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Breezy HR vs JobAdder

Breezy HR logo

Breezy HR

Recruitment

End-to-end recruiting software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
JobAdder logo

JobAdder

Recruitment

Recruitment platform for staffing agencies and in-house teams, majority owned by the SEEK job board group

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Breezy HR has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Breezy HR the free Bootstrap plan allows one active position or candidate pool at a time; JobAdder there is no native pay and bill chain, so contract staffing agencies must buy and integrate a separate timesheet and invoicing system and reconcile two sources of placement data.
  • They diverge on capability: Breezy HR covers Applicant Tracking, JobAdder covers Job posting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Breezy HR and JobAdder actually diverge.

Attributes where Breezy HR and JobAdder differ
AttributeBreezy HRJobAdder
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Free tierYesNo
Founded2014Unknown

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Recruitment).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Breezy HR

  • Applicant Tracking
  • Visual Pipeline
  • Video Interviews
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Assessments
  • Career Site
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed

Only in JobAdder

  • Job posting
  • Candidate management
  • Client and contact CRM
  • Placement tracking
  • Interview scheduling
  • Workflow automation
  • Mobile apps
  • Marketplace integrations

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Breezy HR

  • Applicant tracking for small and mid-sized teamsnot JobAdder
  • Posting to job boards and managing a candidate pipelinenot JobAdder
  • Structured interviews with scorecards and guidesnot JobAdder
  • Background screening and reference checking through integrationsnot JobAdder
  • Employee referral programmesnot JobAdder

JobAdder

  • An Australian or New Zealand agency that lives on SEEK applications and wants the shortest path from board to pipelinenot Breezy HR
  • A recruitment firm that wants consultants productive in days rather than running a multi-month implementationnot Breezy HR
  • An in-house team in APAC that needs agency-grade candidate search without enterprise ATS costnot Breezy HR
  • A consultancy whose recruiters work from client sites and need genuine mobile workflownot Breezy HR

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Breezy HR

  • The free Bootstrap plan allows one active position or candidate pool at a time
  • Unlimited positions, EEOC reporting and video interviews all require Startup at $157 a month
  • Scorecards, interview guides and e-signatures need Growth at $273 a month
  • HRIS integrations, offer management and custom roles are Business tier at $439 a month
  • API access and advanced reporting are only on Custom Pro, which is quote-based

JobAdder

  • There is no native pay and bill chain, so contract staffing agencies must buy and integrate a separate timesheet and invoicing system and reconcile two sources of placement data.
  • The product is strongest inside the SEEK footprint, and buyers in North America or continental Europe get weaker board coverage while paying the same per user rate.
  • Analytics beyond standard activity and placement reporting require an add-on, which turns a competitive headline price into a higher effective one for data-driven agencies.
  • Pricing is per user per month by quote with annual commitment, so agencies with fluctuating consultant headcount carry licences through quiet quarters.
  • Support and product hours run on Australian time, meaning European and American customers frequently wait overnight for a response to anything the documentation does not answer.

Pricing, plan by plan

Breezy HR

Free
  • BootstrapFree
    • 1 active position/pool
    • Unlimited users and candidates (30-day access)
    • Career site, 50+ job board distribution
  • Startup$157/month
    • Unlimited positions
    • Background screening, automations
    • Questionnaires, video interviews
  • Growth$273/month
    • Reference checking, interview guides
    • Employee referrals, recruiter portal
  • Business$439/month
    • Advanced questionnaires, assessment integrations
    • Candidate nurture campaigns, HRIS integration

JobAdder

On request
  • JobAdder$undefined/year
    • Priced per user per month on annual terms
    • Agency and in-house configurations
    • Job board posting included, board fees separate

Which should you pick?

Choose Breezy HR if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want visual pipeline.
Breezy HR review

Choose JobAdder if

  • You need job posting.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want candidate management.
JobAdder review

Questions people ask

Is Breezy HR or JobAdder better?
Neither clearly leads. Breezy HR starts at Free and JobAdder at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Breezy HR or JobAdder?
Breezy HR has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Breezy HR and On request for JobAdder.
Does Breezy HR or JobAdder run on more platforms?
Breezy HR runs on Web, Ios, Android. JobAdder runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Breezy HR for free?
Yes. Breezy HR has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. JobAdder starts at On request.
What is Breezy HR best used for?
Breezy HR is most often used for applicant tracking for small and mid-sized teams, posting to job boards and managing a candidate pipeline, structured interviews with scorecards and guides, background screening and reference checking through integrations. Of those, applicant tracking for small and mid-sized teams and posting to job boards and managing a candidate pipeline are not what JobAdder is typically brought in for.
What can Breezy HR do that JobAdder cannot?
Breezy HR covers Applicant Tracking, Visual Pipeline, Video Interviews, Automated Scheduling. JobAdder covers Job posting, Candidate management, Client and contact CRM, Placement tracking.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Breezy HR: Does Breezy HR offer a free plan?

Yes, Breezy HR's Bootstrap plan is free forever and includes 1 active position, unlimited users, unlimited candidates with 30-day access, and a career site.

Source
JobAdder: Who owns JobAdder?

SEEK, the Australasian job board operator, has held a majority stake since 2016, which is why the SEEK integration is deeper than a normal partnership.

Breezy HR: What is Breezy HR's Startup plan cost when billed annually?

Breezy HR's Startup plan costs $157 per month with annual billing (or $189 per month with monthly billing) and includes unlimited positions plus video interviews.

Source
JobAdder: Does it handle contractor timesheets and invoicing?

Not natively. It integrates with dedicated pay and bill systems such as Astute Payroll, which adds a second vendor and contract.

Breezy HR: What is the monthly cost difference between annual and monthly billing at Breezy HR?

Monthly billing costs approximately 20-25% more than annual billing: Startup is $189/month (monthly) versus $157/month (annual), and Growth is $329/month (monthly) versus $273/month (annual).

Source
JobAdder: Is it suitable outside Australia?

Yes, and it has a real UK customer base, but board coverage and support hours are calibrated to APAC.

Breezy HR: What add-ons are available for Breezy HR?

Breezy HR offers Breezy Intelligence starting at $30 per 100,000 credits, SMS messaging at $41/month, Onboard at $49/month, and Perform (performance management) with separate pricing.

Source
JobAdder: How long is implementation?

Days to a few weeks for most agencies, which is its main advantage over the heavier agency platforms.

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