--- description: Learn more about ZipRecruiter price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in South Africa. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: ZipRecruiter Price, Reviews & Features - Capterra South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Job Board Software](/directory/30778/job-board/software) > [ZipRecruiter](/software/130706/ziprecruiter) # ZipRecruiter Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.za/software/130706/ziprecruiter Page: 1 / 440\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/130706/ziprecruiter?page=2) > ZipRecruiter is an online employment marketplace that distributes employment listings to multiple job boards with a single submission. > > Verdict: Rated **4.2/5** by 10959 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses ZipRecruiter? ZipRecruiter is used by hiring managers, recruiters, HR professionals, staffing agencies, SMEs, and enterprise companies. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.2/5** | 10959 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: ZipRecruiter - **Location**: Santa Monica, US - **Founded**: 2010 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Usage Based (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Please contact ZipRecruiter for pricing details. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Canada, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - Activity Dashboard - Applicant Tracking - Application Management - Assessment Management - Background Screening - Candidate Management - Candidate Profiles - Customizable Branding - Interview Management - Interview Scheduling - Job Management - Job Posting - Reporting & Statistics - Resume Database - Resume Parsing - Resume Search - Self Service Portal ## Integrations (20 total) - Apploi - Betterteam - Breezy - Broadbean - Bullhorn - CareerPlug - ClearCo - Eddy - Greenhouse - HiringThing - ICIMS - JazzHR - Jobvite - LinkedIn Jobs - LinkedIn for Business ... and 5 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Job Board Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30778/job-board/software) ## Related Categories - [Job Board Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30778/job-board/software) - [Applicant Tracking Systems](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30060/applicant-tracking/software) - [Talent Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/10029/talent-management/software) - [Recruitment Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30602/recruiting/software) - [Video Interview Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30821/video-interviewing/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I enjoy receiving emails comparing my skills and experience to those of the Job Description, letting me know if I would be a good fit early on. > > **Cons**: Some positions are not vetted properly and scam artists manage to infiltrate leading to security issues, or a waste of time thinking it was a good job opportunity before identifying JD as a scam. > > Overall, ZipRecruiter is a good source for job searching. As an HR professional, I have obtained valuable information regarding trending marketing, benefits, and overall compensation in the Atlanta region. ----- ### "Tried and True" — 4.0/5 > **Jabbara** | *08 June 2026* | Food Production | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Zip recruiter brings me quality applicants very fast. And it simply just a great price for what they offer. They made the interviewing in hiring process easy. > > **Cons**: I think ziprecruiter would benefit from having a section , specifically dedicated to the arts. This would help a lot of outside of the box.Business is fine creative people. > > Ziprecruiter has always been there when I needed to hire quality clients for companies. I've worked for and my own company. ----- ### "Recruiting manager" — 5.0/5 > **deontay** | *18 September 2026* | Human Resources | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: What i like the most about zip is how easy it is to get a hold of candidates and help them. We view resumes through this system > > **Cons**: The least i like is how i feel sometimes that is ease of usage can be hard. Sometimes i tend to prefer indeed better. ----- ### "Good Platform Experience, Disappointing Hiring Results" — 2.0/5 > **Ashley** | *10 June 2026* | Maritime | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: ZipRecruiter is easy to use and makes it simple to get a job posting in front of a large audience. I appreciated the straightforward setup process, user-friendly dashboard, and the ability to manage applicants and communications in one place. The platform also generated a high volume of applicants relatively quickly. Pros: Easy to use, quick job posting setup, broad candidate reach, centralized applicant management, and high application volume. > > **Cons**: Compared to competitors, our experience with ZipRecruiter was disappointing. Poor candidate matching, low applicant quality, and limited value for the cost. For the cost of the platform and the time investment required to manage postings and review applicants, we did not see a sufficient return on investment. Cons: Candidate matching was not accurate, applicant quality was low for our needs, and the platform did not provide sufficient value relative to the cost. > > ZipRecruiter is easy to use and makes it simple to get a job posting in front of a large audience. I appreciated the straightforward setup process, user-friendly dashboard, and the ability to manage applicants and communications in one place. The platform also generated a high volume of applicants relatively quickly. Unfortunately, the quality of candidates did not meet our expectations. The candidate matches suggested by the platform were often unrelated to the qualifications and experience required for our position. While we received several applications, none were strong enough to warrant an interview. For the amount of time spent reviewing applicants and the overall cost of the platform, the return on investment was disappointing. Although ZipRecruiter may be a good option for employers seeking applicant volume, our experience was that quantity did not translate into quality. We ultimately found other recruiting platforms to be more effective at delivering qualified candidates for professional-level positions. ----- ### "Helps us find the best candidates, but AI is muddying the waters" — 5.0/5 > **Nicholas** | *27 July 2026* | Transportation/Trucking/Railroad | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I liked best about ZipRecruiter is that it allows us to find the best candidates for open positions as quickly as possible > > **Cons**: What I like least about ZipRecruiter is how AI integration has made things worse for both candidates and employers. I feel trust is at an all time low. ----- Page: 1 / 440\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/130706/ziprecruiter?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/130706/ziprecruiter) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data