# Page 5 | ZipRecruiter Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 5 - Is ZipRecruiter the right Applicant Tracking solution for you? Explore 10916 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/130706/ZipRecruiter/reviews --- ZipRecruiter 4.2 (10916) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 5 - Reviews of ZipRecruiter ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 101-125 of 10916 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use JG Jamie G. Radiology Supervisor Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "ZipRecruiter is a Reliable Resource" April 21, 2025 4.0 Overall experience is goof. It does it's job without too many complications Pros Zip recruiter is a popular, easy to use and a reliable resource Cons doesn't always filter everything. For the most part it does what it's supposed to do but sometimes I get more results than what I have filtered for Review Source AR Angela R. PTR Apparel & Fashion Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "User Friendly" March 14, 2025 4.0 Pros Easy to set up, very user friendly. Takes minutes to complete. Cons Doesn't seem like jobs show up very often. Review Source BG Brandon G. Employee Benefits Consultant Insurance Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "ZipRecruiter uses AI to find your new job" November 1, 2024 5.0 Very good overall. The system seems very well-thought out for the user and is a creative way to look for new employment opportunities. Pros I really like the use of AI. The technological capabilities that we have access to now provide a lot of opportunities for those looking for new positions. Cons Some times your answers don't match up exactly with what ZipRecruiter selects for you when it comes to recommendations. Review Source JK Justin K. Teacher Primary/Secondary Education Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "A Personalized Approach for Impersonal Job Hunting" October 10, 2024 5.0 At this point, I've only used ZipRecruiter as a way to see what is out there for opportunities. I've not used it for a "serious" search out of need for a new job. Pros I really like the new AI screening feature. It really allowed me to tailor my search in a way that felt personal and usable. Cons So far I haven't had any negative interactions with ZipRecruiter. Switched from [Indeed for Employers](https://www.capterra.com/p/161381/Indeed/)[Monster+](https://www.capterra.com/p/48951/Monster-TMS/) I was looking for a new way to job search and found the AI feature unique and personal. Review Source KH Kimberly H. Personal Trainer Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Through Zips eyes!" September 15, 2024 4.0 ZipRecruiter opened my eyes to other positions within my field that I could apply for. I love that you can filter out things such as how far you are willing to commute, and your salary requirements Pros It really tells you alot about the job that you are interested in and what they are looking for! Cons i started getting all kinds of ads and other job opening positions via emails Review Source JS Jill S. Director Child Day Care Services Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Not for child care companies" October 15, 2024 3.0 We used ZipRecruiter to find a new member for our management team. We followed suggestions, but did not receive one interest, despite being competitive in pay and benefits in our industry. Pros It was easy to use and promised great things. Cons In the child care realm that I was hiring for, ZipRecruiter is not a good match to find candidates. Review Source CL Caitlin L. Website Owner Writing and Editing Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great Job Search Platform " February 7, 2025 4.0 It's a great platform to look for your next job and I'm sure it's very helpful for employers also Pros I like that it allows you to apply for jobs with just one click instead of having to go through a bunch of different steps. Cons One thing that I don't particularly like about ZipRecruiter is that the free plan gives you limited options in certain areas Review Source PPV Pedro Pablo V. Consultant Civil Engineering Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Job Matching" October 28, 2024 4.0 It gives alerts with personalized jobs alerts Pros It connects job seekers with roles that match their skills Cons There are limited free options like other job boards Review Source DV Diane V. Owner Child Day Care Services Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Would definitely recommend " January 24, 2025 4.0 Good will visit again and would recommend to others Pros All around a remarkable app in many different aspects Cons Nothing to comment about at the present moment and time Review Source TL Tenequia L. Paralegal Accounting Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Definitely love it" March 11, 2025 5.0 I really enjoyed it during hiring process Pros It was very easy to organize potential applications Cons It took a wide variety of applications at one time Review Source CL Christina L. Administrative Assistant Real Estate Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Enjoyable experience when dealing with the hiring process " March 17, 2025 5.0 Pros Lots of candidates and easy to post for the needed position Cons Felt a little clunky to navigate through Review Source MD Marc D. Software engineer Apparel & Fashion Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Not my first choice of job boards" August 4, 2024 1.0 Pros I guess it has job descriptions to see what companies want Cons I’ve never gotten a single response or even heard of anyone ever getting an interview from ziprecruiter. Review Source GM Gina M. Owner Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Perfect for all size businesses " June 30, 2024 5.0 Pros Extremely easy to use and very affordable Cons Better app and email notifications to use Review Source DE Dawn E. Operations Manager Automotive Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "ZipRecruiter for hiring" July 13, 2024 4.0 Pros The ease of use in the ZipRecruiter platform makes hiring a breeze. Cons Occasionally missed emails from applicants due to getting lost in the system. Review Source KK Karen K. Marriage and Family Therapist Mental