Archer Software was one of the first companies to develop stand alone applicant tracking software.with the 1990 release of Apptrak. Continuous upgrades and software improvvements led to the latest version of our flagship product, HR Tools. From the beginning our products have been designed to emphasize simplicity and easy to learn interfaces. Over 1000 copies of our applicant tracking system have been sold to companies all over the world.

In the November 2000 issue HR Magazine, HR Tools was rated very highly as a simple low cost alternative to the more expensive systems offered by other developers saying HR Tools offered "...great applicant tracking at almost no cost."

In 2001 Archer entered in to a development partnership with Abso.com to develop a web based applicant tracking that is closely integrated with their background checking system. As a result newer version of HR Tools are no longer being developed. However HR Tools for windows continues to be offered for those looking for a low cost alternative for their applicant tracking needs.