What does AI recommend for applicant tracking systems (ats)?

Workable has surged to the forefront of AI recommendations for applicant tracking systems, claiming the top spot from early leader Breezy HR. While legacy brands continue to be mentioned for general queries, newer platforms like Ashby are increasingly named for specific use cases like fast-growing startups.

Which applicant tracking systems (ats) brands appear most in AI answers?

Across 3,116 AI responses, Workable is mentioned most, named in 59% of them, followed by Zoho (58%) and JazzHR (46%).

How does Parse rank these brands?

Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 3,116 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.

How does a brand enter this ranking?

Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.

Best applicant tracking systems (ATS), according to AI

Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 3,116 AI responses · See how Parse measures this

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

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Measured across ChatGPT & Google AI

Best Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), According to ChatGPT & Google AI | Parse

#	Brand	What AI says	Mention rate
1	WorkableClimbed to the top rank, noted for usability and AI-powered sourcing.	Climbed to the top rank, noted for usability and AI-powered sourcing.	59%
2	Zoho		58%
3	JazzHRFrequently recommended for small businesses seeking an affordable, user-friendly ATS.	Frequently recommended for small businesses seeking an affordable, user-friendly ATS.	46%
4	GreenhouseThe top choice for structured hiring and integrations with HRIS and calendars.	The top choice for structured hiring and integrations with HRIS and calendars.	45%
5	Breezy HRA consistent recommendation for ease of use, especially for small businesses.	A consistent recommendation for ease of use, especially for small businesses.	45%
6	LeverOften framed as an ATS and CRM hybrid for proactive sourcing.	Often framed as an ATS and CRM hybrid for proactive sourcing.	41%
7	BambooHRA leading recommendation for an all-in-one HRIS with a built-in ATS.	A leading recommendation for an all-in-one HRIS with a built-in ATS.	30%
8	Manatal		26%
9	AshbyA fast-rising contender, specifically recommended for data-driven startups.	A fast-rising contender, specifically recommended for data-driven startups.	20%
10	Recruitee		20%
11	iCIMS		18%
12	BullhornConsistently cited as the industry-standard ATS for staffing firms.	Consistently cited as the industry-standard ATS for staffing firms.	16%
13	Workday		16%
14	Recruit CRMAn emerging leader for staffing agencies, combining ATS and CRM features.	An emerging leader for staffing agencies, combining ATS and CRM features.	15%
15	SmartRecruiters		14%
16	Rippling		12%
17	MokaHR		12%
18	Recruiterflow		9%
19	Recooty		8%
20	Pinpoint		7%
21	LinkedIn		7%
22	Teamtailor		6%
23	Freshworks		6%
24	Paradox		6%
25	Breezy HRA consistent recommendation for ease of use, especially for small businesses.	A consistent recommendation for ease of use, especially for small businesses.	6%
26	Alphabet		5%
27	SAP		5%
28	NinjaGig		5%
29	Loxo		5%
30	hireEZ		4%
31	Microsoft		4%
32	Eightfold AI		4%
33	Gem		4%
34	100Hires		4%
35	Dover		4%
36	CEIPAL		4%
37	GoodTime		4%
38	JobAdder		4%
39	HireVue		3%
40	Recruit Holdings		3%
41	Phenom		3%
42	Spark Hire		3%
43	Fetcher		2%
44	iSmartRecruit		2%
45	JuggleHire		2%
46	AvaHR		2%
47	Gusto		2%
48	JobDiva		2%
49	ADP		2%
50	GoHire		2%
51	UKG		2%
52	Jobvite		2%
53	Vincere		2%
54	Salesforce		2%
55	HackerRank		2%
56	Humanly		2%
57	SeekOut		2%
58	Codility		1%
59	CATS		1%
60	Calendly		1%
61	Oracle		1%
62	Crelate		1%
63	Zapier		1%
64	Juicebox AI		1%
65	HackerEarth		1%
66	XOR		1%
67	Beamery		1%
68	Recruit with Atlas		1%
69	Giig Hire		1%
70	TestGorilla		1%
71	Metaview		1%
72	Avionté		<1%
73	Deel		<1%
74	GreenhouseThe top choice for structured hiring and integrations with HRIS and calendars.	The top choice for structured hiring and integrations with HRIS and calendars.	<1%
75	Folks RH		<1%
76	PyjamaHR		<1%
77	Skima		<1%
78	Peoplebox		<1%
79	ZipRecruiter		<1%
80	ApplicantStack		<1%
81	Reach ATS		<1%
82	Trakstar		<1%
83	Qureos		<1%
84	Talent Tracker		<1%
85	HiBob		<1%
86	Workato		<1%
87	Harver		<1%
88	Betterteam		<1%
89	Jobsoid		<1%
90	Zoom		<1%
91	U.S. Chamber of Commerce		<1%
92	Findem		<1%
93	JobScan		<1%
94	Enginehire		<1%
95	CVViZ		<1%
96	Glider AI		<1%
97	Venture Harbour		<1%
98	GitHub		<1%
99	Outlook		<1%
100	Joveo		<1%