# CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking vs ZipRecruiter Comparison

| | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 84 | 1,415 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (55.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (55.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking

Pros:
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Helpful (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Candidate Management (2 reviews)
- Poor Search Functionality (2 reviews)

### ZipRecruiter

Pros:
- Ease of Use (12 reviews)
- Easy Application (8 reviews)

Cons:
- Inaccurate Recommendations (5 reviews)
- Applicant Issues (4 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (69 reviews) | 9.4 (951 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (69 reviews) | 9.5 (967 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.9 (27 reviews) | 9.1 (132 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (19 reviews) | 9.2 (103 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (65 reviews) | 9.3 (849 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (21 reviews) | 8.8 (138 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.6 (65 reviews) | 9.0 (955 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### ZipRecruiter

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Job Search Sites

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking** | N/A | N/A |
| **ZipRecruiter** | 8.9/10 | 572 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.8 (262 reviews) | 
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | 8.6 (251 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.2 (302 reviews) | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | Not enough data | 9.0 (279 reviews) | 
| **Search Tools** | Not enough data | 9.3 (321 reviews) | 
| **Posting Tools** | Not enough data | 9.1 (281 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | 9.1 (306 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 9.1 (285 reviews) | 
| **Payment** | Not enough data | 8.4 (219 reviews) | 
| **Portal** | Not enough data | 8.9 (275 reviews) | 
| **Marketing Tools** | Not enough data | 8.7 (242 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.7 (241 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 9.1 (33 reviews) | 9.0 (275 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.7 (29 reviews) | 8.5 (225 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.6 (32 reviews) | 8.5 (227 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.0 (33 reviews) | 9.0 (263 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 8.9 (33 reviews) | 9.3 (277 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 9.0 (29 reviews) | 9.2 (268 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.8 (31 reviews) | 8.8 (241 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.0 (33 reviews) | 9.1 (274 reviews) | 

### Recruiting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking** | N/A | N/A |
| **ZipRecruiter** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Talent Acquisition Suites

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking** | N/A | N/A |
| **ZipRecruiter** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Recruitment Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking** | 9.2/10 | 23 |
| **ZipRecruiter** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 9.2 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Recruitment Platform - Recruitment Platforms

| Feature | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|
| **User Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sourcing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interviews** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization & Locationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Recruitment AI - Recruitment Platforms

| Feature | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|
| **Candidate Matching** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Gen AI in Talent Acquisition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Engagement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Recruitment Platforms

| Feature | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking** | 8.8/10 | 53 |
| **ZipRecruiter** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

| Feature | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Sourcing

| Feature | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|
| **Candidate Search** | 8.7 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Career Page Configuration** | 8.4 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Social Sourcing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Job Posting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Candidate Sourcing Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System

| Feature | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|
| **Candidate Evaluations** | 8.8 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Applicant Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Hiring Processes Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Resume Parsing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Candidate-Facing Statuses** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Building** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 9.1 (33 reviews) | 9.0 (275 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.7 (29 reviews) | 8.5 (225 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.6 (32 reviews) | 8.5 (227 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.0 (33 reviews) | 9.0 (263 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 8.9 (33 reviews) | 9.3 (277 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 9.0 (29 reviews) | 9.2 (268 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.8 (31 reviews) | 8.8 (241 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.0 (33 reviews) | 9.1 (274 reviews) | 

#### AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

| Feature | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Insights** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Job Description** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Chatbot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Recruitment Marketing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking** | 9.4/10 | 15 |
| **ZipRecruiter** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | 9.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 9.4 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | 9.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|
| **Digital Strategy** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Candidate Relationship Management** | 9.4 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Employer Branding** | 9.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Social Recruiting** | 9.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Performance

| Feature | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | 9.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | 9.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 9.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | 9.8 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | 9.8 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking (3):** [Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/applicant-tracking-systems-ats), [Recruitment Marketing Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/recruitment-marketing), [Recruitment Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/recruitment-platforms)

