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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated September 16th, 2026 # Reviews of ZipRecruiter Ease of use 4.4 Customer Service 4.2 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews 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 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 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. “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 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 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 10952 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 MN Melissa N. owener operator Apparel & Fashion Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "zip recruiter for hiring " June 23, 2026 5.0 ZIp recruiter has been a great tool for my company to source and hire employees and find talent to staff our company. Pros 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. Cons Sometimes I feel not as many candidates are on this compared to competitors so i feel we could miss out on talent Review Source RW Rachel W. Accounting Manager Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy to Use, but Applicant Quality Varies" August 27, 2026 4.0 Pros The biggest advantage is how easy it is to post jobs and reach a large pool of candidates. The platform is user-friendly, and the matching and applicant management features make it easier to find and review potential employees quickly. Cons The biggest downside is that the quality of applicants can vary, and sometimes you receive a lot of applications that don’t closely match the job requirements. The cost can also be relatively high, especially when hiring for multiple positions. 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. 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 JP Jabbara P. Owner Food Production Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Tried and True" June 8, 2026 4.0 Ziprecruiter has always been there when I needed to hire quality clients for companies. I've worked for and my own company. Pros Zip recruiter brings me quality applicants very fast. And it simply just a great price for what they offer. They made the interviewing in hiring process easy. Cons I think ziprecruiter would benefit from having a section , specifically dedicated to the arts. This would help a lot of outside of the box.Business is fine creative people. 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. Review Source MO Makenna O. Marketing Manager Facilities Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "ZipRecruiter: Probably better off with Indeed" June 10, 2026 3.0 I would say that overall, the website has a nice design and posting jobs is simple. However, for my line of work, it had trouble matching candidates to the position we were looking for, and we recieved less interest compared to Indeed. Pros Something that I liked the most about ZipRecruiter is that they have recently teamed up with ADP and are included in their HR membership cost. Cons The thing I like the least about ZipRecruiter is that in my specific niche, the automated "ratings" are practically non-applicable. Reason for choosing ZipRecruiter ZipRecruiter was included with our ADP software upgrade. 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. Review Source ER Erica R. Assitant PM Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Efficient Recruitment Tool with Broad Reach" August 13, 2026 4.0 ZipRecruiter is easy to set up and very user-friendly, making it simple to post jobs and review incoming applications. However, because of the broad reach, we do receive a fair amount of underqualified applicants that require manual filtering. It works great for general hiring, though the pricing model is better suited for businesses with continuous recruitment needs. Pros The ability to post a job opening once and automatically syndicates it across 100+ job boards instantly. Cons Daily or monthly subscription costs can feel high, especially for small businesses or those with infrequent hiring needs. Review Source EL Esmeralda L. Behavior Technician Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "ZipRecruiter Review" August 13, 2026 5.0 Overall my experience with ZipRecruiter is amazing due to the amazing resources and knowledge on this platform. It is very accessible and has lots of potential opportunities for individuals! Pros I really like how ZipRecruiter helps you connect with other employers in a very fast manner. This is one of the best recruiting tools that I’ve used for finding the right job for me. Cons ZipRecruiter tends to send you a lot of emails if you’re subscribed to them on a daily. This can get somewhat hectic when you’re receiving multiple. Review Source Carol B. Zip Recruiter is a great option for job recruiters Staffing and Recruiting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Zip Recruiter is a good option when searching for candidates" December 17, 2025 4.0 My overall experience is that it is a good tool when searching for candidates because their pool is very extensive. Pros Zip Recruiter has a large variety of resumes to search through and new ones are uploaded daily. They advertise on many social media outlets which helps to engage good candidates Cons I feel that even when I use the filters resumes imported don't include the best matches. The filters should have more options to narrow down best applicants. Review Source Kristl K. Sr Customer Support Representative Insurance Used the software for: 2+ years ### "ZipRecruiter" January 24, 2026 4.0 Cuts my time in half with their easy apply option. Although they send to much email it overall is a great place to visit if you're looking for a job. Pros There