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ATS & AI Screening

Applicant tracking and AI screening that manage the pipeline, rank applicants and automate high-volume hiring — Workable, Greenhouse, Eightfold, Paradox and Sense.

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The top ats & screening tools in 2026 are Greenhouse, Workable, Eightfold AI. Below, all 5 are ranked on capability, pricing transparency, fit, and traction.

1

Greenhouse

ATS & Screening · ATS & AI Screening
9
Excellent

Structured-hiring ATS with AI assistance for fair, consistent evaluation

From ~$5,100/yr (quote-based)Annual contractEditor's choice

Best for: Teams that want rigorous, structured evaluation and strong reporting

2

Workable

ATS & Screening · ATS & AI Screening
8.7
Very Good

ATS with built-in AI sourcing, screening and one-click job posting

From ~$189/mo (Starter)Monthly / per-seatSelf-serveEditor's choice

Best for: Growing teams that want an affordable ATS with AI screening built in

3

Eightfold AI

ATS & Screening · Talent Intelligence
8.6
Very Good

Talent intelligence platform matching people to roles with a deep skills graph

Custom (enterprise quote)Annual contract

Best for: Enterprises that want skills-based matching across hiring and mobility

4

Paradox (Olivia)

ATS & Screening · Conversational Screening
8.4
Very Good

Conversational AI assistant that screens and schedules high-volume hourly hires

Custom (enterprise quote)Annual contract

Best for: High-volume employers automating screening and scheduling via chat

5

Sense

ATS & Screening · Recruiting Automation
7.9
Good

AI talent engagement and recruiting automation for staffing and enterprise teams

Custom (quote-based)Annual contract

Best for: Staffing teams that want AI chatbots and messaging across the funnel