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JazzHR vs Workable

JazzHR logo

JazzHR

Recruitment & ATS

Powerful, affordable recruiting software

From
$1000/year
Rated
-
Workable logo

Workable

Recruitment & ATS

Recruitment and employee engagement platform

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Workable has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: JazzHR limited customization options compared to enterprise ATS platforms; 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: JazzHR covers Applicant Tracking, Workable covers Job posting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which JazzHR and Workable actually diverge.

Attributes where JazzHR and Workable differ
AttributeJazzHRWorkable
Starting price$1000/yearFree
Pricing modelUnknownusage-based
Free tierNoYes
Founded20092012

Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Recruitment & ATS).

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 JazzHR

  • Applicant Tracking
  • Job Posting
  • Candidate Management
  • Interview Scheduling
  • Reporting
  • Compliance
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed

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.

JazzHR

No use cases recorded yet. See the JazzHR review.

Workable

  • Posting jobs and tracking candidates through an applicant tracking systemnot JazzHR
  • Running structured interviews, assessments and offers in one placenot JazzHR

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

JazzHR

  • Limited customization options compared to enterprise ATS platforms
  • Small candidate pool limitations on lower-tier plans
  • No advanced reporting capabilities on entry-level Hero plan

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

JazzHR

$1000/year
  • Hero$1000/year
    • 3 job postings per month
    • Applicant tracking system
    • Email templates
  • Plus$3480/year
    • Up to 200 active jobs
    • AI-powered candidate matching
    • Structured interviews
  • Pro$5508/year
    • All Plus features
    • Offers & eSignatures
    • Advanced visual reporting

Workable

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic recruitment
    • Limited hires
    • Basic tracking
  • Plus$undefined/month
    • Advanced recruitment
    • Engagement tools
    • Analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose JazzHR if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You also want job posting.

Choose Workable if

  • You need job posting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want applicant tracking.

Questions people ask

Is JazzHR or Workable better?
Neither clearly leads. JazzHR starts at $1000/year and Workable at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, JazzHR or Workable?
Workable has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1000/year for JazzHR and Free for Workable.
Does JazzHR or Workable run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Workable for free?
Yes. Workable has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. JazzHR starts at $1000/year.
What can JazzHR do that Workable cannot?
JazzHR covers Applicant Tracking, Job Posting, Candidate Management, Interview Scheduling. Workable covers Job posting, Applicant tracking, Candidate management, Onboarding.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

JazzHR: What pricing plans does JazzHR offer?

JazzHR offers Hero plan at $1,000/year (3 job postings/month), Plus plan at $3,480/year with AI candidate matching (most popular), and Pro plan at $5,508/year with offer management and advanced reporting.

Source
JazzHR: Does JazzHR offer a discount for annual billing?

Yes, JazzHR customers can save up to 24% by paying yearly compared to monthly billing, with the ability to upgrade service at any time.

Source
JazzHR: What integrations does JazzHR support?

JazzHR integrates with payroll and HR systems like BambooHR and UKG, LinkedIn Recruiter for candidate sourcing, background check services, and productivity tools.

Source

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