Health Care Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Search leads to wrong type of job" June 19, 2024 3.0 It's o.k. just not helpful with job searching and getting the right jobs with the search Pros Lots of job postings and good details on the jobs Cons the search is lacking and is terrible for mental health specifically Review Source VR Verified Reviewer CEO Consumer Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "the real review on ziprecruiter" September 2, 2023 4.0 I used it for hiring employees for my business as well as I have used it before to get jobs in the past before I had my own business. Pros I love that they thought of all the necessary features that employers and employees might need when job searching. Also the easiness of the site to navigate is a plus. Cons I disliked that some of the jobs posted on this site weren't verified employers and some were scam people pretending to be employers. Review Source CS Cerenity S. Teacher Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to Navigate and User Friendly " August 27, 2023 5.0 Very positive experience with ZipRecruiter. Pros I appreciate all the different things ZipRecruiter offers. Job postings, The Ability to search for applicants using key words, messaging potential applicants and organizing data. Cons In ZipRecruiter I feel sometimes I may overlook applications. If an individuals resume doesn’t have a keyword I type in, I may not see their resume and pass over a great potential coworker. Alternatives considered [LinkedIn Jobs](https://www.capterra.com/p/172060/LinkedIn-Jobs/)[Indeed for Employers](https://www.capterra.com/p/161381/Indeed/) Reason for choosing ZipRecruiter Very highly recommended by other recruiters. Review Source sS sumanth S. Technical Recruiter Staffing and Recruiting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "My Review of ZIPRECRITER " November 11, 2022 5.0 Overall, I really loved this software, we can screen the Canidate from different portals and directly we can see there resume and contact them directly. Pros The most I like in this is searching for candidates is very easy, easy to screen the candidate from portals Cons Nothing is more least to dislike for this software only benefits no more dislikes or least . Review Source Deannna L. Professional freelancer Writing and Editing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Your go to Job Board" October 31, 2023 5.0 My experience with ziprecruiter has been great. I actually left reputable jobs sites to join zip requiter Pros Since using zip recruiter I was able to apply for companies I didn’t know was hiring as well as letting me post jobs when I was needing assistance. It lets the candidate know if they have the right skills for the job instead of you wasting your time and filling out an application not knowing you wasn’t going to get the job at all. Cons The notifications. Even though I checked my account frequently I would miss some offers. I would love if it would call or somehow make sure no matter what you would be able to receive your notifications in a timely manner. Review Source LG Leandrea G. Insurance Broker Insurance Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Zip Recruiter Is Trusted " January 6, 2024 5.0 Zip is the best I really like it better than so many other job boards and sites. Pros Zip Recruiter has always been a very easy set up for recruiting candidates. I like how the website is not busy at all or intimidating. Cons I think seeing more automated tasks could really help to streamline the amount of time it takes me to recruit. I also don't really like the questionnaire questions for candidates. Few of them want to take those extra steps. Alternatives considered [Indeed for Employers](https://www.capterra.com/p/161381/Indeed/)[CareerBuilder](https://www.capterra.com/p/148657/Talentstream-Recruit/) Reason for choosing ZipRecruiter Both of those companies are great. However with Zip job candidates expect for us to contact them. Not so much for the others. The easy apply feature gives us access to so many more job candidates. Switched from [CareerBuilder](https://www.capterra.com/p/148657/Talentstream-Recruit/) Zip seems like a smaller company. Although it may be huge. I think it is much more job candidate focused. Seems like other job boards have way to many advertisements. Review Source MS MBA S. Web Master Computer Software Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Very goo product for Recruiter and job seeker" January 6, 2024 5.0 user-friendly interface, efficient job matching, and comprehensive tools for job posting and applicant tracking Pros some common positive aspects of ZipRecruiter include its wide reach, user-friendly interface, automated matching, and mobile accessibility, making it a convenient platform for job posting and applicant tracking. Cons Don't seem to know how that would work out for the hacker Review Source SJ Scott J. Automotive Transmission Technician Automotive Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Mis-leading & Fraudulent Job Recruiter" May 22, 2023 1.0 THE WORST!. THIS COMPANY IS SO MISLEADING AND SO SLEEZY. THEY PUT THINGS IN FINE PRINT THAT IS NOT EVEN REALIZED AND THEY SLAM YOU FOR A MONTH OF THEIR ADVERTISING BEFORE YOU KNOW WHAT HIT YOU. THEN THEY WANT NOTHING TO DO WITH HELPING YOU. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REPS ARE RUDE AND COULD CARE LESS. ONE OF THE BIGGEST BAIT & SWITCH SCAMS I'VE EVER SEEN...so misleading and unethical. Pros Nothing...one of the most unethical companies I have ever used. So mis-leading and the customer service at Zip Recruiter could not have cared less or been any less helpful. Cons This company is so misleading. they sell you on a free trial and then do not tell you that you have unknowingly signed up for their service and the second the trial is over you are charged $558.34 and have no recourse. I did not even realize there was an auto enroll. I tried the free trial and after getting some of the worst candidates that did not even fit the job description, I got slammed with a ridiculous bill. When I called to dispute they were so matter of fact and could not have been any less helpful. They refused to give any type of credit and told me there was another $130.00 