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# Needle

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> Needle is AI recruiting software automating sourcing, scheduling, and pipelines, helping teams focus on better hiring decisions.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **5.0/5** by 1 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Needle?

Early-stage startups \& scaleups where founders and lean talent teams run hiring themselves. Built for AI-native, Slack-first teams from seed to Series B. Buyers: founders, talent \& ops leads.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **5.0/5** | 1 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 100% | (10/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Needle

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$125,00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial)
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Angola, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, Bermuda, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia and 68 more

## Features

- Applicant Tracking
- Application Management
- Candidate Management
- Interview Management
- Interview Scheduling
- Job Management
- Job Posting
- Onboarding
- Pipeline Management
- Task Management
- Workflow Management

## Integrations (10 total)

- Gmail
- Google Calendar
- Google Meet
- LinkedIn Jobs
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- LinkedIn Sales Navigator
- LinkedIn Talent Insights
- Microsoft Outlook
- Notion
- Slack

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support
- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat

## Category

- [Recruitment Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30602/recruiting/software)

## Related Categories

- [Recruitment Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30602/recruiting/software)
- [Applicant Tracking Systems](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30060/applicant-tracking/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Zoho Recruit](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/125768/zoho-recruit) — 4.5/5 (1266 reviews)
2. [ZipRecruiter](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/130706/ziprecruiter) — 4.2/5 (10945 reviews)
3. [Indeed for Employers](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/161381/indeed) — 4.5/5 (7605 reviews)
4. [monday.com AI Work Platform](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/147657/monday-com) — 4.6/5 (6083 reviews)
5. [Rippling](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/172127/rippling) — 4.9/5 (4851 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Easy to use and great support team" — 5.0/5

> **Linda** | *10 July 2026* | Venture Capital & Private Equity | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: It was really easy and fast to get set up and start recruiting straight away. It's simple to use, keeps everything in one place, and it is just very easy to track candidates through each stage.
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> **Cons**: i would appreciate a few ui improvements. 
but nothing that's had a big impact on our day-to-day use.
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> Great experience so far, price is very fair, it's easy for the team to use and the customer support is super quick.

## Links

- [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1105018/Needle)

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| en | <https://www.capterra.com/p/10049611/Needle/> |
| en-AE | <https://www.capterra.ae/software/1105018/Needle> |
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