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What it is

GLYDE Unity brings staffing ATS data into Microsoft 365 and adds recruiting AI agents and automation across connected tools. Its Microsoft Teams workspace supports candidate search and messaging, application updates, pipeline work, and activity logging. A Microsoft 365 Copilot recruiting agent handles natural-language searches and multi-step tasks across connected systems. Voice and text agents can engage and screen candidates around the clock, with interactions flowing back to the ATS. Power Automate includes more than 100 pre-built actions for workflows across recruiting data and connected Microsoft tools. Listed ATS integrations are Avionté, Bullhorn, JobDiva, Tracker RMS, and Loxo; other connections can be discussed. Agents can use spreadsheets, PDFs, SharePoint, and URLs as context for screening, outreach, or importing records. A Chrome Extension provides a page-aware side panel for ATS searches and candidate actions from webpages. GLYDE says Unity connects to live ATS records without migration and keeps the ATS as the system of record. Its free GLYDE Dock pins up to three live tools, requires Chrome 116 or later, and needs no account. Pricing for Unity is on request.

Spec sheet

Purpose
GLYDE Unity brings staffing ATS data into Microsoft 365 and adds recruiting AI agents and automation across connected tools.Read 4 Oct 2026 · glydeunity.com
Audience
GLYDE describes itself as a software and service provider to recruiting teams, with tools for jobseekers and hiring organizations.Read 4 Oct 2026 · glydeunity.com
Security
For its Avionté connector, GLYDE says authentication and sessions are managed automatically and scoped to the customer's tenant.Read 4 Oct 2026 · glydeunity.com
Headquarters
The company lists its address as 14425 Falcon Head Blvd, Bldg E, Ste 100, Austin, TX 78738.Read 4 Oct 2026 · glydeunity.com
AI and Copilot
The platform offers a Microsoft 365 Copilot recruiting agent for natural-language search and multi-step tasks across connected systems.Read 4 Oct 2026 · glydeunity.com
API connector coverage
Documented connector specifications include Avionté, Bullhorn, JobDiva v1/v2, Loxo, TrackerRMS, Deepgram, Vapi, Vellum and Whippy.Read 21 Oct 2026 · api.glydeunity.com
ATS integrations
Named bidirectional ATS integrations are Avionté, Bullhorn, JobDiva, Tracker RMS and Loxo.Read 21 Oct 2026 · glydeunity.com
Automation
The Power Automate integration offers 100+ pre-built actions for workflows across recruiting data and connected Microsoft tools.Read 4 Oct 2026 · glydeunity.com
Browser extension
The Chrome Extension provides a page-aware side panel that can search the ATS and act on candidate information from webpages.Read 4 Oct 2026 · glydeunity.com
Candidate agents
Voice and text agents can engage, screen, and assist candidates around the clock, with interactions flowing back to the ATS.Read 4 Oct 2026 · glydeunity.com
Chrome extension
The Unity extension is a persistent page-aware side panel that can use webpage context, spreadsheets and ATS records for recruiter actions.Read 21 Oct 2026 · glydeunity.com
Chrome extension metadata
The Unity extension is version 2.3.5, 21.0 MiB, English-only and was updated September 10, 2026.Read 21 Oct 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com
Chrome privacy disclosure
The Unity extension declares that it handles website content and does not sell data or use it outside core functionality.Read 21 Oct 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com
Company headquarters
Glyde's own About page gives an Austin, Texas address for Glyde Inc.Read 21 Oct 2026 · glydeunity.com
Company profile
Crunchbase lists GLYDE as an active private pre-seed AI recruiting company with 1–10 employees and founders Roderick Smyth and Shane Gray.Read 21 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Copilot agent
A Microsoft 365 Copilot agent can search ATS data, draft outreach and execute multi-step recruiting tasks in natural language.Read 21 Oct 2026 · glydeunity.com
Data handling
GLYDE says Unity connects to live ATS records without migration and keeps the ATS as the system of record.Read 4 Oct 2026 · glydeunity.com
Dock privacy
GLYDE says Dock runs on-device with no tracking or data collection, and that opt-in browsing history never leaves the device.Read 4 Oct 2026 · glydeunity.com
Email agent
Users can email or forward candidate threads to an agent that performs ATS work, replies and logs activity.Read 21 Oct 2026 · glydeunity.com
Free product limit
GLYDE Dock is a free Chrome side panel that pins up to three live tools and requires Chrome 116 or later.Read 4 Oct 2026 · glydeunity.com
Funding
VCBacked reports a $500K pre-seed round in September 2023 backed by Bullhorn Ventures and other corporate investors.Read 21 Oct 2026 · vcbacked.co
Legal name
Crunchbase gives the legal name as Glyde and lists Glyde Talent, GLYDE and GLYDE AI as alternate names.Read 21 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Limit: browser requirement
The Dock Chrome listing requires Chrome 116 or newer.Read 21 Oct 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com
Limit: Dock capacity
GLYDE Dock allows up to three live tools open together.Read 21 Oct 2026 · glydeunity.com
Limit: pricing transparency
Standard Unity prices, seat counts and usage quotas are not published; the site directs buyers to request a demo or contact sales.Read 21 Oct 2026 · glydeunity.com
MCP server
GLYDE exposes more than 100 recruiting tools through an authenticated, tenant-scoped MCP server with server-side allowlists.Read 21 Oct 2026 · glydeunity.com
Mobile app
The mobile app provides GLYDEBuddy chat, candidate search, outreach, notifications, ATS push actions and scheduled tasks.Read 21 Oct 2026 · glydeunity.com
Notable news
A June 20, 2024 announcement described a Glyde and Avionté collaboration covering automated job advertising, candidate re-engagement and AI screening.Read 21 Oct 2026 · glydetalent.com
Open-source status
The site footer states that GLYDE Inc. retains all rights, and no open-source licence is stated on the opened product pages.Read 21 Oct 2026 · glydeunity.com
Power Automate
The Microsoft Power Automate connector provides more than 100 recruiting actions for no-code workflows.Read 21 Oct 2026 · glydeunity.com
Product purpose
GLYDE Unity brings recruiting ATS records and actions into Microsoft 365 applications for staffing teams.Read 21 Oct 2026 · glydeunity.com
Rating on Chrome Web Store
5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratingRead 21 Oct 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com
Rating on Chrome Web Store Dock
5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratingRead 21 Oct 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com
Recruiter workspace
Its Microsoft Teams experience supports candidate search, messaging, application updates, pipeline work, and activity logging.Read 4 Oct 2026 · glydeunity.com
REST API
The API documentation describes OpenAPI connector specifications exposed through Unity proxy passthrough routes.Read 21 Oct 2026 · api.glydeunity.com
Scheduling
The platform can schedule outreach, reminders, reports, follow-ups and delayed ATS updates from mobile, Teams, browser or email.Read 21 Oct 2026 · glydeunity.com
SDK extensibility
The developer materials describe a Voice SDK with React components, CDN distribution, custom functions, context switching and TypeScript usage.Read 21 Oct 2026 · glydeunity.com
Security controls
The privacy policy says administrative, technical and organizational safeguards are used to protect personal information.Read 21 Oct 2026 · glydeunity.com
Security privacy statement
Glyde says customers control submitted recruiting records and that Glyde acts as a processor for enterprise customer data.Read 21 Oct 2026 · glydeunity.com
Spreadsheet context
Excel, CSV, Google Sheets, PDF, SharePoint files and URLs can be supplied as agent context for screening, drafting or ATS import.Read 21 Oct 2026 · glydeunity.com
Spreadsheet handling
Agents can use Excel, CSV, PDF, Google Sheets, SharePoint, and URLs as context for screening, outreach, or importing records.Read 4 Oct 2026 · glydeunity.com
Teams workspace
The Teams experience supports candidate search, messaging, application updates, pipeline work and ATS activity logging.Read 21 Oct 2026 · glydeunity.com
Two-way text
Candidate SMS and chat conversations continue across Teams, the browser and web app while retaining application context.Read 21 Oct 2026 · glydeunity.com
Voice agents
Voice agents can engage, qualify and apply candidates continuously, with results written back to the ATS.Read 21 Oct 2026 · glydeunity.com

