How Pinpoint's headcount-band pricing model works in 2026
Unlike per-seat applicant tracking systems or per-job-slot tools like Recruitee, Pinpoint prices its software primarily by total company headcount and selected feature tier (Growth vs. Enterprise), billed exclusively on annual contracts.
Both tiers include unlimited active jobs, unlimited user licenses, and unlimited candidate applications. That makes Pinpoint appealing to organizations with seasonal hiring spikes or large numbers of hiring managers participating in interviews. However, three structural rules drive real-world contract cost:
- The $600/month and $1,200/month numbers are starting floors, not flat rates: Those published rates apply only to the lowest headcount band (typically under 50–75 employees). A 200-person company requesting a quote on Growth or Enterprise pays a higher headcount-indexed rate.
- Annual upfront commitment is mandatory: Pinpoint does not offer month-to-month subscriptions or self-serve checkout. The minimum entry commitment on Growth is $7,200/year, and on Enterprise is $14,400/year.
- Core mid-market controls are gated to the $1,200+/mo Enterprise tier: If your IT or finance team requires SAML 2.0 Single Sign-On (Okta, Microsoft Entra ID), multi-step job requisition and offer approval chains, or multi-brand career sites, you cannot stay on Growth—even if your company only has 65 employees.
Pinpoint Growth vs. Enterprise: what each tier includes
1. Growth Tier — Starting at $600/month billed annually ($7,200+/year)
Growth is designed for single-entity companies that want a branded career site, collaborative pipelines, and self-serve interview scheduling without complex approval governance.
- Included on Growth: Unlimited jobs and users, no-code career site builder (single brand), automated interview scheduling links, customizable scorecards, anonymized ("blind") resume screening mode, basic EEO/diversity reporting, and standard integrations (Slack, Teams, Google/Outlook calendars, BambooHR, HiBob).
- Excluded on Growth: No SAML SSO, no formal job requisition or offer approval workflows, no multi-brand/multi-entity career portals, no custom BI reporting or API webhooks, and no employee onboarding module unless purchased as an add-on.
2. Enterprise Tier — Starting at $1,200/month billed annually ($14,400+/year)
Enterprise doubles the starting price floor to unlock governance, security, and multi-entity capabilities:
- Unlocked on Enterprise: SAML 2.0 Single Sign-On, multi-stage requisition and offer approval workflows, multiple branded career sites (for holding companies or distinct operating brands), granular custom user permission roles, custom reporting builder & data warehouse exports, and a dedicated Customer Success Manager with SLA support.
Pinpoint 2026 estimated annual cost by company size
| Company Headcount | Pinpoint Growth (Est. Annual) | Pinpoint Enterprise (Est. Annual) | Treegarden Flat-Rate Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 75 employees | $7,200 – $9,000/yr ($600–$750/mo) | $14,400/yr ($1,200/mo floor) | $2,868/yr ($239/mo annual Startup) Includes AI ranking & SAML SSO |
| 75 to 150 employees | $9,600 – $13,200/yr | $16,800 – $21,000/yr | $4,788/yr ($399/mo annual Growth) Up to 25 active jobs, unlimited users |
| 150 to 300 employees | $13,500 – $18,000/yr | $21,000 – $28,000/yr | $4,788 – $8,628/yr Growth ($399/mo) or Scale ($719/mo annual) |
| 300 to 500+ employees | Typically quoted on Enterprise | $28,000 – $42,000+/yr | $8,628/yr ($719/mo annual Scale) Up to 50 active jobs, full feature set |
Add-ons and hidden costs to confirm before signing
- Pinpoint Onboarding Add-On: While Pinpoint markets onboarding heavily on its website (new-hire portals, I-9/W-4 document collection, pre-boarding task lists), it is priced as an optional module on top of the core ATS subscription, typically adding $2,400 to $5,000/year depending on headcount.
- Headcount Band True-Ups at Renewal: Because pricing is tied to total company headcount, scaling from 90 to 160 employees during a high-growth year moves you into a higher pricing bracket at renewal—even if your recruiter headcount stayed flat at two people.
- No Core HRIS Option: Even with the Onboarding add-on, Pinpoint is not an HRIS. You still need a separate system (or Treegarden's optional HR module, available separately or as an ATS + HR bundle) for ongoing employee directories, PTO/leave management, org charts, and performance reviews.
Pinpoint vs. Greenhouse vs. Treegarden: side-by-side comparison
If you are evaluating Pinpoint alternatives in the US market, here is how Pinpoint compares to Greenhouse and Treegarden for a 150-employee company:
| Capability | Pinpoint | Greenhouse | Treegarden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry annual cost (150 emp) | ~$12,000–$21,000/yr | ~$18,000–$27,000/yr | $4,788/yr (Growth ATS annual) |
| User seats | Unlimited | Per-seat / tier bands | Unlimited |
| AI candidate ranking | Basic CV parsing | Add-on / limited native | Edera AI included on all plans |
| SAML SSO included | Enterprise ($14,400+/yr) only | Advanced/Expert tiers | Included on all plans |
| Core HRIS & PTO Module | No (Onboarding add-on only) | No | Optional HR module (sold separately or bundled) |
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Startup $299/mo (10 jobs) · Growth $499/mo (25 jobs) · Scale $899/mo (50 jobs). Unlimited users, Edera AI candidate ranking, and structured interview scorecards included. Optional HR module sold separately or bundled.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Pinpoint ATS cost per month in 2026?
Pinpoint's Growth plan starts at $600/month billed annually ($7,200/year) and its Enterprise plan starts at $1,200/month billed annually ($14,400/year) for the smallest headcount band. Mid-market companies with 150 to 300 employees typically pay between $12,000 and $28,000 per year depending on tier and add-ons.
Does Pinpoint offer monthly billing or a free trial?
No. Pinpoint requires an annual contract paid upfront and does not offer a self-serve free trial. Evaluation is conducted through a guided sales demo.
Is Pinpoint Onboarding included in the base ATS price?
No. Pinpoint's new-hire onboarding portal is sold as an optional paid add-on module on top of the Growth or Enterprise ATS subscription. By contrast, Treegarden offers a full standalone or bundled HR module covering onboarding checklists, document management, leave tracking, and performance reviews at transparent flat-rate tiers.
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Sources cited in this article
- Pinpoint Official Pricing Page (pinpointhq.com/pricing): published starting rates for Growth ($600/mo annual) and Enterprise ($1,200/mo annual). Verified October 2026.
- Vendr: Pinpoint ATS Contract Benchmarks 2026: mid-market negotiated contract ranges by employee headcount.
- G2: Pinpoint ATS Verified Buyer Reviews 2026: buyer disclosures on Enterprise gating and Onboarding add-on pricing.