StartDate 2026: Benefits, Features & Pricing

Overall, StartDate delivers on recruitment functions and provides reliable support, but it doesn’t always offer the level of efficiency or ease of use needed for larger or fast-paced teams. It’s a solid option for organizations starting to digitize their processes, though some improvements in functionality and user experience would make it far more effective.

Overall, StartDate has made our recruitment function more efficiently and collaboratively. It is a strong, user-friendly ATS that supports effective recruiting. The customer service is outstanding and they respond very quickly to concerns or issues. We can't say enough about the support we have received over the years and we highly recommend this product.

My overall experience with StartDate has been positive. The platform makes it easy to create, edit, close, and re-post job applications, with convenient access to expired or closed listings. Useful features like customizable question formats and straightforward candidate management tools streamline the hiring process. However, the filter functions for identifying top candidates could be clearer and more effective across different roles and companies.

We are using it to funnel all of our resumes into one place for our Human Resource Department. Works very well for the purpose we use it for.

HireGround's suite of products and staff are a local Calgary company that I would recommend to any company that is interested in purchasing an ATS and or a job board that yields many returns. As a native Calgarian I am always interested in supporting our local market and have utilized HireGround to thoroughly implement three ATS for Enerflex, Athabaskan Resource Company and Trican Well Service. When preparing a business proposal for all three of these former employers I had the pleasure and confidence that HireGround would not only exceed my expectations and budgetary considerations and the scope of our project recommending additional services and customizations for free and or at a nominal price. Secondly the HireGround team is proactive at producing new releases frequently, knowledgeable in the talent management arena, flexible and always available to listen and implement changes and most importantly customize fields that other vendors would not even consider. I would highly recommend HireGround and they will assist your company with maximum return on investment and man-hours immediately. HireGround's top-performing customer service team and products and implementation services have my highest regard and recommendation.

Excellent product, worth considering if you are shopping for a new ATS, your first ATS, or looking to save money.

The City of Red Deer has been using HireGround Applicant Tracking Software since 2007. HireGround has met our recruitment needs over the years and has expedited the applicant selection process for us. The HireGround Team has always responded quickly to any concerns we may have had and is very helpful in recommending solutions to improve our process or their product.