BrightMove
Applicant tracking systems (ATS)
Staffing software
Recruiting software
Talent acquisition suites software
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What is BrightMove
BrightMove is a cloud-based applicant tracking system designed to manage recruiting workflows from job posting through candidate selection and hiring. It is used by staffing firms and internal HR/recruiting teams that need candidate pipeline management, job requisition tracking, and collaboration across recruiters and hiring managers. The product emphasizes configurable workflows and reporting for recruiting operations, with options to support both agency-style placements and corporate hiring processes.
Recruiting workflow and pipeline tools
BrightMove provides core ATS capabilities such as requisitions/jobs, candidate profiles, pipeline stages, and activity tracking. These functions support day-to-day recruiter execution and visibility into where candidates sit in the process. The system is oriented toward managing multiple open roles and candidate pools in parallel, which is common in staffing and high-volume recruiting.
Configurable process and reporting
BrightMove supports configurable workflows and status stages to align the system with different hiring processes. Reporting features help teams monitor funnel metrics and recruiter activity for operational oversight. This is useful for organizations that need standardized processes across teams but still require role- or client-specific variations.
Staffing-oriented use cases supported
BrightMove is positioned to support staffing-style recruiting where recruiters manage candidates across multiple client openings and placements. This orientation can reduce the need for workarounds compared with systems designed primarily for internal HR. It also helps agencies track candidate submissions and progress across client-driven steps.
Limited public detail on integrations
Compared with broader HR platforms in the space, BrightMove’s publicly documented integration ecosystem and prebuilt connectors may be less extensive or less visible. Buyers may need to validate integrations for payroll/HRIS, background checks, assessments, and communication tools during evaluation. Integration depth can materially affect implementation effort and ongoing administration.
Not a full HR suite
BrightMove primarily addresses recruiting and applicant tracking rather than end-to-end HR functions such as core HR, time tracking, benefits administration, and payroll. Organizations seeking a single system for both HR operations and recruiting may require additional systems. This can introduce data synchronization and reporting complexity across the employee lifecycle.
Advanced automation may vary
Capabilities such as conversational screening, AI-assisted matching, or sophisticated candidate engagement automation are not always standard in traditional ATS products. Teams with high-volume hiring may need to confirm whether BrightMove meets requirements for automated screening, scheduling, and multi-channel outreach. If not, they may need add-on tools or custom workflows.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $125 per month (as listed) | Core recruiting platform: Robust applicant tracking, job posting management, communication tools. Pricing page shows an additional "$100 / user" for RPO add-on. |
| Advanced | Custom (Contact sales) | Enhanced recruiting tools: All Standard features + Back Office and API access. Vendor lists Advanced as "Custom" — contact sales for pricing. |
| Enterprise | Custom (Contact sales) | Complete talent acquisition suite: All Advanced features + advanced analytics, SSO/SAML security. Vendor lists Enterprise as "Custom" — contact sales for pricing. |
| BrightForms (add-on) | $29 per form (5 forms included in some tiers) | Customized application forms; vendor notes 5 forms included (and mentions unlimited forms in higher tiers). |
| Back Office (add-on) | From $499 per month | Billing & back office automation; listed as "From $499 / mo" on vendor site. |
| Wisdom (Enterprise analytics add-on) | From $499 per month | Business intelligence & data platform; listed as "From $499 / mo". |
| Hiring Manager (additional user type) | $30 per user per month | Decision-maker/hiring manager access (listed on pricing page). |
| Executive (read-only user) | $10 per user per month | Read-only stakeholder access (listed on pricing page). |
| SMS / AI Features (optional) | Based on usage / pricing not listed | Engage SMS and Wiz-enabled AI features are shown as "based on usage" (no unit price on pricing page). |
Notes: All information sourced only from BrightMove's official pricing page (brightmove.com/pricing). The vendor page shows $125 /mo for "Standard" but does not explicitly state "per user" on that line; other line-items (e.g. user charges for Hiring Manager) are shown explicitly.
