Indeed
Free
Free to use$0.00
Per year
$0
Free to start
Indeed vs ZipRecruiter
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Indeed
67%
match · $0/yr
ZipRecruiter
63%
match · quote
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Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
ZipRecruiter
Sales quote
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Indeed
From FreeFree plan
G2 4.3 · 669 reviewsSmall and mid-size businesses hiring for almost any role, especially hourly, trades, healthcare and general office jobs, that want to start free and add a controllable budget.
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ZipRecruiter
From FreeFree plan
G2 4.8 · 1,429 reviewsBusinesses hiring several roles at once that want wide distribution and a fixed monthly plan instead of per-click budgets.
Side by side
| Indeed | ZipRecruiter | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free posts; Sponsored Jobs on a budget you set | Not published; free trial for new employers |
| G2 Rating | 4.3 (669 reviews) | 4.8 (1,429 reviews) |
| Best For | Small and mid-size businesses hiring for almost any role, especially hourly, trades, healthcare and general office jobs, that want to start free and add a controllable budget. | Businesses hiring several roles at once that want wide distribution and a fixed monthly plan instead of per-click budgets. |
Pros and cons
Indeed
Pros
- Free posting for many roles
- Pay-per-click or per-started-application budgets with no contract
- Paid posts also reach Glassdoor
- Covers nearly every role type
Cons
- No published Sponsored Jobs prices
- Some jobs, including many posted from an ATS, must be sponsored
- High applicant volume means more screening
ZipRecruiter
Pros
- Wide distribution from a single post
- No per-click or per-application charges
- Job slots reusable once a role is filled
- Round-the-clock support
Cons
- Prices not published
- Distribution can bring volume over fit
- Resume Database not in the entry plan
Marcus Williams