--- description: Review of hireful Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: hireful | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Applicant Tracking Systems](/directory/321/applicant-tracking-software/software) > [hireful](/software/205387/hireful) # hireful Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/205387/hireful Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/205387/hireful?page=2) > hireful is a UK-based Applicant Tracking System (ATS) designed for businesses on a budget—especially those with small HR teams or standalone HR professionals. We simplify recruitment with smart features and expert support to help you hire smarter, faster, and fairer: - Forever free diversity tools: Available on all plans, our D\&I features include anonymised applicant data, enhanced diversity data capturing, diversity benchmarking and ratio dashboards, disability-confident application highlighting, an accessibility suite (AccessiBe), and careers site translation tools to support inclusive hiring. - Right-to-work verifications: Automate compliance checks with TrustID integration to ensure you meet immigration requirements effortlessly. - Insights dashboards: Monitor forgotten applicants, assess and compare agency performance, and analyse post-interview metrics to refine your hiring strategy. - Custom careers site: Stand out with a tailored platform that reflects your employer brand. - Onboarding portal: Simplify and personalise onboarding with a customisable, branded hub for HR teams and new hires. Assign workflows, track task completion in real-time, and deliver a seamless onboarding experience. - Recruitment success programme: Unlock your recruitment performance with customised training modules, delivered by an expert team equipped to help you achieve your hiring goals. - UK-based support team: Get expert, responsive help whenever you need it, with fast response times and dedicated support that you can count on. hireful is perfect for businesses with limited resources, particularly those with small HR teams or standalone HR professionals. Whether you’re a start-up, charity, or growing company, hireful helps businesses on a budget overcome recruitment challenges and streamline their hiring process. With all-inclusive tools for diversity, compliance, and talent management, you can hire smarter and fairer without the extra cost. Our responsive, friendly UK-based support team ensures you're always supported throughout your recruitment journey. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 52 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 52 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: hireful - **Location**: Wellingborough, UK - **Founded**: 2005 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: £2,450.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: The ATS is priced annually, with the option to purchase additional recruiter users and extra features. Each plan is subject to a one off set-up \& implementation fee. Available with a 6 months free trial. - **Target Audience**: 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United Kingdom ## Features - API - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Applicant Tracking - Application Management - Approval Workflow - Assessment Management - Background Screening - Calendar Management - Candidate Management - Candidate Profiles - Candidate Sourcing - Candidate Tracking - Careers Page - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Communication Management - Compliance Management - Compliance Tracking ## Integrations (38 total) - Access PeopleHR - Activ People HR - Bamboo - BambooHR - Blossom - Breathe - Cezanne HR - Ciphr - ELMO Software - Factorial - Fourth - Glassdoor - Gmail - Google Maps - Google Meet ... and 23 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Applicant Tracking Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/321/applicant-tracking-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Applicant Tracking Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/321/applicant-tracking-software/software) - [Job Board Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3497/job-board/software) - [Recruitment Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/372/recruiting-software/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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When posting new roles, they respond quickly to get the role advertised as quickly as possible, but not without giving you tips on how to attract better or more candidates. > > **Cons**: The ATS but thats not because it isnt good, we just have to do a work around when sorting CVs and going through selection process. If we didnt have our own ATS this wouldnt be an issue and would be ideal to use just theres. > > We have used Hireful for a long while, we left for one year, and came straight back. It was a no brainer for us, we get fabulous service and they make our lives easier. ----- ### "Great product, excellent support team\!" — 5.0/5 > **Jordan** | *24 June 2026* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Customer support is excellent, super useful chat feature on the platform with quick responses. Able to export new hires to our HRIS system. > > **Cons**: Not being able to complete interview notes within the system etc and also could do with better access to email templates. > > Very good, just a few small improvements and will be excellent. Would recommend to other businesses. ----- ### "Good Starter ATS" — 4.0/5 > **Zoe** | *3 April 2019* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: It helps us manage high volumes of candidates and to communicate easily with them, ie to reject or invite for an interview > > **Cons**: It can be a bit clunky, for example, if you want to add quite a lot of comment when releasing roles to agencies it's not that easy to type into. Sometimes it decides not to automatically shortlist or to unpublish itself but this is not a regular occurrence. > > It's helping us to be more GDPR compliant and manage high volume recruitment. It has saved us 0.75 of a person by storing and managing the applicants. ----- ### "So simple and intuitive to use\!" — 5.0/5 > **Myra** | *29 April 2026* | Nonprofit Organisation Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The product does exactly what it claims it will, delivering consistent and reliable performance that makes it easy to depend on. From the moment you start using it, everything works as expected, which builds confidence and saves time. What makes the experience even better is the team behind it. They are professional, responsive, and genuinely open to feedback. Whenever ideas or suggestions are shared, they listen carefully and take them seriously, often using that input to make meaningful improvements. This willingness to engage and adapt shows a strong commitment to users and continuous development. Overall, it’s a dependable product supported by a team that values communication and is always looking for ways to improve. > > **Cons**: The only negative point I can highlight is that, on occasion, there may be a slightly clunky workaround required while further development or improvements are being implemented. These moments are not frequent, but they can interrupt the otherwise smooth user experience and require a bit of extra time or effort to navigate. That said, it is clear that these workarounds are temporary and part of an ongoing process to refine and enhance the product. The team appears committed to continuous improvement, so these minor inconveniences are likely to be addressed over time as updates and refinements are rolled out. > > The Hireful team is approachable, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do. They offer excellent support from initial setup through to day-to-day use, alongside helpful training, webinars, and opportunities to connect with other users. We also really value their commitment to continuous improvement, with regular updates and new features. ----- ### "Great recruitment system for charities with helpful support" — 4.0/5 > **Kayleigh** | *24 June 2026* | Nonprofit Organisation Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to use and supports a structured, fair recruitment process. Works particularly well in a charity setting, helping manage applications efficiently and maintain a good candidate experience. The Hireful team are always so helpful and go above and beyond. > > **Cons**: Great for UK recruitment, but it is a little less flexible for global recruitment. Some features feel UK-focused, and reporting and customisation could be stronger for international use. But this makes sense for where customer base mostly is. > > A reliable ATS that works well for our organisation, with a reactive and supportive team on hand to help. It supports consistent, people-focused hiring, which is constantly updating, improving and innovating new ideas. ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/205387/hireful?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/205387/hireful) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data