# BrightOwl  Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra

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BrightOwl

4.1 (16)

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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Reviews of BrightOwl

Ease of use

4.1

Customer Service

4.5

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Alessia G.  
Medical physicist in training  
Medical Practice  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Easy and handy tool for specific job hunting"

February 15, 2019

4.0

Pros

The software is mostly user friendly, and built in trust with the users

Cons

I can't configure the newsletter to show vacancies only in the selected geographic area

Review Source

Response from VedaSoft

February 18, 2019

Hi Alessia, thank you for the 4-star review! I think it's a good idea to allow users to configure their newsletters. Let me pass that on to the development team! - Carlo

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Lead CRA  
Pharmaceuticals  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "BrightOwl review"

February 14, 2019

4.0

Pros

The first thing I think about Brightowl, it's a Belgian initiative. I like that. Second, it's a job software focus on my professional field. Interesting job alert system. Easy layout. I.e with the like and dislike

Cons

Never find filter in the job alerts. Precision of the job alerts.

Review Source

Response from VedaSoft

February 15, 2019

Thanks for your review! I have taken note about the job alerts as normally they should be somewhat accurate.I'll send it to the development team! -Carlo

VR

Verified Reviewer  
CRA  
Pharmaceuticals  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Where offer and demand meet each other."

March 19, 2019

3.0

Offer and demand meet each other on this website.

Pros

Big database with vacancies. There is a possibility to use particular filters, like salary, full/part-time, etc.

Cons

I don't know how to use all filters. Some can be set as default, but it is not very clear for me.

Review Source

Response from VedaSoft

March 26, 2019

Hi! Thanks for you honest review! If you have any struggles in the future be sure to reach out, we're happy to help :) -Carlo

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Clinical Marketing Manager Routine Microsurgery and Dental  
Medical Devices  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Nice system"

February 14, 2019

4.0

Constant updates and quick search of new job opportunities

Pros

Easiness of use, intuitive approach in opportunity selection

Cons

Quickness and clarity of the segmentation of all opportunities svailable

Review Source

Response from VedaSoft

February 15, 2019

Thank you for your kind review! I have taken note of your remarks and we'll look further into optimizing that part :) -Carlo

Daniele P.  
Reseach skilled staff  
Research  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Good but can Be better"

February 14, 2019

4.0

Pros

Easy, functinal, nice to use. Like the format and frame of it

Cons

Sometimes not the best ti navigate, could Be improved

Review Source

Response from VedaSoft

February 15, 2019

Thanks for your feedback Daniele, I'll pass it down to the team! -Carlo

VR

Verified Reviewer  
PHD Researcher  
Research  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Good site for curated job opportunities "

February 14, 2019

4.0

Pros

I like the fact that the website includes many accurate filters for job search. Much better that other job posting sites. Also I like the invitation system. It saves a lot of time

Cons

Presentation could be a little bit better. No integration with Linkedin CV or other services that make filling profiles easier/

Review Source

Response from VedaSoft

February 15, 2019

Unfortunately, LinkedIn removed the option to automatically import CV information so there's not much we could do about that... We are however always on the lookout to improve our system and will keep on doing so in the future! -Carlo

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Consultant - R&D Project Manager  
Pharmaceuticals  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Brightowl review"

February 14, 2019

4.0

Pros

The overall quality and the ease of use. Brightowl is really useful, and it does not take time to create a profile. It's also really easy to get information on new job opportunities.

Cons

Nothing ! the website is really friendly-use !

Review Source

Response from VedaSoft

February 15, 2019

Thank you for the kind words <3 - Carlo

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Owner  
Public Relations and Communications  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "I like it!"

August 22, 2021

4.0

I have enjoyed the ease and user-friendly ability to set up and utilize this software.

Pros

This is a handy and useful software program. I have enjoyed how quick and easy it is to use.

