Workable

workable.com
HR & Payroll
Few Days

All-in-one HR software - The future-ready HR platform

How to Replace Workable

Overview

Workable is a comprehensive HR and recruiting platform that streamlines hiring, employee data management, time tracking, and payroll. It combines applicant tracking, candidate sourcing, HRIS, time and attendance management, and payroll capabilities in a single integrated solution designed for businesses of all sizes.

Features

98 features across 15 categories

AI(5)

AI Candidate Sourcing and MatchingAI

AI acts as recruiter trained on millions of jobs, pre-sourcing suitable profiles from 400M+ candidates

AI Email GenerationAI

Generate personalized candidate emails in seconds using AI

AI Job Description GeneratorAI

Workable's AI drafts job descriptions, interview kits, and scorecards tailored to each role

AI Resume ParsingAI

AI parses resumes and crunches market data automatically

AI Salary Band ProposalsAIPremium

AI proposes salary bands and market data for hiring and budgeting decisions

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

ATS(14)

AI-Assisted Applicant ScreeningAI

Use AI-powered resume screening tools to parse and evaluate candidate experience quickly with one-way video interviews

Anonymized Screening

Hide identifying candidate details during initial resume review to promote fair evaluation based on qualifications

Candidate Database Management

Keep track of past applicants and create talent pools with tagging, categorization, and search capabilities

Candidate Profile Sharing

Share candidate profiles with team members to gather feedback and facilitate collaborative discussions

Custom Hiring Pipelines

Create customized hiring workflows to match specific recruitment needs and processes for different roles

Customizable Candidate Profiles

Add custom fields to candidate profiles to track relevant information while protecting sensitive data

Evaluation Tools

Access customizable interview kits, scorecards, and science-backed assessments to standardize hiring criteria

Flexible Workflows

Tailor hiring process with custom pipelines, profiles, permissions, requisition management, budget control, and approval flows

Multi-Part Interview Coordination

Set up multi-part interviews with custom event details, location maps, and calendar syncing

Offer Management

Create and send offer letters using customizable templates with approval flows, e-signatures, and integrated background checks

One-Way Video InterviewsPremium

Conduct one-way video interviews to efficiently screen candidates at scale

Science-Backed AssessmentsPremium

Administer cognitive and personality tests directly through Workable platform

Self-Service Interview Scheduling

Offer self-service interview booking to candidates with automated calendar syncing and centralized communications

Talent CRM Database

Manage talent pool in one searchable database with candidate profiles, filtering, and stage movement capabilities

Automation(1)

Automated Recruitment Tasks

Create custom email templates and workflows to automate repetitive tasks based on job, department, or hiring stage

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Compliance(1)

GDPR, CCPA, EEOC/OFCCP Compliance

Use automated tools and reports to maintain compliance across jurisdictions

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

HRIS(21)

360 Degree Feedback

Enable employee self reviews and peer, manager, and direct report reviews for full performance picture

360 Degree Performance ReviewsPremium

Track team performance with self, manager, direct report, and peer-to-peer reviews with customizable templates

Automated Org Chart

Maintain up-to-date visual representation of company structure automatically updated with personnel changes

Centralized Onboarding Portal

Single home base for new hires with welcome messages, company videos, e-signatures, and personal profile completion

Company File Storage

Store and manage company-wide documents and e-signed files securely with controlled access

Configurable Performance Review Forms

Create tailored review templates with configurable question types for different roles or departments

Customizable Review Cycles

Customize performance review cycles to fit preferred cadence ensuring employee alignment

Digital Document Management

Control company documents from central hub with customizable templates, e-signatures, and automated reminders

Employee Data System of Record

Store and organize all employee data with customizable profiles, role history, compensation tracking, and automated org charts

Employee Lifecycle Management

Manage entire employee journey including hiring, onboarding, data management, time off, reviews, and offboarding

Fillable Document Templates with E-Signatures

Create branded, fillable document templates for easy employee review and digital signing

Flexible Employee Profiles

Customizable profile templates to collect employee information with conditional field logic

Multi-Currency Support

Handle multiple currencies for employee and candidate profile fields with salary and compensation in appropriate currency

New Hire Onboarding

Build personalized welcome portals with role-specific workflows, automate paperwork with e-signatures, and track progress

Onboarding Progress Dashboard

Track status of each new hire's onboarding journey with start dates, completed tasks, and outstanding items

Onboarding Task Management

Create custom tasks for new hires, line managers, and admins during employee onboarding

