Workable alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Workable: add-ons for texting, video and assessments cost extra, and limited customisation for large companies. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Workable, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. JazzHR currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Zoho Recruit	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	53.6

1. Zoho RecruitTop pick
Best for: Small companies and staffing agencies that want an inexpensive, customisable ATS
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
53.6
score / 100
Why switch from Workable
Free plan and low-cost tiers, from Zoho.
Pros
Free plan and low-cost paid tiers
Separate edition for staffing agencies
Connects to Zoho People and the Zoho suite
Cons
Free plan allows one active job
Busy interface
Setup takes time to tune
Visit Zoho Recruit Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.357
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Zoho Recruit a good Workable alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free plan
Yes, 1 active job
Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
15 days
Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
Money-back guarantee
45 days
Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
Yearly discount
Up to 16%
Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Workable alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Workable alternative for most people

JazzHR

Cheaper small-business ATS with annual pricing.

Best Workable alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Zoho Recruit

Free plan and low-cost tiers, from Zoho.

Best Workable alternative for iPhone and Android

Recruitee

Collaborative ATS popular with European SMBs.

Best Workable alternative for working in the browser

Teamtailor

Strong career sites and unlimited users.

Workable alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Workable?

JazzHR ranks first right now. Cheaper small-business ATS with annual pricing. Recruitee and Teamtailor follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Workable?

Yes. Zoho Recruit (free plan + paid) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Workable?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Workable?

The complaints we hear most: add-ons for texting, video and assessments cost extra; limited customisation for large companies; reporting less deep than enterprise ATS.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Workable, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.