Small businesses don't need enterprise recruiting software — they need something that works without a recruiter.
Try Shortlist Free — 5 Candidates in 48 Hours →| Option | Monthly Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Shortlist | Free pilot / from $49/mo | Best for small business — no recruiter needed, pre-screened SDR candidates delivered to you |
| Indeed | Free + pay-per-click | Free job posting but requires hours of manual screening — expensive in recruiter time |
| ZipRecruiter | From $249/mo | Wide distribution across job boards but high volume of unqualified applications |
| Workable | From $149/mo | Good ATS for managing applicants but no proactive sourcing or pre-screening |
| Recruiting Agency | 15–25% of salary | Most small businesses can't afford $15K-$25K per SDR hire; no pipeline built |
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