RabbitHR - Best Open Source ATS for StartupsRabbitHR

Building the Best Open Source ATS for Startups

We're on a mission to make world-class recruitment software accessible to every startup and small business through open source technology.

Why We Built RabbitHR

Our Story

We believe that powerful recruiting tools shouldn't be locked behind enterprise pricing.

RabbitHR was born out of frustration with the current state of applicant tracking systems. Traditional ATS platforms charge hundreds of dollars per user per month, making them inaccessible to startups and small businesses who need them most.

We asked ourselves: Why should great recruiting software cost more than your engineering tools? Why should companies have to choose between affordable pricing and powerful features?

The answer was clear: build an open source ATS that combines the power of enterprise recruitment software with the simplicity and affordability that startups need. RabbitHR is completely free to self-host, with optional managed hosting for teams who prefer it.

Today, we're building the best open source applicant tracking system for modern recruiting teams. Our focus is on simplicity, speed, and transparency. No bloated features you'll never use. No surprise pricing changes. Just honest software that helps you hire better people, faster.

What Guides Us

Our Principles

The core values that shape every decision we make at RabbitHR.

Open Source First

We believe in transparency and community. Our code is open source, auditable, and free to use. No vendor lock-in, no hidden costs, no compromises.

Built for Startups

Startups move fast and can't waste time on bloated software. We focus on essential features that actually help you hire better people, with zero training required.

Privacy & Data Ownership

Your candidate data is yours. Self-host RabbitHR on your own servers and maintain complete control over sensitive recruitment information.

Radically Affordable

Great software shouldn't break the bank. Our free self-hosted option and affordable cloud plans make enterprise-grade recruiting accessible to everyone.

The People Behind RabbitHR

Meet the Team

Nakul Garg - Chief Executive Officer

Nakul Garg

Chief Executive Officer

Nitish Goyal - Chief Product Officer

Nitish Goyal

Chief Product Officer

The Power of Transparency

Why Choose Open Source?

Open source isn't just about free software—it's about trust, flexibility, and community.

Complete Transparency

With open source ATS, you can inspect every line of code. No hidden data collection, no black boxes, no surprises. See exactly how your candidate data is handled and stored.

Unlimited Customization

Need a custom feature? Want to integrate with your internal tools? With RabbitHR's open source code, you have complete freedom to modify and extend the platform to fit your exact needs.

No Vendor Lock-In

Your data and workflow aren't held hostage by a proprietary platform. Switch between self-hosted and cloud deployment, or migrate to another system entirely—you're always in control.

Community-Driven Innovation

Open source means continuous improvement from a community of contributors. Bug fixes, feature requests, and security patches happen faster with the power of collaborative development.

Join Us in Building the Future of Recruiting

Get early access to RabbitHR and help shape the best open source ATS for modern teams.