Alternatives
Best Indeed alternatives in 2026
Data compiled by Toolradar Updated How we rate
Cite this list: Toolradar, best Indeed alternatives 2026, toolradar.com/alternatives/indeed
5 direct alternatives to Indeed and 3 more tools in the same category, compared on pricing, features, and best-for use cases. Pick the right replacement without the marketing fluff.
Quick answer
- Glassdoor is the top alternative to Indeed on our list, followed by Dice and ZipRecruiter.
- 4 of the 8 alternatives have a free plan, starting with Glassdoor.
- Highest rated: Awardco, 4.9 out of 5 from 11,265 ratings, Sep 2026.
- 8 alternatives
- 5 direct
- 4 with a free plan
Top 3 alternatives to Indeed
Glassdoor
#1 Top pickJob search with company reviews
Pricing
Free plan
4.3 /5 across SourceForge, G2 and Capterra · 428 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Best overall
Dice
#2Connect with 7M+ tech pros and 200K+ jobs monthly
Pricing
Free plan
4.3 /5 on G2 · 190 ratings, Sep 2026
ZipRecruiter
#3AI-powered job marketplace connecting employers and candidates
Pricing
Not published
Indeed vs 8 alternatives
| Tool | Starting price (Oct 2026) | Free plan | Rating | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Price: $75/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.3 out of 5, from 682 ratings across SourceForge and G2 (682) | |
| Price: Free + paid | Free plan: Yes | 4.3 out of 5, from 428 ratings across SourceForge, G2 and Capterra (428) | Direct alternative |
| Price: Free + paid | Free plan: Yes | 4.3 out of 5, from 190 ratings on G2 (190) | Direct alternative |
| Price: Not published | Free plan: No | n/a | Direct alternative |
 | Price: Free + paid | Free plan: Yes | n/a | Direct alternative |
 | Price: Free + paid | Free plan: Yes | n/a | Direct alternative |
 | Price: $8/mo | Free plan: No | 4.8 out of 5, from 18,284 ratings across G2 and Capterra (18,284) | Same category as Indeed |
 | Price: $19/mo | Free plan: No | 4.7 out of 5, from 20,580 ratings across G2, Capterra and Trustpilot (20,580) | Same category as Indeed |
 | Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.9 out of 5, from 11,265 ratings across G2 and Capterra (11,265) | Same category as Indeed |
Why people consider alternatives to Indeed
Indeed is the world's largest job site, connecting employers with job seekers through job postings, resume search, and recruitment tools.
Here are the real cost and limitation gotchas that push teams to look elsewhere:
- Downgrade from Sponsored to Free can still bill leftover clicks. Indeed says it will not exceed your max budget.
- $75 credit is new US accounts only, expires in one year, then the budget bills as usual.
- Staffing agencies, ATS feeds, confidential names, and relocation jobs can be forced to sponsor. Free is not a right.
- Some countries get 120-day free visibility (PH, MY, IN, JP, and others on the official list). US/UK/CA/DE/NL stay at 30 days.
The 5 direct alternatives below cover the same core job (HR & recruiting) with different trade-offs. The 3 tools marked "Same category as Indeed" fit the category but replace Indeed less directly.
Indeed by the numbers
Toolradar data: Indeed's entry paid plan ($75/mo) ranks #5 of 11 for price among the ATS tools with a verified entry price and no stated unit, where the median is $189/mo. It is listed as an alternative to 11 other tools on Toolradar, ranking #9 of 40 in ATS. As of Nov 2026.
- #6 most-listed alternative in Directories, out of 83 tools in Directories. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
- #4 most-listed alternative in Recruiting, out of 42 tools in Recruiting. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
| Metric | Indeed | Peer median | Position (1 is best) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | $75/mo | $189/mo | #5 of 11 tools with no stated price unit, verified price |
| Free plan | Yes | 16 of 40 have one | n/a |
| Listed as an alternative to | 11 tools | 3 | #9 of 40 |
| User rating | 4.3/5 (across the web, 682 ratings) | 4.4/5 | #23 of 29 (joint) tools with 20+ reviews |
| Compare-page visits, last 30 days | 39 visits | 44 | #7 of 11 tools with 20+ compare-page visits |
Visitors most often compare Indeed with Glassdoor (last 30 days, Nov 2026).
