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CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking
CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking
(83)
4.4 out of 5
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ZipRecruiter
ZipRecruiter
(1,371)
4.8 out of 5
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CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking
CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking
Star Rating
(83)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (56.3% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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ZipRecruiter
Star Rating
(1,371)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.6% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking vs ZipRecruiter

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found ZipRecruiter easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with ZipRecruiter overall.

  • Reviewers felt that ZipRecruiter meets the needs of their business better than CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking.
  • When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that ZipRecruiter is the preferred option.
  • For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of ZipRecruiter over CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking
No pricing available
ZipRecruiter
No pricing available
Free Trial
CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking
No trial information available
ZipRecruiter
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
69
9.4
944
Ease of Use
9.1
69
9.6
959
Ease of Setup
9.0
27
9.2
118
Ease of Admin
8.6
20
9.2
99
Quality of Support
8.5
65
9.3
841
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
22
8.8
134
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
65
9.0
949
Features by Category
Job Search SitesHide 20 FeaturesShow 20 Features
Not enough data
9.0
535
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.9
264
Not enough data
8.7
252
Not enough data
9.3
302
Platform Content
Not enough data
9.1
279
Not enough data
9.3
317
Not enough data
9.1
279
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.2
305
Not enough data
9.2
286
Not enough data
8.5
221
Not enough data
9.0
277
Not enough data
8.8
243
Not enough data
8.8
240
Platform
9.2
33
9.0
281
8.7
29
8.5
230
8.6
31
8.6
233
9.0
33
9.0
269
9.0
33
9.3
284
9.1
29
9.2
273
8.9
31
8.9
246
9.0
33
9.1
280
RecruitingHide 2 FeaturesShow 2 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Talent Acquisition SuitesHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Recruitment PlatformsHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)Hide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
8.8
53
Not enough data
Sourcing
8.7
44
Not enough data
8.8
46
Not enough data
8.6
47
Not enough data
8.8
47
Not enough data
8.4
47
Not enough data
Candidate Management
8.6
49
Not enough data
8.5
48
Not enough data
9.0
48
Not enough data
8.4
45
Not enough data
9.0
46
Not enough data
8.8
45
Not enough data
8.6
46
Not enough data
8.6
46
Not enough data
Platform
9.2
33
9.0
281
8.7
29
8.5
230
8.6
31
8.6
233
9.0
33
9.0
269
9.0
33
9.3
284
9.1
29
9.2
273
8.9
31
8.9
246
9.0
33
9.1
280
Recruitment MarketingHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
9.4
15
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.2
15
Not enough data
9.4
15
Not enough data
9.6
15
Not enough data
Platform Content
9.0
15
Not enough data
9.4
15
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
Platform Performance
9.3
15
Not enough data
9.6
15
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.8
15
Not enough data
9.8
15
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking
CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking
ZipRecruiter
ZipRecruiter
CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking and ZipRecruiter share no categories
Unique Categories
CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking
CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking is categorized as Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Recruitment Marketing, and Recruitment Platforms
ZipRecruiter
ZipRecruiter is categorized as Job Search Sites
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking
CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
20.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
56.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
23.8%
ZipRecruiter
ZipRecruiter
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
55.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
18.1%
Reviewers' Industry
CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking
CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking
Staffing and Recruiting
41.3%
Information Technology and Services
8.8%
Hospital & Health Care
7.5%
Consulting
5.0%
Financial Services
3.8%
Other
33.8%
ZipRecruiter
ZipRecruiter
Information Technology and Services
5.9%
Staffing and Recruiting
5.4%
Hospital & Health Care
5.0%
Construction
4.7%
Consumer Services
4.3%
Other
74.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking
CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking
Most Helpful Favorable Review
PM
P.C.MISTRY M.
Verified User in Medical Devices

EASY to Learn,Operate,Good for tracking of Candidates & on-boarding.Interface & filters used is very much appreciated.The vast database & vide pool of talents with skill sets makes its first choice to use among other brands.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Aviation & Aerospace
GA
Verified User in Aviation & Aerospace

I haven't noticed any tendency to crash.

ZipRecruiter
ZipRecruiter
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Consumer Goods

I found that Zip Recruiter had a wealth of jobseekers with the necessary qualifications. I liked that you would look at these candidates and contact them thru the Zip Recruiter news portal. Don't get me started on the preliminary questions which are a god...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

Their billing practices are shady and dishonest. They do not warn you about trial periods ending, they will not notify you upon your billing starting, and they are absolutely unwilling to rectify any billing errors no matter the financial impact on those...

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Discussions
CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking
CareerBuilder Applicant Tracking Discussions
What are the benefits of an applicant tracking system?
1 comment
EE
Its really beneficiary for solving our problems like to find the good candidates in itRead more
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ZipRecruiter
ZipRecruiter Discussions
What is the best way to land the job using ZipRecruiter?
8 comments
TG
The best way to land a job using ZipRecruiter is, to actually USE ZipRecruiter like it's meant to be used. Read more
How do I view an opening positions you been applied for?
3 comments
JP
When I have used ZipRecruiter and applied either from my smartphone or from my computer an email is sent confirming the submission or request for more...Read more
Can you filter out the staffing agencies?
3 comments
DM
The only way to keep hiring agencies from reaching out to you is by making your profile private. This way, only jobs you personally apply to will see your...Read more
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