Transparent Pricing and True Value in HR Tech: What $29/Month with Unlimited Users Really Means

Introduction

Recruitment technology is at a crossroads. As HR budgets tighten and digital transformation accelerates, the days of expensive, per-user pricing and hidden fees in hiring software are ending. Yet many ATS and “modern” HR platforms still force companies into rigid contracts, complex add-ons, and extra costs for basic features and every new user. This leaves businesses—especially lean startups and scaling organizations—frustrated and searching for real value.

Enter Yuruka: An end-to-end, AI-powered hiring platform that delivers unlimited users and full features at a flat $29/month. In this blog, we break down why transparent pricing matters, how traditional models hide costs, and the true difference a model like Yuruka’s makes for every business size.

The True Cost of Most Recruitment Tech

1. Per-User Pricing Adds Up Fast

Most established ATS and recruitment platforms (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever, Workable) use per-seat or tiered pricing, often charging $50–$120 per user/month for standard recruiter access (SelectSoftwareReviews, 2025). Need to add hiring managers, executives, or compliance reviewers? Your bill grows exponentially as you scale.

• Greenhouse’s base plan: $6,000/year for up to 10 users + $600 per additional user (Recruit CRM, 2025)
• Many ATS platforms: hide essential functions (analytics, video interviews, onboarding) behind “premium” modules.

2. Add-Ons, Integrations, and Surprises

• Basic packages often lack advanced workflow automations, video interviewing, deep analytics, or onboarding.
• Upgrades or third-party integrations might add hundreds more per month (People Managing People, 2025).

3. “Annual Only” Contracts and Lack of Flexibility

• Most legacy tools require long-term commitments, charging even in slow seasons.
• Need to scale up or down? Prepare for fees or contract renegotiations.

Result: Most HR teams wildly underestimate their total annual spend on recruitment software (Software Advice, 2024).

The Yuruka Model: Unlimited Users, Unlimited Features, One Transparent Price

1. Inclusive, Flat-Rate Pricing

$29/month. No limits on team size, number of roles, or advanced features (Yuruka). It’s the ultimate “know your budget—never get an ugly surprise” promise, ideal for businesses that flex hiring volume or team headcount.

2. Unlimited Access Unlocks Real Collaboration

Recruitment isn’t a solo sport. For high-quality hiring, you want:

• Recruiters
• HR admins
• Hiring managers
• Department heads
• Even external partners

With Yuruka, everyone can log in, collaborate, and act—at no extra cost. Traditional ATS? You’ll pay $600 to $1,200+ more per year for each new collaborator (SelectSoftwareReviews, 2025).

3. All-in-One, No Hidden Surprises

Yuruka’s $29/month includes:

• Automated smart sourcing/posting
• AI-powered resume screening & scoring
• Video interviewing and scheduling
• Onboarding automation with digital signatures
• Multi-language support
• Unlimited, customizable workflows

What Does This Pricing Model Enable?

a) True Scalability for Startups and SMBs

You’re not penalized for growth.
Whether you add one hiring manager or fifty, run campaigns for three or three hundred roles at once, the price never changes. This is revolutionary for startups and teams that scale up and down seasonally.

b) Enterprise-Grade at a Startup Budget

Most companies pay for “enterprise” features like analytics, integrations, and compliance audits. Yuruka bakes it all in—so startups, agencies, and even large companies get capabilities usually reserved for expensive tools.

c) Predictable Costs = Better Budgeting

No more approval-wasting, surprises, or procurement nightmares.
Leaders know their spend, can prove ROI, and reinvest savings in what matters: sourcing, branding, and candidate care (HRMantra, 2025).

How Transparent Pricing Powers ROI

Time Savings:
Automations cut up to 70% of admin time, so recruiters focus on relationships—NOT copy-pasting or scheduling (Teamdash, 2025).

Cost Efficiency:
Teams save 30–60% annually compared to using multiple tools or seat-based platforms (Ribbon AI, 2025).

Better Hiring Results:
With everyone able to use the system, collective insights power smarter evaluations and a 35% boost in hire quality (inFeedo AI, 2025).

Real-World Example: Yuruka vs. Leading ATS

A 12-person recruitment team managing 100 hires/year:

• With leading ATS: $9,000–$20,000/year for full features (& add-ons)
• With Yuruka: $348/year, unlimited growth, everything included

For a startup with seasonal hiring

• Pause or flex your subscription. Pay only for busy months with Yuruka’s BYOS—avoid annual lock-ins or off-season waste.

Why Transparency Matters—Now More Than Ever

Recruiters are demanding transparency: 83% of HR leaders say hidden SaaS costs have caused budget reallocation or regret (People Managing People, 2025). Candidates judge employer brand on responsiveness and efficiency. Businesses can’t afford slow, outdated, or price-gouged processes.

Conclusion

Unlimited users. Unlimited features. Flat $29/month. Yuruka delivers what HR and talent acquisition teams have been asking for in HR tech pricing—fairness, predictability, and no surprises. When your tech grows with your business—without squeezing your budget—your entire company wins.

Ready to see true value in HR technology? Try Yuruka and experience the difference for yourself.