Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own Workable

Replace Workable with a custom build. All-in-one HR software - The future-ready HR platform

Few Days
98 features11 integrations3-5 days

Estimated Timeline

Based on 98 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.

1
Architecture & setup
Half day
2
Core features
2-3 days
3
Testing & polish
1 day

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Prisma

Type-safe ORM for complex relational data models

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 98 features

HRIS(21 features)

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

+16 more in this category

ATS(14 features)

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

+9 more in this category

Recruiting(12 features)

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

+7 more in this category

Reporting(10 features)

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

+5 more in this category

Integrations(9 features)

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

+4 more in this category

Security(9 features)

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

+4 more in this category

Time & Attendance(7 features)

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

+2 more in this category

AI(5 features)

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

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.

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