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CATS vs Crelate Comparison (2026)

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CATS

Crelate

Overview

CATS is a web-based, intuitive applicant tracking and recruiting software optimized for internal HR and recruiting agencies with tools for building custom workflows, generating a branded jobs board, creating specialized applications, aggregating thousands of resumes efficiently, and more.

Crelate is the AI Recruiting Platform for recruiting teams. Applicant tracking, CRM, and AI sourcing in one system you own, with AI agents included on every plan. Serving 25,000+ professionals since 2012.

Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

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Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

view more detailsview details

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

110

/user

Per month

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

/user

Per month

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.2

144

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

68%

would recommend this app

4.5

443

262

151

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

82%

would recommend this app

Pros

“There were limited CRM features for scheduling and communicating with candidates.”

Dana H.

Founder and Principal

“I've trialled a few more modern ATS'/CRM's and they are leaps and bounds ahead”

Darryl H.

Managinng Director

“Great customer service.”

Dana H.

Founder and Principal

Pros

“The LinkedIn plug-in is a great, allowing for quick data transfer. Plus, the customizable dashboards provide excellent flexibility and help keep everything organized at a glance.”

Dave O.

President

“The system is user-friendly, offers a wide range of features and integration options, is competitively priced, and backed by a responsive support team.”

Morgan F.

Product Analyst

“The search features are robust, and tools like emailing and texting integrate seamlessly within the product.”

David K.

President

Cons

“Cats was sending out calendar invites to clients on it's own - withh private notes! - and I went up 3 levels and still couldn't get Cats to fix it. ”

Darryl H.

Managinng Director

“I still use it to track my applicants but I think since they made changes to the email structure several months ago, there has been problems with candidates seeing my emails.”

Cara D.

COO

Cons

“They did not respond to several email asking about why I can't save Indeed or LinkedIn profiles.”

Erik S.

Owner

“Mobile application does not display as much information compared to the web portal.”

Kyle C.

Account Executive

“Stressing and frustrating, I have to learn the system myself and solved all the issues on my own.”

Cornell D.

Recruiter