# Monster, SmartSites vs ZipRecruiter Comparison

| | Monster | SmartSites | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 219 | 253 | 1,407 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (60.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (84.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (55.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Contact Us Per Month | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Monster

Pros:
- Ease of Use (28 reviews)
- Candidate Quality (15 reviews)

Cons:
- Candidate Management (9 reviews)
- Filter Issues (8 reviews)

### SmartSites

Pros:
- Communication (24 reviews)
- Customer Support (20 reviews)

Cons:
- Communication Issues (13 reviews)
- Slow Response Time (9 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 | Monster | SmartSites | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (119 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.4 (950 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (125 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.5 (966 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (130 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (102 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (114 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (848 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Work** | Not enough data | 9.6 (213 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Responsiveness** | 8.1 (27 reviews) | 9.8 (209 reviews) | 8.5 (32 reviews) | 
  | **Expertise of Team** | 8.1 (23 reviews) | 9.7 (212 reviews) | 8.1 (33 reviews) | 
  | **Execution Ability** | 8.1 (25 reviews) | 9.6 (211 reviews) | 8.5 (35 reviews) | 
  | **Communication Skills** | 8.2 (27 reviews) | 9.7 (211 reviews) | 8.6 (34 reviews) | 
  | **Professionalism** | 8.6 (25 reviews) | 9.8 (212 reviews) | 8.5 (34 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.4 (53 reviews) | 9.7 (225 reviews) | 8.8 (137 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.3 (118 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (954 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Monster

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### SmartSites

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Organic SEO

Price: Contact Us Per Month

Key Features:
- Dedicated Project Manager
- Real-Time Marketing Reports
- Leads Analysis & Management

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/smartsites/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### ZipRecruiter

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Professional Services

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Monster** | N/A | N/A |
| **SmartSites** | N/A | N/A |
| **ZipRecruiter** | N/A | N/A |

#### Planning

| Feature | Monster | SmartSites | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Delivery

| Feature | Monster | SmartSites | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Support

| Feature | Monster | SmartSites | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Go Live Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Training ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Admin Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Marketing Services

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Monster** | N/A | N/A |
| **SmartSites** | N/A | N/A |
| **ZipRecruiter** | N/A | N/A |

#### Planning

| Feature | Monster | SmartSites | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Delivery

| Feature | Monster | SmartSites | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Ecosystem Service Providers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Monster** | N/A | N/A |
| **SmartSites** | N/A | N/A |
| **ZipRecruiter** | N/A | N/A |

#### Planning

| Feature | Monster | SmartSites | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Delivery

| Feature | Monster | SmartSites | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Support

| Feature | Monster | SmartSites | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Go Live Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Training ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Admin Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Job Search Sites

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Monster** | 8.7/10 | 117 |
| **SmartSites** | N/A | N/A |
| **ZipRecruiter** | 8.9/10 | 569 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Monster | SmartSites | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 8.4 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (263 reviews) | 
| **Interoperability** | 8.7 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (252 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 8.9 (79 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (303 reviews) | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Monster | SmartSites | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | 8.4 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (280 reviews) | 
| **Search Tools** | 9.1 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (320 reviews) | 
| **Posting Tools** | 8.9 (80 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (281 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Monster | SmartSites | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | 9.0 (80 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (306 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 8.7 (67 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (286 reviews) | 
| **Payment** | 8.5 (68 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (220 reviews) | 
| **Portal** | 8.9 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (276 reviews) | 
| **Marketing Tools** | 8.6 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (243 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | 8.6 (76 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (242 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Monster | SmartSites | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.6 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (276 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.8 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (226 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.8 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (228 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.9 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (264 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 8.9 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (278 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 8.4 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (269 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.3 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (242 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.8 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (275 reviews) | 

### Recruiting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Monster** | N/A | N/A |
| **SmartSites** | N/A | N/A |
| **ZipRecruiter** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Monster | SmartSites | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Marketing Strategy

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Monster** | N/A | N/A |
| **SmartSites** | 9.9/10 | 20 |
| **ZipRecruiter** | N/A | N/A |

#### Other Platform Features

| Feature | Monster | SmartSites | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Notifications & Reminders** | Not enough data | 9.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Contract Database** | Not enough data | 10.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Contract Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations / APIs** | Not enough data | 9.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **E-Signature** | Not enough data | 9.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### B2B Services

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Monster** | N/A | N/A |
| **SmartSites** | N/A | N/A |
| **ZipRecruiter** | N/A | N/A |

#### Team Quality

| Feature | Monster | SmartSites | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Change Management Skills** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Executive Presence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vertical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Technology Partnerships** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

