A list of job postings and candidates moving through stages is buildable CRUD. What actually justifies an ATS subscription is compliance — equal-opportunity reporting, background-check integrations, and audit trails that protect a company legally, not just organizationally.
VIBE SCORE 78/100
The parts this build actually needs, each rated on its own — the average is the Vibe Score above.
| Landing page | 99 |
| CRUD database | 95 |
| Contact form | 98 |
| Regulatory compliance & filings | 20 |
Don't feel like building it? These are already made, open-source, and free.
Just pay. A list of job postings and candidates moving through stages is buildable CRUD. What actually justifies an ATS subscription is compliance — equal-opportunity reporting, background-check integrations, and audit trails that protect a company legally, not just organizationally.
Greenhouse's pricing varies by plan — check the source link on this page for current numbers.
Equal-opportunity and diversity reporting requirements vary by jurisdiction and carry real legal weight if done wrong Background-check and reference-check integrations touch sensitive personal data with their own compliance requirements Structured interview scorecards and hiring-panel workflows at scale are a real coordination feature, not just a form
Yes — OpenCATS are open-source options worth trying before you build your own. Details are in the standard parts section on this page.