Plans and prices

GLYDE Dock Free Free, forever Chrome 116+ · up to three live tools · no account Read 4 Oct 2026 · glydeunity.com
GLYDE Dock Free Free Chrome side-panel tool Up to 3 live tools · Chrome 116+ Read 21 Oct 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com
GLYDE Unity for Bullhorn customers Free Free for 12 months for Bullhorn customers Qualifying Bullhorn customers · offer conditions apply Read 21 Oct 2026 · glydeunity.com

Every GLYDE Unity plan and price →

Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Teams workspace supports candidate and pipeline tasks.
  • Voice and text agents feed interactions to the ATS.
  • Power Automate offers 100+ pre-built actions.
  • Dock is free and requires no account.
  • Unity connects to live ATS records without migration.

Limits

  • Unity pricing is available on request.
  • Dock requires Chrome 116 or later.
  • Dock pins up to three live tools.

Who it suits

GLYDE Unity suits recruiting teams using Microsoft 365 and a staffing ATS that want candidate workflows, AI agents, and automation in connected tools. GLYDE Dock may suit Chrome users who want to pin up to three live tools without an account.

GLYDE Unity in depth

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GLYDE Unity is a recruiting platform for staffing teams that want ATS workflows, candidate engagement, and automation inside Microsoft 365. It makes most sense for teams using one of its named ATS integrations; the main trade-off is custom pricing and a fit that depends on the ATS connection.

Overview

Unity brings candidate search, messaging, application updates, pipeline work, and activity logging into Microsoft Teams. Its Microsoft 365 Copilot recruiting agent supports natural-language searches and multi-step tasks across connected systems. Unity works with live ATS records without migration and keeps the ATS as the system of record, so it extends an existing database rather than replacing it.

