What Workable does
Workable is the easiest path from 'we post on LinkedIn and hope' to a real pipeline: one-click distribution to 200+ boards, AI-assisted screening and job descriptions, self-scheduling, and e-signature offers. It has added HRIS, time-off, and payroll modules, making it a plausible all-in-one for small companies.
| Category | Applicant Tracking Systems |
|---|---|
| Best for | Companies of 10–300 employees that want posting, tracking, and basic HR in one subscription |
| Pricing | Published plans from roughly $149 per month (Starter) to $599+ per month (Premier), billed annually, plus optional HR and payroll modules. |
| Free tier | No |
| Company fit | Small business, Startup |
| Notable integrations | Checkr, TestGorilla, Zoom, BambooHR |
| Website | workable.com |
Strengths
- Fast setup and strong job-board distribution
- Transparent published pricing
- AI screening and sourcing assist included
- Growing HR module set
Weaknesses
- Reporting and structured-interview depth below Greenhouse/Ashby
- Per-job pricing tiers can get expensive for high-volume hiring
- Sourcing database is shallow compared with dedicated tools
Where Workable fits in the stack
An applicant tracking system (ATS) is the system of record for hiring: it posts jobs, collects applications, moves candidates through stages, stores interview feedback, and reports on the pipeline. Every other recruitment tool plugs into it.
Buy first. The ATS is the foundation the rest of the stack integrates with, so choose it before sourcing, scheduling, or assessment tools.
Alternatives to Workable
Greenhouse
The structured-hiring ATS most scaling tech companies standardize on.
Best for: Companies of 200–5,000 employees that want structured interviews and a deep integration marketplace
ATSLever
ATS plus built-in CRM for teams that nurture as much as they process.
Best for: Mid-sized companies that want CRM nurture campaigns inside the ATS
ATSAshby
All-in-one ATS, scheduling, CRM, and analytics built for data-driven teams.
Best for: Startups and scale-ups (20–2,000 employees) that want analytics and scheduling without extra tools
FAQ
What is Workable?
Workable is an applicant tracking system product: Small-business ATS with job distribution, AI screening, and HR add-ons.
Who is Workable best for?
Companies of 10–300 employees that want posting, tracking, and basic HR in one subscription.
How much does Workable cost?
Published plans from roughly $149 per month (Starter) to $599+ per month (Premier), billed annually, plus optional HR and payroll modules.
What are the main alternatives to Workable?
Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby. See all applicant tracking systems in our Applicant Tracking Systems ranking.
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