Workable vs Zoho Recruit
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
Workable
Self-serve hiring platform with employee-band pricing
Best for: Growing companies that want to be live in a week without a sales cycle
✓No recruiter seat limits; pricing scales by company size instead
✓Live in under a week with self-serve setup
✕Employee-band pricing rises as the company grows, even if hiring doesn't
✕Limited customization for complex approval chains
Zoho Recruit
Recruitment module of the Zoho suite
Best for: Teams already in the Zoho ecosystem, or on a tight budget
✓Very affordable with a real free tier
✓Immense custom-field flexibility
✕Clunky, dated interface
✕Overwhelming learning curve for non-technical users
Our verdict
Choose Workable if…
- ✓AI matching and assistance are on your must-have list
Choose Zoho Recruit if…
- ✓You're in recruitment agencies & staffing firms, a segment Workable doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in high-volume hiring, a segment Workable doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in campus & graduate recruiting, a segment Workable doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in hiring-heavy industries, a segment Workable doesn't focus on
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Workable | Zoho Recruit |
|---|---|---|
| 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
What would it cost your team?
| Est. monthly cost, entry tier | 5 seats | 20 seats | 50 seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workable (official) | $299/mo (1–20 employees)flat | $299/mo (1–20 employees)flat | $299/mo (1–20 employees)flat |
| Zoho Recruit (official) | $150/mo | $600/mo | $1,500/mo |
Estimated from each vendor's published entry-tier price as of July 5, 2026; real quotes vary with plan tier, add-on modules, and contract terms. See how we label pricing confidence.
Frequently asked questions
How do Workable and Zoho Recruit pricing compare?
Workable pricing starts at $299/mo (1–20 employees) (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Zoho Recruit pricing starts at $30/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026).
What does Workable cost?
Workable pricing starts at $299/mo (1–20 employees) (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Employee-band pricing: for the 1–20 employee band on monthly billing, Standard $299/mo, Premier $599/mo, Enterprise $719/mo; larger bands cost more. Only Standard offers a monthly option (annual saves up to 20%) — Premier and Enterprise are pay-annually. 15-day free trial; AI-agent credits sold separately (vendor pricing page, Aug 2026).
What does Zoho Recruit cost?
Zoho Recruit pricing starts at $30/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Staffing-agency edition on monthly billing: Standard $30/user/mo, Professional $60, Enterprise $90 ($25/$50/$75 if you commit annually). A forever-free tier and 15-day trial are published. The separate corporate/internal-HR edition is cheaper again — Standard $25/recruiter/mo billed annually (vendor pricing page, Aug 2026).
Who is Workable best for, and who is Zoho Recruit best for?
Workable: Growing companies that want to be live in a week without a sales cycle. Zoho Recruit: Teams already in the Zoho ecosystem, or on a tight budget.