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Workable compared with 12 alternatives: Greenhouse, Breezy HR, Tellent Recruitee, Teamtailor, JazzHR and 7 more.

Workable is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $299 per month for up to 20 employees, billed annually ($360 billed monthly). 3 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.

12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
WorkableThis toolFree trial · from $299/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
GreenhousePaidNoWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Breezy HRFree plan · from $157/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Tellent RecruiteeFree trialTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
TeamtailorPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android
JazzHRFrom $1,000/yrNoWeb
AshbyFrom $270/moNoWeb, Browser extension
HomerunFree trial · from €109/moTrial onlyWeb
LeverPaidNoWeb
ManatalFree trial · from $15/moTrial onlyWeb, Browser extension
Recruit CRMFree trial · from $95/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
TestGorillaFree plan · from $74/moYesWeb
Zoho RecruitFree plan · from $25/moYesWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Workable starts at $299 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 8 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Breezy HR.

JazzHR, Ashby, Homerun, Manatal, Recruit CRM, TestGorilla and 1 more start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0$10$20$50$100$200$500More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessWorkableBreezy HRJazzHRAshbyHomerunManatalRecruit CRMTestGorillaZoho Recruit

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How each one differs from Workable

  1. Greenhouse

    Structured-hiring ATS for growing and large companies, by quote

    • Greenhouse also covers workflow automation and reports.
    • Workable also covers AI agents, skills tests, employee records and time off.

    Suits: Companies that want every interviewer to assess candidates the same way

  2. Breezy HR

    Flat-priced applicant tracking with a free one-job plan

    • Breezy HR starts at $157 per month, billed annually ($189 billed monthly). Workable starts at $299 per month for up to 20 employees, billed annually ($360 billed monthly).
    • Breezy HR has a free plan. Workable does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Workable lists a browser extension.
    • Breezy HR also covers workflow automation and reports.
    • Workable also covers AI agents, skills tests, employee records and time off.

    Suits: Small companies that want a whole team on one flat price

  3. Tellent Recruitee

    Applicant tracking system with a careers site builder, by quote

    • Only Workable lists a browser extension.
    • Tellent Recruitee also covers workflow automation and reports.
    • Workable also covers AI agents, skills tests, employee records and time off.

    Suits: In-house hiring teams that want a branded careers site and an ATS together

  4. Teamtailor

    Applicant tracking and career sites with unlimited users, by quote

    • Only Workable lists a browser extension.
    • Teamtailor also covers workflow automation and reports.
    • Workable also covers AI agents, skills tests, employee records and time off.

    Suits: Companies that hire through a branded careers site

  5. JazzHR

    Applicant tracking for small businesses at a flat yearly price

    • JazzHR starts at $1,000 per year, billed annually ($110 a month billed monthly). Workable starts at $299 per month for up to 20 employees, billed annually ($360 billed monthly).
    • Only Workable lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Workable lists a browser extension.
    • JazzHR also covers workflow automation and reports.
    • Workable also covers AI agents, skills tests, employee records and time off.

    Suits: Small businesses that hire regularly without an in-house recruiter

  6. Ashby

    All-in-one ATS, sourcing, scheduling and analytics priced by headcount

    • Ashby starts at $270 per month for up to 10 employees, billed annually ($300 billed monthly). Workable starts at $299 per month for up to 20 employees, billed annually ($360 billed monthly).
    • Only Workable lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Ashby also covers workflow automation and reports.
    • Workable also covers AI agents, skills tests, employee records and time off.

    Suits: Startups that want a full ATS with analytics at a flat price by headcount

  7. 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). Workable starts at $299 per month for up to 20 employees, billed annually ($360 billed monthly).
    • Only Workable lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Workable lists a browser extension.
    • Homerun also covers reports.
    • Workable also covers AI agents and skills tests.

    Suits: Small European companies hiring for a few roles at a time

  8. Lever

    ATS and recruiting CRM in one for mid-sized teams, by quote

    • Only Workable lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Workable lists a browser extension.
    • Lever also covers workflow automation and reports.
    • Workable also covers AI agents, job board posting, skills tests, employee records and time off.

    Suits: Mid-sized and enterprise talent teams that source and nurture passive candidates

  9. Manatal

    Low-cost per-user ATS and recruitment CRM with AI candidate matching

    • Manatal starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). Workable starts at $299 per month for up to 20 employees, billed annually ($360 billed monthly).
    • Only Workable lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Manatal also covers workflow automation and reports.
    • Workable also covers AI agents, skills tests, employee records and time off.

    Suits: Small teams that want a low per-user price

  10. Recruit CRM

    ATS and client CRM for recruitment agencies, with AI agents

    • Recruit CRM starts at $95 per user / month, billed annually ($109 billed monthly). Workable starts at $299 per month for up to 20 employees, billed annually ($360 billed monthly).
    • Recruit CRM also covers workflow automation and time tracking.
    • Workable also covers skills tests, employee records and time off.

    Suits: Recruitment agencies and executive search firms placing candidates with clients

  11. TestGorilla

    Skills tests, AI interviews and candidate sourcing for hiring teams

    • TestGorilla starts at $74 per Sourcing seat / month, billed annually; skills tests from $215 a month. Workable starts at $299 per month for up to 20 employees, billed annually ($360 billed monthly).
    • TestGorilla has a free plan. Workable does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Workable lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Workable lists a browser extension.
    • Workable also covers AI agents, applicant tracking, job board posting, employee records and time off.

    Suits: Teams that want to test candidates' skills before booking interviews

  12. Zoho Recruit

    Per-recruiter ATS and recruitment CRM with a free one-job plan

    • Zoho Recruit starts at $25 per recruiter / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly). Workable starts at $299 per month for up to 20 employees, billed annually ($360 billed monthly).
    • Zoho Recruit has a free plan. Workable does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Workable lists a browser extension.
    • Zoho Recruit also covers workflow automation and reports.
    • Workable also covers AI agents, employee records and time off.

    Suits: Small HR teams that want a free or low-cost ATS

Limits worth knowing in Workable

  • Texting ($89), video interviews ($109) and assessments ($59 a month, billed annually, up to 20 employees) are add-ons on Standard; Premier includes them.
  • Premier and Enterprise are billed annually only, and companies with more than 1,000 employees get a quote.
  • Workable HR costs extra: $99 a month on its own, or $359 bundled with Standard recruiting, for up to 20 employees billed annually.
  • Workable Agent uses AI credits: 1 per screen, 2 per sourced candidate, 10 per chat. 3,000 are free, then 5,000 cost $600; the trial excludes it.
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Common questions

What are the alternatives to Workable?

The alternatives to Workable in this directory are Greenhouse, Breezy HR, Tellent Recruitee, Teamtailor, JazzHR, Ashby, Homerun, Lever, Manatal, Recruit CRM, TestGorilla and Zoho Recruit. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Workable.

Is there a free alternative to Workable?

Yes. Breezy HR, TestGorilla and Zoho Recruit have a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.