Built-in, not bolted on
Engage SMS lives inside your ATS, so there’s no separate messaging account to manage—texts, emails, and calendar scheduling all stay in one place, with every interaction logged automatically.
Text Candidates and Hiring Managers, Built Into Your ATS
BrightMove Engage is native SMS built directly into your ATS—no separate account, no third-party login, and typically 48% cheaper per message than legacy SMS integrations.
Why recruiters rely on Engage SMS
Save up to 48% per message
Engage SMS is priced to beat third-party SMS integrations: a $25/month platform fee includes one phone number, brand and campaign registration, and 500 message segments, with overage at $0.029 per segment.
Built-in analytics
Track message volume, delivery rates, and usage patterns any time from Analytics > Engage in your ATS—no separate reporting tool required.
Compliant opt-in, handled for you
BrightMove adds SMS consent language to your careers portal automatically, so you’re only texting candidates who’ve explicitly agreed to receive messages.
White-glove setup
Send us your company details, privacy policy, and terms and conditions once, and BrightMove’s team configures your messaging account, phone number, and campaign—typically live within 10 business days.
Still on SimpleTexting? You can switch
BrightMove’s legacy SimpleTexting integration remains available for accounts that prefer a third-party provider, but Engage SMS offers better value and a single platform to manage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BrightMove Engage SMS?
Engage is BrightMove’s native SMS solution, built directly into your ATS so you can text candidates and hiring managers without a separate messaging account or login.
How much does Engage SMS cost?
A one-time $99 setup fee, then $25 per month, which includes one phone number, brand and campaign registration, and 500 message segments. Additional segments are $0.029 each.
What counts as a message segment?
A standard message (letters, numbers, basic punctuation) is 160 characters per segment. Any special character, emoji, or non-English character drops the limit to 70 characters per segment for the entire message.
How long does setup take?
Typically up to 10 business days after BrightMove receives your company details, privacy policy, and terms and conditions—delays are usually caused by incomplete phone type configuration or missing policy documents.
Do I need a privacy policy to use Engage SMS?
Yes. Your published privacy policy must state that you don’t sell, rent, or share phone numbers or SMS data with third parties for marketing, and your terms and conditions must be publicly posted.
Can I still use SimpleTexting instead of Engage?
Yes, BrightMove’s legacy SimpleTexting integration is still supported for accounts that prefer a third-party provider, though Engage SMS offers better value and a single platform to manage.
Ready to text candidates without leaving your ATS?
See how BrightMove Engage brings SMS, email, and scheduling into one place—at a fraction of the cost of a third-party texting tool.