Performance Analytics

Track progress with comprehensive performance management reports and identify top performers and improvement areas

Role-Specific Onboarding Templates

Create customized onboarding workflows for different departments, locations, or roles

Searchable Employee Directory

Find and connect with any employee using search and filter options

Self-Service Employee Portal

Enable employees to manage HR tasks, update personal info, access company documents with approval flows and change tracking

Self-Service Employee Records

Allow employees to update personal details with approval flows and change history tracking

Integrations(9)

270+ Integrations

Seamlessly connect to email, calendar, Slack, video conferencing, productivity suites, analytics, and HR tech

BI Data Integration

Connect Workable data to organization's BI tools for deeper analytics and cross-system reporting

Chrome LinkedIn Extension

Effortlessly add LinkedIn profiles directly to Workable with one click through Google Chrome extension

Developer API Access

Utilize Developer API to connect Workable with custom tools or have Professional Services team do custom integrations

Email and Calendar Integration

2-way sync with Google and Microsoft Outlook to manage candidate communications and scheduling

LinkedIn & Indeed Integration

Indeed Platinum and LinkedIn Preferred Partner integrations to boost job visibility with Apply with LinkedIn and Indeed features

Payroll Software Integration

Seamlessly connect with ADP Workforce Now and Xero for real-time data synchronization

Third-Party Tool Integrations

Integrate with 70+ recruiting and HR tools for assessment, background checks, and onboarding

Video Conferencing Integrations

Built-in integrations with Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams for virtual interviews

Also in: ReadMe, Hugging Face, Setmore

Mobile(2)

Mobile App for Hiring Teams

iOS and Android app to keep hiring moving when teams are not at desk

Mobile Apps

Single, easy-to-deploy app for iOS and Android for managing hiring, time-off, time-tracking on-the-go

Also in: monday.com, Smartsheet, Calendly

Organizing(1)

Department Hierarchy

Organize jobs and tools by department to match company structure and ensure right teams follow right process

Also in: CallHub

Payroll(4)

Multi-State/Country Payroll

Create payroll templates for various countries and states with customization for different tax regulations

One-Click Payroll Reporting

Generate custom payroll reports across multiple entities and pay cycles with integration for ADP Workforce Now and Xero

Payroll Export

Run payroll reports customized with all needed data for easy upload into any payroll provider

Payroll Processing Tools

Generate custom payroll reports, automate calculations for various pay types, and manage multiple pay schedules

Recruiting(12)

Automated Social Media PromotionAI

Expand reach by promoting job ads to relevant candidates across social media using AI to identify 1000+ passive candidates

Candidate Experience Management

Mobile-optimized applications, auto-fill options, integrated emails and SMS texting achieving 98% response rates

Candidate Surveys

Gather insights on candidate experience using customizable survey forms at various stages

Candidate Text MessagingPremium

Communicate with candidates via SMS for quick updates and modern candidate experience

Careers Page Builder

Create gorgeous, branded and customizable career sites with drag-and-drop editor to showcase company culture and open positions

Employee Referral Program

Set up internal job board with tools to spread the word and gamified reward system for employee referrals

Job Board Distribution

Post jobs to 200+ job boards simultaneously across all industries in 100+ countries and major social media platforms

Jobs by Workable Board

Access Workable's job board to send targeted job recommendations and source resumes from opted-in candidates

Jobs Widget and API Access

Embed automatically updating branded job list on website or access Workable API for customization

Multi-Language Job Posting

Translate job posts, applications, and offers into 6 languages for global recruitment

Passive Candidate SourcingAI

Access database of 400M+ profiles, use AI to identify suitable passive candidates and generate personalized outreach emails

Salary EstimatorPremium

Access accurate market salary data to inform hiring and budgeting decisions

Reporting(10)

Advanced Reporting and Analytics

Generate automated reports from customizable pre-built reports with BI tool integration for in-depth analysis

Automated Report Emails

Send dashboards or reports automatically on chosen cadence to keep stakeholders informed

Comprehensive Data Field Reporting

Report on every available field including jobs, candidates, offers, interviews, referrals for complete visibility

Custom Report Builder

Create reports from scratch using any field or metric with tables, charts, and KPIs

Custom Reports and Dashboards

Build custom reports from any metric, filter by any field, and share governed dashboards with schedule options

Customizable Dashboards

Build dashboards with saved reports and give every stakeholder tailored views of goals

