OpenCATS Alternatives: A 2026 Self-Hosted ATS Comparison
OpenCATS shipped v0.10.0 in June 2026 after years of near-dormancy. What that changes, the alternatives compared, and when a build is justified.
Aug 8, 202610 min read
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Recruitment Software
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Custom Recruitment CRM Development: What You're Building
Agency CRMs and employer ATS platforms solve different problems. What a recruitment CRM contains architecturally — and how to tell whether you should build one.
Aug 8, 202610 min read
Cost to Build a Custom ATS: A 2026 Scope-Driver Breakdown
Build cost, not subscription cost. Published market ranges for a custom applicant tracking system, the seven scope drivers that move the number, and a worked example.
Aug 8, 202612 min read
Bullhorn API Integration: A Developer's Guide
The Bullhorn REST API in production — the two-stage auth handshake, the entity model, rate limits, and the failure modes that break integrations after go-live.
Aug 8, 202610 min read
Build vs Buy ATS: A Staffing Agency Decision Framework
A scorecard for the build vs buy ATS decision — the three narrow cases where building genuinely wins on a staffing desk, and the run-rate cost of owning your own.
Aug 8, 202612 min read