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SmartRecruiters vs Breezy HR

SmartRecruiters logo

SmartRecruiters

Recruitment & ATS

Talent acquisition suite for hiring success

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Breezy HR logo

Breezy HR

Recruitment & ATS

End-to-end recruiting software

From
Free
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: SmartRecruiters no native video interviewing tool; requires third-party solution; Breezy HR the free Bootstrap plan allows one active position or candidate pool at a time
  • They diverge on capability: SmartRecruiters covers CRM, Breezy HR covers Visual Pipeline.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where SmartRecruiters and Breezy HR differ
AttributeSmartRecruitersBreezy HR
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20102014

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Recruitment & ATS).

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 SmartRecruiters

  • CRM
  • Recruiting Marketing
  • AI Matching
  • Onboarding
  • Analytics
  • Marketplace
  • Workday
  • SAP

Only in Breezy HR

  • Visual Pipeline
  • Video Interviews
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Assessments
  • Career Site
  • Google Workspace
  • Zapier

Both cover

  • Applicant Tracking
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed
  • Microsoft 365
  • Slack
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

SmartRecruiters

No use cases recorded yet. See the SmartRecruiters review.

Breezy HR

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

Where each one falls short

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

SmartRecruiters

  • No native video interviewing tool; requires third-party solution
  • Reporting tools lack advanced customization; creating custom reports is difficult
  • Mobile app functionality is limited compared to desktop version
  • Integration with external HR systems can be unreliable with synchronization problems
  • Limited customization options to capture position-specific information
  • Subscription fees locked during contract term even if company headcount decreases

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

Pricing, plan by plan

SmartRecruiters

On request
  • SmartRecruiters$undefined/month
    • ATS
    • CRM
    • Recruiting Marketing

Breezy HR

Free
  • BootstrapFree
    • 1 Position
    • Basic Features
    • Candidate Management
  • Startup$189/month
    • Unlimited Positions
    • Video Interviews
    • Assessments

Which should you pick?

Choose SmartRecruiters if

  • You need crm.
  • You also want recruiting marketing.
SmartRecruiters review

Choose Breezy HR if

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

Questions people ask

Is SmartRecruiters or Breezy HR better?
Neither clearly leads. SmartRecruiters starts at On request and Breezy HR at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, SmartRecruiters or Breezy HR?
Breezy HR has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for SmartRecruiters and Free for Breezy HR.
Does SmartRecruiters or Breezy HR run on more platforms?
SmartRecruiters runs on Web. Breezy HR 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. SmartRecruiters starts at On request.
What can SmartRecruiters do that Breezy HR cannot?
SmartRecruiters covers CRM, Recruiting Marketing, AI Matching, Onboarding. Breezy HR covers Visual Pipeline, Video Interviews, Automated Scheduling, Assessments. Both handle Applicant Tracking, LinkedIn, Indeed, Microsoft 365.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SmartRecruiters: Does SmartRecruiters have a free tier?

No. As of 2026, SmartRecruiters discontinued the free SmartStart tier. The platform requires a demo and evaluation call; entry-level Essential tier pricing starts around $15,000 per year.

Source
SmartRecruiters: How does SmartRecruiters billing work?

SmartRecruiters charges by total company headcount, not by recruiter seats. Subscription fees cannot decrease during a contract term even if headcount shrinks mid-contract.

Source
SmartRecruiters: What integrations does SmartRecruiters support?

SmartRecruiters integrates with Slack, Microsoft Teams, and offers a Slack marketplace integration for sending interview notifications and scheduling updates directly to channels.

Source
SmartRecruiters: What are SmartRecruiters' core features?

SmartRecruiters offers end-to-end recruiting including Winston AI talent matching, job distribution, career site builder, applicant tracking, interview scheduling, analytics, and onboarding tools.

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