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Recruitee vs Workable

Choose Recruitee if you want a recruiting-focused ATS with a customizable careers site; choose Workable if you want recruiting and HR tools in one platform or need a month-to-month option. Both offer applicant tracking, hiring-team collaboration, mobile apps, integrations, and free trials. The differences to check first are contract length, active-job limits, and which features are included in each plan.

Last updated October 31, 2026.

At a glance

Recruitee compared with Workable, one row per dimension
DimensionRecruiteeWorkable
Contract termOne-year minimum; monthly payments availableMonthly Standard or annual plans
Published priceNumeric subscription price not published; priced by plan and employee countStandard displays $299/month for 1–20 employees
Active jobs5 on Start; unlimited on Advance and OptimizeUnlimited on paid plans, subject to fair-use limits
HR toolsTellent HR available as an add-onHR package available alongside Recruiting
Candidate sourcingJob-board posting; database matching on Advance and OptimizeJob-board distribution and 400M+ candidate profiles
Careers siteSingle-page on Start; multilingual, multi-page on AdvanceCareers page builder
AI featuresWriting on Start; screening and matching on AdvanceJob Brief Agent included; other agents use AI credits
Integrations200+ marketplace integrations; API access70+ recruiting and HR integrations; API access
Free trial18 days; tests Advance15 days; tests Enterprise Recruiting and HR
PlatformsWeb; iOS and Android appsWeb; iOS and Android apps
SupportLive chat and localized support24/7 email inquiries; priority support on higher plans
Single sign-onAdd-on for Start and Advance; included on OptimizeListed as an advanced feature on paid plans

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Which should you choose?

Recruitee logo

Choose Recruitee if

  • Teams that want a recruiting-focused ATS
  • Teams that need a multilingual, multi-page careers site on Advance
  • Teams comfortable with a one-year minimum contract
  • Teams evaluating a separate Tellent HR add-on
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Workable logo

Choose Workable if

  • Teams that want recruiting and HR in one platform
  • Teams that need a monthly Standard subscription
  • Teams seeking built-in access to a passive-candidate database
  • Teams that want unlimited active jobs, subject to fair-use limits
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The verdict

Recruitee is the better fit for teams building structured hiring workflows and a branded careers site, especially if an annual contract works for them. Workable is the better fit for teams that want to buy recruiting alongside employee management, source from its candidate database, or start on a monthly Standard plan. Compare a quote for your employee count before deciding: Recruitee does not display a numeric subscription price on its pricing page, while Workable’s displayed price varies by company size and plan.

Recruitee vs Workable: common questions

Are Recruitee and Workable still available to buy?
Yes. Recruitee, branded Tellent Recruitee, and Workable both advertise current paid plans, demos, and free trials.
Which has a shorter paid commitment?
Workable offers a monthly Standard plan. Recruitee requires a minimum one-year contract, although it allows monthly payments.
How do their active-job limits compare?
Recruitee Start allows five active job posts; Advance and Optimize allow unlimited posts. Workable lists unlimited active jobs on paid plans, subject to fair-use limits.
Can I compare their prices without requesting a quote?
Workable displays a Standard price of $299 per month for 1–20 employees. Recruitee explains how it calculates subscriptions but does not display a numeric subscription price on its pricing page. Both price according to company size.
Which is a better fit for managing employees after hiring?
Workable offers an HR package with employee management, onboarding, and time-off features alongside Recruiting. Recruitee offers Tellent HR as a separate add-on.
Do both offer a free trial?
Yes. Recruitee offers an 18-day trial of Advance, with trial limits including five published jobs and 50 emails. Workable offers a 15-day trial of Enterprise Recruiting and HR features.
Do both integrate with other tools?
Yes. Recruitee lists more than 200 marketplace integrations and API access. Workable lists more than 70 recruiting and HR tool integrations and API access. Check each vendor’s catalog for a specific connection.
What is the main difference in candidate sourcing?
Workable includes a candidate sourcing suite with access to more than 400 million candidate profiles. Recruitee supports job-board posting and offers AI matching against an ATS database on Advance and Optimize.