# ZipRecruiter, iHire vs CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking Comparison | | ZipRecruiter | iHire | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 1,407 | 77 | 84 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (55.4% of reviews) | Mid-Market (55.4% of reviews) | Mid-Market (55.0% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### ZipRecruiter Pros: - Ease of Use (12 reviews) - Easy Application (8 reviews) Cons: - Inaccurate Recommendations (5 reviews) - Applicant Issues (4 reviews) ### iHire Pros: - Ease of Use (18 reviews) - Candidate Quality (12 reviews) Cons: - Candidate Management (9 reviews) - Applicant Issues (4 reviews) ### CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking Pros: - Ease of Use (2 reviews) - Helpful (2 reviews) Cons: - Candidate Management (2 reviews) - Poor Search Functionality (2 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | ZipRecruiter | iHire | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (950 reviews) | 8.5 (57 reviews) | 8.6 (69 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.5 (966 reviews) | 9.2 (59 reviews) | 9.1 (69 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.1 (130 reviews) | 9.2 (57 reviews) | 8.9 (27 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.2 (102 reviews) | 9.4 (42 reviews) | 8.6 (19 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.3 (848 reviews) | 9.4 (51 reviews) | 8.4 (65 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (137 reviews) | 9.4 (42 reviews) | 8.5 (21 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.0 (954 reviews) | 9.0 (57 reviews) | 8.6 (65 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### ZipRecruiter #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### iHire #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Job Search Sites | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ZipRecruiter** | 8.9/10 | 569 | | **iHire** | 8.1/10 | 62 | | **CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform Basics | Feature | ZipRecruiter | iHire | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | |---|---|---|---| | **Reporting** | 8.8 (263 reviews) | 7.9 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Interoperability** | 8.6 (252 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Performance** | 9.2 (303 reviews) | 8.3 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Platform Content | Feature | ZipRecruiter | iHire | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | |---|---|---|---| | **Automation** | 9.0 (280 reviews) | 8.1 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Search Tools** | 9.3 (320 reviews) | 8.0 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Posting Tools** | 9.1 (281 reviews) | 8.8 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Platform Additional Functionality | Feature | ZipRecruiter | iHire | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | |---|---|---|---| | **Dashboard** | 9.2 (306 reviews) | 8.2 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Mobility** | 9.1 (286 reviews) | 7.9 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Payment** | 8.4 (220 reviews) | 8.3 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Portal** | 8.9 (276 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Marketing Tools** | 8.7 (243 reviews) | 7.6 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Integrations** | 8.7 (242 reviews) | 7.6 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | ZipRecruiter | iHire | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | |---|---|---|---| | **Customization ** | 9.0 (276 reviews) | 8.2 (43 reviews) | 9.1 (33 reviews) | | **Integration APIs** | 8.5 (226 reviews) | 7.4 (40 reviews) | 8.7 (29 reviews) | | **Internationalization** | 8.6 (228 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 8.6 (32 reviews) | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.0 (264 reviews) | 8.7 (42 reviews) | 9.0 (33 reviews) | | **Performance** | 9.3 (278 reviews) | 8.7 (42 reviews) | 8.9 (33 reviews) | | **Mobility** | 9.2 (269 reviews) | 8.1 (38 reviews) | 9.0 (29 reviews) | | **Reporting** | 8.8 (242 reviews) | 8.1 (40 reviews) | 8.8 (31 reviews) | | **Dashboards** | 9.1 (275 reviews) | 8.6 (41 reviews) | 9.0 (33 reviews) | ### Recruiting | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ZipRecruiter** | N/A | N/A | | **iHire** | N/A | N/A | | **CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | ZipRecruiter | iHire | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Talent Acquisition Suites | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ZipRecruiter** | N/A | N/A | | **iHire** | N/A | N/A | | **CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | ZipRecruiter | iHire | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Recruitment Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ZipRecruiter** | N/A | N/A | | **iHire** | N/A | N/A | | **CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking** | 9.2/10 | 23 | #### Generative AI | Feature | ZipRecruiter | iHire | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (23 reviews) | #### Recruitment Platform - Recruitment Platforms | Feature | ZipRecruiter | iHire | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | |---|---|---|---| | **User Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Sourcing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Interviews** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Internationalization & Locationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Recruitment AI - Recruitment Platforms | Feature | ZipRecruiter | iHire | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | |---|---|---|---| | **Candidate Matching** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Gen AI in Talent Acquisition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Engagement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Recruitment Platforms | Feature | ZipRecruiter | iHire | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | |---|---|---|---| | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ZipRecruiter** | N/A | N/A | | **iHire** | N/A | N/A | | **CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking** | 8.8/10 | 53 | #### Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) | Feature | ZipRecruiter | iHire | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | |---|---|---|---| | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Sourcing | Feature | ZipRecruiter | iHire | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | |---|---|---|---| | **Candidate Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (47 reviews) | | **Career Page Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (47 reviews) | | **Social Sourcing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Job Posting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Candidate Sourcing Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System | Feature | ZipRecruiter | iHire | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | |---|---|---|---| | **Candidate Evaluations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (45 