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Workable pricing: what buyers pay for Standard, Premier, and Enterprise

How much does Workable cost?

Workable costs $299 to $719 per month billed annually for companies with 1 to 20 employees, depending on plan. Price rises with company headcount band, and monthly billing costs about 20% more. Rates for larger bands are only partly published, and companies over 100 employees usually get a custom quote.

Prices verified Sep 2026. Sources: Workable pricing page, Compono: Workable pricing 2026 (Sep 2026), Pin: Workable pricing 2026 (updated Jun 2026), Vendr Workable pricing (Feb 2026).

Workable's pricing page is more open than most in the ATS market. While Greenhouse and Lever hide behind custom-quote forms, Workable publishes real numbers for companies with 1 to 20 employees: $299 per month for Standard, $599 for Premier, and $719 for Enterprise, all billed annually. Add-on prices are published too. For recruiting teams and finance departments that want to budget without a multi-week sales process, Workable makes the comparison math easier than most competitors.

The published prices are a starting point, not the final number for every buyer. Workable prices by employee-count band, so the rate rises as your company grows, and bands above 100 employees are usually quote-based. This pricing breakdown covers what each plan includes, where the hidden cost variables live, how Workable compares to Greenhouse, Lever, and JazzHR on price, and what to verify before signing. Prices are from workable.com/pricing, checked September 2026, with third-party estimates labeled.

Written by Maya PatelFact-checked by ChandrasmitaReviewed Jun 10, 2026Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Use this Workable pricing page to understand what buyers actually pay, what changes the cost, and what to verify before procurement.

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Workable pricing overview: what buyers pay and when each option makes sense

Workable structures its pricing around three tiers, Standard, Premier, and Enterprise, each priced by employee-count band (1-20, 21-50, 51-100, 101-200, and so on up to 1,000+). Every plan includes unlimited active jobs under fair usage limits, AI sourcing from a 400-million-profile database, and HR features for onboarding and time off. AI sourcing is Workable's core differentiator, and competitors like Greenhouse and Lever often need third-party sourcing tools to match it.

Standard at $299 per month billed annually ($3,588 per year) is the entry point for companies with 1 to 20 employees. It covers sourcing, applicant tracking, unlimited jobs, and the HRIS with onboarding and time off. Texting ($89 per month), video interviews ($109 per month), and assessments ($59 per month) are add-ons. Third-party guides put Standard at about $419 to $500 per month for 21 to 50 employees and about $669 per month for 51 to 100 employees (estimates).

Premier at $599 per month billed annually ($7,188 per year) for 1 to 20 employees bundles texting, video interviews, assessments, and the Performance and Engagement module. Buying those four as add-ons on Standard would cost $296 per month, bringing Standard to $595, so Premier costs only about $4 more than Standard with all four add-ons. For most companies with active hiring, the decision comes down to how many of those extras you use.

Enterprise at $719 per month billed annually ($8,628 per year) for 1 to 20 employees has the same features as Premier plus enterprise-level support options. The $120 per month jump over Premier buys support, not features. At $8,628 per year, Enterprise for small companies is still below the Vendr median for Greenhouse of about $26,600 per year, but larger companies should expect higher, custom Enterprise pricing.

Workable plans and prices, verified Sep 2026
PlanPriceBilling unitWhat's included
Standard$299/mo billed annually ($3,588/yr) for 1-20 employees; ~$374/mo billed monthlyper month, by company headcount bandSourcing from 400M+ profiles, ATS, unlimited active jobs, and HRIS with onboarding and time off.
Premier$599/mo billed annually ($7,188/yr) for 1-20 employeesper month, by company headcount bandStandard plus texting, video interviews, assessments and performance and engagement tools.
Enterprise$719/mo billed annually ($8,628/yr) for 1-20 employeesper month, by company headcount bandPremier features with enterprise-level support options.
Add-ons (Standard)Texting $89/mo; video interviews $109/mo; assessments $59/moper month eachFeatures bundled into Premier can be added to Standard one at a time.
AI credits3,000 free; 5,000 for $600, 10,000 for $1,000, 50,000 for $4,750credit packsCredits for the Workable AI agent; every plan includes 3,000.

What Workable costs for 10, 50 and 200 employees

Workable estimated monthly cost by company size
Plan10 employees50 employees200 employees
Standard (annual billing)Estimated, quote-based$299/mo~$419-$500/moCustom quote
Premier (annual billing)$599/moNot publishedCustom quote

1-20 employee prices are from Workable's page; 21-50 figures are third-party estimates (Compono Sep 2026, Pin Jun 2026); bands above 100 employees are quote-based. Excludes add-ons.

