Augtal vs RippleMatch
Two recruitment CRMs compared on pricing, features, and fit, so you can shortlist with confidence.
✓Pricing verified against vendor pagesData reviewed July 4, 2026How we research →
By Ramin Assemi, B2B SaaS marketer and former Head of Content at Close.comPublished Updated
Augtal
Free-forever ATS for independent recruiters
Best for: Solo recruiters who want professional tooling without a software bill
✓Genuinely free tier removes the annual software tax for independents
✓Instant setup with useful AI candidate ranking
✕No mobile app
✕No complex automated sequences
RippleMatch
AI-matched early-career recruiting (Campus OS)
Best for: TA teams that want campus hiring driven by skills, not school lists
✓Skills-first matching widens access beyond target-school lists
✓Removes hours of manual resume vetting
✕Matching algorithm needs a learning period
✕Matches occasionally require manual review
Our verdict
Choose Augtal if…
- ✓You're in recruitment agencies & staffing firms, a segment RippleMatch doesn't focus on
- ✓Your team sources through LinkedIn every day
Choose RippleMatch if…
- ✓You're in campus & graduate recruiting, a segment Augtal doesn't focus on
- ✓You want built-in candidate sourcing instead of separate tools
- ✓You want workflow automation working out of the box
- ✓Reporting and analytics drive how you run the desk
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Augtal | RippleMatch |
|---|---|---|
| ATS + CRM core | ✓ | ~ |
| Email/inbox sync | ~ | ~ |
| LinkedIn / Chrome extension | ✓ | – |
| Multi-job-board posting | ~ | – |
| Built-in candidate sourcing | ~ | ✓ |
| Workflow automation | – | ✓ |
| AI matching & assistance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reporting & analytics | ~ | ✓ |
| Temp back-office (pay & bill) | – | – |
| Open API | – | ~ |
| Mobile app | – | – |
What would it cost your team?
| Est. monthly cost, entry tier | 5 seats | 20 seats | 50 seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augtal (official) | $29/moflat | $29/moflat | $29/moflat |
| RippleMatch (official) | Custom quote | Custom quote | Custom quote |
Estimated from each vendor's published entry-tier price as of July 4, 2026; real quotes vary with plan tier, add-on modules, and contract terms. See how we label pricing confidence.
Frequently asked questions
How do Augtal and RippleMatch pricing compare?
Augtal pricing starts at $29/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). RippleMatch uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026).
What does Augtal cost?
Augtal pricing starts at $29/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Free forever plan (unlimited jobs and candidates), Starter $29/mo, Access $99/mo, Enterprise custom. Whether paid plans are per-seat or per-workspace is not stated (vendor site, Jul 2026).
What does RippleMatch cost?
RippleMatch uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Custom quote only; no public pricing or billing metric on official employer pages (vendor site, Jul 2026).
Who is Augtal best for, and who is RippleMatch best for?
Augtal: Solo recruiters who want professional tooling without a software bill. RippleMatch: TA teams that want campus hiring driven by skills, not school lists.