**Unique to ZipRecruiter (1):** [Job Search Sites](https://www.g2.com/categories/job-search-sites)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 21.3% | 55.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 55.0% | 26.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 23.8% | 17.7% | 

### By Industry

#### CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking

- **Staffing and Recruiting:** 41.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 8.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 7.5%
- **Consulting:** 5.0%
- **Computer Software:** 3.8%
- **Financial Services:** 3.8%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 2.5%
- **Construction:** 2.5%
- **Management Consulting:** 2.5%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 1.3%
- **Other:** 21.3%

#### ZipRecruiter

- **Staffing and Recruiting:** 6.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 5.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.9%
- **Construction:** 4.8%
- **Consumer Services:** 4.2%
- **Retail:** 4.1%
- **Human Resources:** 3.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.4%
- **Financial Services:** 2.9%
- **Accounting:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 57.3%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking

- [ICIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/icims/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (989 reviews)
- [Jobvite](https://www.g2.com/products/jobvite/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (665 reviews)
- [JobDiva](https://www.g2.com/products/jobdiva/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1846 reviews)
- [ClearCompany](https://www.g2.com/products/clearcompany/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (507 reviews)
- [Lever](https://www.g2.com/products/lever/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (2116 reviews)
- [Greenhouse](https://www.g2.com/products/greenhouse/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (3898 reviews)
- [Zoho Recruit](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-recruit/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1842 reviews)
- [Workable](https://www.g2.com/products/workable/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (704 reviews)
- [Bullhorn](https://www.g2.com/products/bullhorn/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1230 reviews)
- [SAP SuccessFactors HCM](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-sap-successfactors-hcm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1655 reviews)

### Alternatives to ZipRecruiter

- [LinkedIn Job Search](https://www.g2.com/products/linkedin-job-search/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1262 reviews)
- [Indeed Hiring Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/indeed-hiring-platform/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (687 reviews)
- [Monster](https://www.g2.com/products/monster/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (219 reviews)
- [Dice](https://www.g2.com/products/dice/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (190 reviews)
- [Glassdoor](https://www.g2.com/products/glassdoor/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (147 reviews)
- [SimplyHired](https://www.g2.com/products/simplyhired/reviews) — 3.4/5 stars (17 reviews)
- [CareerBuilder Job Board](https://www.g2.com/products/careerbuilder-job-board/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (88 reviews)
- [Snagajob](https://www.g2.com/products/snagajob/reviews) — 3.4/5 stars (58 reviews)
- [cord](https://www.g2.com/products/cord/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (274 reviews)
- [Paycom](https://www.g2.com/products/paycom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (6494 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking

- Title: [What are the benefits of an applicant tracking system?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-benefits-of-an-applicant-tracking-system) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Its really beneficiary for solving our problems like to find the good candidates in it"

### ZipRecruiter

- Title: [What is the best way to land the job using ZipRecruiter?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-land-the-job-using-ziprecruiter) — 8 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Apply for jobs within your field and keep applying for those positions. This is the best way to land a job through ZipRecruiter. Some companies hire..."
- Title: [how do i get salaries](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-get-salaries) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Go to us department of labor: wage and hourly division"
- Title: [Can you filter out the staffing agencies?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-filter-out-the-staffing-agencies) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "The only way to keep hiring agencies from reaching out to you is by making your profile private. This way, only jobs you personally apply to will see your..."
- Title: [whats the best to find a job?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/whats-the-best-to-find-a-job) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "There are no quickie ways or best ways to get a job. All require setting goals to identify what you want and targeting jobs and job sites that will get you..."
- Title: [I honestly need references](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-honestly-need-references) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Use a fellow coworker, supervisor, colleague , or professor as a reference. Just be sure whoever you decide to use, is aware that you are using them as a..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/careerbuilder-applicant-tracking-vs-ziprecruiter)