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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated July 23rd, 2026 # Reviews of ZipRecruiter Ease of use 4.4 Customer Service 4.2 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews LW Levin W CashierFood & Beverages, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “like ZipRecruiter because it makes finding jobs easier It shows me job recommendations that match my skills and allows me to apply quickly with just one click I also like that it sends alerts when new jobs are posted and lets employers find my resume This makes the job search faster and more convenient“ March 8, 2026 CS Cassidy S HR ADMINUtilities, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I have not hired one person in the past 4 years off of ZipRecruiter because I am looking for Plumbers and Drain Cleaners or Water Damage technicians and all I get is applications from waitresses, pizza makers, retail but no one with relevant hands on experience like HVAC, Plumbing, Construction, Contractor, Landscaping, Handyman etc.“ September 25, 2025 DC Daniel C Benefits and Compliance ManagerHospital & Health Care, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “The ability to add screening questions to job posts helps a great deal with fine tuning the job posting and making sure that the candidates fit the qualifications.“ May 25, 2026 AP Ashley P HR ManagerMaritime, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Cons: Candidate matching was not accurate, applicant quality was low for our needs, and the platform did not provide sufficient value relative to the cost.“ June 10, 2026 MN Melissa N owener operatorApparel & Fashion, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “I liked that zip recruiter allows you to search for qualified candidates that have skill sets that fit the positions you are trying to hire for.“ June 23, 2026 AP Ashley P HR ManagerMaritime, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “For the amount of time spent reviewing applicants and the overall cost of the platform, the return on investment was disappointing. Although ZipRecruiter may be a good option for employers seeking applicant volume, our experience was that quantity did not translate into quality.“ June 10, 2026 RR Rebecca R Production ManagerConstruction, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “I also appreciate the ability to manage applications and communicate with candidates all in one place, which makes the hiring process much more efficient.“ May 22, 2026 ML Maren L HrArts and Crafts, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Uses its own email which can present a problem specially if you are doing onboarding it prevents a smooth transition“ May 6, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 10943 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Sherrie G. President, Owner Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "ZipRecruiter is Fantastic for Job Seekers" July 30, 2025 5.0 Overall, ZipRecruiter is a good source for job searching. As an HR professional, I have obtained valuable information regarding trending marketing, benefits, and overall compensation in the Atlanta region. Pros Email communications, ease of use, recruitment processes and fantastic job leads. I enjoy receiving emails comparing my skills and experience to those of the Job Description, letting me know if I would be a good fit early on. Cons Some positions are not vetted properly and scam artists manage to infiltrate leading to security issues, or a waste of time thinking it was a good job opportunity before identifying JD as a scam. Switched from [Monster+](https://www.capterra.com/p/48951/Monster-TMS/) Monster.com was not providing the skillset I sought for my open positions. As a job seeker, I had very little success in finding positions with my own skillset or compensation desired. Review Source ML Martha L. Payroll and Admin Specialist Public Relations and Communications Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "User Friendly and a good value" April 16, 2026 4.0 Pros Zip recruiter is a great tool for our recruitment process. It was an easy platform to use when it came to employee recruiting and management. It was nice to be able to customize the posting how we wanted it to show up. Customer Service was easy to get a hold of and they were very responsive which made it even more of a value for the money paid. Cons What I liked least was that we did not get as many candidates as we did on other recruiting platforms. Like maybe not as many people are looking on Zip Recruiter as we thought. Alternatives considered [Indeed for Employers](https://www.capterra.com/p/161381/Indeed/) Reason for choosing ZipRecruiter We use both of them so that we can get more candidate options. Review Source SO Shane O. Operations Warehousing Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Fast way to find applicants" July 10, 2026 5.0 Overall it has been good. We have received quality applicants and was able to fill positions faster that expected. Pros Our Human Resources team has used Zip Recruiter in the past for job postings. We have received some quality candidates over the years. Cons I do not have as much experience with it but our team who does mentions some AI created applicants can get approved. Review Source CS Cassidy S. HR ADMIN Utilities Used the software for: 2+ years ### "ZipRecruiter is AMAZING for job seekers and job post exposure but is not without it's flaws!" September 25, 2025 3.0 It is overall easy to use, the customer support seems to be automated but it very helpful and suggests jobs to people based on type of jobs they are looking for which is helpful. Has great exposure for your job posting even weeks later, just needs to take into consideration the persons actual qualifications. Pros I like that it suggests jobs to job