is a good variety of jobs. Let's me save my resume to the platform so that I can quickly and easily apply for a job with my qualifications and submit my resume. It comes with filter so I can narrow down specific the job or field I am looking for. Cons They send way to much email. My email gets flooded. I spend a lot of time deleting all their email and it seems like it never end 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 LK Lexi K. HR Admin Airlines/Aviation Used the software for: 2+ years ### "User friendly" March 30, 2026 5.0 I like this recruiting software the best out of all the common ones. Its the most user friendly in my opinion Pros I use this website the most out of all the popular ones. Ive had the most success on here. Will continue to use. Cons No cons. super user friendly. candidates easy accessible and easy to reach out to. I recommend...... 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 LR Lisa R. Office manager Utilities Used the software for: 2+ years ### "ZipRecruiter review" February 12, 2026 5.0 We have hired almost all of our employees from ZipReqcruiter. It has made our hiring process much easier! Pros It allows us to ask the right questions up front to help get the qualified employees we need. You can post your job and leave it there, as we are always hiring as our company grows. Cons I don't have any issues at this time, I can't think of anything negative. I like ZipRecruiter. Worth it to use. Review Source SE Sawyer E. Recruiter Chemicals Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Zip Recruiter Review" January 19, 2026 5.0 Pros ZipRecruiter links directly with our ATS making candidate traction grow more and more! We have had nothing but positive experiences with the platform Cons There has not been anything I have run into that I have not liked. It has been all positive interactions. Review Source BB Bridget B. Director Child Day Care Services Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Easy to Use, But Costly for Small Budgets" December 8, 2025 4.0 My experience with ZipRecruiter was positive overall—the platform is effective and simple to navigate. However, with a larger advertising budget, I would have been more likely to continue using it consistently. Pros ZipRecruiter makes posting jobs straightforward, and the employment management tools are intuitive. The platform’s user-friendly design helped streamline the recruitment process. Cons For a small business, the posting costs didn’t feel like the best value. Budget limitations made it difficult to continue using the service long-term. 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 JG Julia G. Assistant Community Manager Real Estate Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A Great Way to Keep Track of Job Postings and Applicants" June 16, 2025 5.0 It has been a positive experience. I have enjoyed having all of my postings in one place at my fingertips. It makes it easy to keep track of all of them. Pros I like the ease of use of ZipRecruiter. It makes it easy to post and track jobs and applicants. It is helpful in hiring for my company. Cons I have had a positive experience overall. There has not really been much in the way of a downside with ZipRecruiter. Review Source VH Victoria H. HR Director Insurance Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great ATS to use" November 17, 2025 5.0 Good overall, I believe it is a good tool to feed to other sites. I like the system is well known as well and many candidates use it. Pros That it flows to all job posting pages and sends notices to the applicants of all job postings available for the role they are hiring for. Cons Not really anything, I think it is a good system. I know it is hard for the ad to go away once the job is filled. Review Source KS Kimberly S. Patient Service Representative Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Employment Seeker" January 9, 2026 5.0 Overall, aside from having to be cautious, my experience is positive as being able to find employment to provide for my family is a must and ziprecruiter does just that, helps you to find employment with your shift preferences. Pros What I like most about ziprecruiter is the ability to search for employment within a certain area. I like to be able to put my preferences and this is perfect for that! Cons What I dislike is, at first, it was hard to understand how it worked. You still need to be careful for those fake ads. Review Source SK Sheila K. Admin Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "ZipRecruiter review" June 1, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with ZipRecruiter is a good experience it has matched up the company with some qualified individuals. Pros What I liked about ZipRecruiter is when you posted a job listing you could get highly qualified individuals for the job you have posted. Cons What I liked about the least of zipper recruiter is the is rather High and you still have applications from people that are not qualified which kind of takes up some of your time to weed through that. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer attorney Law Practice Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great recruiting tool" August 23, 2025 4.0 Have used as a recruiting tool including posting jobs, receiving applicant resumes, and communication with prospective candidates Pros I like the ease of use and the ability for it to do what you need it to do when you need it to. It allows for easy email communication as well Cons I think that the customer support can be hit or miss which isn't helpful. Also there is some quality control questions. 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. Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.