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Overview

CATS is a web-based, intuitive applicant tracking and recruiting software optimized for internal HR and recruiting agencies...

PCRecruiter by Main Sequence Technology is the flexible, affordable, and complete solution chosen by thousands of recruiting,...

  • 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
  • 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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Pricing

Starting from

99

/user

Per month

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

Starting from

85

/user

Per month

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

User reviews

4.3

145

5

4

3

2

1

65

61

14

5

0

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
94%
would recommend this app

4.3

389

5

4

3

2

1

204

139

33

9

4

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
94%
would recommend this app

Pros

It is user-friendly, the display is great, there is a lot of help built into the software, the search features are strong, sending e-campaigns is easy, customer service gets back to you quickly.
Robust functionality, very responsive, helpful, and knowledgable support team, leadership team focused on constant improvement and maintaining great value for cost.
It was easy to implement and transfer all of our saved recruiting files into the system. Additionally, the ability to upload candidate research spreadsheets has been excellent.

Pros

I know I mentioned this above, but I think two of the greatest features is the ability to upload candidates directly from Linkedin, and the ability to email clients/candidates through PCRecruiter.
PCRecruiter has been a great partner to help our firm grow to where we are today. Anytime we've had an issue, they are quick to respond and find a resolution.
I love how PCRecruiter can be personalized according to the company needs and wants. The ease of creating it and putting as many functions or options in the software is amazing.

Cons

Terrible consistency , terrible reports , and defensive tech support reps.
It doesn't seem I can have both sort features at the same time. If there is, I missed it.
I don't like the newest changes that we had no choice about. I prefer the previous version.

Cons

All the different downloads - launcher, java, outlook, resume inhale. If I forget to do one on our employees' computer, it can be a headache.
The biggest problem we have faced recently is job-posting integration.
It’s a little clunky and outdated... some functionalities are buried in areas that don’t make sense, which can ruin the flow of working. However, if you know where to look, you can work around it.
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  • Last review2 years ago
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  • Last reviewa month ago

Key features

  • Total features55
  • API
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Tracking
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Applicant Tracking
  • Application Management
  • Approval Process Control
  • Assessment Management
  • Background Screening
  • Boolean Search
  • CRM
  • Calendar Management
  • Candidate Management
  • Candidate Profiles
  • Candidate Tracking
  • Careers Page
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Commenting/Notes
  • Compliance Tracking
  • Configurable Workflow
  • Contact Database
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Forms
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Import/Export
  • Document Management
  • Email Management
  • Email Marketing
  • Email Templates
  • For Recruiting Agencies
  • For Staffing Agencies
  • Full Text Search
  • HR Management
  • Internal HR
  • Interview Management
  • Interview Scheduling
  • Job Application Management
  • Job Board
  • Job Management
  • Job Posting
  • Job Requisition
  • Job Tracking
  • Lead Management
  • Mobile Access
  • Pipeline Management
  • Pipeline Reports
  • Real-Time Reporting
  • Recruiting Firms
  • Recruitment Management
  • Reminders
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Resume Database
  • Resume Parsing
  • Resume Search
  • Resume Storage
  • Search/Filter
  • Self Service Portal
  • Social Media Integration
  • Social Recruiting
  • Status Tracking
  • Tagging
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Task Management
  • Temporary Staffing
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Timesheet Management
  • Workflow Management
  • Total features61
  • API
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Tracking
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Applicant Tracking
  • Application Management
  • Approval Process Control
  • Assessment Management
  • Background Screening
  • Boolean Search
  • CRM
  • Calendar Management
  • Candidate Management
  • Candidate Profiles
  • Candidate Tracking
  • Careers Page
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Commenting/Notes
  • Compliance Tracking
  • Configurable Workflow
  • Contact Database
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Forms
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Import/Export
  • Document Management
  • Email Management
  • Email Marketing
  • Email Templates
  • For Recruiting Agencies
  • For Staffing Agencies
  • Full Text Search
  • HR Management
  • Internal HR
  • Interview Management
  • Interview Scheduling
  • Job Application Management
  • Job Board
  • Job Management
  • Job Posting
  • Job Requisition
  • Job Tracking
  • Lead Management
  • Mobile Access
  • Pipeline Management
  • Pipeline Reports
  • Real-Time Reporting
  • Recruiting Firms
  • Recruitment Management
  • Reminders
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Resume Database
  • Resume Parsing
  • Resume Search
  • Resume Storage
  • Search/Filter
  • Self Service Portal
  • Social Media Integration
  • Social Recruiting
  • Status Tracking
  • Tagging
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Task Management
  • Temporary Staffing
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Timesheet Management
  • Workflow Management

Integrations

  • Total integrations25
  • ADP Workforce Now
  • BambooHR
  • Gmail
  • Google Calendar
  • Google Workspace
  • Greenhouse
  • Indeed
  • LinkedIn for Business
  • Meta for Business
  • Microsoft 365
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Okta
  • SAP SuccessFactors HXM Suite
  • Slack
  • Workable
  • Workday HCM
  • Xero
  • Zapier
  • iCIMS Talent Cloud
  • Total integrations36
  • ADP Workforce Now
  • BambooHR
  • Gmail
  • Google Calendar
  • Google Workspace
  • Greenhouse
  • Indeed
  • LinkedIn for Business
  • Meta for Business
  • Microsoft 365
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Okta
  • SAP SuccessFactors HXM Suite
  • Slack
  • Workable
  • Workday HCM
  • Xero
  • Zapier
  • iCIMS Talent Cloud

User reviews that mention these apps

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Susan J.

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  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend1/10

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Reviewed 8 years ago
Pros

The search works well and able to track all conversations that happen through email in or outside the solution Good with user defined fields. They were a really good, cheap solution 3 years ago but just didn't keep up with what was happening in industry.

Cons

1) very klunky to use, last major upgrade was 2 years ago and no plans for upgrade anytime soon 2) no major upgrades or releases in ovder 2 years, no plans to come out with a new release or upgrade 3) the dashboard is weak and their reports are weak, have to use excel spreadsheet behind catsone 4) customer support is poor; it could be there is a lack of training but a call/email to custome support is just a waste of time - don't bother, 6) definitely not worth the price anymore - Cura and PCRecruiter do much more functionality for much less 7) CATSOne doesn't keep up with social media integrations