Beamery vs CATS
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
Beamery
AI talent platform for skills-first enterprise workforce planning
Best for: Global enterprises building skills-first talent networks on Workday/SAP
✓Deep skills-first frameworks and workforce intelligence
✓Surfaces overlooked candidates through intelligent mapping
✕Opaque modular pricing drives up total contract cost
✕Slow multi-stage enterprise implementations
CATS
Straightforward, customizable ATS for small agencies
Best for: Small agencies wanting simple, affordable applicant tracking
✓Deep customizability of fields and workflows
✓Simple, centralized candidate management
✕Clunky, dated interface
✕Weak third-party data integration
Our verdict
Choose Beamery if…
- ✓You're in in-house talent acquisition, a segment CATS doesn't focus on
- ✓You want built-in candidate sourcing instead of separate tools
- ✓You want workflow automation working out of the box
- ✓AI matching and assistance are on your must-have list
Choose CATS if…
- ✓You're in recruitment agencies & staffing firms, a segment Beamery doesn't focus on
- ✓Your team sources through LinkedIn every day
- ✓Multi-job-board posting is core to how you fill roles
- ✓You want to trial before committing (free trial available)
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Beamery | CATS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beamery (official) | Custom quote | Custom quote | Custom quote |
| CATS (official) | $445/mo | $1,780/mo | $4,450/mo |
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 Beamery and CATS pricing compare?
Beamery uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). CATS pricing starts at $89/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026).
What does Beamery cost?
Beamery uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Custom quote only: a demo- and implementation-led enterprise sale with no public module pricing. Positioned as an AI workforce platform connecting into Workday and SAP SuccessFactors (vendor site, Jul 2026).
What does CATS cost?
CATS pricing starts at $89/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Current official page shows $89 and $110/user/mo options plus a $500 data migration fee; billing-term mapping needs confirmation. The older $69 price no longer applies (vendor pricing page, Jul 2026).
Who is Beamery best for, and who is CATS best for?
Beamery: Global enterprises building skills-first talent networks on Workday/SAP. CATS: Small agencies wanting simple, affordable applicant tracking.