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Head-to-head · Applicant Tracking Systems

Workable vs Recruitly

  • 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
Recruitly #27 in Applicant Tracking Systems 6.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Recruitly

Workable leads on 0 checks, Recruitly 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 priceRecruitly · $25/user/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Workable

Workable scores higher on our rubric for applicant tracking systems: 9.2 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #27.

Recruitly is cheaper to start at $25/mo against $299/mo.

Workable is the better fit for growing teams needing a highly complete ATS. Recruitly is the better fit for small teams needing a generous free ATS.

  • Workable fits best

    Growing teams needing a highly complete ATS

  • Recruitly fits best

    Small teams needing a generous free ATS

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Side by side

Feature Workable 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Recruitly 6.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 6.7
Ranking #2 in Applicant Tracking Systems #27 in Applicant Tracking Systems
Best for Growing teams needing a highly complete ATS Small teams needing a generous free ATS
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $299/mo $25/user/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 15 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR GDPR
Integrations 270+ integrations 62+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Workable 5/5 · Recruitly 5/5
Career site ✓ ✓
Resume parsing ✓ ✓
Interview scheduling ✓ ✓
Workflow automation ✓ ✓
Job board distribution ✓ ✓
Specs
Active jobs Not checked yet 25 jobs
Users included Not checked yet 1 users
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 plan supports up to 5 users, 1,000 candidates and 5 jobs
  • Resume parsing, candidate matching and recruitment workflow automation
  • Distribution to more than 50 job boards plus broad integrations
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
  • Free plan limits usage to 200 contacts, 1,000 candidates and 5 jobs
  • Solo supports only 1 user despite allowing 25 jobs
  • Advanced limits require paid tiers, with Enterprise needed for unlimited usage
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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Recruitly is a cloud recruitment platform for external recruitment agencies and staffing firms. It combines applicant tracking, candidate and client records, job management, CV parsing, job-board distribution, interview scheduling,…

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  1. WorkableApplicant Tracking Systems 9.2Free plan · 15-day trial
  2. RecruitlyApplicant Tracking Systems 6.7Free plan

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

  • Recruitly — where it wins

    • Free plan supports up to 5 users, 1,000 candidates and 5 jobs
    • Resume parsing, candidate matching and recruitment workflow automation
    • Distribution to more than 50 job boards plus broad integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan limits usage to 200 contacts, 1,000 candidates and 5 jobs
    • Solo supports only 1 user despite allowing 25 jobs
    • Advanced limits require paid tiers, with Enterprise needed for unlimited usage

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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