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Pinpoint vs SmartHR

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Pinpoint

HR

Applicant tracking for in-house recruiters

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On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SmartHR logo

SmartHR

HR

Japanese back-office cloud for labor management, payroll and talent management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Pinpoint no pricing published; uses enterprise/custom pricing model requiring direct sales contact; SmartHR no specific pricing published on vendor website
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pinpoint and SmartHR actually diverge.

Attributes where Pinpoint and SmartHR differ
AttributePinpointSmartHR
Founded2017Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (quote), free tier (No), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (HR).

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 Pinpoint

  • Applicant Tracking
  • Career Site Builder
  • Employer Branding
  • Candidate Experience
  • Analytics
  • Automation
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed

Only in SmartHR

Nothing recorded that Pinpoint does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Pinpoint

  • Talent acquisition and recruitmentnot SmartHR
  • Applicant tracking system (ATS)not SmartHR
  • Enterprise hiring workflowsnot SmartHR

SmartHR

  • Reducing combined processing time by 88% across HR functionsnot Pinpoint
  • Centralizing employee information through onboarding to offboardingnot Pinpoint
  • Distributing payroll and salary statements via mobile appnot Pinpoint
  • Automating document distribution and employee communicationsnot Pinpoint
  • Integrating with 120+ external systems for extended functionalitynot Pinpoint

Where each one falls short

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

Pinpoint

  • No pricing published; uses enterprise/custom pricing model requiring direct sales contact
  • Pricing determined individually based on organizational scale and specific feature needs

SmartHR

  • No specific pricing published on vendor website
  • Requires direct quotation for customized pricing
  • Multiple plan options create complexity in pricing structure

Pricing, plan by plan

Pinpoint

On request
  • Pinpoint ATS$undefined/month
    • ATS
    • Career Site Builder
    • Employer Branding

SmartHR

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the SmartHR review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Pinpoint if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You also want career site builder.
Pinpoint review

Choose SmartHR if

Nothing in the data separates SmartHR from Pinpoint on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

SmartHR review

Questions people ask

Is Pinpoint or SmartHR better?
Neither clearly leads. Pinpoint starts at On request and SmartHR at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pinpoint or SmartHR?
Pinpoint starts at On request and SmartHR at On request.
Does Pinpoint or SmartHR run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Pinpoint best used for?
Pinpoint is most often used for talent acquisition and recruitment, applicant tracking system (ats), enterprise hiring workflows. Of those, talent acquisition and recruitment and applicant tracking system (ats) are not what SmartHR is typically brought in for.
What can Pinpoint do that SmartHR cannot?
Pinpoint covers Applicant Tracking, Career Site Builder, Employer Branding, Candidate Experience.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Pinpoint: How much does Pinpoint cost?

Pinpoint does not publish pricing on its website. Pricing is customized based on organizational needs, scale, and specific feature requirements through direct contact with their sales team.

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SmartHR: How much does SmartHR cost?

SmartHR pricing is customized per organization based on features and user count. The vendor does not publish standard pricing rates. Customers must use the estimation tool or contact the vendor directly to receive a personalized quote. No additional charges are assessed beyond monthly usage fees.

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Pinpoint: How can I get a Pinpoint price quote?

You can request pricing through their Request Pricing page at pinpointhq.com/request-pricing or schedule a personalized demo at pinpointhq.com/contact/pinpoint-demo.

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SmartHR: What is SmartHR's free tier?

SmartHR offers a free plan (¥0プラン) for small businesses with up to 30 employees. This tier provides basic employee data management without additional charges, making it suitable for very small organizations or trials.

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SmartHR: What are SmartHR's plan options?

SmartHR provides multiple plans including HR Strategy Plan (labor and talent management), Essential Plan (labor management focus), Talent Management Plan (employee growth focus), and a specialized plan for companies with 50 or fewer employees. Optional add-ons including payroll, attendance tracking, and recruitment are available.

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