Listed as an alternative to: #9 on 2026-10-16 to #9 on 2026-11-02 (rank among 40 tools, 1 is best).
Each position is counted among the tools that have data for that row, as noted under it. A lower entry price ranks higher; prices are read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis. All ATS data · How we compute this. Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source.
Cite this: Toolradar, “Indeed by the numbers”, Nov 2026.
HR & Recruiting leaderboards from Toolradar data
Toolradar ranks HR & Recruiting tools on one measure at a time, only where at least 8 tools have data. As of Nov 2026.
Lowest entry price, plans with no stated unit
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 95 tools with no stated price unit, verified price.
Lowest entry price, per-user plans
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 35 tools priced per user, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AccessOwl | $1.50/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | Engagedly | $2/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | Sling | $2/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | TalentHR | $2/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 5 | When I Work | $2.50/user/mo, billed monthly |
Lowest entry price, per-employee plans
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 17 tools priced per employee, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ThriveSparrow | $2/employee/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | PeopleForce | $2.50/employee/mo, billed yearly |
| 3 | ChartHop | $8/employee/mo, billed monthly |
| 3 | Shapes (formerly DreamTeam) | $8/employee/mo, billed monthly |
| 5 | ActivTrak | $10/employee/mo, billed monthly |
A position exists only when at least 8 tools have data for that metric. 156 of 415 HR & Recruiting tools have a verified price; the others publish none we could read (often "contact sales"). Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source. How we compute this. Cite this: Toolradar, “HR & Recruiting leaderboards”, Nov 2026. Data licensed CC BY 4.0. All HR & Recruiting statistics.
8 alternatives to Indeed
Direct alternatives come first, ranked by G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editor review. Tools marked "Same category as Indeed" follow, ranked the same way.
- 1
Glassdoor
Free planJob search with company reviews
4.3 /5 across SourceForge, G2 and Capterra · 428 ratings, Sep 2026
Free plan available; paid prices not published
- 2
Dice
Free planConnect with 7M+ tech pros and 200K+ jobs monthly
4.3 /5 on G2 · 190 ratings, Sep 2026
Free plan available; paid prices not published
- 3
ZipRecruiter
PaidAI-powered job marketplace connecting employers and candidates
Price not published
- 4
LinkedIn Jobs
Free planFind your next career move on the world's largest professional network
Free plan available; paid prices not published
- 5
JobFinder AI
Free planRank jobs by fit, submit applications, and manage hiring follow-ups
Free plan available; paid prices not published
- 6
Rippling
Paid Higher rated by usersUnify HR, IT, and finance for seamless employee management
4.8 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 18,284 ratings, Sep 2026
From $8/user/mo, billed monthly
Same category as Indeed
- 7
Deel
Paid Higher rated by usersHire globally, pay compliantly, and manage payroll worldwide
4.7 /5 across G2, Capterra and Trustpilot · 20,580 ratings, Sep 2026
From $19/employee/mo, billed monthly
Same category as Indeed
- 8
Awardco
Paid Higher rated by usersMake employee recognition more rewarding and drive engagement with a flexible platform.
4.9 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 11,265 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
Same category as Indeed
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Indeed?
Based on real-signal scoring (G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editorial review), the top alternatives to Indeed are Glassdoor, Dice, ZipRecruiter. Each solves the same core job with different trade-offs on pricing, features, and integrations.
Is there a free alternative to Indeed?
There is no fully free alternative in this list. Glassdoor is freemium: a permanent free tier plus paid plans (Job search with company reviews).
Why do people look for Indeed alternatives?
Common reasons teams switch away from Indeed: pricing that scales aggressively, missing integrations with the rest of their stack, performance or scale limits, or a specific feature gap in hr & recruiting. The alternatives on this page solve the same core problem with different trade-offs.
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