Workable review (2026): features, pros and cons, pricing
Recruiting platform with published monthly prices by company-size tier and AI credit packs for sourcing and screening.
Verdict at a glance
Workable is a recruiting platform with published monthly prices by company-size tier, and AI credit packs for sourcing and screening. It stands out for a user-friendly interface, quick setup, and video interviews and assessments bundled into higher tiers.
Pros
- Intuitive, user-friendly interface.
- Quick to set up.
Cons
- Not confirmed from review text in this research.
What is Workable?
Recruiting platform with published monthly prices by company-size tier and AI credit packs for sourcing and screening. It is built for small and mid-size teams that want a published price and a 15-day trial and teams that want video interviews, texting and assessments bundled in higher tiers. Workable was founded in 2012 and is based in Boston, US (founded in Athens).
Category: Applicant Tracking Systems
Workable key features
| Feature | What we found |
|---|---|
| Resume parsing and screening | AI screening credits: 1 credit per candidate screened; 3,000 free credits on paid accounts. |
Workable pricing
Workable charges a flat price by company-size tier, with tiers running 1 to 20, 21 to 50, 51 to 100, 101 to 200, 201 to 400, 401 to 600, 601 to 800, 801 to 1000 and 1000 plus employees. The entry tier shows Standard at $299 a month, Premier at $599 and Enterprise at $719. Standard can be billed monthly or annually, with a 20% annual saving per the vendor; the others are annual. Standard add-ons are Texting+ $89, Video interviews+ $109, Assessments+ $59 and Performance & Engagement+ $39 a month, included on Premier and Enterprise. AI credits start at $600 for 5,000 and expire after a year.
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $299/mo or $3,588/yr | company-size tier (1-20 up to 1000+ employees) | Monthly or annual billing; annual saves 20% per vendor |
| Premier | $599/mo or $7,188/yr | company-size tier | Annual billing; texting, video interviews, assessments, referrals, performance included |
| Enterprise | $719/mo or $8,628/yr | company-size tier | Annual billing |
Prices shown are for the entry tier displayed on the page; page lists tiers 1-20, 21-50, 51-100, 101-200, 201-400, 401-600, 601-800, 801-1000 and 1000+ employees. 15-day trial without card, excludes Workable Agent.
Who Workable is best for
Best for
- Small and mid-size teams that want a published price and a 15-day trial.
- Teams that want video interviews, texting and assessments bundled in higher tiers.
Not ideal for
- Teams that need SSO plan detail confirmed before buying.
- Heavy AI-sourcing users who dislike credit-based add-ons.
Workable alternatives
Breezy HRVery small teams that can live with one active job on the free plan.
JazzHRSmall businesses that want a published annual price.
RecruiteeGrowing companies wanting a collaborative ATS with SSO available as an add-on.
TeamtailorEmployer-branding focused hiring teams that want unlimited users.
Zoho RecruitSmall teams and agencies that want a per-recruiter price with a free one-job plan.
AshbyStartups up to 100 employees wanting one published monthly price.
What Workable really costs
- Billing
- Monthly and annual (Standard); annual only (Premier, Enterprise)
- Annual discount
- 20% on Standard per vendor.
- 20 users per year
- Not per-seat: $299/mo = $3,588/yr is the entry-tier price shown; which tier a 20-person company falls in is not stated.
- Renewal terms
- AI credits expire 1 year after purchase; no other terms published.
Add-ons and extras to budget for
- Texting+ $89/mo.
- Video interviews+ $109/mo.
- Assessments+ $59/mo.
- Performance & Engagement+ $39/mo.
- AI credit bundles from $600 for 5,000.
Questions to ask about price
- Is there a minimum number of seats or a minimum annual spend?
- Are there one-time costs for implementation, onboarding or data migration?
Is Workable worth the price?
Workable is good value for small and mid-size teams that want a published price, a trial and bundled video interviews, texting and assessments on the higher tiers. It gets expensive for growing companies, because the tier price rises with headcount, and for heavy users of AI sourcing, who buy credit packs that expire after a year and are non-refundable. Which tier a 20 person company lands in is not stated.
Worth it if
- Small and mid-size teams that want a published price and a 15-day trial.
- Teams that want video interviews, texting and assessments bundled in higher tiers.
Look elsewhere if
- Teams that need SSO plan detail confirmed before buying.
- Heavy AI-sourcing users who dislike credit-based add-ons.
Pricing details most reviews leave out
- Price depends on employee-count tier, not seats; the same plan costs more as the company grows.
- Standard add-ons: Texting+ $89/mo, Video interviews+ $109/mo, Assessments+ $59/mo, Performance & Engagement+ $39/mo; these are included on Premier and Enterprise.
- AI credit bundles: 5,000 for $600, 10,000 for $1,000, 50,000 for $4,750; credits expire after 1 year and are non-refundable.
- SOC 2 Type II report is available only through an account manager.
- Founded in Athens in 2012; HQ moved to Boston.
Our verdict on Workable
Workable is a recruiting platform with published monthly prices by company-size tier. Standard starts at $299 a month on monthly billing or $3,588 a year, Premier is $599 a month and Enterprise $719 a month, both billed annually. A 15 day trial without a card is offered. Few applicant tracking tools publish prices at all, which makes Workable easier to budget than most.
The numbers shown are for the entry tier. Price follows employee count rather than seats, from 1 to 20 employees up to 1000 and more, so the same plan costs more as your company grows. AI credit bundles and add-ons sit on top, which is where a headline $299 can drift.
Workable FAQ
What is Workable used for?
Workable is a recruiting platform with published monthly prices by company-size tier, and AI credit packs for sourcing and screening. It stands out for a user-friendly interface, quick setup, and video interviews and assessments bundled into higher tiers. It suits small and mid-size teams that want a published price and a 15-day trial.
How much does Workable cost?
Standard starts at $299 a month on monthly billing, or $3,588 a year. Premier is $599 a month and Enterprise $719 a month, both billed annually, for the entry tier.
Does Workable have a free trial?
Yes, a 15 day trial without a card, which excludes Workable Agent. There is no free plan.
How much do Workable AI credits cost?
Bundles run 5,000 credits for $600, 10,000 for $1,000 and 50,000 for $4,750. Credits expire after one year and are non-refundable, and paid accounts include 3,000 free credits.
About Workable
- Founded
- 2012.
- Headquarters
- Boston, US (founded in Athens)
- Employees
- About 280-300 (company timeline and job listing)
- Funding or owner
- About $84-86M raised in total; $50M round led by Zouk Capital in 2018.
Listed in: Applicant Tracking Systems
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from Workable's own pricing, product or documentation pages, G2 and company records, checked on October 24, 2026. Unknown values are left out instead of estimated.