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

**Unique to SmartSites (28):** [HubSpot Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/hubspot-consulting-services), [Klaviyo Consulting Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/klaviyo-consulting), [Shopify Marketing Experts ](https://www.g2.com/categories/shopify-marketing-experts), [Shopify Web Developers ](https://www.g2.com/categories/shopify-web-developers), [Shopify Designers ](https://www.g2.com/categories/shopify-designers), [Node.js Developers ](https://www.g2.com/categories/node-js-developers), [Blog Writing Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/blog-writing-services), [Content Editing Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/content-editing-services), [Market Research Companies](https://www.g2.com/categories/market-research-services), [JavaScript Developers ](https://www.g2.com/categories/javascript-developers), [Lead Generation Companies](https://www.g2.com/categories/lead-generation-services), [WordPress Developers ](https://www.g2.com/categories/wordpress-developers), [PHP Developers ](https://www.g2.com/categories/php-developers), [E-Commerce Development Companies](https://www.g2.com/categories/e-commerce-development), [Drupal Development Companies](https://www.g2.com/categories/drupal-development), [Website Design Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/website-design), [User Experience (UX) Design Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/user-experience-ux-design-services), [Graphic Design Companies](https://www.g2.com/categories/graphic-design-services), [Content Writing Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/content-writing-services), [Marketing Strategy Agencies](https://www.g2.com/categories/marketing-strategy), [Branding Agencies ](https://www.g2.com/categories/branding-agencies), [Social Media Marketing (SMM) Companies ](https://www.g2.com/categories/social-media-marketing-smm-companies), [PPC Agencies](https://www.g2.com/categories/ppc-services), [SEO Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/seo-services), [Content Marketing Agencies ](https://www.g2.com/categories/content-marketing-agencies), [Email Marketing Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-marketing-services), [Digital Marketing Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-marketing), [Amazon Marketing Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/amazon-marketing-services)

**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 | Monster | SmartSites | ZipRecruiter | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 23.8% | 84.1% | 55.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 60.6% | 13.4% | 26.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 15.5% | 2.4% | 17.8% | 

### By Industry

#### Monster

- **Staffing and Recruiting:** 68.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.0%
- **Computer Software:** 4.2%
- **Higher Education:** 2.6%
- **Human Resources:** 2.6%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.6%
- **Retail:** 1.0%
- **Management Consulting:** 1.0%
- **Computer Games:** 0.5%
- **Construction:** 0.5%
- **Other:** 6.8%

#### SmartSites

- **Retail:** 9.3%
- **Construction:** 7.3%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 6.5%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 6.1%
- **Financial Services:** 5.3%
- **Consumer Goods:** 4.9%
- **Automotive:** 4.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.1%
- **Computer Software:** 2.8%
- **Legal Services:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 46.7%

#### ZipRecruiter

- **Staffing and Recruiting:** 6.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 5.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.0%
- **Construction:** 4.8%
- **Consumer Services:** 4.2%
- **Retail:** 4.1%
- **Human Resources:** 3.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.4%
- **Accounting:** 3.0%
- **Financial Services:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 57.2%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Monster

- [LinkedIn Job Search](https://www.g2.com/products/linkedin-job-search/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1257 reviews)
- [Indeed Hiring Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/indeed-hiring-platform/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (686 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)
- [JobStreet](https://www.g2.com/products/jobstreet/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (12 reviews)
- [Naukri.com](https://www.g2.com/products/naukri-com/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (220 reviews)
- [Paycom](https://www.g2.com/products/paycom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (6394 reviews)
- [Remote Recruit](https://www.g2.com/products/remote-remote-recruit/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (626 reviews)
- [cord](https://www.g2.com/products/cord/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (274 reviews)
- [Mitratech Circa](https://www.g2.com/products/circaworks/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (227 reviews)

### Alternatives to SmartSites

- [WebFX](https://www.g2.com/products/webfx/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (200 reviews)
- [KlientBoost](https://www.g2.com/products/klientboost/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (397 reviews)
- [The Free Website Guys](https://www.g2.com/products/the-free-website-guys/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (1350 reviews)
- [CIENCE](https://www.g2.com/products/cience/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (181 reviews)
- [INFUSE](https://www.g2.com/products/infusemedia-infuse/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (292 reviews)
- [DashClicks](https://www.g2.com/products/dashclicks/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (245 reviews)
- [SmartBug Media](https://www.g2.com/products/smartbug/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (213 reviews)
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- [webdew](https://www.g2.com/products/webdew/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (223 reviews)
- [Design Pickle](https://www.g2.com/products/design-pickle/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (227 reviews)

### Alternatives to ZipRecruiter

- [LinkedIn Job Search](https://www.g2.com/products/linkedin-job-search/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1257 reviews)
- [Indeed Hiring Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/indeed-hiring-platform/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (686 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 (6394 reviews)
- [Remote Recruit](https://www.g2.com/products/remote-remote-recruit/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (626 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Monster

- Title: [Does Monster com charge a fee?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-monster-com-charge-a-fee) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Yes its free for job searchers and not for Recruiters."
- Title: [Is there any way I can filter candidates by Work authorization](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-any-way-i-can-filter-candidates-by-work-authorization) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, you can. There are on the left-hand side columns that allow you to search and filter on recently posted resumes, citizenship, clearance, degree, and a..."
- Title: [What is Monster Talent bin?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-monster-talent-bin) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."
- Title: [What is the purpose of Monster com?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-purpose-of-monster-com) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Hiring and Sourcing the top tier candidates available within and outside your country."

### SmartSites

No discussions available for this product.

### 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/monster-vs-smartsites-vs-ziprecruiter)