reviews) | | **Applicant Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Hiring Processes Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automated Resume Parsing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Candidate-Facing Statuses** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workflow Building** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | ZipRecruiter | iHire | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | |---|---|---|---| | **Customization ** | 9.0 (276 reviews) | 8.2 (43 reviews) | 9.1 (33 reviews) | | **Integration APIs** | 8.5 (226 reviews) | 7.4 (40 reviews) | 8.7 (29 reviews) | | **Internationalization** | 8.6 (228 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 8.6 (32 reviews) | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.0 (264 reviews) | 8.7 (42 reviews) | 9.0 (33 reviews) | | **Performance** | 9.3 (278 reviews) | 8.7 (42 reviews) | 8.9 (33 reviews) | | **Mobility** | 9.2 (269 reviews) | 8.1 (38 reviews) | 9.0 (29 reviews) | | **Reporting** | 8.8 (242 reviews) | 8.1 (40 reviews) | 8.8 (31 reviews) | | **Dashboards** | 9.1 (275 reviews) | 8.6 (41 reviews) | 9.0 (33 reviews) | #### AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) | Feature | ZipRecruiter | iHire | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | |---|---|---|---| | **Predictive Insights** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Job Description** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Chatbot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Recruitment Marketing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ZipRecruiter** | N/A | N/A | | **iHire** | N/A | N/A | | **CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking** | 9.4/10 | 15 | #### Platform Basics | Feature | ZipRecruiter | iHire | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | |---|---|---|---| | **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (15 reviews) | | **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (15 reviews) | | **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (15 reviews) | #### Platform Content | Feature | ZipRecruiter | iHire | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | |---|---|---|---| | **Digital Strategy** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (15 reviews) | | **Candidate Relationship Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (15 reviews) | | **Employer Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (15 reviews) | | **Social Recruiting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (14 reviews) | #### Platform Performance | Feature | ZipRecruiter | iHire | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | |---|---|---|---| | **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (15 reviews) | | **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (15 reviews) | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (15 reviews) | #### Platform Additional Functionality | Feature | ZipRecruiter | iHire | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | |---|---|---|---| | **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (15 reviews) | | **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (15 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Unique to ZipRecruiter (1):** [Job Search Sites](https://www.g2.com/categories/job-search-sites) **Unique to iHire (1):** [Job Search Sites](https://www.g2.com/categories/job-search-sites) **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) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | ZipRecruiter | iHire | CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 55.4% | 33.8% | 21.3% | | **Mid-Market** | 26.9% | 55.4% | 55.0% | | **Enterprise** | 17.8% | 10.8% | 23.8% | ### By Industry #### 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% #### iHire - **Hospital & Health Care:** 14.8% - **Manufacturing:** 8.2% - **Construction:** 8.2% - **Medical Practice:** 8.2% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.9% - **Mental Health Care:** 4.9% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.9% - **Human Resources:** 3.3% - **Legal Services:** 3.3% - **Veterinary:** 3.3% - **Other:** 36.1% #### 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% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to ZipRecruiter - [LinkedIn Job Search](https://www.g2.com/products/linkedin-job-search/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1256 reviews) - [Indeed Hiring Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/indeed-hiring-platform/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (686 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 (6389 reviews) ### Alternatives to iHire - [Indeed Hiring Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/indeed-hiring-platform/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (686 reviews) - [LinkedIn Job Search](https://www.g2.com/products/linkedin-job-search/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1256 reviews) - [Paycom](https://www.g2.com/products/paycom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (6389 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) - [Monster](https://www.g2.com/products/monster/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (219 reviews) - [Mitratech Circa](https://www.g2.com/products/circaworks/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (227 reviews) - [Naukri.com](https://www.g2.com/products/naukri-com/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (220 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) ### Alternatives to CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking - [ICIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/icims/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (987 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 (506 reviews) - [Lever](https://www.g2.com/products/lever/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (2114 reviews) - [Greenhouse](https://www.g2.com/products/greenhouse/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (3897 reviews) - [Zoho Recruit](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-recruit/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1840 reviews) - [Workable](https://www.g2.com/products/workable/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (702 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 (1654 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### 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..." ### iHire - Title: [What makes you different from Monster, Indeed, and other large job boards?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-makes-you-different-from-monster-indeed-and-other-large-job-boards) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Our industry-specific, candidate-centric focus sets us apart. With 56 talent communities, we connect employers with candidates who are five times more likely..." ### 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" --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/ziprecruiter-vs-ihire-vs-careerbuilder-applicant-tracking)