Cons

Nothing. I have been very impressed with this software.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Regional Healthcare Business Development Consultant  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Ease of use"

February 15, 2019

5.0

My experience was perfect , bright owl helps a lot in sorting out similar management problem .

Pros

Ease of use, friendly , clear and simple to go through

Cons

Versatility , diversity , should be clear to each user depending on his objective

Review Source

Response from VedaSoft

February 19, 2019

We've heard that a couple of times, I've already mentioned it to the team. Thank you for the great feedback and the 5-stars :) - Carlo

Laura V.  
Lead IT Business Analyst  
Building Materials  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "BrightOwl is there for you"

February 14, 2019

5.0

Currently I just inscribed and am still looking for additional benefits and experiences

Pros

Easy to use, straight forward. Very user friendly and nice visualisation.

Cons

I personally love some colour or personalistation to software, but this is not the main reason to dislike something.

Review Source

Response from VedaSoft

February 15, 2019

Hi! Thanks for your kind review. I'm afraid we have other developments in the pipeline, but I have taken note of your personalisation request! -Carlo

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Clinical Research Scientist  
Pharmaceuticals  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Nice initiative"

February 14, 2019

4.0

Pros

The platform looks very interesting, and quite simple to understand.

Cons

To the best of my understanding, not many companies looks for candidates on it.

Review Source

Response from VedaSoft

February 15, 2019

Thank you for your kind review! We've actually got quite a few companies that actively look for candidates on BrightOwl but we, of course, welcome even more! -Carlo

JK

Joanna K.  
Recruiter  
Pharmaceuticals  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Promising new job board"

March 19, 2019

4.0

I like BrightOwl as an easy to navigate and user friendly tool.

Pros

I really like the customer service and approach to the client. BrightOwl Managers are interested in receiving the feedback and comments. BrightOwl is user friendly. It is super easy to build the Boolean strings and review the profiles.

Cons

BrightOwl is not competitive to LinkedIn or other bigger job boards as the pool of candidates is rather limited.

Review Source

Response from VedaSoft

March 22, 2019

Hi Joanna, Thank you for your kind and honest review. Hopefully we can keep attracting new profiles :) -Carlo

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Writer  
Biotechnology  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Good job ads"

February 14, 2019

5.0

Pros

I mostly use BrightOwl to get updates on recent job. I like it because I get job ads I dont see anywhere else.

Cons

Nothing I can think of. I works for my current needs.

Review Source

Response from VedaSoft

February 15, 2019

Wow thanks for your 5-star review! We really appreciate it :) -Carlo

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Technical sales  
Pharmaceuticals  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "User with only limited experience"

March 19, 2019

3.0

Frankly spoken, my experience is very limited. The few times I've been surfing the site, I was interested. But I have not really used the application for the reasons it is designed for.

Pros

It allows viewing positions in many countries, thus gives a good overview about possibilities more or less worldwide.

Cons

It is not always evident to understand whether an announcement is useful or not. Although I live in Belgium, I got a mail announcement for a position in the Philippines; even today, I'm ignorant whether the Pilippino office seeks an expatriate or not.

Review Source

MN

Marija N.  
technische Assistentin  
Research  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Userefriendly "

February 14, 2019

5.0

Pros

It is really userfriendly, better then anything else.

Cons

Sometimes can be slow, but it can be also a problem of my phjlne. :)

Review Source

Response from VedaSoft

February 15, 2019

Wow 5-stars! Thank you, Marija! Great to hear you have such a positive response to our system :) Our servers check all the jobs (over 20.000) from time to time, so sometimes it can be slower than usual. - Carlo

EO

Emily O.  
Marketing Assistent  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Great software"

February 14, 2019

4.0

Pros

There's a lot of interest on the contact invites.

Cons

Not a lot of new people on the platform.

Review Source

Response from VedaSoft

February 15, 2019

Thanks for 4 stars! New candidates are registering every day, but I'd agree with you that even more would be better. We have about 64000 registered today, however, so have a second look! :) -Carlo

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