
Workable
A recruiting platform with Standard, Premier, and Enterprise plans, plus an HR package option. Published job allowances include fair-use conditions.
When to consider it
Consider it when you want a recruiting package with an option to add HR functionality. Compare the exact package and headcount tier against your hiring workflow.
What to weigh up
Language limits and included premium tools vary by plan. Its subprocessor list names US East hosting, so buyers with EU residency requirements need specific written answers before choosing.
Facts before the demo
- Hosting
The subprocessor list identifies AWS and Google Cloud hosting facilities in US East, and MongoDB storage in US East. Confirm your account configuration, attachments, backups, and feature-specific processing; this is not an EU-only hosting statement.workable.com (opens in a new tab)Checked Oct 2026
- Career-site languages
Language Kit documentation says Standard permits one extra language, while Premier and Enterprise permit up to nine additional languages. It covers hosted career pages, application forms, and candidate messages. Confirm your required languages and entitlement despite the pricing page's broader language summary.help.workable.com (opens in a new tab)Checked Oct 2026
- API access
The careers-page API guide applies to all plans. A Super Admin creates a scoped token: r_jobs retrieves job listings, while w_candidates is also needed for applications submitted through your own site. Custom implementation requires development work.help.workable.com (opens in a new tab)Checked Oct 2026
- Job limit
Unlimited active jobs are advertised for Standard, Premier, and Enterprise, subject to fair usage limits. Confirm the limit for your expected hiring volume.workable.com (opens in a new tab)Checked Oct 2026
- User limit
The help-centre plan guide describes the Standard and Premier recruiting packages as including unlimited active jobs and users, sized for your company; Enterprise includes everything in Premier. Plan cost depends on the company size selected. Confirm any fair-use terms and role permissions for your hiring team.help.workable.com (opens in a new tab)Checked Oct 2026
- Pricing
Standard, Premier, and Enterprise packages have employee-count tiers. The pricing page distinguishes optional tools on Standard from tools included in higher plans; confirm the package, billing period, and full quote.workable.com (opens in a new tab)Checked Oct 2026
Fit for your team
- Career site in
Danish, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, and Portuguese.help.workable.com (opens in a new tab)“fully translated candidate experience in Danish, Dutch, French, French (Canada), German, Greek, Portuguese, Spanish, or Spanish (Latin America)”Checked Oct 2026
- Company size served
Small teams and enterprises, in Workable’s own words.workable.com (opens in a new tab)“We help companies of all sizes and in any industry, from small businesses to name-brand enterprises.”Checked Oct 2026
- Works with HR systems
Integrates with Personio, HiBob, BambooHR, and Factorial.help.workable.com (opens in a new tab)“Integrating with Personio”Checked Oct 2026help.workable.com (opens in a new tab)“Integrating with bob”Checked Oct 2026help.workable.com (opens in a new tab)“Integrating with BambooHR”Checked Oct 2026help.workable.com (opens in a new tab)“Integrate Workable with Factorial to efficiently manage your HR process and quickly export your hired candidates in your Factorial account.”Checked Oct 2026
What users often mention
What people like
- Easy to learn, even for hiring managers new to an ATSCapterra (opens in a new tab)Reviews from 2025G2 (opens in a new tab)Reviews from 2025–2026Trustpilot (opens in a new tab)Reviews from 2025
- Posts jobs to many job boards in one goCapterra (opens in a new tab)Reviews from 2025–2026Trustpilot (opens in a new tab)Reviews from 2025
Common complaints
- Reporting is rigid and hard to customiseCapterra (opens in a new tab)Reviews from 2025G2 (opens in a new tab)Reviews from 2025–2026Trustpilot (opens in a new tab)Reviews from 2026Ask to see the reports you’d need each month.
- Gets pricey for small teams, with key features on higher plansCapterra (opens in a new tab)Reviews from 2025Trustpilot (opens in a new tab)Reviews from 2025–2026Check which features you need sit on which plan, and get renewal terms in writing.
- Support is quick at first but patchier after onboardingCapterra (opens in a new tab)Reviews from 2025Trustpilot (opens in a new tab)Reviews from 2025–2026Ask who supports you after go-live and how.
- Workflow and automation options feel limitedCapterra (opens in a new tab)Reviews from 2025G2 (opens in a new tab)Reviews from 2025–2026Bring your most complicated hiring process to the demo.
Questions to ask Workable
- Which package and employee-count tier does our quote cover, and what is the contract term?
- What fair-use limit applies to our active jobs?
- How many additional candidate languages are included in this plan, and which languages do we need?
- Where are our candidate records, attachments, backups, and optional AI processing handled?
- Are texting, assessments, video interviews, and implementation included or priced separately?
Confirm in your demo
Ask Workable to walk through your own hiring process, from posting a job to making an offer. Get the full annual cost and contract terms in writing so you can compare like for like.
Quick answers about Workable
Is Workable an ATS or an HR suite?
Workable is standalone recruiting software (an applicant tracking system). A recruiting platform with Standard, Premier, and Enterprise plans, plus an HR package option. Published job allowances include fair-use conditions.
How much does Workable cost?
Standard, Premier, and Enterprise packages have employee-count tiers. Ask for a written quote that covers your users, jobs, and add-ons.
Does Workable host data in the EU?
We haven’t found an EU hosting option for Workable. The subprocessor list identifies AWS and Google Cloud hosting facilities in US East, and MongoDB storage in US East.
Which languages does Workable’s career site support?
We’ve found Workable’s career site in Danish, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, and Portuguese. Language Kit documentation says Standard permits one extra language, while Premier and Enterprise permit up to nine additional languages.
Does Workable limit users or jobs?
The help-centre plan guide describes the Standard and Premier recruiting packages as including unlimited active jobs and users, sized for your company; Enterprise includes everything in Premier. Unlimited active jobs are advertised for Standard, Premier, and Enterprise, subject to fair usage limits.
Does Workable have an API?
The careers-page API guide applies to all plans.
What do users say about Workable?
What reviewers like: easy to learn, even for hiring managers new to an ATS; posts jobs to many job boards in one go. Common complaints: reporting is rigid and hard to customise; gets pricey for small teams, with key features on higher plans; support is quick at first but patchier after onboarding.
What are the closest alternatives to Workable?
The products most like Workable are TalentLyft, Pinpoint, and Teamtailor: the same kind of product, aimed at similar companies, with similar plans.