How to Build Your Own Workable
Replace Workable with a custom build. All-in-one HR software - The future-ready HR platform
Build Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Estimated Timeline
Based on 98 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Type-safe ORM for complex relational data models
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 98 features
HRIS(21 features)
Enable employee self reviews and peer, manager, and direct report reviews for full performance picture
Track team performance with self, manager, direct report, and peer-to-peer reviews with customizable templates
Maintain up-to-date visual representation of company structure automatically updated with personnel changes
Single home base for new hires with welcome messages, company videos, e-signatures, and personal profile completion
Store and manage company-wide documents and e-signed files securely with controlled access
+16 more in this category
ATS(14 features)
Use AI-powered resume screening tools to parse and evaluate candidate experience quickly with one-way video interviews
Hide identifying candidate details during initial resume review to promote fair evaluation based on qualifications
Keep track of past applicants and create talent pools with tagging, categorization, and search capabilities
Share candidate profiles with team members to gather feedback and facilitate collaborative discussions
Create customized hiring workflows to match specific recruitment needs and processes for different roles
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Recruiting(12 features)
Expand reach by promoting job ads to relevant candidates across social media using AI to identify 1000+ passive candidates
Mobile-optimized applications, auto-fill options, integrated emails and SMS texting achieving 98% response rates
Gather insights on candidate experience using customizable survey forms at various stages
Communicate with candidates via SMS for quick updates and modern candidate experience
Create gorgeous, branded and customizable career sites with drag-and-drop editor to showcase company culture and open positions
+7 more in this category
Reporting(10 features)
Generate automated reports from customizable pre-built reports with BI tool integration for in-depth analysis
Send dashboards or reports automatically on chosen cadence to keep stakeholders informed
Report on every available field including jobs, candidates, offers, interviews, referrals for complete visibility
Create reports from scratch using any field or metric with tables, charts, and KPIs
Build custom reports from any metric, filter by any field, and share governed dashboards with schedule options
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Integrations(9 features)
Seamlessly connect to email, calendar, Slack, video conferencing, productivity suites, analytics, and HR tech
Connect Workable data to organization's BI tools for deeper analytics and cross-system reporting
Effortlessly add LinkedIn profiles directly to Workable with one click through Google Chrome extension
Utilize Developer API to connect Workable with custom tools or have Professional Services team do custom integrations
2-way sync with Google and Microsoft Outlook to manage candidate communications and scheduling
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Security(9 features)
Layer additional access controls for specialized needs like Finance, IT, or regional leads
Track every change to roles, reports, and permissions for full visibility and compliance
Adapt default roles by applying additional permission sets with precise control
Set specific access rights and roles for hiring team members to manage confidentiality and task allocation
ISO 27001, 27017, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3 certified with GDPR, EEO, CCPA compliance automation and audit trails
+4 more in this category
Time & Attendance(7 features)
Create fully customizable work schedules from scratch with work location and working model
Easily import and customize holiday schedules by location or role for all employees
Manage employee work schedules, time off, work location, and work hours from unified Work Calendar
Allow employees to easily submit and track time off requests through integrated calendar with manager approvals
Record work hours with geolocation-specific clock-in/out and timesheet submission features with detailed reports
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AI(5 features)
AI acts as recruiter trained on millions of jobs, pre-sourcing suitable profiles from 400M+ candidates
Generate personalized candidate emails in seconds using AI
Workable's AI drafts job descriptions, interview kits, and scorecards tailored to each role
AI parses resumes and crunches market data automatically
AI proposes salary bands and market data for hiring and budgeting decisions
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DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 98 features at easy complexity.