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Jul 5, 2026 · 17 min read
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Workable
Applicant tracking and HR platform with an AI agent that sources and screens
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Pricing
From $299/mo
Free trial
Yes
API
Yes
Platforms
WebiOSAndroidChromeAPI
What is Workable?
Workable is recruiting and HR software built around a full applicant tracking system (ATS), with an AI agent that sources, screens and messages candidates. The agent searches 400M+ profiles for passive candidates and scores each applicant against up to 14 job criteria, showing its reasoning. It also chats with candidates to fill gaps in their applications. Recruiters can override any decision.
Underneath the agent is a standard ATS. It posts jobs to 200+ job boards and includes a careers page builder, a talent CRM, interview scheduling, scorecards and offer management. After hiring, the HR side covers onboarding, employee records, time off, time tracking, performance reviews and payroll preparation.
Workable is MCP-native and has a REST API with webhooks, so teams can connect Claude, ChatGPT or their own agents. Pricing depends on company size, and the agent's actions use AI credits.
Key features
- AI agent that sources passive candidates from 400M+ profiles
- Screens applicants against up to 14 job criteria
- Job posting to 200+ job boards
- Drag-and-drop careers page builder
- Self-service interview scheduling with calendar sync
- Offer letters with e-signatures and background checks
- HRIS with onboarding, time off and payroll preparation
- MCP server and REST API with webhooks
Use cases
Who it's for
Recruiters and talent acquisition teamsHR managersSmall and mid-sized businessesEnterprises with compliance requirements
High-volume screening
The agent scores every inbound applicant against the job spec and moves strong fits forward, so recruiters only review a shortlist.
Sourcing without agencies
The agent keeps searching for passive candidates and sends them personalized outreach for every open role.
Hiring through onboarding
Hiring data carries into onboarding portals, employee records and time-off management on the same platform.
Connecting in-house AI
Teams can point their own agents or models at Workable through MCP and the API, with every action logged.
Workable pricing
From the vendor's site, checked Oct 26, 2026; we re-check prices monthly. Prices change — confirm on their pricing page.
Standard
month
$299/month ($3,588/year) for 1-20 employees
- ATS and candidate sourcing suite
- HRIS, onboarding, time off and time tracking
- Add-ons: texting $89/mo, video interviews $109/mo, assessments $59/mo
- 3,000 complimentary AI credits
Premier
month
$599/month ($7,188/year) for 1-20 employees
- Texting, video interviews, assessments and referrals included
- Performance & Engagement included
- 3,000 complimentary AI credits
Enterprise
month
$719/month ($8,628/year) for 1-20 employees
- Everything in Premier
- Single sign-on support
- Priority support
AI credits
one-time
$600 for 5,000 credits; $1,000 for 10,000; $4,750 for 50,000
- Evaluate: 1 credit, Source: 2 credits, Chat: 10 credits
- Credits expire 1 year after purchase
- Custom packages above 50,000 credits
| Cost for a team, per month | 1 person | 5 people | 20 people |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standardflat, up to 20 | $299 | $299 | $299 |
| Premierflat, up to 20 | $599 | $599 | $599 |
| Enterpriseflat, up to 20 | $719 | $719 | $719 |
Billed yearly where the plan offers it. — means the plan doesn't allow that many people.
How Workable compares
- Workable has no free plan, and neither do the 4 alternatives below.
- It offers an API, which only 2 of the others do.
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | Free trial | API | Open source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WWorkable | $299/mo | — | — | |||
G Greenhouse | Quote | — | — | — | Workable vs Greenhouse | |
H HireVue | Quote | — | — | — | — | Workable vs HireVue |
T Textio | Quote | — | — | — | Workable vs Textio | |
P Paradox | Quote | — | — | — | Workable vs Paradox |
Compare 8 capabilities
| Capability | Workable | Greenhouse | HireVue | Textio | Paradox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI interviews | — | — | — | ||
| Candidate sourcing | — | — | — | ||
| Interview self-scheduling | — | — | |||
| Candidate fraud detection | — | — | — | ||
| Multi-board job posting | — | — | — | — | |
| ATS integrations | — | — | — | ||
| Bias safeguards | — | — | — | ||
| MCP / LLM connector | — | — | — |
Capabilities as stated on each vendor's own site; — means the site doesn't say. The closest alternatives in our directory by category. “Starts at” is the cheapest paid plan per month, as each vendor lists it.
Workable data and privacy
Trains AI on your content
Not stated
Data retention
Held while service obligation exists, until account deleted per Customer Terms
“We will hold all the data for so long as we have an obligation to You to provide you with the Services, as long as we have an obligation to the Customer to provide the Services”
Where data is stored
Not stated
Security and compliance
ISO 27001SOC 2 Type IISOC 3GDPRCCPA
From Workable's own privacy and security pages , checked Oct 28, 2026. We only show what the vendor states in writing; “not stated” means the pages don't say.
Who's behind Workable
- Company
- Workable Software Limited
- Based in
- United Kingdom
- Founded
- 2012
“© Workable Technology Limited 2012- 2026”
From Workable's own about, terms and privacy pages, checked Oct 28, 2026.
Pros and cons
Strengths
- 15-day free trial with no credit card required
- Every ATS plan includes 3,000 AI credits
- Recruiting and HR in one system, with iOS and Android apps
- ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II certifications and GDPR/EEO/CCPA tooling
Limitations
- Free trial does not include the Workable Agent
- Sourcing, screening and engagement agents use paid AI credits
- AI credits expire after 1 year and are non-refundable
- Lowest listed price starts at $299/month
Workable FAQ
How much does Workable cost?
For 1-20 employees, Standard costs $299/month, Premier $599/month and Enterprise $719/month. Prices change with company size.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. There is a 15-day free trial with the Enterprise feature set and no credit card required. The Workable Agent is not included in the trial.
How do AI credits work?
The agent uses 1 credit per evaluation, 2 per sourced candidate and 10 per candidate chat. Paid accounts start with 3,000 free credits, and more can be bought from $0.12 per credit.
Does Workable have an API?
Yes. Workable offers a REST API with webhooks and is MCP-native, so tools like Claude or ChatGPT can operate it.
Is there a mobile app?
Yes, there is an app for iOS and Android covering hiring, time-off requests and time tracking.
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