JobFunders vs Indeed
Indeed makes your job posting visible to those actively searching. But visibility is not the same as inflow: screening, following up, and hoping for responses remains your job. Compare objectively below what both cost and yield for you.
Enter your own Indeed budget for an exact comparison. All assumptions extensively customizable in the full cost calculator.
The comparison at a glance
| Indeed | JobFunders | |
|---|---|---|
| What you buy | Visibility: your vacancy on the job board, findable for those actively searching | Inflow: screened candidates directly in your dashboard |
| Actively approach candidates | ✗ Candidates need to find you | ✓ Jobby invites 24/7 via SMS, email, and push — including passive candidates |
| Screening | ✗ Do it yourself | ✓ Automatically based on your criteria, before you speak to someone |
| Inflow guarantee | ✗ None — you pay for placement, not for the result | ✓ Match guarantee, or €100 per approved candidate |
| Pricing model | Per vacancy per duration (30-60 days), rate depends on formula — indicatively adjustable above | Unlimited recruitment from €1,500/year, or €100 per match — you choose |
| Personal time per recruitment | ±20h | ±9 am — especially the conversations |
| ATS included | ✗ | ✓ Free, also usable on your own website |
Indeed rates vary by plan; use the slider to enter your actual budget. JobFunders prices exclude VAT. Time indications are averages.
When do you choose what?
Choose Indeed as…
- you primarily want brand visibility among a broad audience of active searchers
- you have your own recruitment team that screens and follows up on incoming hires itself
- you want to advertise around employer branding using a campaign
Choose JobFunders as…
- you want screened candidates instead of advertising space
- you don't have time to source, screen, and follow up yourself
- you want certainty: match guarantee or only pay per approved candidate
- you also want to reach passive candidates — 260,000+ profiles in our talent pools
Job board or AI recruiter: what is the difference?
A job board like Indeed is built on one principle: visibility. You pay per job posting and hope that the right candidate finds your advertisement, clicks on it, and proceeds to apply. For well-known employers with sought-after positions, that works fine. But most SMEs experience the opposite: on average, only 2.71% of traditional vacancies receive an application within 60 days — and you have to screen and follow up on every response that does come in yourself.
JobFunders reverses the model. Instead of waiting for candidates to find you, our AI recruiter Jobby searches talent pools of 260,000+ profiles 24/7 — including passive candidates who never look at job boards. Those who fit automatically receive an invitation via SMS, email, and push notifications, are screened against your criteria, and appear in your dashboard. With Jobby active, 76% receives applications for vacancies within 60 days.
Combining them works perfectly, by the way: many employers keep their posting on Indeed for visibility and let Jobby handle the inflow in parallel. Calculate above what each route costs you — and test for free how many candidates are ready for your vacancy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Indeed cost?
Indeed's rates depend on the chosen plan and duration; expect to pay approximately a few hundred to well over a thousand euros per job posting. Check current prices on the Indeed website and enter your amount above — the comparison starts in real time.
Can I combine Indeed and JobFunders?
Certainly — many employers do that. At JobFunders, for each vacancy, you choose whether candidates apply through us or directly on your website, and the screening runs automatically in any case. This way, both channels reinforce each other.
What is the biggest difference between Indeed and JobFunders?
A job board sells visibility and waits; JobFunders actively approaches candidates and delivers them screened. On average, only 2.71 TTP3T of traditional vacancies receive an application within 60 days — with Jobby, that is 761 TTP3T.
Test the difference for free on your job posting
Take the free Jobby test and see how many relevant candidates are already waiting — even before you decide.
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