What is Workable?
Workable is an HR platform that started as a recruitment-focused ATS and has expanded into broader HR functionality including onboarding, time tracking, and employee management. It is popular among small to mid-sized businesses, particularly in the US and UK markets. Workable offers AI-powered sourcing and a large job board distribution network.
What is Teamtailor?
Teamtailor is a modern ATS and employer branding platform used by over 12,000 companies globally. It combines applicant tracking, candidate relationship management, a no-code career site builder, and an AI Co-pilot in a single, intuitive platform. Teamtailor is particularly strong in employer branding, candidate experience, and ease of use.
Feature comparison
A side-by-side look at the capabilities that matter most for modern recruitment teams. Features are ordered by impact on hiring outcomes.
| Feature | Teamtailor | Workable |
|---|---|---|
| Career site builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Employer branding tools | ✓ | ✕ |
| AI assistant / co-pilot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Candidate CRM | ✓ | ✕ |
| Onboarding module | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workflow automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Structured interview kits | ✓ | ✓ |
| Applicant tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reporting & analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Job board integrations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Employee referral tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Collaborative hiring | ✓ | ✓ |
| Candidate messaging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom workflows | ✓ | ✓ |
| GDPR compliance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-language support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video interview support | ✓ | ✓ |
| E-signatures | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open API | ✓ | ✓ |
Workable: strengths and limitations
Strengths
- Broad HR functionality beyond just recruiting
- AI-powered candidate sourcing from 400M+ profiles
- 200+ job board integrations
- Competitive pricing for small teams
Limitations
- Employer branding and career site customisation are basic
- No dedicated CRM for talent pool nurturing
- Jack of all trades — HR features may be shallow compared to dedicated HR tools
- AI features locked behind higher pricing tiers
When to choose which
Choose Workable if...
You want recruiting and basic HR (onboarding, time tracking, employee management) in a single tool and do not need deep employer branding or CRM capabilities.
Choose Teamtailor if...
You want best-in-class recruiting and employer branding rather than a broad but shallow HR suite. You need CRM, a stunning career site, and AI tools that are included — not locked behind premium tiers.
Pricing
Teamtailor
Transparent, scalable pricing based on company size. All core features included — no hidden add-on costs for employer branding or AI tools.
Workable
From $149/month (Starter). Higher tiers for AI features and advanced functionality. Per-employee pricing for HR modules.
