Explore the features, pricing, and pros and cons of these popular Indeed alternatives to see which job-posting site is best for your recruitment efforts.
Finding the right candidates for open roles can be challenging, and you’re more likely to get great outcomes by having job postings on multiple sites. Indeed is one of the leading websites to use when filling positions, but it’s good to use alternatives too. Here are five to consider.
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| Software | Applicant tracking (ATS) | Candidate assessment | Job description templates | Talent sourcing | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indeed | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Free |
| ZipRecruiter | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | $16 per day per job listing |
| Snagajob | Yes | Yes | No | No | $89 per month |
| Hired | Yes | Yes | No | No | 15% of first-year base salary per hire |
| Monster | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | $12 per day per job listing |
| Ladders | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | $599 per job listing |
ZipRecruiter is one of the best-known alternatives to Indeed. Its website says more than 3.3 million employers have used the service to find new employees. The business model focuses on convenience and efficiency, with ZipRecruiter claiming that 4 out of 5 companies that post on the site find a quality candidate within a day. That success rate makes it ideal for people who want to hire great people as efficiently as possible.
SEE: Explore our in-depth comparison of ZipRecruiter and Indeed.
ZipRecruiter has usage-based Standard, Premium and Pro pricing tiers that work on a per-cost and per-day pricing structure. However, it doesn’t provide public pricing information and requires people to speak to sales agents for more details. ZipRecruiter’s total cost varies based on factors such as the number of active job ads you have, how many résumés you view and your company’s location.
Snagajob is the best for finding hourly employees or people for part-time work. It boasts 100 million registered job seekers working at 700,000 locations across the United States and Canada.
Snagajob requires people to contact the company for full pricing details. However, its registration page for those looking to post jobs says the rates start at $89 per month.
Hired primarily targets hiring managers and job seekers in the tech sector. However, it has recently branched out to sales and design. The site claims its platform saves people 45 sourcing hours per hire. Statistics elsewhere suggest companies are 8% more likely to retain first-year employees by having formal engagement strategies during the recruitment process.
Hired helps you start during the hiring phase by connecting you to well-qualified candidates, letting you make the most of your efforts.
Monster has a 25-year history in the recruitment industry. It caters to hiring professionals by accelerating the time it takes them to find people who are the right fit for their open positions. Users can specify if they want workers who are full-time, part-time or contractors.
Monster is best for hiring managers that wish to avail of a large candidate pool representing various industries and backgrounds.
Ladders is a job posting platform exclusively for organizations ready to hire candidates who’ll earn salaries surpassing $100,000 per year. Many of the roles are, not surprisingly, at the executive level.
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The diversity of choices here shows why it’s best to take your time and learn about the kinds of candidates each site targets before posting there. Although you should publish listings on more than one site, it doesn’t usually pay off to put them on as many sites as possible.
Start by figuring out specifics, such as your recruiting budget and how many people you need to hire. Then, scrutinize your job descriptions to make them as well-targeted, eye-catching and appealing as possible. Some job sites have maximum word or character counts, so keep that in mind when choosing a platform.
Determine whether you’ll be making an ongoing effort to hire people or primarily need to find employees to meet short-term needs. That’ll make it easier to decide which subscription plans are best for you. Most job-posting sites let you start for free, but you’ll soon need to choose a paid plan. Having a clear idea of your needs before that point increases your chances of making the best selection and having productive discussions with sales team members.
Finally, don’t overlook the value of putting open jobs in a dedicated section on your website. That’s a method to target people who typically already know enough about your company to want to learn more about it and possibly work there. It’s a low-cost and accessible option because it allows you to expand how you use an existing site. You may need to pay a developer to make a section for open careers, but there’s no need to budget for fees after that stage.
Not sure if any of the Indeed alternatives here are right for you? Explore TechRepublic’s list of the best job-posting sites.
