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Recruiterbox vs SmartHR

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Recruiterbox

HR

Simple recruiting software that works

From
$250/month
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: Recruiterbox pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for quotes; 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 Recruiterbox and SmartHR actually diverge.

Attributes where Recruiterbox and SmartHR differ
AttributeRecruiterboxSmartHR
Starting price$250/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Founded2011Unknown

Identical on both: 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 Recruiterbox

  • Applicant Tracking
  • Job Posting
  • Candidate Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Interview Scheduling
  • Reporting
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed

Only in SmartHR

Nothing recorded that Recruiterbox does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Recruiterbox

  • Applicant tracking system for recruiting and hiringnot SmartHR
  • Workflow automation and candidate management for recruitment teamsnot SmartHR

SmartHR

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

Where each one falls short

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

Recruiterbox

  • Pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for quotes
  • Limited integration marketplace compared to competitors
  • Web-based only; no dedicated mobile app
  • Smaller feature set for enterprise-level hiring compared to larger ATS platforms

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

Recruiterbox

$250/month
  • Trakstar Hire$250/month
    • Unlimited Jobs
    • Job Board Posting
    • Candidate Tracking

SmartHR

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the SmartHR review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Recruiterbox if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You also want job posting.
Recruiterbox review

Choose SmartHR if

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

SmartHR review

Questions people ask

Is Recruiterbox or SmartHR better?
Neither clearly leads. Recruiterbox starts at $250/month and SmartHR at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Recruiterbox or SmartHR?
Recruiterbox starts at $250/month and SmartHR at On request.
Does Recruiterbox or SmartHR run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Recruiterbox best used for?
Recruiterbox is most often used for applicant tracking system for recruiting and hiring, workflow automation and candidate management for recruitment teams. Of those, applicant tracking system for recruiting and hiring and workflow automation and candidate management for recruitment teams are not what SmartHR is typically brought in for.
What can Recruiterbox do that SmartHR cannot?
Recruiterbox covers Applicant Tracking, Job Posting, Candidate Management, Team Collaboration.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Recruiterbox: What is Recruiterbox (now Trakstar Hire)?

Recruiterbox was rebranded as Trakstar Hire in 2021. It is a web-based applicant tracking system for managing recruitment, with features for job posting, candidate sourcing, interview scheduling, and collaborative hiring.

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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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Recruiterbox: Does Trakstar Hire integrate with other tools?

Yes, Trakstar Hire integrates with Slack for notifications, LinkedIn for candidate sourcing, and Google Workspace. Recruiters receive notifications in Slack when candidates move through stages or when interviews are scheduled.

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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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Recruiterbox: How many candidates can Trakstar Hire manage?

Trakstar Hire (formerly Recruiterbox) processes over 300,000 applicants added monthly, interviews over 1 million candidates annually, and handles 5,000+ new hires monthly.

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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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