being charged. I was forced to immediately close the account that I did not even know I had and I disputed the charge with Amex. Zip recruiter is so versed in this type of dispute, they have a canned response to display how they mislead you and somehow signed up without even knowing. Further investigating found that Zip Recruiter gets 100's of these exact disputes a month and have dedicated people & canned responses to deal with them. DO NOT USE ZIP RECRUITER. VERY MISLEADING . THEY ARE LIKE LICENSED HACKERS. Review Source AN Ardittee N. Hiring Manager Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My life would be TERRIBLE without Ziprecruiter" September 27, 2019 5.0 I personally adore this job board. Like I mentioned, it has bought diversity of applicants through our office doors and made our business a lot more like a family environment given the fact that we have different levels of experience that we are hiring. I think it is great and makes my job extremely easy. Pros Ziprecruiter is my go to Job Board as a Hiring Manager. Ziprecruiter not only has great affordable plans but they truly cast the widest net when it comes to applicants. Coming from a place where I was only budgeted for Indeed, Ziprecruiter has opened up doors by advertising to every board from Monster to Linkedin. It has truly been a game changer and we have seen numerous people come through our doors that have been sharp and well qualified individuals. Each applicant has their own story and we have met great employees through this software and that is because Ziprecruiter leaves no stone unturned. They really are the best contenders in the job seeing world! Cons The one issue I would say would be the "Quick Apply". From my experience, sometimes the quick apply is so easy for applicants it makes my job as a Hiring Manager a little tough. This is due to the fact that when an applicant is on a job application frenzy, they will apply for anything and everything meaning they do not necessarily remember applying/apply by mistake. This results in a lot of confusion and wasted time when reaching out to applicants. If there was maybe more of a screening process involved so the applicants are required to read and check what they're apply for, it'd make a huge difference! Reason for choosing ZipRecruiter Affordable and gets more results! Review Source Response from ZipRecruiter October 4, 2019 Hello Ardittee, Thank you for taking the time to review ZipRecruiter, Your feedback is very important to us! We are happy to hear that you had a good experience with us and our platform. It is always a great feeling when you successfully make your new hire/hires! We hope they are the perfect fit for your company! If you need any assistance with anything, feel free to contact our Customer Success Team by calling 877-252-1062. We are available 24/7. Kind Regards Customer Success Team Tier II PL Porscha L. Owner Food & Beverages Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Time saver" May 15, 2022 5.0 My overall experience I would recommend this to anyone that runs a business small or big that needs help in their business. I would highly recommend. Pros This is a very helpful software I mean you just upload what you looking for job description, qualifications,pay then post it and you're done the candidates come to you. I know as a business owner conducting in person interviews and applications can be stressful and tiresome, this makes it easy. Cons There's really not much wrong I can say about this this software. On occasion you might get an overwhelming application load but through this software it actually kind of helps you to narrow it down. Review Source Brian H. Graduate Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "For when you need a job, or a new employee, in a zip..." August 20, 2019 4.0 It gets exhausting submitting applications for available positions now that virtually all employers application process is now online. Having to enter the same information, over and over, turns the job hunt from being a propitious event full of hope and promise into a dull, dreary task full of monotony. Many times I have found a position I am very interested in and would qualify for, but end up not applying simply out of dread. As a result, many companies have missed out on the best employee for the job: me! ZipRecruiter turns the job hunt experience around on its head. It's based on the premise that today's fast-paced business environment leaves prospective applicants little time and impetus to apply for the open positions employers need to fill. In order to attract the best candidates for listed openings - many of whom are already employed and have time constraints - the new user on ZipRecruiter's platform "applies" for a "job" in the form of filling out their profile. From there, the user simply needs to peruse job listings, and when something of interest is found, he or she clicks on "apply" and for most positions, that's it, they are done - in a zip! Employers receive the profile data which serves as the application for the posted job, and their unique approach facilitates finding the best candidates for the position. Pros As a project work employee that relies on my employer being awarded relevant contracts, my job search for more permanent, suitable employment has been sporadic but ongoing for several years now. ZipRecruiter turns an otherwise off-putting chore into a simple, easy task, that lets the busy professional apply for job openings with one click and that's it for most listed positions. Cons ZipRecruiter's algorithm for recommendations matching job seekers with job openings could use some fine-tuning. Review Source Response from ZipRecruiter August 21, 2019 Hello Brian, Thank you very much for taking the time to review ZipRecruiter, your feedback is very important to us! We are happy to hear that you had a good experience with us and our platform. We try to make finding a job as easy as possible. Good luck in your job search and thank you for letting Ziprecruiter be part of it. If you need any assistance with anything, feel free to contact our Customer Success Team by calling 877-252-1062. We are now available 24/7 Kind Regards, Tier II Support Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.