Prices verified Sep 2026. Sources: Workable pricing page, Compono: Workable pricing 2026 (Sep 2026), Pin: Workable pricing 2026 (updated Jun 2026), Vendr Workable pricing (Feb 2026).

How to evaluate Workable pricing before you talk to sales

Workable pricing should be evaluated in the context of team size, operating complexity, and the commercial metric that makes cost rise over time.

Buyers should use this page to understand more than the headline price. The real decision usually depends on implementation scope, support level, add-on exposure, and whether the pricing model still makes sense once the team grows.

  • Clarify whether cost scales by employee count, recruiter seats, payroll runs, locations, or another metric.
  • Confirm what implementation, premium support, compliance, or service add-ons do to total spend.
  • Model pricing against the actual team size and operating complexity expected over the next 12 months.

Workable pricing breakdown: Standard vs Premier vs Enterprise

For most small companies, start on Standard at $299 per month billed annually and add only the modules you need. If you need texting and video interviews, Standard plus those two add-ons costs $497 per month, still below Premier. Once you need three or more add-ons, Premier at $599 per month is the better deal.

Premier is worth evaluating if you run structured interview processes with video screening, use assessments, and want performance reviews in the same tool. Enterprise is only worth it if you need enterprise-level support, since its features match Premier. If your main interest in a higher tier is reporting, validate during the trial whether Standard's reporting is enough; for many teams, exporting data into a spreadsheet or BI tool is sufficient.

Workable Standard: what it includes and who it fits

Standard at $299 per month billed annually (about $374 per month month to month) is Workable's entry plan for companies with 1 to 20 employees. You get AI sourcing from 400 million+ profiles, applicant tracking, unlimited active jobs under fair usage limits, and HR features for onboarding and time off. Texting, video interviews, assessments, and performance tools are add-ons. Third-party guides put Standard at about $419 to $500 per month for 21 to 50 employees and about $669 per month for 51 to 100 employees (estimates). Standard fits small companies that hire regularly and want AI sourcing without extras.

Workable Premier: what changes and why it matters

Premier at $599 per month billed annually for 1 to 20 employees includes everything in Standard plus texting, video interviews, assessments, and the Performance and Engagement module. On Standard, those four add-ons would cost $89, $109, $59, and $39 per month, or $296 combined. Premier fits teams that screen with video, run assessments, and want performance reviews in the same platform. Premier pricing for larger headcount bands is not published, so ask for a quote at your size.

Workable Enterprise: when the upgrade is worth it

Enterprise at $719 per month billed annually for 1 to 20 employees has the same features as Premier with enterprise-level support options. At $8,628 per year, it is Workable's most expensive tier and the one where cost-benefit analysis matters most, because the extra $120 per month over Premier buys support rather than features. Enterprise makes sense for companies that need faster, dedicated support. Larger companies should expect custom Enterprise quotes.

Workable add-ons and AI credits

Workable sells optional modules for Standard: texting at $89 per month, video interviews at $109 per month, assessments at $59 per month, and Performance and Engagement at $39 per month. All plans include 3,000 AI credits for the Workable AI agent. Extra credits cost $600 for 5,000, $1,000 for 10,000, or $4,750 for 50,000. Workable's current pricing page does not list a pay-per-job option.

Workable hidden costs and what the pricing page does not tell you

Employee-count pricing adjustments and growth surcharges

Workable's published prices apply to companies with 1 to 20 employees, and the cost rises with each headcount band. Workable lists the bands (1-20, 21-50, 51-100, 101-200, 201-400, up to 1,000+) but only shows prices for the smallest. Third-party guides report Standard jumping from $299 to about $419 to $500 per month at 21 employees and to about $669 at 51 employees (estimates), and bands above 100 employees usually need a custom quote. Before signing, ask for the price at your band and the next one up, whether headcount is measured at a point in time or as a rolling average, and whether growth triggers a mid-contract increase.

Premium job board fees and sponsored posting costs

While Workable includes free distribution to 200+ job boards, premium placements on boards like LinkedIn Sponsored Jobs, Indeed Sponsored, and industry-specific boards carry additional costs that are billed through Workable. These are pass-through charges from the job boards themselves, and they can add $50 to $500+ per posting depending on the board and targeting. For companies that rely heavily on paid job board visibility for competitive roles, the premium posting budget can equal or exceed the Workable subscription cost. Track your sponsored posting spend separately from your Workable subscription to understand true cost per hire.

