Recruiting Software
How Much Does Recruiting Software Cost?
Real list prices from 3 recruiting products that publish them, cost by headcount, the pricing models you will meet and the fees that are easy to miss.
How much recruiting software costs
Published prices for recruiting software range from $0–$400 per month in base fees. At 25 employees, the median list cost across 3 products is $299 per month.
List prices before discounts, taxes and add-ons; quote-only vendors are not included.
Pricing models explained
- Per job posting. Charged per active job, common for small employers with few openings.
- Per user per month. Charged by recruiter or hiring-manager seat, with tiers for features.
- Tiered by company size. Fixed bands by employee count or hiring volume.
- Free tier. Limited free plans with basic tracking and posting.
- Quote based. Typical for enterprise, with modules and support priced by scope.
Price comparison
| Product | Starting price | Pricing model | Pricing details |
|---|---|---|---|
 | $299/mo | Tiered plans | Workable ats pricing |
 | $400/mo | Tiered plans | What Ashby costs |
 | $0/mo | Tiered plans | What Breezy HR costs |
 | Quote only | Tiered plans | JazzHR pricing |
 | Quote only | Quote only | What Recruitee (Tellent) costs |
 | Quote only | Quote only | What Greenhouse costs |
 | Quote only | Quote only | Lever plans and prices |
 | Quote only | Quote only | Teamtailor pricing |
 | Quote only | Quote only | What iCIMS costs |
 | Quote only | Quote only | Jobvite plans and prices |
 | Quote only | Quote only | What SmartRecruiters costs |
Lowest published list price per month, cheapest first at 25 employees; quote-only products show no price.
Extra and hidden costs
Ashby
Advanced Scheduling add-on (price not published), AI Notetaker add-on (price not published), Additional sourcing email lookups (paid add-on, price not published), Candidate Data Enrichment add-on (price not published), Advanced Diversity Analytics add-on (price not published), Additional candidate texting messages: $90 per 1,000
Breezy HR
Breezy Intelligence, SMS/Text Messaging, Onboard, Perform, Expert Training, API Access and Advanced Reporting (Custom Pro option)
Workable
Texting $89/month (Standard add-on, 1-20 employees, annual billing; $105 monthly), Video interviews $109/month (Standard add-on, 1-20 employees, annual billing; $130 monthly), Assessments $59/month (Standard add-on, 1-20 employees, annual billing; $70 monthly), Performance & Engagement $39/month (Standard HR add-on, 1-20 employees, annual billing; $50 monthly), Add-on prices rise with company size (e.g. texting $269/month at 101-200 employees, annual billing), Salary estimator (additional cost applies, price not published), AI credits beyond the 3,000 free: $0.12/credit (5,000, $600), $0.10/credit (10,000, $1,000), $0.095/credit (50,000, $4,750); non-refundable, expire 1 year from purchase, Renewal price adjustment of up to 5% per term, plus adjustment for company size at renewal
What drives the price
- Number of active jobs or recruiter seats
- Job board and sponsored posting spend
- Sourcing database access
- Background check, assessment and e-signature integrations
- Reporting, compliance and integration modules
Fees to ask about before you sign:
- Sponsored job posting fees
- Background check and assessment per-use fees
- Onboarding or implementation fees
- Premium support
- Charges for additional career sites or locations
- API or integration fees
Frequently asked questions
How much does recruiting software cost?
Pricing is per job, per user or tiered by company size, and free plans exist for basic needs. Total cost depends on job board spend, background checks and integrations. Ask for annual cost under your expected hiring volume.
Is free recruiting software worth it?
It can be for low volume and simple needs. Check limits on active jobs, users, reporting and integrations, plus how data can be exported. Costs often reappear in job boards and add-ons.
Changelog
Price comparison: order updated.
Workable: Extra costs changed from Texting $89/month (Standard add-on), Video interviews $109/month (Standard add-on), Assessments $59/month (Standard add-on), Performance & Engagement $39/month (Standard add-on), Salary estimator (additional cost applies, price not published), AI credits beyond the 3,000 free: $0.12/credit (5,000, $600), $0.10/credit (10,000, $1,000), $0.095/credit (50,000…
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