Ask HN: Demand for Open Source Applicant Tracking System?

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Hi y'all,

I was wondering if companies would use a simple open-source Applicant Tracking System.

Right now, the only open-source-ish Applicant Tracking System is OpenCATS. However, OpenCATS is not on an OSI-approved license, and hasn't been updated too much in the last few years.

Thanks!

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Does the OpenCATS license create substantial business problems?

Is OpenCATS missing important business requirements?

I personally find OpenCATS's interface confusing. Also, it seems to rely on having the applicant enter structured data, rather than embedding the resume on the candidate's page, which is a worse experience for both the candidate and resume evaluation.

As far as the license, this clause is limiting for some businesses: "You may not use the Licensed Software to operate in or as a time-sharing, outsourcing, service bureau, application service provider or managed service provider environment."

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