The Indeed Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Indeed in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Indeed
The Insider’s Guide
Job search site with free and sponsored job posts for employers
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among hiring and applicant tracking tools, read from Indeed’s own pages.
Made by Indeed · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Indeed’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Indeed’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.4
GPA, above 39 of the 48 other hiring and applicant tracking tools we grade
Indeed is a job search engine that employers can post to directly. Posting a job is free, applicants are tracked in an employer dashboard, and sponsored jobs are bought with a daily or monthly budget. Employers can also search resumes and run screener questions.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Indeed, taken from its own pages and our grades.
The page gives no sponsored rates, posts are reviewed first and the page that loaded was a Malaysia version, so US costs are unconfirmed.
- 1
Best for free job posts on the biggest job site
Indeed lets employers post jobs free and track applicants in a dashboard, and sells sponsored jobs on a daily or monthly budget.
- 2
There is a free plan
Free job posts and free applicant tracking tools; registering an employer account is free.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Free job posts
The employer page says an account is free and a free job post can be published straight away.
- 5
Sponsored jobs
A sponsored job stays prominent in search and job alerts, with Urgently Hiring tags and Instant Match.
- 6
Applicant dashboard
Applicants who meet your requirements are grouped at the top, with messages, notes and interest marking.
- 7
A 2.4 GPA, above 39 of 48
That is against the other hiring and applicant tracking tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
To replace Indeed you would be making jobs posted to dozens of job boards at once, which takes an agreement with each board. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Indeed at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Indeed
- Category
- Hiring & Applicant Tracking
- Our grade
- 2.4 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for free job posts on the biggest job site
Indeed lets employers post jobs free and track applicants in a dashboard, and sells sponsored jobs on a daily or monthly budget. The page gives no sponsored rates, posts are reviewed first and the page that loaded was a Malaysia version, so US costs are unconfirmed.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | Free job posts and free tracking tools, but sponsored jobs are billed by budget as candidates engage and no rates are shown. |
| Free plan and trial | B | A free employer account with free job posts and a free applicant dashboard. Reach is the part you pay for. |
| Features | C | Job posts, a dashboard, screener questions and resume search. It is mostly posting and sorting, not a full applicant tracker. |
| Ease of use | C | No rating on record. An employer account and job posts to write. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web only and no integrations listed on the page read. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Indeed is for
- Fits if you want to post a job free and see who applies
- Works for small employers hiring a few roles
Who it is not for
- Tight if you want more than free posts, as sponsored jobs cost extra with no rates shown
- Skip it if you want a full applicant tracker, as this is posting and a dashboard
- Watch out: posts are reviewed first and most go live within 24 to 48 hours
- Watch out: the page loaded was a Malaysia version, so features and costs may differ in the US
Good to know
Good for
- Employers who want to reach candidates on a large job search site
- Small teams that can start with a free post
Worth knowing
- Sponsored jobs are bought with a daily or monthly budget and billed when candidates engage; the page gives no rates.
- Indeed's pricing pages could not be read, so no plan prices are recorded here.
- The employer page that loaded was a Malaysia version, so features and costs may differ in the US.
- Posts are reviewed first and the page says most go live within 24 to 48 hours.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Indeed's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
Free job posts and free tracking tools, but sponsored jobs are billed by budget as candidates engage and no rates are shown.
We could not confirm Indeed’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. indeed.com has them.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Job search site with free and sponsored job posts for employers. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: applicant tracking, job board posting.
Job posts, a dashboard, screener questions and resume search.
- Free job posts
- The employer page says an account is free and a free job post can be published straight away.
- Sponsored jobs
- A sponsored job stays prominent in search and job alerts, with Urgently Hiring tags and Instant Match.
- Applicant dashboard
- Applicants who meet your requirements are grouped at the top, with messages, notes and interest marking.
- Screener questions and interviews
- Screener questions filter for must-have qualifications, and Indeed Interview runs live virtual interviews.
- Resume search
- Indeed Smart Sourcing searches resumes and lets you invite matches to apply.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Indeed is made by Indeed.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
39/48
Other hiring and applicant tracking tools it is graded above
Indeed's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 39 of the 48 other hiring and applicant tracking tools we grade, and level with 4.
It stands best on free plan and trial (B, above 46 of 48) and worst on features (C, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 49 hiring and applicant tracking tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Indeed’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 41 of 48
- BFree plan and trialAbove 46 of 48
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 48
- CEase of useAbove 0 of 48
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 48
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Indeed you would be making jobs posted to dozens of job boards at once, which takes an agreement with each board. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 2.4 is higher than 39 of the 48 other hiring and applicant tracking tools we grade.
What you could make
- Applicant tracking: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- Jobs posted to dozens of job boards at once, which takes an agreement with each board.
- Sharing with other people, which means accounts and invitations.
What this rests on. Indeed’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Workable, JazzHR, Betterteam, Tellent Recruitee and Teamtailor
The 5 tools Indeed is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.2GPA
Workable
Free trial · from $299/mo
Applicant tracking and HR software priced by company size.
- Indeed 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.
- 2.0GPA
JazzHR
From $1,000/yr
Applicant tracking for small businesses at a flat yearly price.
- Indeed has a free plan. JazzHR does not.
- JazzHR also covers workflow automation and reports.
- 2.2GPA
Betterteam
Free trial · from $39/mo
Job posting to many boards, priced by active jobs.
- Indeed has a free plan. Betterteam does not, though it has a free trial.
- 2.4GPA
Tellent Recruitee
Free trial
Applicant tracking system with a careers site builder, by quote.
- Indeed has a free plan. Tellent Recruitee does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Tellent Recruitee lists iOS and Android apps.
- Tellent Recruitee also covers workflow automation and reports.
- 2.0GPA
Teamtailor
Paid
Applicant tracking and career sites with unlimited users, by quote.
- Indeed has a free plan. Teamtailor does not.
- Only Teamtailor lists iOS and Android apps.
- Teamtailor also covers workflow automation and reports.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
9
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Indeed free?
Indeed has a free plan. Free job posts and free applicant tracking tools; registering an employer account is free.
What platforms does Indeed work on?
Indeed is available on Web.
Does Indeed have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Indeed is listed for Web.
Does Indeed have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Indeed is listed for Web.
Is Indeed open source?
Indeed is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Who makes Indeed?
Indeed is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Indeed?
The closest alternatives to Indeed in our directory are Workable, JazzHR, Betterteam, Tellent Recruitee and Teamtailor.
How does Indeed compare with other hiring and applicant tracking tools?
Indeed's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 39 of the 48 other hiring and applicant tracking tools we grade, and level with 4.
Could I make my own version of Indeed?
To replace Indeed you would be making jobs posted to dozens of job boards at once, which takes an agreement with each board.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Indeed’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Indeed's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Indeed. Prices change, so check indeed.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Indeed, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/indeed
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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