That approach is most compelling for teams already using Microsoft tools and an ATS GLYDE connects to. The named options are Avionté, Bullhorn, JobDiva, Tracker RMS, and Loxo; GLYDE also invites discussion of other connections. Teams using another ATS should establish whether a workable connection is available before making Unity central to recruiting operations.

Key features

Workflows across Microsoft 365

The Teams workspace consolidates routine ATS work in a Microsoft environment, while the Power Automate integration supplies more than 100 pre-built actions for workflows across recruiting data and connected Microsoft tools. That breadth can suit teams already using Power Automate; buyers seeking a standalone ATS rather than an extension to existing systems have less reason to choose Unity.

Candidate engagement and screening

Voice and text agents can engage and screen candidates around the clock, assist them, and send interactions back to the ATS. Candidate screening, FAQs, application intake, voice assistance, and omnichannel channels make Unity relevant to teams looking to automate candidate-facing steps as well as internal workflow. The value depends on whether those interactions fit the team's recruiting process and connected systems.

Context and browser work

Agents can use Excel, CSV, PDF, Google Sheets, SharePoint, and URLs as context for screening, outreach, or importing records. The Chrome Extension adds a page-aware side panel that can search the ATS and act on candidate information from webpages. Together, these features suit teams that work across recruiting records and external material, though they add most when that work is already part of the team's process.

Security and data handling

Unity connects to live ATS records without migration and leaves the ATS as the record system. For its Avionté connector, GLYDE says authentication and sessions are managed automatically and scoped to the customer's tenant. That is a specific assurance for Avionté customers, not a reason to assume the same connector details for every ATS.

Pricing

Unity is paid, with custom pricing. That makes it difficult to weigh against a team's budget without first requesting a quote, so buyers should confirm the commercial terms alongside the ATS connection.

GLYDE Dock is a separate free Chrome side panel: free, billed Free, forever. It supports Chrome 116 or later, pins up to three live tools, and requires no account. The three-tool cap makes it a lightweight option rather than a substitute for Unity's recruiting workspace and automation. GLYDE says Dock runs on-device without tracking or data collection, and that opt-in browsing history stays on the device.

Platforms

Unity supports Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows, as well as API and extension access. Dock is specifically a Chrome side panel and requires Chrome 116 or later. The broad Unity platform range is useful for teams spanning devices, but the recruiting workflow's fit still hinges on its Microsoft 365 and ATS connections.

Who it's for

Unity is best suited to staffing and recruiting teams that use Microsoft 365 and want candidate work, engagement, and automation connected to live ATS data. Its named integrations give teams on Avionté, Bullhorn, JobDiva, Tracker RMS, or Loxo a clear starting point. Teams seeking a replacement ATS, or whose existing ATS cannot be connected, should look elsewhere. GLYDE also describes tools for jobseekers and hiring organizations, but Unity's stated strengths center on recruiting-team workflows.

Pros and cons

Pros

ATS remains the record system: Unity connects to live records without requiring migration.

Recruiting work spans several tools: Teams, Copilot, Power Automate, candidate agents, and browser workflows address both internal operations and candidate interactions.

Useful context options: Agents can work with spreadsheets, documents, SharePoint, and URLs, not only ATS data.

A genuinely free side option: Dock costs nothing forever and requires no account, with an on-device privacy approach described by GLYDE.

Cons

Custom pricing: Buyers need a quote to assess Unity's cost.

ATS fit needs confirmation: Five integrations are named, while other connections require discussion.

Dock is tightly capped: It pins up to three live tools and requires Chrome 116 or later, so it is not a full Unity alternative.

Alternatives

For a broader shortlist, see Recruiting Chatbot Software.

Choose RoundOne AI if the priority is CV screening or voice interviews: its free plan offers unlimited CV screenings, while Solo costs £99 a month and includes 100 AI voice interviews monthly. Tellability is another freemium option, with a Free Pilot offering 50 credits per month, three active job postings, 50 candidate unlocks monthly, and up to 15 matched candidates; consider it when those caps suit the hiring workload.

Hireable is oriented toward interview practice and résumé support rather than ATS-connected recruiting: its free plan includes three mock interviews per month, sandboxes, free drills, and five résumé rewrites. For teams focused on candidate messaging, Sense offers SMS and WhatsApp messaging starting at $500 a month, with shared inboxes, templates, and conversation search.

Talkpush AI Chatbot, XOR, JobTalk AI, and Paradox are other options to compare.

Verdict

Choose GLYDE Unity if your recruiting team works in Microsoft 365, uses an ATS GLYDE can connect, and wants to keep that ATS as the system of record while adding automation and candidate agents. Its strongest reason to choose is the combination of live ATS data with Microsoft-centered workflows; its main reason to look elsewhere is the need to confirm both the connection and custom-priced terms before committing.

Verdict

GLYDE Unity brings recruiting work into Microsoft 365 while retaining the ATS as the system of record. Teams should confirm pricing and whether their ATS is listed or can be connected; GLYDE Dock is a separate free option with a three-tool limit.

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