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CATS

Best For: Businesses of all sizes in Construction, Engineering, Finance, Healthcare, Education, and more Industries

Quick Summary

CATS Software, established in 2005, is a Minneapolis-based company specializing in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruiting software. Designed for professional recruiters, CATS offers a fully customizable and user-friendly platform that streamlines the hiring process.

The software enables users to build personalized hiring workflows, automate tasks, and manage candidate information efficiently. Key features include resume parsing, email and calendar integrations, and a browser extension for seamless candidate sourcing.

CATS also provides robust communication tools, such as mass emailing and SMS texting capabilities, to enhance candidate engagement. The platform's scalability accommodates organizations of all sizes, from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, across various industries including construction, engineering, finance, healthcare, education, and more.

CATS Software has formed partnerships with several industry leaders, integrating with platforms like Slack, BambooHR, and MailChimp to offer a comprehensive recruitment solution. With a global user base, CATS continues to innovate, delivering a next-generation ATS that empowers recruiters to manage, grow, and scale their operations effectively.

Supported Countries Asia, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Europe, Germany, India, Latin America, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States
Languages Supported English, Dutch, Spanish, German, French, Lithuanian, Arabic, Czech, Chinese (Simplified), Portuguese, Hebrew, Finnish
On-premise/Self-Hosted Option No
Cloud Option Yes
Mobile Application No
New Release/Updates Annually
Support Hours 24/7
Live Support No
Chatbot Support No
Setup Support Yes
Training Yes
Dedicated Account Manager Yes
Help Center Yes
Help Videos Yes
Freemium No
Free Trial Yes
Open API Yes
Competitors Greenhouse, iSmartRecruit, Jobvite, Workable, Lever, Bullhorn ATS & CRM, Crelate, JobDiva

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Reviews

Trust Pilot Score -
SaaSWorthy Score 4.4
Software Suggest Score 4.3
Capterra - Ease of Use 4.3
Capterra - Customer Service 4.3
Capterra - Features 4.1
Capterra - Value for Money 4.3
Capterra Rating
G2 Rating
pros

PROS

  • Excellent, friendly customer support.
  • Useful features like statuses, customizable fields, and archiving.
  • User-friendly with smooth job posting and email integration.
  • Efficient resume parsing and candidate search.
  • Customizable workflows and HRIS integration.
  • Great for task automation and efficiency.
  • Ideal as a complement to other systems.

  • Miguel G.

    "Good experience."
    User friendly. Very good applicant tracking. Control Panel very helpful. I can see CATS calendar integrated with microsoft outlook. Great understanding with linkedin.

    Verified Capterra Review

    cons

    CONS

  • Limited and hard-to-find reporting features.
  • No SQL dumps; SCV files are scattered and corrupt.
  • Unreliable support responses.
  • Complex resume forwarding.
  • Inconsistent email integration and loading speed.
  • Lack of automated skills selection.
  • Issues reduce overall efficiency.

  • James G.

    "8 Year CATS User"
    Very clunky and slow at times. Does not offer any integrations that are helpful. I use it for dissemination of my jobs. It is one step above an excel spreadsheet.

    Verified Capterra Review

    Features

    API Activity Dashboard Activity Tracking Alerts/Notifications Applicant Tracking Application Management Assessment Management Background Screening Boolean Search CRM Calendar Management Candidate Management Candidate Profiles Candidate Tracking Careers Page Collaboration Tools Compliance Tracking Configurable Workflow Contact Database Customisable Branding Customisable Forms Data Import/Export Email Management Email Marketing Email Templates For Staffing Agencies Full Text Search HR Management Internal HR Interview Management Interview Scheduling Job Application Management Job Posting Job Requisition Job Tracking Mobile Access Pipeline Management Pipeline Reports Real-Time Reporting Recruiting Firms Reporting/Analytics Resume Database Resume Parsing Resume Search Resume Storage Search/Filter Social Media Integration Social Recruiting Status Tracking Tagging Talent Acquisition Task Management Temporary Staffing Third-Party Integrations Workflow Management

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    Pricing Starts From

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    $99

    Free Trial

    Yes

    Yes

    Ease of Use 4.5 4.3
    Customer Service 4.7 4.3
    Features 4.6 4.1
    Value for Money 4.6 4.3
    Capterra Rating
    G2 Rating

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