Compare The Applicant and HRM Direct - Mar 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - The Applicant or HRM Direct?

HRM Direct is more expensive to implement (TCO) than The Applicant, and HRM Direct is rated higher (82/100) than The Applicant (77/100). The Applicant offers users more features (12) than HRM Direct (10).

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:

The Applicant Manager Vs. HRM Direct

The Applicant Manager: We've found that many applicants appreciate any news, even if it is to tell them that the job has been filled. Unfortunately, many employers barely have the time needed to wade through resumes, interview applicants and make a job offer. With this reality, updates and personal communications between applicants and employers are pretty much out of...

HRM Direct: Founded in Boston, MA in 2004, HRM Direct was the first true on-demand Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider in the HR space, and has empowered hundreds of HR & recruiting teams at small- to mid-size businesses to attract, recruit, and onboard the best talent ever since. Now in our 7th consecutive year of double-digit growth, HRM has a mature produ...

Who is more expensive? The Applicant or HRM Direct?

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 The Applicant and HRM Direct.

The Applicant price starts at $90 per feature/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 The Applicant Manager is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Applicant Tracking software. HRM Direct accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 The Applicant Manager is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Applicant Tracking software.

Bottom line: The Applicant cost is around the same cost of HRM Direct.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared The Applicant Vs. HRM Direct based on some of the most important and required Applicant Tracking features.

The Applicant: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Benefits Administration, Employee Self-Service, HR Management, Recruiting, Software Customization, Applicant Tracking, Document Management, Email Integration.

HRM Direct: Appraisal Performance, HR Management, LMS, Performance Record, Recruiting.

Target customer size

The Applicant Manager is specifically designed for small to medium sized organizations who are looking for an affordable yet user-friendly, intuitive applicant tracking solution. HRM Direct is an exceptional suitable for HR and various other recruiting teams across all sectors, whether personal or public, particularly for retail, producing or friendliness markets, along with 3rd party recruiters or firms.