Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Appcast
Score 7.9 out of 10
N/A
Appcast is a recruiting software solution offered by Appcast, Inc.
$0
Pay-Per-Applicant
SmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
SmartRecruiters was acquired by SAP in late 2025, and its functionality will be integrated into SAP SuccessFactors HCM. Check out the Sap SuccessFactors HCM listing for the latest updates.N/A
ZipRecruiter
Score 8.2 out of 10
N/A
ZipRecruiter (www.ziprecruiter.com) is an online employment marketplace that actively connects people to their next opportunity. ZipRecruiter’s matching technology improves the job search experience for job seekers and helps businesses of all sizes find and hire the right candidates quickly.
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per month
Pricing
AppcastSmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactorsZipRecruiter
Editions & Modules
Appcast Exchange
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Pay-Per-Applicant
Clickcast
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License
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
AppcastSmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactorsZipRecruiter
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsThe software subscription is determined by the number of a company's full time employees. There is a one time cost to set up software, including customizations, integrations, data migration and training.ZipRecruiter offers a variety of pricing plans designed to fit the needs of growing businesses of all sizes. Below is an overview of ZipRecruiter’s job posting products with more details to customize your plan and pricing based on number of job ads you need to post, number of resume downloads, number of user seats, etc. For more information with plans and pricing, call a ZipRecruiter Hiring Specialist at 855-458-3347. ZipRecruiter pricing plans (may use details from or link to this page) Standard - Hire easily on a budget: Smart, easy-to-use dashboard; Distribution to 100+ job sites; Powerful AI to proactively reach candidates Premium - Extended reach and increased access:Everything with Standard; Access to ZipRecruiter’s database of 43 million + resumes (ZipRecruiter Internal Data, January 2023); Up to 6x more candidates on average (Averages based on ZipRecruiter Internal Data, Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 2022.) Pro - Maximum reach and visibility: Everything in Premium; TrafficBoost for urgent and hard-to-fill jobs; Seamless integration with numerous external ATAs
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Considered Multiple Products
Appcast

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SmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
Chose SmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
SmartRecruiters isn't quite as robust as ZipRecruiter, but it is a nice alternative/supplement.
Chose SmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
I really don't know this one. I am a franchise and our home office said SmartRecruiter is preferred.
Chose SmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
We don't use any major ATS platforms but have found SR stacks up extremely well against individual job networks or distribution tools.
Chose SmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
Think they are comparable in features and functionality but enjoy the ease of use and interface with smartrecruiters
Chose SmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
Clean, easy, and sleek. The tool is a great option to add to your belt in the recruiting process.
ZipRecruiter
Chose ZipRecruiter
ZipRecruiter stacks up very well with the competition. We still use the competitors as they both provide a great return, but in terms of quality, they are top notch. From a volume stand point it all depends on the budget that is allocated, you are truly getting what you pay for …
Features
AppcastSmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactorsZipRecruiter
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Appcast
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Ratings
SmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
8.6
127 Ratings
8% above category average
ZipRecruiter
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Ratings
Job Requisition Management00 Ratings9.8109 Ratings00 Ratings
Company Website Posting00 Ratings9.9114 Ratings00 Ratings
Publish to Social Media00 Ratings7.5112 Ratings00 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings8.0116 Ratings00 Ratings
Customized Application Form00 Ratings9.7104 Ratings00 Ratings
Resume Management00 Ratings5.6119 Ratings00 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings9.6114 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate Search00 Ratings8.1122 Ratings00 Ratings
Applicant Tracking00 Ratings9.9126 Ratings00 Ratings
Collaboration00 Ratings9.6117 Ratings00 Ratings
Task Creation and Delegation00 Ratings9.997 Ratings00 Ratings
Email Templates00 Ratings9.7114 Ratings00 Ratings
User Permissions00 Ratings9.7109 Ratings00 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings9.9119 Ratings00 Ratings
Reporting00 Ratings1.7105 Ratings00 Ratings
Recruitment Marketing
Comparison of Recruitment Marketing features of Product A and Product B
Appcast
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Ratings
SmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
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Ratings
ZipRecruiter
7.2
39 Ratings
8% above category average
Passive Recruitment Advertising00 Ratings00 Ratings6.311 Ratings
Active Recruitment Advertising00 Ratings00 Ratings8.036 Ratings
Employer Branding Tools00 Ratings00 Ratings7.333 Ratings
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User Ratings
AppcastSmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactorsZipRecruiter
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(1 ratings)
7.9
(129 ratings)
8.3
(102 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
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6.0
(15 ratings)
8.9
(10 ratings)
Usability
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9.1
(12 ratings)
10.0
(5 ratings)
Availability
-
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9.0
(1 ratings)
1.0
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Performance
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10.0
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8.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
-
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9.0
(10 ratings)
10.0
(25 ratings)
Implementation Rating
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9.1
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10.0
(2 ratings)
Configurability
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1.0
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Ease of integration
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7.1
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1.0
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Product Scalability
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9.0
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1.0
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Vendor post-sale
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User Testimonials
AppcastSmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactorsZipRecruiter
Likelihood to Recommend
Appcast, Inc.
