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Overview

CATS ATS helps staffing agencies track candidates and job openings across client searches. While it may lack precise candidate search, its customizable hiring process helps recruiters organize active placements. Overall, it suits agencies seeking an applicant tracking system for client-based recruiting.

CATS ATS Specifications

  • Recruitment and Applicant Tracking
  • Employee Information Management
  • Performance Management
  • Attendance and Time Tracking

 

What Is CATS ATS? 

CATS ATS is web-based applicant tracking and recruiting software that helps hiring teams manage applications from job posting through candidate evaluation. It collects applications through branded career portals, parses resumes into candidate records, and tracks applicants by job and hiring stage.

Its professional recruiting product adds CRM tools to manage client and contact records alongside candidate profiles, so recruiters can follow each search in its client context.

What Is CATS ATS Best For? 

One standout feature of CATS ATS is its ‘Automated Resume-Parsing' functionality. It fills candidate form fields from uploaded resumes. Recruiters can import up to 500 resumes per batch, with a 50 MB limit per file, or email up to five attachments to their Resume Inbox. Each email attachment becomes a candidate record. Adding a job title or ID to the subject line sends the candidate to that job’s pipeline. This gives teams a way to add candidates in batches without entering resume details by hand.

How Much Does CATS ATS Cost? 

CATS ATS pricing starts at $115/user/month. It uses a per-user subscription pricing model and includes ATS features like meeting scheduler, SMS texting, calendar/email sync, recruiting browser extension, and access controls.

In addition to the base fee, users should also factor in the following estimated additional costs:

  • Data Migration: $500 one time
  • SMS Texting Overage: $10/200 texts
  • Sponsored Job Postings: $150 to $500 for promoted listings

Reviewers generally consider CATS cost-effective, citing its useful features and customization options as reasons for its value. While some find the per-user cost relatively high, they still feel the functionality provided helps justify the expense.

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Disclaimer: The pricing is subject to change. 

CATS ATS Integrations 

CATS ATS software integrates with several third-party applications, including:

How Does CATS ATS Work? 

Here's how you can navigate the dashboard and make use of the CATS features after logging in: 

  • Create a job order for the position, then publish it to a CATS career portal or selected job boards
  • Collect applications through the portal, add a candidate with ‘Import Resume’, or use ‘Mass Import’ for a spreadsheet or batch of resumes
  • Search the Candidates grid by details such as name, email, phone, or title. Use filters or Boolean search to narrow the results
  • Use tags to group candidates, then update their statuses as they move through hiring stages
  • Open a candidate record to send an email, log activity, or schedule an event
  • Review dashboard widgets for candidate pipelines, active jobs, submittals, interviews, and placements 
Schedule a free CATS software demo to learn more about its features. 

Who Is CATS ATS For? 

CATS software best serves the following industries: 

  • Retail 
  • Healthcare 
  • Finance 
  • Construction and engineering 
  • Media 
  • Energy and resources 

CATS ATS Use Cases 

Based on patterns observed in user reviews and CATS ATS features, the following scenarios highlight where this platform performs well: 

Recruiting Teams Standardizing Hiring Workflows 

CATS ATS can suit recruiting teams that need a consistent process across recurring vacancies. Its custom hiring stages and prerequisites let teams require specific steps, such as contacting candidates before submission. Recruiters can then follow the agreed sequence rather than decide the next step separately for each applicant.

Staffing And Recruiting Agencies Managing Candidate Pools 

Staffing firms and professional recruiters can use CATS ATS to manage existing candidates across multiple client searches. Recruiters can search stored resumes using Boolean terms and filters, then check communication history before contacting candidates about another role. This helps agencies revisit previous applicants when a new vacancy matches their experience.

Teams Posting To Multiple Job Boards And Managing Communications 

CATS ATS is well-suited for organizations that need to post job openings across multiple external job boards and manage candidate communication. Recruiters can select job boards when publishing a vacancy and use email sync and templates to manage applicant correspondence within the software. This makes it a practical fit for teams handling recruitment across several advertising channels.

HR Teams Tracking Hiring Metrics and Pipeline Health 

HR teams that measure recruiting performance use CATS ATS to generate reports and visualize pipeline trends. Reporting tools help decision makers assess where bottlenecks occur in the hiring process, source effectiveness, and candidate conversion rates, which support iterative refinement of recruiting strategies.

CATS ATS User Sentiments

Most Positive Sentiments 

Least Positive Sentiments

Ease of Use 

  • 70% were Positive 

  • 15% were Negative 

  • 15% were Neutral/Mixed 

Users consistently highlight that CATS ATS is easy to learn and manage daily recruiting activities. Recruiters mention that moving candidates through hiring stages feels intuitive once workflows are set up.

A user noted that “managing candidates and progressing them through hiring stages feels simple and practical.”

Search Accuracy And Filtering Limitations 

  • 20% were Positive 

  • 60% were Negative 

  • 20% were Neutral/Mixed 

A common complaint relates to candidate search results not always matching expectations. Users report needing additional filtering or manual review to locate precise matches in the database.

Candidate Organization And Resume Management 

  • 65% were Positive 

  • 20% were Negative 

  • 15% were Neutral/Mixed 

Many reviewers appreciate how CATS ATS keeps candidate information centralized, helping recruiters avoid scattered resumes and manual tracking. This sentiment is especially common among staffing agencies handling high candidate volumes.

