Recruitment · head to head
Indeed vs Workable
Indeed
Recruitment
Job search app aggregating listings, owned by Recruit Holdings, the same parent as Glassdoor
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- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- 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.; Workable the Standard plan is $299 a month and still charges separately for texting at $89, video interviews at $109 and assessments at $59 a month
- They diverge on capability: Indeed covers Aggregated job search, Workable covers Job posting.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Indeed and Workable actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Workable
- Job posting
- Applicant tracking
- Candidate management
- Onboarding
- Employee engagement
- Analytics
- Mobile app
- Integrations
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 Workable
- Applying to multiple jobs quickly using a saved Indeed resume via one-click applynot Workable
- Setting alerts for new postings matching a specific role, location or salary rangenot Workable
- Checking aggregated salary estimates for a role before an interview or negotiationnot Workable
Workable
- Posting jobs and tracking candidates through an applicant tracking systemnot Indeed
- Running structured interviews, assessments and offers in one placenot 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.
Workable
- The Standard plan is $299 a month and still charges separately for texting at $89, video interviews at $109 and assessments at $59 a month
- Reaching a plan where those three are included means Premier at $599 a month
- Unlimited active jobs is qualified by a fair usage limit rather than being an actual cap
- AI features run on credits, and credits expire one year from purchase
- Published plan prices cover 1 to 20 employees, so larger headcounts are quoted separately
Pricing, plan by plan
Indeed
Free- Job seeker accountFree
- Free search, application and alerts
Workable
Free- FreeFree
- Basic recruitment
- Limited hires
- Basic tracking
- Plus$undefined/month
- Advanced recruitment
- Engagement tools
- 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 Workable if
- You need job posting.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want applicant tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is Indeed or Workable better?
- Neither clearly leads. Indeed starts at Free and Workable at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Indeed or Workable?
- Indeed starts at Free and Workable at Free.
- Does Indeed or Workable run on more platforms?
- Indeed runs on iOS, Android, Web. Workable runs on Web.
- Can I use Indeed for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- 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 Workable is typically brought in for.
- What can Indeed do that Workable cannot?
- Indeed covers Aggregated job search, One-click apply, Job alerts, Salary and company info. Workable covers Job posting, Applicant tracking, Candidate management, Onboarding.
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.
Workable: What does a Workable subscription cost and how is it billed?
Workable offers three pricing tiers: Standard at $299/month ($3,588/year with 20% discount), Premier at $599/month ($7,188/year), and Enterprise at $719/month ($8,628/year). Annual plans save 20% compared to monthly billing.
SourceIndeed: Are Indeed and Glassdoor connected?
Yes, both are owned by Recruit Holdings, the Japanese company that also owns Recruit staffing businesses in Japan.
Workable: Does Workable offer a free trial?
Yes, Workable offers a 15-day free trial that requires no credit card.
SourceIndeed: Does paying for a sponsored listing guarantee more qualified applicants?
No, sponsorship affects visibility and volume of applications, not their quality.
Workable: What happens to AI credits if I don't use them before they expire?
AI credits are non-refundable and expire 1 year from purchase. If you purchase additional credits beyond the 3,000 included with your plan, unused credits will be forfeited after 12 months.
SourceWorkable: Do I get support included with my Workable subscription?
Workable includes priority support for advanced features, and the pricing page mentions GDPR automation tools for compliance, though specific support response times are not detailed on the pricing page.
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