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JobAdder vs Workable

JobAdder logo

JobAdder

Recruitment

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

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Workable logo

Workable

Recruitment

Recruitment and employee engagement platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Workable has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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.; 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: JobAdder covers Client and contact CRM, Workable covers Applicant tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which JobAdder and Workable actually diverge.

Attributes where JobAdder and Workable differ
AttributeJobAdderWorkable
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquoteusage-based
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
FoundedUnknown2012

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 JobAdder

  • Client and contact CRM
  • Placement tracking
  • Interview scheduling
  • Workflow automation
  • Mobile apps
  • Marketplace integrations

Only in Workable

  • Applicant tracking
  • Onboarding
  • Employee engagement
  • Analytics
  • Mobile app
  • Integrations
  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams

Both cover

  • Job posting
  • Candidate management

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 Workable
  • A recruitment firm that wants consultants productive in days rather than running a multi-month implementationnot Workable
  • An in-house team in APAC that needs agency-grade candidate search without enterprise ATS costnot Workable
  • A consultancy whose recruiters work from client sites and need genuine mobile workflownot Workable

Workable

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

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

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

Workable

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

Which should you pick?

Choose JobAdder if

  • You need client and contact crm.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want placement tracking.
JobAdder review

Choose Workable if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want onboarding.
Workable review

Questions people ask

Is JobAdder or Workable better?
Neither clearly leads. JobAdder starts at On request and Workable at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, JobAdder or Workable?
Workable has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for JobAdder and Free for Workable.
Does JobAdder or Workable run on more platforms?
JobAdder runs on Web, iOS, Android. Workable runs on Web.
Can I use Workable for free?
Yes. Workable has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. JobAdder starts at On request.
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 Workable is typically brought in for.
What can JobAdder do that Workable cannot?
JobAdder covers Client and contact CRM, Placement tracking, Interview scheduling, Workflow automation. Workable covers Applicant tracking, Onboarding, Employee engagement, Analytics. Both handle Job posting, Candidate management.

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.

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.

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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.

Workable: Does Workable offer a free trial?

Yes, Workable offers a 15-day free trial that requires no credit card.

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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.

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.

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JobAdder: How long is implementation?

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

Workable: 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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