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Free alternatives to Workstream

Workstream has no free plan. 11 of the 101 other hiring and applicant tracking tools in this directory are free or have a free plan.

Workstream's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. All of them pair the free plan with paid ones.

11 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Workstream

  1. Breezy HR

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

    What is free: Bootstrap: unlimited users and one active position or candidate pool at a time, with a careers site, 50+ job boards and resume parsing; only candidates added in the last 30 days.

    • Breezy HR has a free plan. Workstream does not.
    • Only Breezy HR lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Breezy HR also covers workflow automation, reports and job board posting.
    • Workstream also covers payroll, shift scheduling and time clock.
  2. Zoho Recruit

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

    What is free: Forever Free: 1 active job per recruiter license, with candidate and email management, interview scheduling and 8/5 support. No add-ons.

    • Zoho Recruit has a free plan. Workstream does not.
    • Only Zoho Recruit lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Zoho Recruit also covers workflow automation, reports, job board posting and skills tests.
    • Workstream also covers payroll, shift scheduling and time clock.
  3. Wellfound

    Startup job board with AI sourcing and recruiter service

    What is free: Job Posts are free: unlimited listings with a built-in ATS. Reach Explore is $0 with 20 contact reveals a month.

    • Wellfound has a free plan. Workstream does not.
    • Wellfound also covers AI agents and job board posting.
    • Workstream also covers payroll, shift scheduling and time clock.
  4. Handshake

    Early-career hiring network with free job posting

    What is free: Basic: free job posting, 10 candidate messages a month and a simple company presence.

    • Handshake has a free plan. Workstream does not.
    • Handshake also covers reports and job board posting.
    • Workstream also covers payroll, shift scheduling and time clock.
  5. Juicebox

    AI recruiting platform for sourcing and outreach

    What is free: Limited searches, AI email templates and the option to set up a Juicebox Agent.

    • Juicebox has a free plan. Workstream does not.
    • Juicebox also covers AI agents.
    • Workstream also covers payroll, shift scheduling and time clock.
  6. Pin

    AI recruiter that sources, emails and books candidates

    What is free: 1 job position, 1 AI agent, 5 contact lookup credits per week, 3 candidate searches a day, email-only sequences and the AI notetaker.

    • Pin has a free plan. Workstream does not.
    • Pin also covers workflow automation, AI agents and job board posting.
    • Workstream also covers payroll, shift scheduling and time clock.
  7. TestGorilla

    Skills tests, AI interviews and candidate sourcing for hiring teams

    What is free: Assessments Free: 10 credits a month that refresh, 5 essential tests with unlimited use and limited use of 180+ others. Sourcing Free lets you browse and preview profiles only.

    • TestGorilla has a free plan. Workstream does not.
    • TestGorilla also covers skills tests.
    • Workstream also covers payroll, shift scheduling, time clock and applicant tracking.
  8. Indeed

    Job search site with free and sponsored job posts for employers

    What is free: Free job posts and free applicant tracking tools; registering an employer account is free.

    • Indeed has a free plan. Workstream does not.
    • Indeed also covers job board posting.
    • Workstream also covers payroll, shift scheduling and time clock.
  9. Metaview

    AI recruiting agents for sourcing, screening and notes

    What is free: Each agent has a free tier: 100 sourced profiles, 25 notetaker calls a month, or 50 applications reviewed a month.

    • Metaview has a free plan. Workstream does not.
    • Metaview also covers meeting notes, transcription and AI agents.
    • Workstream also covers payroll, shift scheduling and time clock.
  10. Glassdoor for Employers

    Employer branding, review replies and brand analytics

    What is free: Free: company info and mission, review requests and responses, and basic profile analytics.

    • Glassdoor for Employers has a free plan. Workstream does not.
    • Glassdoor for Employers also covers reports.
    • Workstream also covers payroll, shift scheduling, time clock and applicant tracking.
  11. Jobsoid

    Applicant tracking system for small teams and recruiting agencies

    What is free: Beginner plan: 1 job posting, 1 user account, unlimited candidates and the mobile apps.

    • Jobsoid has a free plan. Workstream does not.
    • Only Jobsoid lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Jobsoid lists a browser extension.
    • Jobsoid also covers workflow automation, reports and job board posting.

Common questions

Is there a free alternative to Workstream?

Yes. Breezy HR, Zoho Recruit, Wellfound, Handshake, Juicebox, Pin, TestGorilla, Indeed and 3 more are free or have a free plan.

Does Workstream have a free plan?

Workstream has no free plan. Workstream's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Workstream: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.