicant stack. It is a very easy tool that helps us with recruiting and hiring.

Pros

I like that applicant stack is very easy to use. I also love the texting feature.

Cons

I wish there was a way that the texting feature could alert you better when a text comes in. The read message in the top right just doesn't catch my eye enough and I forget about it.

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

January 6, 2020

Hi Willow, Thank you for writing a review of ApplicantStack. We do offer an email alert for text messages. Please contact support so we can assist you with that.

AH

Alison H.  
HR Coordinator  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "ApplicantStack has been easy to use. I like the coning function so I'm not starting from scratch."

April 19, 2018

5.0

Pros

The way I can easily launch jobs on multiple platforms. I get most of my applicants from Indeed, and it launches the job there.

Cons

If you change a title, it changes the title for applicants who have been archived. I was thinking it would just change it for the ones moving forward.

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

April 20, 2018

Hi Alison! Thank you for taking the time to write a review about ApplicantStack. I would like to suggest if you want to retain the job title for past candidates in that particular job, then you would need to create a new job. Please contact support if you would like more information.

AM

Angela M.  
Recruitment & Enrichment Cordinator  
  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "For me, it is great. For the applicants, they have issues finalizing their applications."

June 1, 2018

5.0

Pros

Clean cut, easy to use. My Customer Service agent is the best. He always responds quickly to fix our issues and always professional and great to work with.

Cons

Applicants often have issues completing the application. They tend to miss the part about it being required to have an email address for references. They fail to do the electronic signature part as well. I have had several that place a period behind the state abbreviation, so it stops them from going any further and they cannot realize why it will not allow them to complete the application. Many of our applicants are the older generation that are not very computer friendly. Things need to be very simplistic for them to use. I wish there was a way for me to tell them exactly what they did wrong, so I could assist them with completing the application.

Review Source

NA

Natalie A.  
Project Manager  
Government Relations  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Applicant Stack"

December 13, 2019

5.0

Very easy to use and understand

Pros

Easy access from any device. Never have problems with the site.

Cons

I wish the applications would load fast on public websites.

Reason for choosing ApplicantStack

Convenient for all employee

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

December 16, 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  
Board Member  
  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Nice"

May 21, 2018

4.0

Pros

Very easy to use. Great way for HR to filter and assign job postings and resumes to departments, multiple supervisors.

Cons

Honestly not much. It can be a little hard to navigate at first. I do not know if there is any quick easy training videos available? I was not offered any by my supervisor, but that would have been helpful!

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

June 18, 2018

Hi! Thank you for taking the time to write a review about ApplicantStack. We have a ton of help center articles along with videos. We also offer weekly training sessions.

MG

Marco G.  
HR  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Comprehensive and friendly"

April 20, 2021

5.0

Pros

I enjoy how easy it is to track what step in the recruiting process I am on with my candidates.

Cons

I dislike the I cannot send a mass message to drop off candidates such as people that began filling an application but never finished.

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

April 22, 2021

Hi Marco, thanks for a great review of ApplicantStack.

LH

Lauren H.  
HR Specialist  
Mental Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Helps condense applicants and saves time"

December 4, 2018

5.0

Thus far, this program has been an excellent time-saver.

Pros

I like the way I can receive and access applicants from a number of sites all in the same place.

Cons

Applicants are unable to go back into their applications and add information when I ask them to. If they have omitted something, such as work history, they are unable to go back into the application and fix it, or complete a new one.

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

January 24, 2019

Hi Lauren! 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.

SR

Sue R.  
Human Resource Specialist  
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "This has been one of the most user friendly softwares I have used."

April 19, 2018

5.0

I have the ability to have all the applican't information in one area and not have to use multiple different softwares to find information.

Pros

I like being able to have all the applicant's information in one area without having to use multiple different softwares at one time. I can select an applicant and all the information is there. I also like that I can add notes to an applicant for others to be able to use.

Cons

The copy and paste function for posting a position does not always work properly and I have to spend a little extra time fixing the posting.

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

April 20, 2018

Hi Sue! Thank you for taking the time to write a review about ApplicantStack. For the copy and paste of the job listing issue you are describing. We highly recommend that in order for your job to look the best across multiple job boards and devices to use the formatting tools built in to ApplicantStack. Please contact support if you have any further questions.

