--- title: "ZipRecruiter Pricing 2026 | Capterra" description: "Learn more about ZipRecruiter pricing plans including starting price, free versions and trials." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/130706/ZipRecruiter/pricing/" page_type: "pricing" language: "en" --- # ZipRecruiter Pricing - Overall rating: 4.2 out of 5 from [10,961 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/130706/ZipRecruiter/reviews/) - Free trial: Available - Free version: Not available - Credit card required: No --- ## How much does ZipRecruiter cost? ZipRecruiter has **3 different plans**. ### Standard - Price: Custom Quote - Billing: Usage Based, Per Month #### Standard plan includes: - Dashboard - Send Jobs to 100+ Job Boards - Powerful AI to Proactively Reach Candidates ### Premium - Price: Custom Quote ### Pro - Price: Custom Quote #### Pro plan includes: - Integration with Several Applicant Tracking Systems - TrafficBoost for Urgent and Hard-to-fill Jobs --- ## Is ZipRecruiter worth the price? ### Value for Money - Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 - Good or excellent value for money: 77% AI summary based on 153 value-for-money rating reviews: Reviewers indicate that ZipRecruiter offers multiple pricing tiers, which some users find beneficial as it allows them to choose a plan that fits their budget and needs. Some users report that despite being more expensive than competitors, the advanced job criteria settings and search filtering options help attract highly-skilled applicants, making the higher cost justifiable. However, some users feel that ZipRecruiter's pricing is too high, especially for small businesses and startups. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of use: 4.4 - Customer service: 4.2 - Features: 4.2 - Ease of deployment: 4.3 - Likelihood to recommend: 61% Based on 10,961 total ZipRecruiter reviews. --- ## How does ZipRecruiter compare to other alternatives? ZipRecruiter pricing comparison | Product | Plans | Starting price | Free version | Free trial | Value for Money | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ZipRecruiter — 4.2 out of 5 ([10,961 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/130706/ZipRecruiter/reviews/)) | 3 plans | Not available | Not available | Available | 4.0 | | [Zoho Recruit](https://www.capterra.com/p/125768/Zoho-Recruit/) — 4.5 out of 5 ([1,305 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/125768/Zoho-Recruit/reviews/)) | 6 plans | $30.00 /user/mo | Available | Available | 4.5 | | [CEIPAL ATS](https://www.capterra.com/p/226634/CEIPAL-ATS/) — 4.6 out of 5 ([1,268 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/226634/CEIPAL-ATS/reviews/)) | 1 plan | $25.00 /user/mo | Not available | Available | 4.6 | | [Paylocity](https://www.capterra.com/p/86714/WebPay/) — 4.3 out of 5 ([1,983 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/86714/WebPay/reviews/)) | 1 plan | Not available | Not available | Not available | 4.2 | | [BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/) — 4.6 out of 5 ([3,653 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/reviews/)) | 3 plans | $10.00 /user/mo | Not available | Available | 4.5 | --- ## What reviewers say about ZipRecruiter's pricing ### What they like - **ZipRecruiter offers multiple pricing tiers** Which some users find beneficial as it allows them to choose a plan that fits their budget and needs. Some users report that despite being more expensive than competitors, the advanced job criteria settings and search filtering options help attract highly-skilled applicants, making the higher cost justifiable. - **The convenience of posting to multiple job boards from one platform** Which saves time and effort. They also value the quality of applicants, which they believe is better than those from other sites, making the premium price worthwhile for some businesses. ### What holds them back - **ZipRecruiter's pricing is too high** Especially for small businesses and startups. They mention that the cost can be prohibitive and that the service might not be suitable for companies with limited hiring needs. - **Frustration with the lack of transparency in pricing and unexpected charges after the free trial period** Others find the additional fees for broadcast options and other features to be excessive, making the overall cost of using the platform higher than anticipated. - **Some users also report that the quality of candidates does not always match the high price they pay** ## Price & value in reviewers' words * * * 4 out of 5 stars > "It is expensive but can be worth it for the right organization." Reviewer: Deborah A. Role: HR Director * * * 3 out of 5 stars > "Free trail to try and use it for new users." Reviewer: Verified Reviewer Role: Senior Software Developer * * * 5 out of 5 stars > "Some features can be expensive for small businesses, and candidate quality may vary by location." Reviewer: Mohammed B. Role: Researcher * * * 5 out of 5 stars > "the cost can be expensive for small businesses." Reviewer: jessica C. Role: Customer Service Rep [Check all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/130706/ZipRecruiter/reviews/)