Reporting And Analytics Depth 

  • 25% were Positive 

  • 55% were Negative 

  • 20% were Neutral/Mixed 

While basic reporting is available, many users feel that reporting lacks depth for advanced recruiting analysis. This sentiment appears frequently among teams that rely heavily on data-driven hiring decisions.

Customer Support Experience 

  • 60% were Positive 

  • 20% were Negative 

  • 20% were Neutral/Mixed 

Support is frequently mentioned as responsive and helpful, particularly during setup and issue resolution. Users often point out that support staff are knowledgeable and willing to walk them through problems.

Pricing Sensitivity For Smaller Teams 

  • 30% were Positive 

  • 50% were Negative 

  • 20% were Neutral/Mixed 

Several reviewers indicate that the per-user pricing model feels expensive for smaller recruiting teams or companies with occasional hiring needs.

A user mentioned that “the cost feels high when hiring volume is low.”

Is CATS ATS Right For You?

CATS ATS is worth considering for staffing agencies and in-house recruiting teams managing recurring hiring activities across multiple roles. Its separate career portals, user groups, and access controls help teams manage hiring across more departments or brands as they grow.

Candidate records also bring data protection requirements. To address this, the software meets GDPR- security requirements as a data processor, That said, employers remain responsible for their own compliance. Its security documentation describes AWS hosting, data-center access controls, scheduled backups, and live replication across multiple physical locations.

Record retention is another consideration. California’s automated-decision regulations took effect on October 1, 2025, and require covered employers to retain employment records, such as automated-decision data, for at least four years. CATS supports screening questions and candidate scorecards, but employers should confirm whether its retention options meet their obligations.

Still deciding whether CATS ATS fits your recruiting needs? Contact us at (661) 384-7070 to discuss its suitability for your team.

CATS ATS Features

Job Posting And Management

The software provides customizable application forms and questions to collect information from candidates. It also lets recruiters create and manage job postings, with published job feeds carrying details such as title, description, location, and salary. Additionally, recruiters can publish listings to the CATS ATS career portal and selected third-party job boards. This setup helps teams review applicants by job; some boards may require initial contact or approval.

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Custom Workflow Automation

CATS ATS supports custom recruiting stages with triggers tied to candidate status changes or application answers. Depending on the trigger, it can send emails, create tasks or calendar events, or submit candidates to clients or hiring managers for review. This helps recruiters carry out repeatable steps at the relevant stage of the hiring process.

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Candidate Submission And Review

With this feature, recruiters can email candidate profiles to clients or hiring managers with a review link and selected resume. Reviewers can approve or decline candidates, and CATS ATS can update their status based on the decision when configured. The review also appears in the candidate’s record for recruiters to reference.

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Multiple Career Portals

Multiple career portals can be set up for different brands, teams, or recruiting needs, each with their own logos, banners, and colors. Candidates can browse and apply through the relevant portal in CATS ATS. This helps employers present each brand’s jobs separately and direct candidates to the right application page.

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Analytics And Reporting

The platform provides customizable dashboards and reports for monitoring recruiting activity. Dashboard widgets in CATS ATS display candidate pipelines, job order status, active jobs, submittals, interviews, and placements. Some widgets support date-range or user filters, and pipeline widgets let recruiters choose which statuses appear. These views help managers monitor recruiting activity across open roles.

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Pros And Cons of CATS ATS

Pros

  • Supports consistent hiring steps across recruiting teams

  • Saves manual entry when importing resumes

  • Maintains candidate visibility through recruiting handoffs

  • Keeps hiring colleagues informed through shared notes

  • Simplifies applicant review with linked job records

Cons

  • Resume and profile updates may take longer

  • Duplicate profiles may complicate activity records

  • Calendar coordination may take extra effort

CATS ATS Pricing

CATS ATS

  • Custom access levels

  • SMS texting (US and Canada)

  • Meeting scheduler

  • Sponsored job posting

  • Recruiting browser extension

  • 2-way calendar and e-mail sync

Disclaimer: The pricing details were last updated on Sep 29, 2026 from the vendor's website. Please contact us for a tailored pricing list.

CATS ATS Reviews

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All reviews are from verified customers

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Cara

Insurance, 51-100 employees

More than a year

4.0

“CATS is great for tracking applicants”

Pros

I'm impressed by how user-friendly this software is. In case I encounter any difficulties, there are helpful videos with step-by-step instructions that guide me through the process.

Cons

Lately, my main concern has been the Customer Service. I had trouble with the representative I worked with, as they didn't seem to understand or make an effort to understand my issue. This eventually led me to switch to another service provider for my email needs. However, I still use the software for applicant tracking. It seems that since they made changes to the email structure several months ago, candidates have had problems receiving my emails.

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8

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CATS ATS free or open source?

No. It is a paid, hosted product. It has a free trial but no free plan.

What are the best alternatives to CATS ATS software?

CATS ATS works well for many recruiting teams, but every business has its own needs. If it doesn’t meet your recruiting needs, consider CEIPAL ATS, JobDiva, Jobvite, Workable, or Greenhouse as alternatives.

Can users post jobs from CATS ATS to Indeed and other job boards?

Yes. Users can set up Indeed and other job boards under CATS’ Job Posting Services. Some boards require login details or approval before they accept your postings.

Does CATS ATS work on a phone or tablet?

Yes. CATS ATS is web-based and can be accessed through a browser on a phone or tablet.

Which browsers does the CATS extension support?

CATS lists browser extensions for Chrome and Firefox.