KD

Kim D.  
HR Manager  
  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Applicant Stack is affordable and easier to use than some of the big brands in the ATS world. "

May 10, 2018

5.0

Pros

I like the how easy it is to use, functionality that does not exist in all ATS platforms and I LOVE the onboarding side. My candidates have loved the onboarding side and the professionalism and modern flair it gives our company brand.

Cons

As far as what I like least about the software, I would love to have a live person to be able to call into and speak with rather than just emailing support.

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

May 15, 2018

Hi Kim! Thank you for taking the time to write a review about ApplicantStack. We offer our support portal for support issues so that we can keep the costs down as well as allow multiple team members to see the question and add their input. We find this to be the most efficient way of solving issues in the most timely matter.

DM

Dominga M.  
Director, Client Services & New Accounts  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "ApplicantStack Software Review"

December 10, 2019

5.0

ApplicantStack has solved our candidate contact list by retaining a list of the candidates applications and stages for all to hiring personnel view.

Pros

I can email the candidates in the recruiting stage and others in my organization can follow up or see the progress on the hire process. Our designated software Administrator is able to post the job openings through various social media platforms.

Cons

What I like least has to do how the software was customized/ set up by the designated software Administrator. Sometimes as users we need more than one "hire manager" to follow through or finish processing a candidate and once the initial hire manager is assigned we are unable to see the candidate or how the hire process is progressing

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

December 19, 2019

Thank you for writing a review about ApplicantStack. ApplicantStack does have different user roles that give a group of users certain access (and restrictions). If you feel you need more access, please contact your account administrator.

JA

Jon A.  
CEO  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great applicant tracking system!"

October 16, 2018

4.0

AS is our 1st ATS system so it created a valuable database of candidates with a scoring system we've used to cultivate relationships with cold and warm candidates and quantify the recruiting process. We've also cut down tremendously on staff time required to process candidates, especially in the early phases of our recruiting process.

Pros

Being able to create defined workflows for each job where candidates are easily screened with little staff time from step to step to get the most qualified candidates through to the final stages and make informed hiring decisions by collecting a variety of data points on them and using a scoring system.

Cons

The interface could use a facelift. Sometimes it seems to be a bit sluggish and requires a few more clicks to update items or edit items in AppStack.

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

November 9, 2018

Hi John! Thank you so much for the awesome review about ApplicantStack. We greatly appreciate the feedback. I will forward your feedback to our development team.

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Staffing Coordinator  
Events Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Easy to use"

October 15, 2018

5.0

Pros

User friendly interface. I can view all employees and complete on-boarding quickly.

Cons

Nothing at the moment. So far, I have not found anything that does not suit my needs.

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

October 30, 2018

Hi! Thank you for taking the time to write a review about ApplicantStack.

AA

Amy A.  
HR  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Good Value"

April 21, 2021

3.0

Pros

I love that you can upload a pdf and make it a form for filling out during onboarding

Cons

While I love importing a form to use, the forms come through kind of blurry (even if you upload a very crisp copy). The exporting function doesn't always work correctly, time consuming when it doesn't

Review Source

DH

Dorsey H.  
Recruiting Manager  
Medical Practice  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Applicant Stack is a wonderful tool."

March 21, 2016

5.0

Pros

I love how Applicant Stack helps me keep organized. When you talk to and meet as many people as I do in Recruitment, it's helpful to be able to track the stages and make notes about applicants. It's one stop for posting ads and getting them out to the job boards. We attract more quality applicants now and spend less time weeding through applicants that don't meet our needs. Applicant Stack is very user friendly and has freed up more time for me that I can spend connecting with people face to face. Very satisfied!

Cons

The only thing that I don't like is that once I move an application into the Candidate Pool to keep on file for future, the applicant stays in the "Active Candidate" list. The only choices are "Active Candidate" and "Inactive Candidate". There should be a 3rd choice for "Candidate Pool" so I don't have to see those names in the Active Candidate list.

Review Source

KH

Karen H.  
Recruitment & Engagement Coordinator  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Ease of Access for Hiring"

April 25, 2019

3.0

Pros

Lead applicant prospects. I could see what phase they're in.

Cons

I don't usually put so many questionnaires for an applicant to fill.

