CATS vs JobDiva
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
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
JobDiva
Staffing platform with a patented search-and-match engine
Best for: Mid-size to enterprise staffing firms running high-volume contract desks
✓Patented harvesting and search-and-match engine built for large contract and temp desks
✓Deep back office: timesheets, onboarding, analytics, and 150+ integrations
✕Pricing is quote-based, with implementation fees reported and no public seat price
✕Interface reviewers describe as dense and complex
Our verdict
Choose CATS if…
- ✓You want to trial before committing (free trial available)
Choose JobDiva if…
- ✓You're in rpo providers, a segment CATS doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in high-volume hiring, a segment CATS doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in contract & temp staffing, a segment CATS doesn't focus on
- ✓You run temp or contract desks and need pay & bill in the platform
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | CATS | JobDiva |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATS (official) | $445/mo | $1,780/mo | $4,450/mo |
| JobDiva (reported) | 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 CATS and JobDiva pricing compare?
CATS pricing starts at $89/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). JobDiva uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (reported, reviewed July 4, 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).
What does JobDiva cost?
JobDiva uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (reported, reviewed July 4, 2026). Quote-based: JobDiva does not publish seat pricing. Third-party sites cite figures from roughly $100/mo, but these are unverified and implementation/training fees are commonly reported for larger deployments (Jul 2026).
Which is rated higher, CATS or JobDiva?
JobDiva is rated higher: 4.6/5 on G2 versus 4.2/5 for CATS.
Who is CATS best for, and who is JobDiva best for?
CATS: Small agencies wanting simple, affordable applicant tracking. JobDiva: Mid-size to enterprise staffing firms running high-volume contract desks.