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JobAdder vs Pinpoint

JobAdder logo

JobAdder

Recruitment

Recruitment platform for staffing agencies and in-house teams, majority owned by the SEEK job board group

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Pinpoint logo

Pinpoint

HR

Applicant tracking for in-house recruiters

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: JobAdder there is no native pay and bill chain, so contract staffing agencies must buy and integrate a separate timesheet and invoicing system and reconcile two sources of placement data.; Pinpoint no pricing published; uses enterprise/custom pricing model requiring direct sales contact
  • They diverge on capability: JobAdder covers Job posting, Pinpoint covers Applicant Tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which JobAdder and Pinpoint actually diverge.

Attributes where JobAdder and Pinpoint differ
AttributeJobAdderPinpoint
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
CategoryRecruitmentHR
FoundedUnknown2017

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (quote), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 JobAdder

  • Job posting
  • Candidate management
  • Client and contact CRM
  • Placement tracking
  • Interview scheduling
  • Workflow automation
  • Mobile apps
  • Marketplace integrations

Only in Pinpoint

  • Applicant Tracking
  • Career Site Builder
  • Employer Branding
  • Candidate Experience
  • Analytics
  • Automation
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

JobAdder

  • An Australian or New Zealand agency that lives on SEEK applications and wants the shortest path from board to pipelinenot Pinpoint
  • A recruitment firm that wants consultants productive in days rather than running a multi-month implementationnot Pinpoint
  • An in-house team in APAC that needs agency-grade candidate search without enterprise ATS costnot Pinpoint
  • A consultancy whose recruiters work from client sites and need genuine mobile workflownot Pinpoint

Pinpoint

  • Talent acquisition and recruitmentnot JobAdder
  • Applicant tracking system (ATS)not JobAdder
  • Enterprise hiring workflowsnot JobAdder

Where each one falls short

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

JobAdder

  • There is no native pay and bill chain, so contract staffing agencies must buy and integrate a separate timesheet and invoicing system and reconcile two sources of placement data.
  • The product is strongest inside the SEEK footprint, and buyers in North America or continental Europe get weaker board coverage while paying the same per user rate.
  • Analytics beyond standard activity and placement reporting require an add-on, which turns a competitive headline price into a higher effective one for data-driven agencies.
  • Pricing is per user per month by quote with annual commitment, so agencies with fluctuating consultant headcount carry licences through quiet quarters.
  • Support and product hours run on Australian time, meaning European and American customers frequently wait overnight for a response to anything the documentation does not answer.

Pinpoint

  • No pricing published; uses enterprise/custom pricing model requiring direct sales contact
  • Pricing determined individually based on organizational scale and specific feature needs

Pricing, plan by plan

JobAdder

On request
  • JobAdder$undefined/year
    • Priced per user per month on annual terms
    • Agency and in-house configurations
    • Job board posting included, board fees separate

Pinpoint

On request
  • Pinpoint ATS$undefined/month
    • ATS
    • Career Site Builder
    • Employer Branding

Which should you pick?

Choose JobAdder if

  • You need job posting.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want candidate management.
JobAdder review

Choose Pinpoint if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You also want career site builder.
Pinpoint review

Questions people ask

Is JobAdder or Pinpoint better?
Neither clearly leads. JobAdder starts at On request and Pinpoint at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, JobAdder or Pinpoint?
JobAdder starts at On request and Pinpoint at On request.
Does JobAdder or Pinpoint run on more platforms?
JobAdder runs on Web, iOS, Android. Pinpoint runs on Web.
What is JobAdder best used for?
JobAdder is most often used for an australian or new zealand agency that lives on seek applications and wants the shortest path from board to pipeline, a recruitment firm that wants consultants productive in days rather than running a multi-month implementation, an in-house team in apac that needs agency-grade candidate search without enterprise ats cost, a consultancy whose recruiters work from client sites and need genuine mobile workflow. Of those, an australian or new zealand agency that lives on seek applications and wants the shortest path from board to pipeline and a recruitment firm that wants consultants productive in days rather than running a multi-month implementation are not what Pinpoint is typically brought in for.
What can JobAdder do that Pinpoint cannot?
JobAdder covers Job posting, Candidate management, Client and contact CRM, Placement tracking. Pinpoint covers Applicant Tracking, Career Site Builder, Employer Branding, Candidate Experience.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

JobAdder: Who owns JobAdder?

SEEK, the Australasian job board operator, has held a majority stake since 2016, which is why the SEEK integration is deeper than a normal partnership.

Pinpoint: How much does Pinpoint cost?

Pinpoint does not publish pricing on its website. Pricing is customized based on organizational needs, scale, and specific feature requirements through direct contact with their sales team.

Source
JobAdder: Does it handle contractor timesheets and invoicing?

Not natively. It integrates with dedicated pay and bill systems such as Astute Payroll, which adds a second vendor and contract.

Pinpoint: How can I get a Pinpoint price quote?

You can request pricing through their Request Pricing page at pinpointhq.com/request-pricing or schedule a personalized demo at pinpointhq.com/contact/pinpoint-demo.

Source
JobAdder: Is it suitable outside Australia?

Yes, and it has a real UK customer base, but board coverage and support hours are calibrated to APAC.

JobAdder: How long is implementation?

Days to a few weeks for most agencies, which is its main advantage over the heavier agency platforms.

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