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

April 26, 2019

Hi Karen, Thank you for writing a review about ApplicantStack. Please let us know what we can do to earn 5-stars across all categories. Unfortunately your main office decides on the questions on the application.

CG

Christy G.  
HR Manager  
Management Consulting  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Awesome & comprehensive ATS with great tech support services"

September 15, 2016

4.5

Pros

We evaluated several ATSs and ApplicantStack was the only ATS we found that was budget-friendly yet offered all of the functionality that we required (which was a lot). You get way more than what you pay for, and our experience with the vendor in terms of tech support and sales has been nothing short of stellar. We utilized ApplicantStack's integration services and customization options which were both very cost-effective for what we wanted and the amount of work that we requested. Everyone was amazing to work with!

Cons

The user interface isn't as "sexy" or sleek as some other budget ATSs out there, but for us function far outweighed form so we selected ApplicantStack as our ATS. It doesn't incorporate some of the newer functionality that other ATSs offer such as tagging candidates (e.g., "#salescandidate"), but we have found other work-arounds for being able to effectively manage a "future candidate" pool. Lastly, it does take a while to get up and running but this period of time may not be significant if your company is very small and you don't need a lot of frills with your candidate communications documents, job application, or pre-screening questionnaires. We thought long and hard about our entire recruitment process as we are building up our recruitment processes, so it took longer as ApplicantStack doesn't offer consultants to walk you through every phase of the process like you may have with a larger ATS roll-out. This is to be expected, however, with an ATS of this quality and low cost.

Review Source

BM

Brian M.  
Senior Administrative Officer  
Public Safety  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Satisfied customer"

December 11, 2019

4.0

It has been a very positive addition to our recruiting and onboarding process and allowed us to fully integrate an electronic application process at an affordable cost.

Pros

Clear, intuitive listings and ease of maneuvering among categories and applicants.

Cons

Wish it had more analytical capabilities.

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

December 19, 2019

Hi Brian! Thank you for writing a review about ApplicantStack. Please reach out to support and let us know what you need. We might be able to create a report for you. Please let us know what we can do to earn a 5-star rating across all categories.

MK

Margi K.  
Recruitment Engagement Coordinator  
  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "I have found the Applicant Stack Program very useful and quite user friendly. "

June 8, 2018

4.0

Pros

Ease of use and multiple functions and having the ability to review history of each applicant. I like the menu tabs that allow you to easily set a stage, set a job, launch a job, email a candidate and I especially like making notes on the candidates to track my process and conversations with the candidates.

Cons

There is nothing I dislike about the software. I have not maneuvered through uploading documents and I need to access that and seek help from the support team. I feel I am missing some highlights of the application process because of this, but this is not a system issue, it an operator issue.

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

June 14, 2018

Thank you for writing a review about ApplicantStack.

TN

Tara N.  
Athletics and Aquatics Supervisor  
Sports  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Overall, a pretty good program"

April 19, 2018

4.0

Ease of scheduling for multiple shifts for multiple positions.

Pros

Ease of scheduling quickly and ability to modify schedules as "unavailable," and "available." Shows up easily to the administrator. Time off requests are easy to modify as well.

Cons

Occasionally, shifts get changed without the administrator doing anything. Other than that, the program runs really well.

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

April 20, 2018

Hi Tara! Thank you for taking the time to write a review about ApplicantStack. I am a bit confused about your comment about shifts. Are you sure you are reviewing ApplicantStack?

JM

Jennifer M.  
Managing Partner  
Human Resources  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "I've been very satisfied with the software. It offers excellent features and a great value."

June 2, 2018

5.0

Easily able to manage our searches and candidates. Presents very professionally.

Pros

The software is quite easy to use and offers flexibility for us to use both internally and with external search committees. We are able to customize the searches to our needs, screening questions, status, etc. The job board looks professional and clean when applicants visit and go through the application process.

Cons

The most difficult aspect is posting a job on the site. Formatting is difficult and requires a lot of fiddling to get it to look OK. I think that's a byproduct of HTML formatting but it becomes time consuming.

Review Source

Response from Swipeclock

June 4, 2018

Hi Jennifer! Thank you for writing a review about ApplicantStack. In order for your jobs to look the best across multiple platforms and devices, we recommend using the paste as text from any word processor and use the built in formatting tools within ApplicantStack.

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