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JOIN alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best JOIN alternative for most people is Breezy HR (2.6 GPA), second in our ranking of hiring and applicant tracking tools. It's also the best free one.
JOIN compared with 6 alternatives: Homerun, Workable, Teamtailor, Tellent Recruitee, Breezy HR and 1 more.
JOIN is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $17 per job / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). 2 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOINThis tool | Free trial · from $17/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Homerun | Free trial · from €109/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Workable | Free trial · from $299/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Teamtailor | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Tellent Recruitee | Free trial | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Breezy HR | Free plan · from $157/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Wellfound | Free plan · from $135/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
JOIN starts at $17 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Homerun, Workable and Breezy HR score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from JOIN
Homerun
Applicant tracking and simple HR for small teams, priced in euros
- Homerun starts at €109 per month for 3 job slots, paid annually (€139 paid monthly).
- Homerun also covers reports, employee records and time off.
Suits: Small European companies hiring for a few roles at a time
Workable
Applicant tracking and HR software priced by company size
- Workable starts at $299 per month for up to 20 employees, billed annually ($360 billed monthly).
- Workable also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Workable also covers AI agents, skills tests, employee records and time off.
Suits: Small and mid-sized companies that post many jobs to many boards
Teamtailor
Applicant tracking and career sites with unlimited users, by quote
- Teamtailor also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Teamtailor also covers workflow automation and reports.
Suits: Companies that hire through a branded careers site
Tellent Recruitee
Applicant tracking system with a careers site builder, by quote
- Tellent Recruitee also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Tellent Recruitee also covers workflow automation and reports.
Suits: In-house hiring teams that want a branded careers site and an ATS together
Breezy HR
Flat-priced applicant tracking with a free one-job plan
- Breezy HR starts at $157 per month, billed annually ($189 billed monthly).
- Breezy HR has a free plan, which JOIN lacks.
- Breezy HR also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Breezy HR also covers workflow automation and reports.
Suits: Small companies that want a whole team on one flat price
Wellfound
Startup job board with AI sourcing and recruiter service
- Wellfound starts at $135 per seat / month for Reach Starter; job posts are free.
- Wellfound has a free plan, which JOIN lacks.
- Wellfound also covers AI agents.
Suits: Startups that want to post jobs without paying
Limits worth knowing in JOIN
- Price follows the number of active jobs, so cost rises with each open role.
- Prices exclude VAT, and the page shows euros by default; the US dollar figures come from its currency selector.
- Custom screening questions, API access and Zapier or Make need Advanced.
- Enterprise is quoted by sales and starts from 15 open roles.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to JOIN?
The alternatives to JOIN in this directory are Homerun, Workable, Teamtailor, Tellent Recruitee, Breezy HR and Wellfound. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with JOIN.
Is there a free alternative to JOIN?
Yes. Breezy HR and Wellfound have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which JOIN alternatives work on Android?
The JOIN listing does not include an Android app. Workable, Teamtailor, Tellent Recruitee and Breezy HR list one.
Which JOIN alternatives work on iOS?
The JOIN listing does not include an iOS app. Workable, Teamtailor, Tellent Recruitee and Breezy HR list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.