seekers. The way ZipRecruiter sends daily emails that compile a list of jobs that not only is tailored to the types of jobs people are looking for (office, warehouse, retail, trades in our case etc.) but also jobs that may have been open awhile not just job posts that are from today etc. Even a week or two into having a job posted on there, I have had candidates reach out saying they say the job suggested to them in their daily email by the virtual job assistant. Indeed has different tiers of "sponsorship" for jobs in which your job post may only be really boosted and suggested when it is fresh. Zip is always promoting your job! The value for your money is obvious with how long your job is getting exposure to the public. Cons Compared to Indeed that takes a candidates resume on file or skills and experience inputted into the site-then suggests jobs to them or let's them know you may be a good fit or you are lacking the qualifications or background for this....ZipRecruiter suggests jobs to people based on jobs they have searched for but may be extremely underqualified for. I have not hired one person in the past 4 years off of ZipRecruiter because I am looking for Plumbers and Drain Cleaners or Water Damage technicians and all I get is applications from waitresses, pizza makers, retail but no one with relevant hands on experience like HVAC, Plumbing, Construction, Contractor, Landscaping, Handyman etc. I don't know if they use an algorithm but if they do it is way off. Alternatives considered [Indeed for Employers](https://www.capterra.com/p/161381/Indeed/) Reason for choosing ZipRecruiter I use both because they are opposites when it comes to what they are good for and bad for. Zip is great for exposure and promotion of your job post but Indeed is the one that actually gets you relevant people applying. Review Source PM Patrick M. Director of Operations Hospitality Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Best bang for your buck but robust " April 21, 2026 3.0 Friendly team and price. Customer support is helpful but no real solutions to the questions asked about processes. Pros Value for money. It’s a reasonable price for what you get along with the portal access but it does have work that could be a little more user friendly. Cons Robust system, not that user friendly. It’s very systematic. It’s not that user friendly. Some reports are hard to find. Switched from [Indeed for Employers](https://www.capterra.com/p/161381/Indeed/) Pricing. Indeed is extremely expensive and it’s hard to get help. Review Source Sean P. Certified Personal Trainer Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Extremely disappointed with Ziprecruiter" January 8, 2026 1.0 After the first billing cycle, I believed I had canceled the service, yet charges continued for several cycles (5 in total). While I accept responsibility for not catching this sooner, ZipRecruiter refused to refund the most recent charge simply because I viewed two candidates—even though I have not been on their platform for months. For the price, the results and customer support did not meet expectations. Indeed has provided significantly better engagement at a much lower cost. I would not recommend ZipRecruiter to other business owners. Pros ZipRecruiter was easy to set up and get job listed quickly. Beyond that, not the best resource for gym owners. Cons Extremely disappointed with ZipRecruiter. As a business gym owner, the return on investment was very poor. Over two months, the platform produced only nine candidates despite the premium cost. Switched from [Indeed for Employers](https://www.capterra.com/p/161381/Indeed/) Way more volume of candidate touch points. Also, easier to communicate with using their messaging platform. Review Source NV Nick V. Safety Manager Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 2+ years ### "ZipRecruiter helps put our job listings together" January 12, 2026 5.0 Pros ZipRecruiter helps us put together job listings and sort through candidates better than the competition. Cons Not sure how much of this is ZipRecruiter's problem, but the candidate pool is not what it once was and I feel a lot of it is because of the way hiring companies have become dead-ends for applicants Switched from [Indeed for Employers](https://www.capterra.com/p/161381/Indeed/) Because we got more applicants with ZipRecruiter than Indeed Review Source MH Mario H. Owner Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Not One Viable Candidate" October 30, 2025 3.0 I would not use it again nor would I recommend it to anyone who is an employer. Perhaps it's better for jobseekers? Pros It was easy to use. That's the only thing that I like about it. But I am required to use 100 characters. Cons We did not get a single viable candidate. We were looking for a concrete foreman. The rep changed my deal breaker question from "Do you have a minimum of 5 years experience as a concrete foreman?" to "Do you have a minimum of 5 years experience as a concrete foreman or similar lead role?" Carpenters are NOT concrete foreman. The manager of a Staples is NOT a concrete foreman. The people who responded were completely unqualified. But it appeared we were getting a decent response until you actually looked at who was responding. And I reached out to several people. Much less than what we were allowed because there weren't any viable candidates. Not one response. And we pay well. It was a complete waste of money. No better than Indeed. Which is no good at all. Switched from [Indeed for Employers](https://www.capterra.com/p/161381/Indeed/) We got poor candidates and people did not respond very often Review Source MB Mohammed B. Researcher Biotechnology Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Efficient Platform for Recruiting Talent" June 18, 2026 5.0 ZipRecruiter has been an effective recruiting platform for posting jobs, reviewing