Multi-Dimensional Report Filtering

Filter results by team, department, location, job type, or source to uncover trends and bottlenecks

Pre-Built Reports

Ready-made reports for pipeline performance, time-to-hire, diversity, and source effectiveness

Report Export

Export reports to Excel, CSV, or PDF, or share directly inside Workable with role-based access

Time and Attendance Reporting

Generate time and attendance reports for payroll processing, compliance, and analysis

Security(9)

Advanced Permission Sets

Layer additional access controls for specialized needs like Finance, IT, or regional leads

Audit Logging

Track every change to roles, reports, and permissions for full visibility and compliance

Customizable Roles and Permissions

Adapt default roles by applying additional permission sets with precise control

Customizable User Permissions

Set specific access rights and roles for hiring team members to manage confidentiality and task allocation

Enterprise Security and Compliance

ISO 27001, 27017, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3 certified with GDPR, EEO, CCPA compliance automation and audit trails

Governed Data Sharing

Role-based visibility on shared reports and dashboards so stakeholders only see permitted information

Preset User Roles

Pre-defined roles for Recruiting and HR teams with built-in permissions for common workflows

Single Sign-On and Provisioning

Secure account with SSO and SCIM provisioning to sync users and deactivate accounts automatically

Smart User Access and Invites

Invite new users in seconds or let colleagues join automatically using company email domain

Support(1)

24/7 Support and Training

Award-winning 24/7 support with video courses, in-product help, and one-on-one training from global team

Time & Attendance(7)

Custom Work Schedules

Create fully customizable work schedules from scratch with work location and working model

Holiday Management

Easily import and customize holiday schedules by location or role for all employees

Shift Management

Manage employee work schedules, time off, work location, and work hours from unified Work Calendar

Simple Time-Off Requests

Allow employees to easily submit and track time off requests through integrated calendar with manager approvals

Time and Attendance Tracking

Record work hours with geolocation-specific clock-in/out and timesheet submission features with detailed reports

Time Off and PTO Management

Set up multiple time off policies with self-service leave tracking, customize PTO and work schedules with approval flows

Time Off Policy Setup

Configure and manage time off policies with different employee types, schedules, locations, and accrual cycles

Workflow(1)

Requisition and Budgeting Workflows

Centralized workspace for budgeting, hiring and requisition approval workflow management

Pricing

Standard

$299/mo or $3,588/year (save 20% annually)
  • Candidate sourcing suite
  • Applicant tracking system
  • Unlimited active jobs
  • Hiring plan with 5 native language options
  • Custom report builder
  • Additional permission sets
  • HR information system
  • Employee onboarding
  • Time off management
  • Time tracking
  • E-signatures for company files
  • Payroll preparation
  • Payroll integrations
  • Self-service employee profiles
  • Searchable company files
  • Employee directory
  • Org chart
  • Single sign-on support
  • Priority support

Premier

Popular
$599/mo or $7,188/year (save 20% annually)
  • All Standard features
  • Texting (included)
  • Video interviews (included)
  • Assessments (included)
  • Referrals (included)
  • Performance reviews (included)
  • Candidate sourcing suite
  • Applicant tracking system
  • Unlimited active jobs
  • Hiring plan with 5 native language options
  • Custom report builder
  • Additional permission sets
  • HR information system
  • Employee onboarding
  • Time off management
  • Time tracking
  • E-signatures for company files
  • Payroll preparation
  • Payroll integrations
  • Self-service employee profiles
  • Searchable company files
  • Employee directory
  • Org chart
  • Single sign-on support
  • Priority support

Enterprise

$719/mo or $8,628/year (save 20% annually)
  • All Premier features
  • Advanced features & services
  • Single sign-on support
  • Priority support

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Workable

Monthly$299/mo
Yearly$3.6k/yr
5-Year Total$17.9k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~11 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyEasy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $3.3k
SaaS
$3.6k
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $10k
SaaS
$10.8k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $16.7k
SaaS
$17.9k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 98 features at easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Workable alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 98 features.

Buy Workable

Better Value
Monthly cost$2,990/mo
3-year total$107,640
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$84,000
Maintenance$1,260/mo
3-year total$129,360
Dev time~7 months

Buying Workable saves ~$21,720 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 98 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

11 known integrations

ADP Workforce NowCalendar (Gmail, Office 365)Email (Google, Microsoft Outlook)Google MeetIndeedLinkedInLinkedIn Recruiter System Connect (RSC)Microsoft TeamsSlackXeroZoom