If you've ever looked into using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for your hiring needs, you've probably wondered:

 Why are ATS platforms so expensive?

Many popular ATS solutions charge thousands of rupees (or dollars) per month, even for basic access. But what exactly drives these costs? And more importantly, do you need to pay for all those features?

In this article, we break down the real reasons behind the high price of ATS tools, and introduce CANSPLA, an affordable, no-fluff alternative designed specifically for recruiters and small businesses in India.

Why Are ATS Platforms So Expensive?

1. High Storage Requirements

Most ATS tools are built for enterprise-scale hiring. They store:

  • Thousands of resumes
  • Multiple versions of cover letters
  • Supporting documents and attachments

This demands large-scale cloud storage, which increases operational costs, costs that are passed on to you, the user.

2. Processing Power for Resume Parsing

Parsing a resume isn't just uploading a PDF. It involves:

  • Extracting structured data
  • Matching keywords
  • Scanning for skillsets, job titles, and formats

This requires significant backend computing power, especially when hundreds of resumes are processed daily.

3. AI and Machine Learning Integrations

Modern ATS platforms boast features like:

  • Predictive hiring
  • Candidate ranking using AI
  • Chatbots and sentiment analysis

While these sound impressive, they come at a high cost, and often go underutilized by small teams or independent recruiters.

4. Third-Party Integrations

Many ATS platforms integrate with:

  • Gmail/Outlook
  • Slack or Teams
  • CRMs and payroll systems
  • Video interview tools

Each of these integrations incurs licensing, development, and support costs, adding up to an inflated subscription fee. Yet, many recruiters don’t even use most of these tools.

5. Overbuilt for Enterprises

Most ATS tools are built with HR teams of 50+ users in mind, featuring:

  • Multi-level permissions
  • Custom workflows
  • Global compliance modules

While great for large enterprises, they’re often overkill for small agencies or independent recruiters who need simple, effective tools, not enterprise bloat.

The Smarter, More Affordable Alternative: CANSPLA

CANSPLA is designed with only the features that recruiters actually need, and nothing that adds unnecessary cost.

Why CANSPLA is Different:

  • Stores only relevant data (resumes + candidate info) without bloated storage
  • Shows match % instead of complex AI predictions
  • No costly third-party integrations, just tools that matter
  • Clean, modern interface tailored for daily hiring tasks
  • Self-serve candidate portal (no need for email chains)
  • Starts at just ₹3100/year, the most affordable ATS in India

You get everything you need to manage jobs, screen applicants, and track hiring, without paying for enterprise-level features you’ll never use.

Built for Recruiters, Not Corporations

Whether you're:

  • A freelance recruiter,
  • A startup hiring your first few employees, or
  • A small agency managing 10–20 open roles,

CANSPLA gives you the power of an ATS without the price tag.

Final Thoughts

ATS platforms are expensive for valid reasons as storage, processing, AI, and integrations don’t come cheap. But if you don’t need all of that, why should you pay for it?

CANSPLA cuts the clutter and cost, offering a lightweight, recruiter-focused ATS that actually fits your budget and workflow.

  • No complex integrations
  • No unused features
  • No overpriced subscriptions

Just what you need to hire faster, smarter, and more affordably.

👉 Start your journey with CANSPLA today, the ATS that respects your needs and your budget.