It has allowed me to streamline my job ad buying and selling process all in one dashboard.
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SAP
SmartRecruiters has allowed us to enable our hiring managers to self-service their requirements for recruitment, simplifying our internal processes. We have visibility of recruitment requirements and significantly improved our approvals process using the software. We have been able to configure our hiring processes relevant to different areas of the business. Collaboration for our hiring teams (managers and business partners) is simple and effective. Candidate experience is enhanced and engaging. The platform has brought many benefits to our Resourcing business partners and hiring managers. We have visibility and insightful data which has integrity, allowing us to make informed business decisions. Our offer process has seen significant improvements and provides an engaging candidate experience, previously this was a labour-intensive process that is now streamlined and automated. The recently launched Community for collaboration amongst customers is very helpful and insigtful for how other people are using the software and exploring ideas with each other
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ZipRecruiter
Its geo targeting and search features made it easy to source people from specific sites and places, also it post the jobs to various platforms at the same time. AI should be more advanced so that we can get some high position profiles because it does not work as good on the high end roles as compared to the low end roles.
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Pros
Appcast, Inc.
  • Makes it easy to manage job feeds.
  • Makes it easy to manage traffic acquisition from multiple publishers.
  • Easy to use reporting dashboard for you and your customers.
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SAP
  • Job Referrals - can easily refer others to a job posting and view the status
  • Job Postings - can easily search for job openings and read job description and criteria
  • Application online - Can easily apply for the job directly and see who the hiring manager and hiring recruiter is
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ZipRecruiter
  • TSP Restaurant Manager in Chapel Hill, TN currently on ZipRecruiter since yesterday (9/26) and already have an inbox filled with qualified applicants.
  • ZipRecruiter has easy access to chat or email with admins if I encounter an issue, and it is quickly resolved, the only time I did have an issue, the response was pretty much immediate.
  • ZipRecruiter is attractive to both the job poster and the job seeker. Easy to navigate.
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Cons
Appcast, Inc.
  • Need to be more open to suggestions from clients.
  • Need to get better customer service turnaround time.
  • Need more knowledgeable staff.
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SAP
  • Settings page can be difficult to navigate & find what you're looking for
  • Job approval chains would be better with additional qualifying fields so that we can segregate different areas of the business better
  • The ability to edit an existing offer template in-system would improve the experience, rather than having to edit offline and upload a whole new version.
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ZipRecruiter
  • The only thing I can think of is, I don't prefer the unecessary emails I get from ZipRecruiter that don't pertain to my business, or what we use ZipRecruiter for.
  • I can't think of anything else that needs to be better
  • I can't think of anything else that needs to be better
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Likelihood to Renew
Appcast, Inc.
No answers on this topic
SAP
I thoroughly enjoy using SmartRecruiters and have shared this feedback with those responsible, however I am not a decision maker in the process. I understand that at the moment there are lots of factors affecting the economy and business outcomes, so I cannot comment with certainty on the renewal of SmartRecruiters at this time, not involved in the confirmation of renewal.
