Compare CATS and iRecruit - Oct 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Oct 03, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - CATS or iRecruit?

iRecruit is more expensive to implement (TCO) than CATS, and CATS is rated higher (90/100) than iRecruit (80/100). iRecruit offers users more features (12) than CATS (5).

Looking for the right Applicant Tracking solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

CATS Software, Inc Vs. Cost Management Services, LLC

CATS Software, Inc: The CATS Applicant Tracking System is the fastest growing and most widely used system for HR and agency recruiters. CATS is a full-featured, web-based applicant tracking system. Accessible from any browser or mobile device, users can manage the entire tracking process from posting jobs to leading job boards and social networks to generating cus...

Cost Management Services, LLC: CMS - Cost Management Services, LLC founded in 1997, focuses on developing and providing Employment Management Solutions for business across North America, Canada, Guam and the Virgin Islands. Located in Farmington, CT, our commitment to excellence and customer support is paramount.

Who is more expensive? CATS or iRecruit?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Applicant Tracking software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for CATS and iRecruit.

CATS price starts at $69 per user/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 CATS Applicant Tracking System is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Applicant Tracking software. iRecruit price starts at $199 per month + $495 one time set up fee , When comparing iRecruit to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Applicant Tracking software cost.

Bottom line: iRecruit is more expensive than CATS.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared CATS Vs. iRecruit based on some of the most important and required Applicant Tracking features.

CATS: Workflow, Recruiting, Applicant Tracking, Resume Database, Workflow Rules & Management.

iRecruit: HR Management, Payroll, Recruiting, Software Customization, Applicant Tracking.

Target customer size

Customers of the software include small and medium businesses as well as large enterprises. iRecruit extends its applicant tracking and recruitment solutions to companies of any size.



CATS

ITQlick rating
(4.3/5)

starts at $69 per user/month

CATS is a web based applicant tracking solution for businesses of all sizes. Its capabilities include sourcing and screening, interview and workflow management, custom reporting, and others. The software was de...

Categories: CRM, Human Resources, Applicant Tracking, Employee Management.

iRecruit

ITQlick rating
(3.9/5)

starts at $199 per month + $495 one time set up fee

IRecruit is both a cloud-based and on-premise human resource software that helps the recruiting firms to post & track job adverts, and successfully track applicants.

Categories: Applicant Tracking, Attendance Tracking, Benefits Administration, Compensation Management, Employee Recognition.

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CATS: 5 Features

Workflow
Recruiting
Applicant Tracking
Resume Database
Workflow Rules & Management

iRecruit: 12 Features

HR Management
Payroll
Recruiting
Software Customization
Applicant Tracking
Document Management
Email Integration
Mobile Access
OFCCP Compliance
Recruiting Management
Resume Database
Social Networking
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
License pricing license pricing (if provided by the software vendor)
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CATS
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
90/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$69 per user/month
Functionality
18
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iRecruit
ITQlick rating
3.9/5
Score
80/100
Pricing
4.2/10
License pricing
$199 per month + $495 one time set up fee
Functionality
24
ADP Work...
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
3.6/10
License pricing
$62 per month
Functionality
18
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Collage ...
ITQlick rating
4.1/5
Score
97/100
Pricing
2.6/10
License pricing
$7 per user/month
Functionality
22
Bullhorn...
ITQlick rating
4.1/5
Score
97/100
Pricing
2.2/10
License pricing
$99 per user/month
Functionality
18

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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.