applications, and connecting with potential candidates. The interface is user-friendly and helps streamline the hiring process. Pros ZipRecruiter makes job posting and candidate matching fast, helping employers find qualified applicants quickly. Cons Some features can be expensive for small businesses, and candidate quality may vary by location. consider these issues. Review Source mK melissa K. staff Consumer Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "will not disappoint " June 29, 2026 5.0 overall its not to bad it . The site is easy to navigate and is user friendly. i recommend ziprecruiter to all my friends and coworkers. Pros how easy it is to navigate the site.The one click apply and the performance is smooth.It is the easiest site to navigate. Cons the number of emails you get sent is a little much. Also get alot of spam and just useless stuff not even to do with job search Review Source AS Amber S. Business Admin Business Supplies and Equipment Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "ZipRecruiter Experience " September 22, 2025 5.0 ZipRecruiter helped me to find an internship at the time, and it also helped me to get a couple interviews with other companies. It is a great tool to utilize for someone who is job hunting. On the other hand as I had mentioned, it is also a great platform for organizations to use when needing to post available job listings within their companies. Pros ZipRecruiter is a site I have recommended to many family and friends who were looking for jobs. It was the main job connection site I had used when I was looking for internships before working in my now full time job. It was very easy to upload your resume and filter out for specific jobs that matched what you were looking for in a specific field of work within the site. It was also very easy for me to upload opening job descriptions that we were looking to fulfill within my organization. Cons The amount of emails I received from ZipRecruiter became overwhelming. While I appreciated the ones that matched the description of the type of employment I was looking for, I felt some of them did not tie to the correct area of what I would want to apply for. Review Source SW Susie W. HR Generalist Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great hiring tool" April 10, 2026 4.0 It has been a great hiring tool for our team. It's very user friendly, and I love how quickly we start receiving applications after posting a job. The candidate matching feature saves time and helps surface strong applicants early in the process. Pros I generally have positive experiences using ZipRecruiter. It's very easy to navigate and posting jobs is quick and efficient. I appreciate how widely job listings are distributed, which helps bring in a steady flow of candidates. Cons The quality of applicants can be a hit or miss. There are some great candidates, but I've had to sort through a number of unqualified applications. Pricing can feel a bit high depending on your hiring needs, but overall, it's a solid tool for reaching a broad audience. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Staffing Coordinator Veterinary Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "ZipRecruiter is Fast, Easy, and Mostly Reliable" May 1, 2026 4.0 ZipRecruiter is extremely easy to use, connects you to jobs fast, and makes applying simple overall. Pros ZipRecruiter makes job searching quick and easy, with helpful tailored alerts for candidates and simple applications. Cons ZipRecruiter can have outdated listings, lots of competition, and not every application gets a response. Review Source LW Levin W. Cashier Food & Beverages Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Job search app " March 8, 2026 5.0 Overall experience of zip I love how you can customize things on there and customer support is great Pros like ZipRecruiter because it makes finding jobs easier It shows me job recommendations that match my skills and allows me to apply quickly with just one click I also like that it sends alerts when new jobs are posted and lets employers find my resume This makes the job search faster and more convenient Cons One thing I dislike about ZipRecruiter is that it sometimes sends too many job alerts and emails Some job recommendations do not match my skills or location and occasionally job listings may be outdated or low quality Also when I apply for jobs there is no guarantee that employers will respond Review Source Stenie O. People Care and Coordinator Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Online Marketplace To Connect Job Seekers and Businesses." February 17, 2026 5.0 ZipRecruiter overall experienced was amazing. A great platform for job seekers and easy to navigate. Pros Zip Recruiter is easy to navigate, easy to use and they have a great customer support services and after services. It offers a place to post jobs and to look for job, hence making the recruitment process rather smooth. Email communication makes it easy to communicate but also to save old communication. Definitely value for money. Cons There are many AI platform where one can search for a job, or recruit, ZipRecruiter competitive. N/A. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Product owner Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Smart Matching and Wide Reach with Premium Pricing" February 27, 2026 4.0 Overall, experience with ZipRecruiter has been positive, especially in terms of reach and automation Pros distribution to 100+ job boards and single, easy -to‑use dashboard for applicant makes it efficient Cons Pricing and plans can feel opaque and expensive, especially since there are no resumedatabase access Review Source RR Riley R. Legal Project Analyst Legal Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Zip Recruiter Review " February 28, 2026 5.0 It helped me find candidates quickly and made the hiring process easier. It wasn’t perfect, but it worked well for what I needed. It was very easy to manage. Pros The dashboard was straightforward, and I liked being able to quickly browse applicants and see matches without feeling overwhelmed. I’m able to contact customer service quickly for bugs. Cons It was a little expensive. I also got a lot of applications that weren’t a good fit for the job, so I had to spend extra time sorting through them. I was not able to go through all of my email notifications. Review Source AM Ami M. General Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Ziprecruiter is our preferred platform" March 7, 2025 5.0 Overall we are very pleased with the platform in terms of functionality and features as well as the quality of applicants. We have retained majy of the employees weve hired using this solution. We also find the cost to be well within an acceptable range for the full host of features. Pros This our preferrd platform for placing job advertisments, contacting and communicating with potential employees and for tracking applicants during the hiring process. We also use indeed regularly, but find that we have better luck hiring for skilled trades and field staff with this platform. Cons We wish the platform had a built in skills testing feature like Indeed. We use that often for our office and management personal and find it usefull in establishing a baseline for skillsets. Currently, we just advertise those positons more frequently using Indeed but we would prefer ziprecruiter to be our one stop shop. Review Source CL Christy L. Director of Human Resources and Recruitment Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Is ZipRecruiter Right for You" March 17, 2026 3.0 Overall, I think ZipRecruiter is a great platform. It is user-friendly and it has a huge job board and social media platforms. Pros ZipRecruiter has a huge platform, and it definitely can streamline the recruiting process, which saves time for me. Cons I have found for what I'm advertising for, which is teachers in early childhood development, I'm getting more applicants from other resources. Review Source DC Daniel C. Benefits and Compliance Manager Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Dan Clements - ZipRecruiter review" May 25, 2026 4.0 Pros The ability to add screening questions to job posts helps a great deal with fine tuning the job posting and making sure that the candidates fit the qualifications. Cons ZipRecruiter works well for some job postings but it seems that some professional level jobs don't have quite as many job seekers utilizing the platform. If you go on google and just type in the job you are searching for such as "RN jobs in Pennsylvania" or "Manager jobs in Pennsylvania" ZipRecruiter isn't prominently shown as much as other platforms. Review Source MW Michael W. Owner Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Functional" June 2, 2026 5.0 Pros It's extremely easy to use and easy to navigate, with clear language and search tools that are user friendly. Cons This is a small thing to like least because it functions well but I just don't like how it looks very much Review Source BO Bryanna O. ZipRecruiter Review Accounting Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "ZipRecruiter Review" January 28, 2026 4.0 Overall, ZipRecruiter is an effective recruiting tool that streamlines the hiring process and offers strong reach, making it a solid choice for employers looking to fill positions efficiently. Pros One of ZipRecruiter's standout features is its candidate-matching technology! This technology helps surface applicants who closely align with the job requirements. The dashboard is clean and really easy to use and navigate. Cons Unfortunately, the thing we as a company like least about ZipRecruiter may have to be the pricing. We are a small family owned company and sometimes it gets to be a little bit more expensive for what we are needing. Review Source JB Jennifer B. Owner Retail Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Loved it loved it" May 17, 2025 5.0 Overall experience is great i have used for years and it seems to get better and better every time it upgrades Pros Loved the lay out and easy to navigate loved the way it list the job openings it such a easy platform Cons Really nothing evertyhing about this app is great it so easy to use love every feature i would recommend Review Source TD Terry D. HRD Publishing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "ZipRecruiter - not what it use to be..." April 22, 2025 2.0 Overall experience with ZipRecruiter has been subpar based on the issue of upcharges as well as having to speak with a rep on the phone to stop or cancel a job posting. All other job boards allow me this option without waiting on the phone for a rep to cancel a service and trying to upsell. Pros I've used ZipRecruiter to advertise job openings for several years. I must say that the quality of applicants has decreased in the last few years. Cons The cons of working with and posting jobs on ZipRecruiter is the upcharge for all the small things such as highlighting the position or adding veteran info Review Source MH Mark H. Operations Manager Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "ZipRecruiter's effects for small education company" May 12, 2025 4.0 ZipRecruiter is one of the employment websites that are company has used for looking for new employees and it streamlines some of the process for employers looking to hire. Pros ZipRecruiter is one of the easier employment websites to use. There is a notable base of job seekers that are available. Cons ZipRecruiter doesn't always have the best matching of job posting to the candidates. It also doesn't have the smoothest posting process. Review Source ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. 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