How Workable pricing compares to Greenhouse, Lever, and JazzHR

Workable vs Greenhouse on price

Greenhouse does not publish pricing; every buyer needs a custom quote. Vendr buyer data puts its median contract at about $26,600 per year, and small teams report around $5,100 per year (estimates). Workable's Standard plan at $3,588 per year for 1 to 20 employees is cheaper than most Greenhouse contracts. The gap reflects a real capability gap: Greenhouse offers a deeper structured hiring method, more advanced compliance, a larger integration marketplace, and a built-in CRM for candidate nurturing. For companies under 100 employees that prioritize AI sourcing and speed over enterprise configurability, Workable delivers more value per dollar.

Workable vs Lever on price

Lever also requires custom quotes. Vendr buyer data puts its median contract at about $15,400 per year, with deals from roughly $6,700 to $51,900 (estimates). Lever's core differentiator is the built-in candidate CRM for nurturing passive candidates over time, which Workable does not match. Workable's Standard plan at $3,588 per year for small companies is typically much cheaper than Lever, but the comparison depends on whether CRM functionality is a priority. Teams that build long-term talent pipelines get more from Lever. Teams that prioritize immediate sourcing and fast hiring get more from Workable.

Workable vs JazzHR on price

JazzHR publishes flat pricing with unlimited users: Hero at $1,000 per year (starting at 3 open jobs), Plus at $3,480 per year (up to 200 active jobs), and Pro at $5,508 per year, all billed annually. JazzHR's entry plan is much cheaper than Workable's, and Plus lands close to Workable Standard's $3,588 per year for 1 to 20 employees. Unlike Workable, JazzHR's price does not rise with headcount. JazzHR does not offer Workable's large sourcing database. For companies with low hiring volume, JazzHR offers adequate ATS functionality for less. For companies that need AI sourcing and bundled video interviews, Workable's premium is justified.

What the pricing gap means for recruiting buyers

Workable sits in the middle of ATS pricing. It costs more than JazzHR's entry plan ($1,000 per year) and other budget ATS tools, but usually less than Greenhouse and Lever, whose buyer-reported median contracts are about $26,600 and $15,400 per year (estimates). The value works best for companies that hire actively, 10 to 100 positions per year, and want AI sourcing, broad job distribution, and a modern career page without the enterprise price tag. If you hire fewer than five positions per year, JazzHR or a free ATS delivers better per-hire economics. If you need structured hiring, advanced compliance, or candidate CRM, Greenhouse or Lever justify their premium.

Workable pricing buyer checklist: what to verify before signing

Confirm the exact monthly cost at your employee count

Workable's published prices cover only companies with 1 to 20 employees. Before signing, request a written quote for your specific employee band. Ask what the price will be at the next band up, whether growth triggers mid-contract adjustments, and what the cost would be at 1.5x and 2x your current headcount. This gives you a pricing trajectory, not just a snapshot. Compare the total annual cost to your expected number of hires to calculate the effective cost per hire.

Calculate the true cost per hire including sponsored job board spend

The Workable subscription is only one part of your recruiting cost. Add estimated spend on premium job board placements, such as LinkedIn Sponsored, Indeed Sponsored, and niche boards, to get the true per-hire cost. If you plan to spend $200 per sponsored posting and run 20 postings per year, that adds $4,000 to your annual recruiting cost on top of the $3,588 Standard subscription for 1 to 20 employees. Get a realistic estimate of sponsored posting spend during the trial by checking which boards drive qualified candidates for your roles.

Test the AI Recruiter with your actual job types during the trial

AI sourcing effectiveness varies by role type, industry, and location. Use the 15-day free trial to post real jobs and evaluate the AI-sourced candidate lists. Measure how many candidates are genuinely qualified, how many you would actually contact, and how the quality compares to your current sourcing channels. If the AI delivers ten qualified candidates per role that you would not have found otherwise, the platform pays for itself. If it delivers mostly irrelevant suggestions for your job types, the value drops sharply.

Negotiate annual billing and renewal terms upfront

Workable offers both monthly and annual billing, and annual billing saves about 20 percent. For Standard at 1 to 20 employees, that is $299 per month billed annually versus about $374 per month month to month, or roughly $900 per year. Also negotiate renewal terms before signing. Ask whether pricing is locked for the contract term, whether employee-count adjustments apply at renewal, and how much prices have risen at past renewals.

Evaluate whether you need Workable's HRIS or should pair it with a dedicated HR platform

Workable includes basic HR features, such as onboarding and time-off management, but these are not mature enough to replace a dedicated HR platform for most teams. During the trial, test the onboarding workflow, employee records, and reporting against your actual HR requirements. If the HR features meet your needs, Workable can serve as a combined ATS and HRIS and save you a second subscription. If they fall short, budget for a dedicated platform like BambooHR or Rippling alongside Workable.

