Our Full Review
Breezy HR occupies a sweet spot in the ATS market: it's simple enough for founders doing their own hiring, but capable enough to grow with you as your recruiting needs mature.
The standout feature is the genuinely free tier. Unlike "free trials" that expire, Breezy's free plan is permanent. It's limited (one position at a time), but it's enough to learn the system and hire a few key roles without spending a dime.
Who Should Use Breezy HR?
- Early-stage startups making their first few hires
- Small businesses who hire occasionally (a few roles per year)
- Founders/CEOs who handle recruiting themselves
- Teams evaluating ATS options who want to try before buying
Who Should Look Elsewhere?
- High-volume recruiters — the $157/mo plan caps at limited positions
- Recruiting agencies — need multi-client features (look at Manatal)
- Enterprise teams — need compliance, approvals, complex workflows
The Free Tier: What You Actually Get
Breezy's Bootstrap (free) plan includes:
- 1 active position at a time
- 1 talent pool
- Unlimited candidates
- Basic candidate pipeline
- Job posting to free boards
- Email/calendar integration
- Mobile app access
What you DON'T get for free: multiple positions, premium job boards, video interviews, advanced automation, team collaboration features.
Verdict: The free tier is genuinely useful for making 1-2 hires. Beyond that, you'll feel the limits.
The Visual Pipeline
Breezy's best feature is its Kanban-style candidate pipeline. Drag candidates between stages, see everything at a glance, and never lose track of where someone is in your process.
Stages are customizable. You can create your own flow: Applied → Phone Screen → Interview → Offer → Hired. Or whatever works for your process.
It's simple, but that's the point. No training required—anyone can use it immediately.
Job Posting & Distribution
Creating a job posting in Breezy takes about 5 minutes:
- Built-in templates for common roles
- WYSIWYG editor for descriptions
- One-click posting to Indeed, Glassdoor, LinkedIn (paid plans)
- Shareable links for social media
- Embeddable careers page widget
The distribution to premium job boards requires paid plans, but the free boards (Indeed, etc.) work on free tier.
Pricing Breakdown
- Bootstrap (Free): 1 position, 1 pool, basic features
- Startup ($157/mo): Unlimited positions, video interviews, automation
- Growth ($273/mo): + premium job boards, advanced analytics
- Business ($439/mo): + custom branding, priority support
Annual billing saves ~20%. The jump from free to $157/mo feels steep, but it's still cheaper than Greenhouse ($500+/mo).
The Bottom Line
Breezy HR is the best option for startups and small businesses who want to try a real ATS without financial commitment. The free tier is legitimately useful, not just a marketing gimmick.
The visual pipeline is intuitive, the interface is clean, and you can be posting your first job within 15 minutes of signing up.
Just know the limits: you'll outgrow the free tier quickly if you're hiring actively, and the paid plans aren't cheap. But for getting started? Breezy is hard to beat.