Built for Startups

The best free ATS for startups

Draft is a modern applicant tracking system built for fast-moving startup teams. Start with our generous free plan, then unlock Premium features like AI matching and advanced analytics as you scale.

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Startup hiring is different

Enterprise ATS tools weren't built for your reality. You need something lean, fast, and free.

Limited budget

Every dollar counts when you're bootstrapping or burning runway

No time to waste

You need to hire fast without getting bogged down in complex tools

Small team, big ambitions

Everyone wears multiple hats—HR tools shouldn't require training

A free ATS that actually works

See how Draft helps startups manage their entire hiring pipeline without spending a dime.

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Screening12
Interview6
Offer2
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Everything a startup needs to hire

Get a fully-featured ATS from day one. Upgrade to Premium when you need AI-powered matching, advanced analytics, and custom workflows.

Unlimited job postings

Post as many roles as you need. No artificial limits on your growth.

Unlimited candidates

Store every applicant. Build your talent pipeline without restrictions.

Visual pipeline

Drag-and-drop Kanban board makes tracking candidates intuitive.

Team collaboration

Add your co-founders and team. Everyone can review and comment.

Custom careers page

Get a professional job board on your domain in minutes.

Source tracking

Know which channels bring your best candidates with UTM tracking.

Trusted by growing startups

Join hundreds of startup teams using Draft as their free ATS.

Draft got us from spreadsheets to a real hiring process in one afternoon. When we scaled past 50 hires, upgrading to Premium was a no-brainer.

Sarah K.

Co-founder, Series A Startup

We started with Draft to manage our first 3 hires. Now we're at 25 employees and the Premium analytics help us optimize every pipeline stage.

Marcus T.

Head of Ops, Seed-stage Startup

Why startups choose Draft over other ATS tools

FeatureDraft FreeOthers' Free
Job postingsUnlimited1-3
CandidatesUnlimited50-100
Team membersYesLimited
Custom pipelineYesNo
Careers pageYesBranded
Email integrationYesNo

Questions about our free ATS

What's included in the free plan?

Our free plan includes unlimited job postings, unlimited candidates, team collaboration, a branded careers page, and source tracking. It's a complete ATS that most early-stage startups use to make their first 10-20 hires.

When should I upgrade to Premium?

Premium is designed for teams that are scaling up. When you're hiring frequently and want AI-powered candidate matching, advanced analytics to optimize your pipeline, or need to hire globally through RecruitGo, Premium helps you move faster.

Can I migrate from another ATS?

Yes. You can import candidates via CSV, and our support team can help with bulk migrations. We've helped many startups switch from spreadsheets and other tools.

Do you help with international hiring?

Draft integrates with RecruitGo, our global employment platform. When you're ready to hire remote talent worldwide, RecruitGo handles compliance, payroll, and benefits in 150+ countries.

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Join hundreds of startups using Draft to build great teams. Start free, upgrade when you're ready.

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