Breezy HR vs Mercury
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
Breezy HR
Frictionless Kanban ATS with a free plan
Best for: SMBs without in-house recruiters who want visual, simple hiring
✓Drag-and-drop Kanban pipeline needs zero manager training
✓Genuinely useful free Bootstrap plan
✕Reporting lacks enterprise customization
✕UI feels slightly dated
Mercury
Recruitment platform built on Microsoft Dynamics 365
Best for: Enterprise agencies embedded in the Microsoft ecosystem
✓Unparalleled Microsoft integration (Teams, Outlook, Office 365)
✓Power Platform flexibility for custom automation
✕Complex interface requiring extensive training
✕High total cost: Mercury + Microsoft licensing + implementation
Our verdict
Choose Breezy HR if…
- ✓You're in in-house talent acquisition, a segment Mercury doesn't focus on
- ✓You want to trial before committing (free trial available)
Choose Mercury if…
- ✓You're in recruitment agencies & staffing firms, a segment Breezy HR doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in rpo providers, a segment Breezy HR doesn't focus on
- ✓You need an open API for custom integrations
- ✓Reporting and analytics drive how you run the desk
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Breezy HR | Mercury |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breezy HR (official) | $157/mo (Startup, annual)flat | $157/mo (Startup, annual)flat | $157/mo (Startup, annual)flat |
| Mercury (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 Breezy HR and Mercury pricing compare?
Breezy HR pricing starts at $157/mo (Startup, annual) (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Mercury uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026).
What does Breezy HR cost?
Breezy HR pricing starts at $157/mo (Startup, annual) (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Free Bootstrap plan (1 active job), then Startup $157/mo, Growth $273/mo, Business $439/mo on annual billing ($189/$329/$529 monthly). 14-day full-feature trial; AI credits, SMS, and onboarding are priced add-ons (vendor pricing page, Jul 2026).
What does Mercury cost?
Mercury uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Custom quote only, no public seat pricing. Built on Microsoft Dynamics, so budget for Microsoft licensing plus Mercury's implementation, data migration, and training services (vendor site, Jul 2026).
Who is Breezy HR best for, and who is Mercury best for?
Breezy HR: SMBs without in-house recruiters who want visual, simple hiring. Mercury: Enterprise agencies embedded in the Microsoft ecosystem.