Compare Standard plus add-ons against Premier based on the features you will use

List the extras you will actually use. On Standard at $299 per month (1 to 20 employees, billed annually), texting costs $89, video interviews $109, assessments $59, and Performance and Engagement $39 per month. One or two add-ons keep Standard cheaper than Premier at $599. With three or four add-ons, Standard costs $556 to $595 per month, nearly the same as Premier, so Premier is the simpler choice.

Frequently asked questions about Workable pricing and costs

Workable's pricing is more transparent than most ATS vendors, at least for small companies. Standard at $299 per month billed annually for 1 to 20 employees delivers AI sourcing, unlimited jobs, and basic HR features for far less than the typical Greenhouse contract. The caveat is the employee-count model: prices rise at each headcount band, and larger bands are quote-based. Run the numbers for your specific headcount, add-ons, and sponsored job board budget before committing. For most small businesses hiring 10 or more people per year, Workable Standard is one of the best price-to-capability ratios in the ATS market.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Workable cost per month?

For companies with 1 to 20 employees, Workable costs $299 per month for Standard, $599 per month for Premier, and $719 per month for Enterprise, all billed annually ($3,588, $7,188, and $8,628 per year). Monthly billing costs about 20 percent more; third-party guides put Standard at about $374 per month month to month. Prices rise with company headcount: third-party estimates put Standard at about $419 to $500 per month for 21 to 50 employees, and companies over 100 employees usually get a custom quote.

Does Workable offer a free trial?

Yes, Workable offers a 15-day free trial with the complete Standard plan feature set, including AI sourcing, job board distribution, career page, and candidate pipeline management, without entering a credit card. The trial is long enough to post a real job, test the AI sourcing, and evaluate the candidate workflow with your team. This is a real advantage over Greenhouse and Lever, which require sales conversations before providing platform access. Use the trial to test sourcing accuracy against your specific roles rather than relying on a demo with sample data.

Is Workable Premier worth it over Standard with add-ons?

Usually, if you need more than one or two of the extras. Standard costs $299 per month billed annually for 1 to 20 employees, and texting ($89 per month), video interviews ($109 per month), and assessments ($59 per month) are add-ons. Adding all three brings Standard to $556 per month. Premier costs $599 per month and includes all three plus the Performance and Engagement module, which is a $39 per month add-on on Standard. If you only need one add-on, Standard plus that add-on is cheaper.

How does Workable's pricing compare to Greenhouse?

Greenhouse does not publish pricing; you must request a custom quote. Vendr buyer data puts the median Greenhouse contract at about $26,600 per year, and small teams report around $5,100 per year (estimates). Workable publishes its entry prices: $3,588 to $8,628 per year for companies with 1 to 20 employees. For companies under 100 employees, Workable is typically less expensive than Greenhouse. Greenhouse justifies its premium with a deeper structured hiring method, a larger integration ecosystem, and more advanced compliance features. The right choice depends on whether you need Greenhouse's enterprise capabilities or Workable's speed and AI sourcing.

Does Workable charge extra for job board posting?

Workable includes free posting to over 200 job boards in all plans — this is a core feature, not an add-on. However, premium job board placements (such as LinkedIn Sponsored Jobs or Indeed Sponsored) carry additional costs that are passed through from the job boards themselves. These premium placements are optional and managed within the Workable platform. The free distribution alone covers the major job boards including Indeed, Glassdoor, Google for Jobs, and dozens of niche boards. Most companies can rely on the free distribution for the majority of their hiring without activating paid board placements.

Is Workable pricing based on number of employees or number of jobs?

Workable pricing is based on total employee count, not the number of active job postings. Workable uses headcount bands of 1-20, 21-50, 51-100, 101-200, 201-400, and up to 1,000+ employees, so a 200-person company pays more than a 50-person company regardless of how many positions they are filling. All current plans include unlimited active jobs, subject to fair usage limits. The employee-count model benefits high-volume hiring teams, since a 100-person company filling 30 roles per year pays the same as one filling 5 roles. It disadvantages companies with large headcounts and low hiring volume.

Can I switch between Workable plans mid-contract?

Workable supports plan upgrades mid-contract, and the pricing adjustment is typically prorated for the remaining contract period. Downgrading mid-contract is more restricted; most contracts require you to wait until renewal to move to a lower tier. Before signing, ask for written confirmation of upgrade and downgrade terms. If you are unsure whether you need Standard or Premier, start on Standard with only the add-ons you need, and negotiate a pre-agreed upgrade path that locks in the Premier rate from your original contract date.

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