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Users appreciate the ease of use of ApplicantStack, finding it intuitive and simplifying the hiring process. (46 mentions)

Users value the customizability of ApplicantStack, allowing seamless adaptation to unique recruiting workflows and processes. (14 mentions)

Users appreciate the ease of electronic document assignments and the organization it brings to the recruitment process. (13 mentions)

Users appreciate the easy tracking of applicants and interview opportunities, enhancing their recruitment efficiency. (12 mentions)

Users appreciate the robust features of ApplicantStack, praising its document assignment and excellent customer support. (12 mentions)

Users are frustrated with duplicate applicants and difficulties in managing rehire onboarding paperwork in ApplicantStack. (10 mentions)

Users note limited customization, as building processes and forms requires additional effort and may impact productivity. (8 mentions)

Users find navigation difficult, facing challenges in creating reports and sorting tasks effectively. (7 mentions)

Users express frustration with email issues that hinder communication and complicate the ApplicantStack experience. (6 mentions)

Users face form issues in ApplicantStack, including dropdowns that close and difficulty viewing attachments without downloading. (6 mentions)

5 Pros or Advantages of ApplicantStack

1. Ease of Use

Users appreciate the ease of use of ApplicantStack, finding it intuitive and simplifying the hiring process.

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Cynthia S.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Love ApplicantStack!"

What do you like about ApplicantStack?

I like the ease of use! It's so easy to enter data!

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

3.0/5

"Decent Platform, Slow Service"

What do you like about ApplicantStack?

The platform is intuitive and easy to use. The team has really enjoyed using it and has simplified our hiring process.

2. Customizability

Users value the customizability of ApplicantStack, allowing seamless adaptation to unique recruiting workflows and processes.

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Ciara P.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Success in a few quick clicks"

What do you like about ApplicantStack?

ApplicantStack caters to easability. The format of the site is simple, configuring job workflows is an easy process. Being able to identify talent in

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Easy to navigate"

What do you like about ApplicantStack?

ApplicantStack has been easy to navigate and customize to our workflow.

3. Helpful

Users appreciate the ease of electronic document assignments and the organization it brings to the recruitment process.

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Patricia J.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"How I would recommend to others"

What do you like about ApplicantStack?

I also like that i have all the information my HR is seeing for our new hires.

Alisa R.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Organized, Fast Tracking, Convenient"

What do you like about ApplicantStack?

I love that I am able to assign documents to candidates to complete electronically. Unlimited job postings to multiple sources!

4. Easy Tracking

Users appreciate the easy tracking of applicants and interview opportunities, enhancing their recruitment efficiency.

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Chelsea C.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

3.5/5

"Great ATS tracker system for HR"

What do you like about ApplicantStack?

I love the ease of tracking candidates and the traffic it brings to potential candidates.

Clay S.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Very easy to use and keep track of applicants"

What do you like about ApplicantStack?

I like how easy it is to keep track of applicants and interview opportunities the entire way through the process and also how easy it is to set remind

5. Features

Users appreciate the robust features of ApplicantStack, praising its document assignment and excellent customer support.

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Alisa R.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Organized, Fast Tracking, Convenient"

What do you like about ApplicantStack?

I love that I am able to assign documents to candidates to complete electronically. Unlimited job postings to multiple sources!

latohsa g.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"great product for recruitment"

What do you like about ApplicantStack?

i love that it keeps everything organized easy to access customer service is great i use it every day for recruitment sevral features you can run repo

5 Cons or Disadvantages of ApplicantStack

1. Candidate Management

Users are frustrated with duplicate applicants and difficulties in managing rehire onboarding paperwork in ApplicantStack.

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Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Recruit"

What do you dislike about ApplicantStack?

The one thing that I don't like about ApplicantStack is when someone is rehired and the application is moved to the Hired stage, it doesn't allow for

Vanisha A.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Applicant Stack is a easy program to use when hiring employees."

What do you dislike about ApplicantStack?

I hate when applicants have more then one application. The applications need to be combined if you have applied for more then one position, it shoule

2. Limited Customization

Users note limited customization, as building processes and forms requires additional effort and may impact productivity.

