ATS software in the UK market
The UK is one of the largest ATS markets in Europe. Organizations range from fast-growing London tech companies to large enterprises across financial services, retail, and public sector. The market is dominated by US and European SaaS platforms, with strong adoption of tools like Greenhouse, Workable, and SmartRecruiters.
Methodology and disclosure
This page is maintained by the team behind Reqcore. Reqcore is an open-source (AGPLv3) ATS listed on this page — self-hostable, or available as a managed cloud product. We have listed all significant options we are aware of, including direct competitors. We do not use paid placements or fake ratings.
Enterprise platforms
Greenhouse
One of the most widely used enterprise ATS platforms in UK technology companies and financial services firms. Strong structured hiring workflows, DEI reporting, and a large integration marketplace. Common in companies with 200+ employees and dedicated recruiting operations teams.
- Cloud SaaS, enterprise pricing (contact for quote)
- Strong structured hiring and analytics
- greenhouse.com
SmartRecruiters
Used by large UK and global enterprises. Offers an open integration marketplace and a free tier for small teams, making it easier to evaluate. Strong multi-region hiring capabilities for companies with global operations.
- Cloud SaaS, freemium model
- Strong for global enterprises
- smartrecruiters.com
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Scale-up and growth-stage platforms
Lever (LeverTRM)
Popular with London-based and UK-wide scale-ups, particularly in technology and fintech. Combines ATS with built-in candidate CRM, making it a strong choice for companies running proactive sourcing pipelines alongside reactive hiring.
- Cloud SaaS, subscription pricing
- Strong CRM and sourcing workflows
- lever.co
Teamtailor
Well-regarded in UK tech and startup companies looking for strong employer branding. Swedish-founded but widely adopted in the UK market. Career site builder is a key differentiator.
- Cloud SaaS, subscription pricing
- Strong employer branding tools
- teamtailor.com
SMB platforms
Workable
One of the most popular SMB ATS platforms in the UK. Transparent pricing, easy to set up, and covers the full hiring workflow including AI-assisted sourcing, video interviews, and onboarding. Used by thousands of UK small and mid-size businesses.
- Cloud SaaS, published pricing
- Best for teams of 10–200 employees
- workable.com
SMB cloud ATS
Reqcore
Disclosure: Reqcore is our own product.
Reqcore is an AGPL-licensed, open-source ATS for businesses getting more applicants than their team can read — self-hostable, or free to start on managed cloud. AI reads every application, ranks the best fits, and shows the reasoning, so hiring managers can reach a confident shortlist in hours, not days. Paid plans scale with hiring volume.
- Cloud SaaS, freemium
- AI-assisted applicant ranking with visible reasoning
- Built for non-recruiters; setup in minutes
- reqcore.com
Open-source and self-hosted options
OpenCATS
Free, open-source (LGPL-3.0). Established PHP/MySQL stack. More dated architecture than modern alternatives but completely free.
Quick comparison
| Software | Pricing | UK market presence | Self-hosted option | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhouse | Enterprise | Very strong | No | Enterprise, 200+ employees |
| SmartRecruiters | Freemium | Strong | No | Global enterprises |
| Lever | Subscription | Strong | No | Scale-ups, CRM-focused teams |
| Teamtailor | Subscription | Growing | No | Tech companies, employer branding |
| Workable | Subscription (published) | Very strong | No | SMBs, 10–200 employees |
| Reqcore | Freemium | Growing | Yes | SMBs with high applicant volume |
| OpenCATS | Free (OSS) | Niche | Yes | Budget-constrained teams |
Last updated: May 2026. Verify current features and pricing with each vendor.