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ZipRecruiter
Results. The bottom line is the results we are getting. We are seeing not only quality applications, but quality hires that can directly be tied to our use of ZipRecruiter. The ROI is second to none - a simple and easy to use tool that is driving healthcare professionals to my various clients.
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Usability
Appcast, Inc.
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SAP
I would give this rating as overall it a great combo of all your problems. With just one click you can get away with all your problems such as recruitment, candidate update, Interview scheduling, updating candidates, reports of a job perspective, and recruiters perspective. Usability is worth of SmartRecruiters. The dashboard is also very attractive and once you open you will love working on this platform again and again. I would say it is the best platform to use once for smooth work in your organization.
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ZipRecruiter
ZipRecruiter is very user-friendly and is extremely reliable when searching for new talent. There are numerous features to help you when you have questions about a posting or your profile. The filtering process is awesome and you have so many ways to find the right talent with the screening questions provided by ZipRecruiter.
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Reliability and Availability
Appcast, Inc.
No answers on this topic
SAP
Rarely is there an issue and if the product is down, it typically is restored quickly.
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ZipRecruiter
big fat zip zilch nada crappy ball of unwanted ear wax
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Performance
Appcast, Inc.
No answers on this topic
SAP
I have no complaints about performance. The system works virtually flawless.
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ZipRecruiter
pages load fine ... it's not easy to know where to go -- you have to know to click on this or that because it's not intuitive.
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Support Rating
Appcast, Inc.
No answers on this topic
SAP
Response is normally very fast. There are times, however, when the response is not useful. It is difficult to work with the reporting and the offer letter templates, and the front line support agents usually are not very knowledgeable. Second, if there are any issues with integrations, the regular support agents will not be able to help you. You'll have to create that ticket and ask them to escalate it to an integration specialist.
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ZipRecruiter
Have not had to utilize support recently, but in past instances they have reached out within 12 hours to help rectify any problems or answer any questions about features and functionality. The only issue I ever had with them was trying to clarify, when they previously advertised that they posted on 200+ job boards, if that meant that your job would for sure be posted on each job board. Turns out, by the way, that they only guarantee distribution, not posting
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In-Person Training
Appcast, Inc.
No answers on this topic
SAP
Quick and easy to learn.
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ZipRecruiter
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Implementation Rating
Appcast, Inc.
No answers on this topic
SAP
It really was a painless and easy process to switch to SmartRecruiters.
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ZipRecruiter
onboarding process was very easy.
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Alternatives Considered
Appcast, Inc.
No answers on this topic
SAP
I've really enjoyed using SmartRecruiters, but these other ATSs that we've checked out offer better reporting features and price points. Over time, we may be transitioning off of SmartRecruiters to one of these ATSs because the price is a set price where SmartRecruiters has employee-based pricing model. Also, these other software products offer better reporting features that would eliminate some of our manual tracking process that we're currently doing.
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ZipRecruiter
ZipRecruiter is inferior when it comes to comparing it to Indeed. I use both because I want more platforms to advertise my job. However, I find myself obtaining more applicants from Indeed over ZipRecruiter. I don't count ZipRecruiter out, though, because every once in a while, you can find a gem in a haystack.
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Scalability
Appcast, Inc.
No answers on this topic
SAP
No explanation really, just a great product.
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ZipRecruiter
because they did not provide qualified candidates so they cannot be relied upon to do what they say they do
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Return on Investment
Appcast, Inc.
  • Positive sales margins.
  • Positive time allocation.
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SAP
  • In terms of ROI, SR helped our business greatly in returning precious time to my productivity in business management, as well as my team's, so that we could get back to the main work we were hired for. The SR process did most of the heavy lifting.
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ZipRecruiter
  • ZipRecruiter helped us to reaching our hiring goals for 2018. We have been able to source, exempt and non-exempt candidates, in a timely fashion for our roles in the NY Metro area.
  • From a cost perspective, ZipRecruiter is more affordable than others that we have used in the past. In the end the results speak for themselves and we have had better success with Zip than other job boards we have used in the past.
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Screenshot of The Appcast Dashboard: Real-time reporting across all recruitment marketing channels.Screenshot of Appcast Dashboard: Source Report