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SmartRecruiters vs. When I Work

Built from each tool’s researched, reviewed record. Figures are checked against public pricing pages at research time — always confirm current pricing with the vendor before buying.

The short version

When I Work starts at $3 per seat, versus SmartRecruiters at $10,000. SmartRecruiters carries the higher aggregate rating (9.5/5 vs 4.4/5).

Full comparison

SmartRecruitersfrom $10,000 per month
When I Workfrom $3 per month
Audyense Score29AS*Low25AS*Low
PositioningSmartRecruiters is a recruiting software designed for the modern workforce, providing everything you need to attract, select and hire great talent.When I Work does one thing cleanly: scheduling and time tracking for hourly teams.
Free tierYesNo
DeploymentCloud / SaaSCloud / SaaS
Best fitStartup, SMB, Mid-marketStartup, SMB, Mid-market
Pricing plans
  • Free or entry planFree
  • Higher tiersCustom pricing
  • Starting plan$3
  • Higher tiersCustom pricing
Multi-Board Job PostingYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
One-Click ApplyYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Applicant Progress TrackingYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Custom Interview ScorecardsYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Interview Scheduling ToolsYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Collaborative Response & Review SharingYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Mobile Hiring AppYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Consistent BrandingYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Job Aggregators DistributionYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Social Media Job DistributionYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Employee Referral PortalYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Personalized Auto-ResponderYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Facebook SynchronizationYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Mobile-Friendly Career SiteYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Editorially noted strength: Simple scheduling Affordable per-user Good mobile appYesDocumented in the Softwares.com editorial review.
Editorially noted strength: Affordable per-user pricing, fast setup, and a strong app for shift swaps and availability.YesDocumented in the Softwares.com editorial review.
Time trackingYesDocumented in the Softwares.com editorial review.
Workforce ManagementYesDocumented in the Softwares.com editorial review.
SchedulingYesDocumented in the Softwares.com editorial review.
WebYesDocumented in the Softwares.com editorial review.
iOSYesDocumented in the Softwares.com editorial review.
AndroidYesDocumented in the Softwares.com editorial review.
Integrations verified
Aggregate rating9.5 · No reviews yet4.4 · No reviews yet
Integrations
Security & compliance
Pros
  • Independent review documents a concrete business workflow
  • Documented capability: Multi-Board Job Posting
  • Documented capability: One-Click Apply
  • Documented capability: Applicant Progress Tracking
  • Documented capability: Custom Interview Scorecards
  • Editorial review documents a concrete business workflow
  • Editorially noted strength: Simple scheduling Affordable per-user Good mobile app
  • Editorially noted strength: Affordable per-user pricing, fast setup, and a strong app for shift swaps and availability.
  • Time tracking
Cons
  • Pricing and usage limits should be checked against the exact plan
  • Implementation effort depends on the team's data and process maturity
  • Reported outcomes should be validated with the buyer's own data
  • Add-on for attendance
  • Attendance is an add-on and depth is limited.
  • Teams needing richer compliance or labor analytics should compare Deputy or a full WFM platform.
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