FreshStaff vs. Unatrix: A Published Rate, With Payroll Included.
Unatrix prices its ATS/CRM on a custom, per-user quote, and doesn't include native payroll, most agencies running it pair it with a separate payroll system. FreshStaff is $149/month base plus $6/month per Active Placement, published up front, with gross-to-net payroll, multi-state tax, and ACA tracking built in.
Unatrix
- Custom per-user quote
- No published pricing
- No native payroll
FreshStaff
- $149/mo + $6/placement
- Published, fixed rate
- Native payroll & ACA included
In short
FreshStaff versus Unatrix: FreshStaff charges $149/month base plus $6/month per Active Placement with unlimited free Internal Team Seats, a published and fixed rate. Unatrix is an ATS/CRM built for recruitment and staffing agencies, priced on a custom, per-user quote rather than a published rate, and does not include native payroll or ACA tracking. FreshStaff includes gross-to-net payroll, multi-state tax withholding, and ACA tracking (1094-C/1095-C) on the same platform as the ATS.
Where Generic Staffing Software Breaks Down
Unatrix covers ATS and CRM ground for staffing and recruitment agencies, the gaps show up in how it's priced and what's missing from the platform itself.
Pricing: A Sales Call Instead of a Rate Card
The Problem
Unatrix doesn't publish pricing, quotes are custom, based on team size and feature tier (Basic, Pro, Enterprise), and only available after a sales conversation.
The FreshStaff Fix
FreshStaff's rate is published on this site: $149/month base plus $6/month per Active Placement, the same number for every account, no sales call required to find out what it costs.
Payroll Lives on a Separate System
The Problem
Unatrix is an ATS/CRM, it doesn't run payroll. Agencies using it still need a separate payroll provider, and that system won't share data with the ATS automatically.
The FreshStaff Fix
FreshStaff includes gross-to-net payroll, multi-state tax withholding, and full ACA tracking (including 1094-C/1095-C generation) natively, on the same platform as job orders and placements.
Feature Tiers to Climb
The Problem
Unatrix's more advanced matching and reporting capabilities are gated behind its Pro and Enterprise tiers, each presumably a bigger line on the custom quote.
The FreshStaff Fix
FreshStaff includes AI Copilot, automation, and workflow tools in every account at the flat $149/month base, no tier to climb to unlock them.
Real-World Cost Comparison
Based on an agency with 8 internal recruiters running 40 active placements/month.
| FreshStaff | Unatrix (Basic/Pro) (est.) | Unatrix (Enterprise, reported) (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal team seats (8) | $0 (unlimited & free) | Custom quote, priced per user | Custom quote, priced per user (reportedly higher) |
| Payroll / tax / ACA tracking | Included | Not included, separate system required | Not included, separate system required |
| Advanced matching & reporting | Included | Reportedly gated to Pro tier and above | Included, plus custom workflows (reportedly) |
| Total (est.) | $149 + $240 = $389/mo (8 seats + 40 active placements) | Custom quote (Basic/Pro) + a separate payroll system's cost | Custom quote (Enterprise) + a separate payroll system's cost |
8 internal team seats included at $0 on FreshStaff. Unatrix doesn't publish a per-seat rate at any tier to compare against directly.
Your Estimated Annual Savings
Depends on the quote, plus whatever a standalone payroll system costs on top
Disclaimer: Unatrix (Basic/Pro) and Unatrix (Enterprise, reported) are trademarks of their respective owners. Comparison figures are estimates for informational purposes only and do not imply any official endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation with either party.
Leaving Unatrix? Here's the Whole Move.
- 1
Export
Download your own standard CSV or Excel export from Unatrix. It's your data, and you keep full control of it.
- 2
Map
Upload it to your FreshStaff workspace. The mapping wizard lines up your fields for you to review.
- 3
Go live
Work the same candidates, clients, and jobs in FreshStaff. The wizard costs $0, no implementation invoice.
FreshStaff vs. Unatrix: A Published Rate, With Payroll Included. Questions
Is FreshStaff a good Unatrix alternative?
Yes, if a published rate and native payroll matter to you. FreshStaff is $149/month base plus $6/month per Active Placement, published and fixed, with unlimited free Internal Team Seats and gross-to-net payroll, multi-state tax withholding, and ACA tracking built in. Unatrix is priced on a custom, per-user quote and doesn't include native payroll.
How much does Unatrix cost?
Unatrix doesn't publish pricing. Quotes are custom, based on team size and which tier (Basic, Pro, or Enterprise) fits your feature needs. FreshStaff publishes its rate: $149/month base plus $6/month per Active Placement, the same for every account.
Does Unatrix include payroll?
No. Unatrix is an ATS/CRM for recruitment and staffing agencies; it doesn't run payroll natively, so agencies typically pair it with a separate payroll provider. FreshStaff includes gross-to-net payroll, multi-state tax withholding, and full ACA tracking (including 1094-C/1095-C generation) on the same platform as the ATS.
More questions? Visit the full FAQ page.
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