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title: The 5 Biggest Misconceptions About Using an ATS Alongside HubSpot
description: Many companies unnecessarily invest in an extra ATS. This blog debunks 5 common myths about using HubSpot for recruitment.
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# [The 5 Biggest Misconceptions About Using an ATS Alongside HubSpot](https://www.ombdigital.io/en/blog/hubspot-voor-recruitment-zo-maak-je-het-persoonlijk-én-schaalbaar-0)

 Written by [Tom Spoor](https://www.ombdigital.io/en/blog/author/tom-spoor) | Mar 26, 2025 1:27:20 PM

Companies already using HubSpot as their CRM often consider adding a separate Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Why? They assume HubSpot can’t handle recruitment. But is that really true?

In this blog, we break down 5 common misconceptions—so you can decide for yourself if that extra tool is truly necessary.

#### 1. **“You need a separate tool for recruitment”**

Not true. HubSpot offers pipelines, automation, email templates, and reporting—all the basics you need to manage candidates and streamline your hiring process.

#### 2. **“HubSpot is only for sales and marketing”**

That used to be the case. Today, HubSpot is a full platform for multiple teams. Many recruitment teams use it just as effectively as sales or support.

#### 3. **“You can’t properly track candidates in HubSpot”**

With custom pipelines, fields, and tags, you can track candidates from first contact to job offer—all in one place, fully visible to your team.

#### 4. **“An ATS is more user-friendly than HubSpot”**

Many ATS tools have their own learning curve. If your team already uses HubSpot, it’s often faster and easier to build recruitment flows there than to learn a whole new tool.

#### 5. **“You’ll miss key features without a dedicated ATS”**

In reality, most companies don’t miss a thing. With the right setup, HubSpot handles every essential step—from automation to follow-ups to reporting.

**Conclusion:**  
Already using HubSpot? Explore what’s already possible. You might not need a separate ATS at all. Fewer tools = less hassle = more time to focus on candidates.

👉 [Ask for a demo](https://ombdigital.io/meetings/tom-spoor1/roundabout)

 

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