How many ATS systems are there?

There are many Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) in the market, hundreds even, each serving different industries, company sizes, and recruitment needs. Broadly, ATS platforms can be categorized into enterprise-level systems, mid-market systems, and solutions for small businesses. Popular ATS systems include:


Enterprise-Level ATS:

1. Workday
2. Oracle Taleo
3. SAP SuccessFactors
4. iCIMS
5. Avature

Mid-Market ATS:

1. Greenhouse
2. Lever
3. JazzHR
4. BambooHR
5. SmartRecruiters
   
   
   

Small Business ATS:

1. Zoho Recruit
2. Jobvite
3. Recruitee
4. ApplicantPro
5. BreezyHR
   
   
   

Specialized ATS: Some ATS platforms cater to specific industries or niches, such as healthcare, manufacturing, or remote hiring.


The exact number of ATS platforms globally is difficult to pinpoint because new systems regularly emerge while others phase out. One source, All HR Software, suggests there are over 60 different applicant tracking systems (ATS) available in the market today. ATS systems offer a range of features tailored to specific industries and needs.

Types of ATS Systems:

1. Basic ATS: These are entry-level solutions suitable for small businesses or startups, offering essential features like job posting and resume parsing[1].
2. Enterprise ATS:Designed for large organizations, these systems provide advanced features such as customizable workflows, integrations with HR systems, and analytics[1].
3. Industry-Specific ATS: Tailored for specific sectors like healthcare or retail, they include features unique to those industries[1].
4. Recruitment CRM: Combines ATS functionalities with customer relationship management to manage candidate relationships throughout the recruitment lifecycle[1].
5. Open-Source ATS: Offers customization and flexibility for organizations with unique hiring requirements[1].
6. Mobile ATS: Optimized for managing recruitment processes on mobile devices[1].

Market Presence:

• Nearly 99% of Fortune 500 companies and 70% of large corporations use ATS platforms[7].
• 20% of small to mid-sized businesses also utilize ATS systems[7].

In summary, the ATS market is diverse, with a variety of systems designed to meet different organizational needs.


Sources:

• [1] www.oleeo.com
• [2] www.techtarget.com
• [3] cleverism.com
• [4] www.selectsoftwarereviews.com
• [5] allhrsoftware.com
• [6] www.pitchnhire.com
• [7] www.selectsoftwarereviews.com
• [8] vidcruiter.com
• [9] blog.clearcompany.com