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Erica M.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"ApplicantStack is our Lifesaver"

What do you dislike about ApplicantStack?

There have been no downsides to the system, but you are building the recruitment process and forms yourself. It can be a downside, if you don't have

Tiffany .

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"ApplicantStack is helpful in many ways."

What do you dislike about ApplicantStack?

I dislike how you have to change from recruiting to onboarding. I would prefer it to be one domain.

3. Navigation Difficulty

Users find navigation difficult, facing challenges in creating reports and sorting tasks effectively.

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Cynthia S.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Love ApplicantStack!"

What do you dislike about ApplicantStack?

Creating reports, and downloading is an extreme challenge.

Patricia J.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"How I would recommend to others"

What do you dislike about ApplicantStack?

Make it smoother to navigate through it is hard to see what tasks they need to see

4. Email Issues

Users express frustration with email issues that hinder communication and complicate the ApplicantStack experience.

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Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Easy to use"

What do you dislike about ApplicantStack?

The email portion, where I see/respond ccan be confusing

Liz T.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Easy to learn"

What do you dislike about ApplicantStack?

No notification preferences, you either receive all or none

5. Form Issues

Users face form issues in ApplicantStack, including dropdowns that close and difficulty viewing attachments without downloading.

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Erica M.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"ApplicantStack is our Lifesaver"

What do you dislike about ApplicantStack?

There have been no downsides to the system, but you are building the recruitment process and forms yourself. It can be a downside, if you don't have

Lakshmy S.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Easy to use"

What do you dislike about ApplicantStack?

Not able to view attachments without downloading.

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Verified User in Hospital & Health Care

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

6/27/2025

"Easy to use and great value for growing teams"

5/5

What do you like best about ApplicantStack?

It’s super easy to use and really well-organized. We started using it when we were only reviewing about 20–30 applicants a month, and it scaled with us as we grew. Their onboarding option is thr best I've seen. You can add videos, employee handbook, links, documents yo sign, etc.

We also like the customization and resume reading functionility with applicantstacks. Other systems we tried looked nice but didn’t offer much flexibility, especially when it came to customizing our career page. ApplicantStack gave us more control without making things complicated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ApplicantStack?

Honestly, not much. I would have liked if manager role could get customized priveledges that are available to administrator role..but that’s a small tradeoff for how well it performs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Patricia J.

Janitorial Supervisor

Facilities Services

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

8/6/2024

Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores.

"How I would recommend to others"

5/5

What do you like best about ApplicantStack?

I also like that i have all the information my HR is seeing for our new hires. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ApplicantStack?

Make it smoother to navigate through it is hard to see what tasks they need to see Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from McKenzie Richins of ApplicantStack

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We're glad to hear that you find ApplicantStack helpful for onboarding and involving you in the hiring process. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we appreciate your input!

Chelsea C.

Recruiter

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4/8/2025

"Great ATS tracker system for HR"

3.5/5

What do you like best about ApplicantStack?

I love the ease of tracking candidates and the traffic it brings to potential candidates. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ApplicantStack?

I wish the reports where more user friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from McKenzie Richins of ApplicantStack

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Thanks for the great feedback! We’re glad you find ApplicantStack easy to use and helpful for tracking candidates. We appreciate your input on reporting and are always working to improve!

Holly L.

Sales Manager

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

9/9/2025

"Honest review"

4/5

What do you like best about ApplicantStack?

I love how easy it is to navigate through their system. It’s also easy to explain to new hire employees. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ApplicantStack?

Not much I dislike about applicationstack Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jamey P.

Founder/Exec VP/HR Director

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

11/14/2024

"Helpful to overall efficiency"

4.5/5

What do you like best about ApplicantStack?

I appreciate having all of our candidates in one place so that I can easily and efficiently track their status and interview/hiring process. I also like that we can customize so many features including their stage in the process, our email responses and notes about the candidate.

I also like having our job postings in one place that are uniform and linked directly to Indeed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ApplicantStack?

Really nothing. At this point, it meets our needs very well and anything that I haven't liked, I've been able to not use or customize to fit our needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from McKenzie Richins of ApplicantStack

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Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that ApplicantStack is helping you efficiently track candidates and customize features to fit your needs. We appreciate your feedback and are glad the platform is meeting your needs!

