Pinpoint vs Workday Recruiting
Two recruitment CRMs compared on pricing, features, and fit, so you can shortlist with confidence.
✓Pricing verified against vendor pagesData reviewed July 5, 2026How we research →
By Ramin Assemi, B2B SaaS marketer and former Head of Content at Close.comPublished Updated
Pinpoint
ATS with built-in talent CRM and certified AI governance
Best for: Multi-brand organizations hiring corporate and frontline roles together
✓Intuitive enough that hiring managers need zero retraining
✓Certified to ISO 42001 (AI), ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II
✕Priced beyond tiny teams
✕Not built for agency placements
Workday Recruiting
The recruiting module of the Workday HCM suite
Best for: Enterprises already standardized on Workday HCM
✓Hires flow straight into the HCM system of record
✓Global enterprise compliance
✕Recruiter and candidate UX rated below standalone ATS rivals
✕Candidates must create a Workday account per employer
Our verdict
Choose Pinpoint if…
- ✓You're in hiring-heavy industries, a segment Workday Recruiting doesn't focus on
Choose Workday Recruiting if…
- ✓You need an open API for custom integrations
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Pinpoint | Workday Recruiting |
|---|---|---|
| ATS + CRM core | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email/inbox sync | ✓ | ~ |
| LinkedIn / Chrome extension | ~ | ~ |
| Multi-job-board posting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built-in candidate sourcing | ~ | ~ |
| Workflow automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI matching & assistance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reporting & analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Temp back-office (pay & bill) | – | – |
| Open API | ~ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ~ | ✓ |
IncludedPartial or paid add-onNot available
Frequently asked questions
How do Pinpoint and Workday Recruiting pricing compare?
Pinpoint uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Workday Recruiting uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026).
What does Pinpoint cost?
Pinpoint uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Custom quote only ('Request pricing'). Third-party sources suggest roughly $384+/mo entry points but these are unverified (vendor site, Jul 2026).
What does Workday Recruiting cost?
Workday Recruiting uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Custom quote only, sold as part of the Workday HCM relationship; no public recruiting-module pricing. Circulating figures like '$35k starting' are unverified (Workday site, Jul 2026).
Who is Pinpoint best for, and who is Workday Recruiting best for?
Pinpoint: Multi-brand organizations hiring corporate and frontline roles together. Workday Recruiting: Enterprises already standardized on Workday HCM.