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Head-to-head · Applicant Tracking Systems

Workable vs HireGen

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Workable #2 in Applicant Tracking Systems 9.2/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Workable
HireGen #127 in Applicant Tracking Systems 3.0/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit HireGen

Workable leads on 0 checks, HireGen on 1, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreWorkable · 9.2/10
  • Lowest starting priceHireGen · $20/user/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth

Workable scores higher on our rubric for applicant tracking systems: 9.2 against 3.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #127.

HireGen is cheaper to start at $20/mo against $299/mo.

Workable is the better fit for growing teams needing a highly complete ATS. HireGen is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing generous job capacity.

  • Workable fits best

    Growing teams needing a highly complete ATS

  • HireGen fits best

    Budget-conscious teams needing generous job capacity

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Side by side

Feature Workable 9.2/10 Visit ↗ HireGen 3.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 3.0
Ranking #2 in Applicant Tracking Systems #127 in Applicant Tracking Systems
Best for Growing teams needing a highly complete ATS Budget-conscious teams needing generous job capacity
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $299/mo $20/user/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 15 days 30 days
Free trial length 15 days · no card needed 30 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR SOC 2, GDPR
Integrations 270+ integrations 6 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Workable 5/5 · HireGen 5/5
Career site ✓ ✓
Resume parsing ✓ ✓
Interview scheduling ✓ ✓
Workflow automation ✓ ✓
Job board distribution ✓ ✓
Specs
Active jobs Not checked yet 50 jobs
Users included Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Posts jobs to 200+ job boards and includes a branded career site builder
  • AI sourcing, screening, resume parsing and candidate recommendations
  • Covers scheduling, interviews, offers, analytics and HR integrations
  • Free Starter plan with applicant tracking and resume parsing
  • AI resume ranking, candidate matching, and talent pools
  • Career pages, scheduling, distribution, analytics, and team access
Cons
  • Starts at $299 per month on the Standard plan
  • The Free plan cannot post jobs or interact with candidates
  • Advanced tiers are needed for texting, video interviews and assessments
  • Starter is limited to one job posting
  • Paid plans bill per user monthly with annual billing
  • Founded in 2024, so its operating history is relatively short
Our verdict

Workable is a web-based applicant tracking and human resources platform for growing teams that need more than basic candidate management. It combines job distribution, branded career pages, a talent CRM, resume parsing, candidate…

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HireGen is an AI-powered applicant tracking and recruitment platform for small teams, growing companies, enterprises, and recruitment agencies. It combines candidate pipelines, resume parsing, AI resume ranking, interview scheduling,…

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  1. WorkableApplicant Tracking Systems 9.2Free plan · 15-day trial
  2. HireGenApplicant Tracking Systems 3.0Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Workable — where it wins

    • Posts jobs to 200+ job boards and includes a branded career site builder
    • AI sourcing, screening, resume parsing and candidate recommendations
    • Covers scheduling, interviews, offers, analytics and HR integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $299 per month on the Standard plan
    • The Free plan cannot post jobs or interact with candidates
    • Advanced tiers are needed for texting, video interviews and assessments

  • HireGen — where it wins

    • Free Starter plan with applicant tracking and resume parsing
    • AI resume ranking, candidate matching, and talent pools
    • Career pages, scheduling, distribution, analytics, and team access

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter is limited to one job posting
    • Paid plans bill per user monthly with annual billing
    • Founded in 2024, so its operating history is relatively short

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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