Susan B.

Branch Administrator

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

11/25/2024

"A very usefull Applicant Tracking software-Just what you need."

5/5

What do you like best about ApplicantStack?

The availability to keep applicant's information all in one place once they are transferred to on-boarding. The requests for more information and forms to be filled is sent through the software via email, making it easy for them to respond. This includes their resumes, completed documents, and IDs. This software also facilitates posting jobs not only on local boards but also on Indeed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ApplicantStack?

It has two sections, hiring and on-boarding, I wish it were only one. It would be nice if everything was included in the initial package instead of texting options being extra. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from McKenzie Richins of ApplicantStack

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Hi Susan!

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that ApplicantStack is helping you streamline your hiring and onboarding process. It's great to know that the centralized applicant information and the ease of requesting and collecting necessary documents are making things more efficient for you.

Clay S.

General Manager

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

8/10/2024

"Very easy to use and keep track of applicants"

5/5

What do you like best about ApplicantStack?

I like how easy it is to keep track of applicants and interview opportunities the entire way through the process and also how easy it is to set reminders and keep up with where they are in every step of the process. Also integrating it into an existing system is very easy. If you use it daily you can track many more applicants in a very short period of time and the activity reminder makes it very easy to multitask. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ApplicantStack?

I have very few complaints when it comes to using ApplicantStack. Maybe organizing events automatically in order from soonest to latest would be useful, but that is a quick click of the mouse as long as you remember to do it so very minor in the grand scheme of things. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ApplicantStack solving and how is that benefiting you?

We hire in large groups on a regular basis and our turnover is above average, so it makes it very easy to get people from the application stage, to the interview stage, to the onboarding stage very quickly and easily. This allows us to get through hundreds of applications and make hiring decisions in a very short period of time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Daniel Saunders of ApplicantStack

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Thanks for the excellent review Clay!

Tiffany S.

Director, Employee Services

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

11/14/2024

"Great ATS with onboarding and recruitment modules"

4.5/5

What do you like best about ApplicantStack?

We have used AS for over 12 years now, and I like to think we use the recruitment module to 110% of it's capacity. We don't use onboarding as we do it in our payroll software.

It's very customizable, and easy to learn. The cost is very affordable also. Support is possibly the best support team I've used in 10+ years of online systems. They are fast, friendly and efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ApplicantStack?

Sometimes features are slow to be developed. And I'd prefer if using templates in texting was an extra cost. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from McKenzie Richins of ApplicantStack

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Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that ApplicantStack has been such a valuable tool for your recruitment process over the years. We truly appreciate your feedback on our support team, and we’re glad that the system is easy to learn and customizable. Thanks again for sharing your experience!

Natasha F.

Human Resources

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4/10/2025

"Good for start-ups on a budget"

3/5

What do you like best about ApplicantStack?

The cost is great for companies on a budget. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ApplicantStack?

Functionality compared to other ATS was limited; other ATSs have more robust functionality and seamless transitioning, but ApplicantStack is good for smaller companies that do not have a lot of recruiting needs routinely. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from McKenzie Richins of ApplicantStack

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Thank you for the thoughtful review! We’re glad ApplicantStack was a valuable solution during your growth phase. We appreciate your feedback and wish you continued success as your needs evolve!

lynn l.

Administrative Assistant II

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

11/14/2024

"RELIABLE"

5/5

What do you like best about ApplicantStack?

ApplicantStack is very easy to use it is reliable meaning that soon as a applicant applies it is right there no delay no wondering and the best part is that you can track the time and the date which is good for reporting. You can see how many applicants applied and the day . Once the add has been placed you can see how many applicants applys which gives you the opportunity to know what you can do better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ApplicantStack?

I don't dislike anything about AppliantStack Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from McKenzie Richins of ApplicantStack

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We're thrilled to hear that ApplicantStack's reliability and ease of use have made tracking applicants and reporting so straightforward for you. It's great to know that it’s helping you stay on top of your recruitment process. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to continuing to support your needs!