ATS Comparison
Per-job pricing adds up. Seat-based pricing scales better.
Workable is a solid ATS with wide job board distribution. Keelzo is built for startups who want AI screening, candidate transparency, and predictable pricing without per-job cost spikes.
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Pricing Comparison
Workable uses per-job pricing that spikes with volume:
- Workable Starter: $299/month (limited features)
- Workable Standard: per-job pricing starts at $29/job/month — costs spike with multiple open roles
- Workable Premier: custom pricing for larger teams
- Keelzo Free Tier: $0 — 2 active jobs, AI screening included
- Keelzo Growth: seat-based pricing scales predictably
Predictable Pricing
Seat-based model — costs don't spike when you have 10 roles open.
AI From Day One
AI matching included on free tier. Workable reserves AI for higher tiers.
5-Minute Setup
Post your first job in under 5 minutes. Workable is under 30 minutes.
When to Choose Keelzo
You're hiring for multiple roles simultaneously and don't want per-job pricing
AI resume screening matters even on a free tier
Candidate experience and status transparency are priorities
You want to be live and posting in under 5 minutes
When Workable Might Be the Right Choice
Workable has genuine strengths for specific use cases.
- Wide job board distribution — 200+ job boards automatically
- You rely on inbound volume and need maximum reach
- You're hiring for single roles (per-job pricing works at low volume)
- Your team is global and needs multi-language job posting
Volume reach vs candidate quality — choose what matters more for your team.
Feature Comparison
Side-by-side breakdown of what each platform offers.
| Category | Workable | Keelzo |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per-job ($29+/job/month) | Seat-based (predictable) |
| Free tier | Limited free trial | Free tier — 2 active jobs |
| AI screening | Higher tiers only | Included from free tier |
| Job board reach | 200+ boards | Naukri, LinkedIn, growing |
| Candidate transparency | Limited | Real-time status at every stage |
| Setup time | Under 30 minutes | Under 5 minutes |
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about keelzo vs workable — ats for startups in 2026.
Workable's per-job pricing model means costs spike as you post more roles simultaneously. A team with 10 open roles at once faces a significantly higher monthly bill. Keelzo's seat-based model scales more predictably.
Yes — available on higher Workable tiers. Keelzo includes AI matching from the free tier.
Both platforms are relatively quick to set up. Keelzo targets under 5 minutes for first job posting; Workable is typically under 30 minutes for full team onboarding.
Predictable pricing. AI included.
Keelzo doesn't charge per job. Start free, scale predictably.