Glassdoor.com vs. SimplyHired

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Glassdoor
Score 9.2 out of 10
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Glassdoor in Mill Valley offers their job posting and job search tools, at Glassdoor.com, providing a platform for job advertising, and employer branding.N/A
SimplyHired
Score 6.0 out of 10
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SimplyHired is a job search engine and recruiting software acquired by Indeed in 2016.N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Pricing Offerings
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Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
Glassdoor.comSimplyHired
Considered Both Products
Glassdoor
Chose Glassdoor
Compared to other services available, Glassdoor.com has always stood out because they provide an offering that is unique and continues to evolve and improve how the jobs marketplace can better serve organizations and applicants. While other job boards and services have come and …
Chose Glassdoor
I use all of these platforms in different ways to ensure that our brand is visible on all.
Chose Glassdoor
LinkedIn is the most direct competitor and to be honest Glassdoor's offering does not match up. LinkedIn's product is superior as it is more developed, more precise, you can get more insights as an applicant and as a business. I would use both services but Glassdoor would not …
Chose Glassdoor
To be honest, we use both LinkedIn Jobs and [Glassdoor.com] to make sure we get the largest number of quality candidates quickly. LinkedIn jobs allows us to learn more about the applicants before we ever speak to them, but Glassdoor allows candidates to learn more about us …
Chose Glassdoor
Indeed is still nascent in the space but often claims to have more reviews for a company. This is true, but we’ve seen these reviews mainly coming from more entry-level or hourly workforce. Glassdoor seems to be more prevalent with all job seekers. Comparably is an up and …
Chose Glassdoor
iHire, Indeed Ads (Sponsored Jobs), LinkedIn Jobs, CareerBuilder.com and Monster.com
Chose Glassdoor
Again, based on the metrics we see in our applicant tracking system, it does not appear as though Glassdoor.com appeals to the admittedly narrow niche in which we operate. We hire highly skilled engineers and developers in the intel community with very high levels of security …
Chose Glassdoor
Glassdoor.com appears to operate a bit differently compared to some of the other recruiting platforms I regularly use. From my experience, it doesn’t seem to have the same level of engagement or reach among job seekers. Although it does generate a high volume of applicants, …
SimplyHired
Chose SimplyHired
SimplyHired is almost neck in neck with ZipRecruiter, but overall it stands out in the number of applicants it obtains. I do think that trends come and go, and there could come a time when ZipRecruiter is the best place for applicants, but until we see a decline on …
Features
Glassdoor.comSimplyHired
Recruitment Marketing
Comparison of Recruitment Marketing features of Product A and Product B
Glassdoor.com
10.0
Ratings
33% above category average
SimplyHired
-
Ratings
Passive Recruitment Advertising10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Active Recruitment Advertising10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Employer Branding Tools10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
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Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
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10.0
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Likelihood to Renew
10.0
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Usability
10.0
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Support Rating
7.0
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10.0
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User Testimonials
Glassdoor.comSimplyHired
Likelihood to Recommend
It really depends on if you're an employee or an employer. If you're someone who is looking to research a company you're considering joining then absolutely Glassdoor.com is an important data point research. I stress "data point" - the information posted about employers should be taken with the proverbial grain of salt. Most of the negative comments are written by disgruntled employees with an axe to grind. If you're an employer, beyond keeping tabs on your reputation on Glassdoor.com, there's not much to recommend.
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The job types (full time, contract, part time etc.) help to easily distinguish between different types of job postings, and the jobs are filtered based on the job types. The most recent job or openings are displayed on top which helps the job aspirants to apply to the most recent ones. The salary calculator app helps to understand better the salary applicable for the position and the experience.
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Pros
  • Salary estimates that are accurate
  • Allowing people to rate your company
  • Advertising and combining Indeed and Glassdoor.com into 1 sponsored account
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  • The post-to-hire time is significantly lower, which augurs well with our organizational requirements.
  • It's very easy to navigate, quite user friendly screen and options makes it easier for posting and searching jobs.
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Cons
  • Annoying e mail notifications, 3 or 4 per day.
  • Bad location targeting. Sometimes I get job offers from other countries.
  • Mobile app not very user friendly.
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  • Although the sorting process is easy through SimplyHired when you check candidates to send a message, it un-checks them after the message is sent, so you have to go back through and re-check all applicants to move them. I'd like to have the candidates remain checked and highlighted after I send them a message.
  • It would be great to have messages sent out automatically once we move them into new categories.
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Likelihood to Renew
I see no reason at this time to change how we would continue to work with Glassdoor.com as a go-to resource for our hiring needs. As we look to hire in the future we will certainly return to Glassdoor.com as well as recommend Glassdoor.com to colleagues and anyone we know who is looking for a platform that they can look to for reliable employee resourcing.
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Usability
Glassdoor.com has proven to be an incredibly user-friendly platform that is both intuitive and easy to navigate. I find the overall functionality to be straightforward, which makes it simple to learn and use effectively, even for those who may not be very tech-savvy. I have encountered no difficulties when it comes to posting open positions, enhancing visibility through boosts, or reviewing and managing applicants. Everything is clearly laid out, making the entire process efficient and seamless.
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Support Rating
Support is generally excellent, but there can be a fair amount of bureaucracy at times for requests. The support people are very knowledgeable of the platform, but sales seem to regurgitate the same info when trying to negotiate or upsell a client. Technical issues are rare and usually solved quickly.
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I am a big fan of the services provided in SimplyHired. I have no reservations recommending this product to any HR department that is looking for new avenues to explore in attracting candidates.
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Alternatives Considered
To be honest, we use both LinkedIn Jobs and [Glassdoor.com] to make sure we get the largest number of quality candidates quickly. LinkedIn Jobs allows us to learn more about the applicants before we ever speak to them, but Glassdoor allows candidates to learn more about us before they ever apply. Both boards have their complementary benefits and downsides, so it's a good idea to combine them if your organization can afford it.
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SimplyHired is almost neck in neck with ZipRecruiter, but overall it stands out in the number of applicants it obtains. I do think that trends come and go, and there could come a time when ZipRecruiter is the best place for applicants, but until we see a decline on SimplyHired, we don't plan to invest elsewhere.
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Return on Investment
  • Average time to hire a candidate is shorter on Glassdoor when compared to our primary platform.
  • Overall employee sentiment has gone up since we started using Glassdoor and came to know what are the pain points of our employees. It was an eye-opener and since then we made many changes which led to employee satisfaction.
  • Organization image has improved as we always try to take the feedback constructively and actively try to acknowledge and respond to the reviews.
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  • SimplyHired paid for itself in the first month of purchase! We received more apps that month that we did in 3 combined before use.
  • Our TA team has really enjoyed the simplicity in using SimplyHired.
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