ZipRecruiter vs CareerPlug Comparison

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ZipRecruiter

Applicant Tracking System

4.6 2,411 user ratings

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84% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

CareerPlug

Applicant Tracking System

4.7 122 user ratings

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Overview

Description	ZipRecruiter is a leading online employment marketplace. You can upload your resume and apply to jobs faster with a click or a tap. Apply to jobs anytime, anywhere, and get notified instantly when your application is reviewed. The customizable templates make it easy to write your job description. The powerful matching technology scans thousands of resumes to find candidates with the right skills, education, and experience for your job then actively invites them to apply. Read more	CareerPlug is an applicant tracking system that uses simple software and proactive tools to make recruiting easier. It's the CRM version for hiring. It offers a simple method that automates many of the time-consuming, manual stages involved in the hiring process. The software has built-in evaluation capabilities to help you find, evaluate, and recruit the best candidate. You can connect with teammates and work together with CareerPlug, making work easier and distributing the weight among team members. You can find appropriate resumes from the applicant database, employee referrals, social media, and job posting sites using its candidate sourcing tool. You may construct bespoke hiring operations and create job boards. Automatically sync the booked meeting to a third-party cloud calendar with calendar sync. With its application tracker, you can keep track of a candidate's progress and hiring status. You can also expedite the scheduling process by validating single/multi-part interviews, assigning available slots automatically, and making meeting space arrangements. Read more
Pricing Options	Free Trial Available ZipRecruiter Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Not Available CareerPlug Offers Custom plan.
SW Score & Breakdown	98% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 97% Reviews 97% Momentum 64% Popularity 99%	84% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 82% Reviews 66% Momentum 62% Popularity 84%
SaaSworthy Awards	# 7 Fastest Growing # 1 Most Popular	Not Available

Features

Total Features	13 Features	7 Features
Common Features for All	Access Control Defines application access to various users. Includes role-based system that controls options to be displayed to different users based on their role Applicant Tracker A dashboard to track the progress and hiring status of a candidate Auto Scheduling Speeds up the scheduling process by verifying single/multi-part interviews, auto-assign available slots, and meeting room reservations. Calendar Sync Automatically syncs the scheduled meetings to third-party cloud calendars. Candidate Database A centralized repository to store and manage applicant resumes Candidate Sourcing A one-click tool to discover relevant resumes from the candidate database, employee referrals, social channels, and job listing sites Collaboration Tools Interactive tools meant to make the application highly collaborative and encourage teamwork Custom Hiring Stages Recruiters can design/create customized hiring workflows on demand. Feedback Collection Helps in collecting feedback from users to assess the support Interview Scorecard Generates a review report by assessing the candidate performance Job Boards Creates a branded career page and posts the open positions for job seekers Resume Parsing Automatically analyzes the job applicant's resume and store the data into a structured format. Single Sign-On (SSO) Permits one set of login credentials to access multiple applications + 10 More - Show Less	Access Control Defines application access to various users. Includes role-based system that controls options to be displayed to different users based on their role Applicant Tracker A dashboard to track the progress and hiring status of a candidate Auto Scheduling Speeds up the scheduling process by verifying single/multi-part interviews, auto-assign available slots, and meeting room reservations. Calendar Sync Automatically syncs the scheduled meetings to third-party cloud calendars. Candidate Database A centralized repository to store and manage applicant resumes Candidate Sourcing A one-click tool to discover relevant resumes from the candidate database, employee referrals, social channels, and job listing sites Collaboration Tools Interactive tools meant to make the application highly collaborative and encourage teamwork Custom Hiring Stages Recruiters can design/create customized hiring workflows on demand. Feedback Collection Helps in collecting feedback from users to assess the support Interview Scorecard Generates a review report by assessing the candidate performance Job Boards Creates a branded career page and posts the open positions for job seekers Resume Parsing Automatically analyzes the job applicant's resume and store the data into a structured format. Single Sign-On (SSO) Permits one set of login credentials to access multiple applications + 4 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS
Modes of Support	Business Hours Online	Business Hours Online
API Support	Available	NA

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.6/5 2,411 user ratings	4.7/5 122 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 77.8% Very Good 10.9% Average 5.8% Poor 1.8% Terrible 3.6%	Excellent 71.3% Very Good 25.4% Average 2.5% Poor 0.8% Terrible 0%
User Sentiments	Easy to Use Interface, Helpful Customer Service, Quick Apply Feature, Relevant Job Recommendations Inaccurate Job Matching, Occasional Technical Issues, High Volume of Emails, Presence of Scam Job Postings	Not Available
Review Summary	ZipRecruiter garners mostly positive reviews from users, with many praising its user-friendly interface, extensive job listings, and effective applicant tracking system. Reviewers appreciate the platform's ease of use, even for those new to online recruitment, and its ability to help them find qualified candidates quickly. The platform's analytics and reporting features are also well-received, providing valuable insights into hiring trends and candidate performance. However, some users express concerns about the cost of the service and occasional technical glitches. Overall, ZipRecruiter is a popular choice among recruiters for its comprehensive features and user-friendly design.	Not Available
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Available ZipRecruiter Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Not Available CareerPlug Offers Custom plan.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Standard Custom Premium Custom Pro Custom	CareerPlug Custom
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