Recruitment · head to head
Indeed vs Teamtailor
Indeed
Recruitment
Job search app aggregating listings, owned by Recruit Holdings, the same parent as Glassdoor
- From
- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- Only Indeed has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Indeed search ranking is influenced by which employers pay for sponsored placement, so prominent listings are not purely a match to relevance or seeker preference.; Teamtailor no price is published at any tier, so every purchase begins with a sales quote
- They diverge on capability: Indeed covers Aggregated job search, Teamtailor covers Career Site Builder.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Indeed and Teamtailor actually diverge.
| Attribute | Indeed | Teamtailor |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $99/month |
| Pricing model | Free for job seekers, employers pay for sponsored listings | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Web | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | Unknown | 2013 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Recruitment).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Indeed
- Aggregated job search
- One-click apply
- Job alerts
- Salary and company info
- Skills assessments
- Application tracking
Only in Teamtailor
- Career Site Builder
- Applicant Tracking
- Employer Branding
- Analytics
- Employee Referrals
- Automation
- Indeed
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Indeed
- Searching and filtering job listings across many employers and other job boards in one placenot Teamtailor
- Applying to multiple jobs quickly using a saved Indeed resume via one-click applynot Teamtailor
- Setting alerts for new postings matching a specific role, location or salary rangenot Teamtailor
- Checking aggregated salary estimates for a role before an interview or negotiationnot Teamtailor
Teamtailor
- Applicant tracking with a branded careers sitenot Indeed
- Managing candidate pipelines and recruitment marketing togethernot Indeed
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Indeed
- Search ranking is influenced by which employers pay for sponsored placement, so prominent listings are not purely a match to relevance or seeker preference.
- It shares the same parent company, Recruit Holdings, as Glassdoor, so treating the two as fully independent sources of employer information overstates their independence from each other.
- Listing quality varies widely since postings are aggregated from many sources, and duplicate, expired or low-quality listings are a common complaint.
- One-click apply can encourage high volume, low-tailoring applications, which employers increasingly filter out with their own screening tools regardless of Indeed's reach.
- Resume and application data uploaded to Indeed is used across its own products and shared with employers a user applies to, which is the trade for the free service.
Teamtailor
- No price is published at any tier, so every purchase begins with a sales quote
- The pricing page lists no feature comparison, so what a given budget buys is not visible before contact
Pricing, plan by plan
Indeed
Free- Job seeker accountFree
- Free search, application and alerts
Teamtailor
$99/month- Teamtailor$99/month
- Career Site
- ATS
- Analytics
Which should you pick?
Choose Indeed if
- You need aggregated job search.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android, Web.
- You also want one-click apply.
Choose Teamtailor if
- You need career site builder.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want applicant tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is Indeed or Teamtailor better?
- Neither clearly leads. Indeed starts at Free and Teamtailor at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Indeed or Teamtailor?
- Indeed has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Indeed and $99/month for Teamtailor.
- Does Indeed or Teamtailor run on more platforms?
- Indeed runs on iOS, Android, Web. Teamtailor runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Indeed for free?
- Yes. Indeed has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Teamtailor starts at $99/month.
- What is Indeed best used for?
- Indeed is most often used for searching and filtering job listings across many employers and other job boards in one place, applying to multiple jobs quickly using a saved indeed resume via one-click apply, setting alerts for new postings matching a specific role, location or salary range, checking aggregated salary estimates for a role before an interview or negotiation. Of those, searching and filtering job listings across many employers and other job boards in one place and applying to multiple jobs quickly using a saved indeed resume via one-click apply are not what Teamtailor is typically brought in for.
- What can Indeed do that Teamtailor cannot?
- Indeed covers Aggregated job search, One-click apply, Job alerts, Salary and company info. Teamtailor covers Career Site Builder, Applicant Tracking, Employer Branding, Analytics.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Indeed: Is Indeed free for job seekers?
Yes, searching, applying and setting alerts are all free; only employers pay, for sponsored placement.
Teamtailor: What does a Teamtailor subscription cost?
Teamtailor does not display pricing on their website. They offer unlimited job postings and unlimited users, but rates depend on your specific needs. Contact support at [email protected] or +46 (0)10 330 22 22 to request a quote.
SourceIndeed: Are Indeed and Glassdoor connected?
Yes, both are owned by Recruit Holdings, the Japanese company that also owns Recruit staffing businesses in Japan.
Teamtailor: Do all plans include customer support?
All Teamtailor users receive customer support, and the platform includes over 250 features across plans. However, detailed plan comparison requires contacting their sales team.
SourceIndeed: Does paying for a sponsored listing guarantee more qualified applicants?
No, sponsorship affects visibility and volume of applications, not their quality.
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