Why teams look for a Workable alternative
- Price. Standard is $299 a month and Premier $599 for 1–20 employees, and prices rise with company size.
- Add-ons. On Standard, texting costs $89, video interviews $109 and assessments $59 a month.
- AI credits. Screening, sourcing and engagement agents use credits: 3,000 are included and 5,000 more cost $600.
Workable and 6 alternatives side by side
List prices from each vendor's website, checked on November 11, 2026.
| Product | Starting price | Free plan | AI | Official MCP server |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workable | From $299/month | No | Screening, sourcing and engagement agents metered by credits (3,000 included; 5,000 more for $600) | Yes, on all plans |
| Evander | Free, then from $79/month | Yes: unlimited jobs and teammates, 50 AI resume scorings a month | Every applicant scored against a written brief, with the evidence for each requirement. 500 scorings a month on Startup | Yes. Every action in the app is a tool; sensitive actions wait for a person's approval |
| Breezy HR | From $157/month | No | Breezy Intelligence is an optional add-on billed in credits, from $30 per 100,000 | Yes |
| Dover | Free, Premium $199/month | Yes: unlimited users, jobs and candidates | AI job descriptions and interview questions on Free; AI resume review (applicant scoring) and AI notetaker on Premium | Yes; a monthly request allowance on Free, unlimited on Premium |
| Ashby | From $300/month | No | AI-assisted application review, metered by credits (1,500 a month on Foundations); AI Notetaker is a paid add-on | Yes, open beta since June 29, 2026, on all plans |
| JazzHR | From $1,000/year | No | AI-powered candidate matching on Plus and Pro | None found (third-party connectors only) |
| BambooHR | From $250/month | No | An AI assistant for HR questions; no AI applicant screening listed on the pricing page | Yes, a Claude connector in open beta since October 2026 |
The alternatives
Evander
For startups that hire a few roles with a high bar: every applicant scored against your brief, with a monthly allowance instead of credits. Free plan, then $79 a month billed yearly for 1–10 people. No texting or video interviews. Evander vs. Workable.
Breezy HR
A visual pipeline at a flat $157 a month billed yearly with unlimited users and positions; AI is a credit add-on.
Dover
A free ATS with unlimited users, jobs and candidates.
Ashby
More depth in analytics and scheduling for tech companies, from $300 a month.
JazzHR
A low published price for small US businesses: $1,000 a year for the Hero plan.
BambooHR
If you want HR records and hiring together: an HR system with applicant tracking from $250 a month for 25 or fewer employees.
When to stay with Workable
Stay with Workable if you post many roles to many job boards, use its texting and video interviews, or want recruiting and basic HR from one vendor.
Questions
What is the best alternative to Workable?
Evander for startups that want AI screening and a free plan. Breezy HR for a flat price with unlimited users. Dover for a free ATS. Ashby for deeper analytics. BambooHR if you want HR and hiring in one system.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Workable?
Yes. Dover and Evander have free plans, Evander's Startup plan is $79 a month billed yearly for 1–10 people, JazzHR's Hero plan is $1,000 a year and Breezy HR is $157 a month, against $299 for Workable Standard.
How much does Workable cost?
Standard costs $299 a month and Premier $599 a month for 1–20 employees, with a 15-day free trial. Texting, video interviews and assessments are paid add-ons on Standard.