UK BUYER’S GUIDE · 3 PRODUCTS
Recruitment and applicant tracking
Can our hiring teams move candidates consistently while documenting decisions and controlling candidate data?
Compare candidate pipelines, structured decisions, interview coordination and hiring data controls.
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Highest documented score first. Fit adds up the 20 feature checks below, including AI, across documented plans. Entry prices may exclude scored capabilities. The upper end of a range represents unverified points.
3 of 3 products · Highest documented score first
| Product / good fit for | Pricing context | Documented fit | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|
Teamtailor Teamtailor Teams placing emphasis on branded candidate journeys and collaborative hiring. | Request pricingOrganisation-specific quote VAT basis not stated quote | 95–100/100 documented fit95% evidence coverage | Details ↗ |
Workable Workable Hiring teams wanting substantial interview and approval workflows with optional AI assistance. | Request pricingOrganisation-specific quote VAT basis not stated quote | 90–100/100 documented fit90% evidence coverage | Details ↗ |
Pinpoint Pinpoint Multi-site employers wanting configurable hiring and explicit UK-market support. | Request pricingOrganisation-specific quote VAT basis not stated quote | 75–100/100 documented fit75% evidence coverage | Details ↗ |
Prices retain their original currency, billing basis and VAT status. Check the evidence and plan requirements before buying.
| Capability & demo question | Teamtailor95–100/100 documented fit | Workable90–100/100 documented fit | Pinpoint75–100/100 documented fit |
|---|---|---|---|
Core workflowCareers pages and job publishing5.0 points availableAsk in the demoPublish a role to a careers page and inspect the candidate application. | ✓ Supported Careers pages and job templates. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Careers pages and job-board distribution. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Careers pages and job posting. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Core workflowConfigurable recruitment stages5.0 points availableAsk in the demoCreate stages for a vacancy and move an applicant through them. | ✓ Supported Custom hiring stages. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Custom hiring stages. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Configurable hiring workflows. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Core workflowSearchable candidate profiles5.0 points availableAsk in the demoFind a candidate using structured fields and review their application history. | ✓ Supported Candidate profiles and talent pools. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Searchable candidate database. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Candidate profiles. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Core workflowCandidate communications5.0 points availableAsk in the demoSend a templated message and inspect the candidate communication record. | ✓ Supported Candidate messages and chat. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Templates and email synchronisation. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Candidate communications. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Core workflowInterview scheduling5.0 points availableAsk in the demoOffer interview availability and book a panel without calendar conflicts. | ✓ Supported Calendar-connected scheduling. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Self-scheduling and panel coordination. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Interview coordination. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Core workflowStructured interview scorecards5.0 points availableAsk in the demoCollect independent interviewer scores against predefined criteria. | ✓ Supported Structured interview kits. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Custom interview kits and scorecards. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Structured scorecards. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Core workflowHiring pipeline reports5.0 points availableAsk in the demoReport stage conversion and recruitment progress for a selected vacancy. | ✓ Supported Custom hiring analytics. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Custom pipeline reports. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ? Not verified Not verified in the reviewed official material; ask for a demonstration. 0.0–5.0 / 5.0 points |
Workflow depthStage-triggered recruitment actions5.0 points availableAsk in the demoMove a candidate and trigger a message or task automatically. | ✓ Supported Stage triggers and reminders. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Stage-triggered tasks and messages. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Recruitment automations. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Workflow depthTalent pools and nurture5.0 points availableAsk in the demoAdd a previous candidate to a pool and schedule relevant follow-up. | ✓ Supported Candidate pools and nurturing. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Talent pools and candidate tagging. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Talent CRM. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Workflow depthRequisition or offer approvals5.0 points availableAsk in the demoRoute a requisition or offer through configured approvers. | ✓ Supported Requisition and offer approval add-ons. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Requisition and offer approvals. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ? Not verified Not verified in the reviewed official material; ask for a demonstration. 0.0–5.0 / 5.0 points |
Workflow depthAnonymised screening5.0 points availableAsk in the demoHide identifying candidate details during the screening stage. | ✓ Supported Anonymous candidate screening. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Anonymised screening. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Anonymised screening. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Workflow depthCandidate retention and deletion controls5.0 points availableAsk in the demoApply a retention rule and inspect a candidate deletion workflow. | ✓ Supported Consent and automatic deletion. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ? Not verified Not verified in the reviewed official material; ask for a demonstration. 0.0–5.0 / 5.0 points | ✓ Supported Retention and consent controls. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Workflow depthRestricted hiring-team access5.0 points availableAsk in the demoPrevent an unrelated hiring team from viewing a candidate or sensitive field. | ✓ Supported Roles and restricted hiring stages. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Custom hiring-team permissions. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Role-based candidate access. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Workflow depthRecruitment API or export5.0 points availableAsk in the demoExport candidate data or demonstrate the documented recruitment API. | ✓ Supported Read, import and export API. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Developer API and report exports. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ? Not verified Not verified in the reviewed official material; ask for a demonstration. 0.0–5.0 / 5.0 points |
Workflow depthHire-to-onboarding handover5.0 points availableAsk in the demoTurn an accepted offer into onboarding records without duplicate entry. | ✓ Supported Onboarding offering. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Integrated hire onboarding. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Onboarding handover. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Workflow depthRecruiter or manager mobile workflow5.0 points availableAsk in the demoReview a candidate and add feedback on a phone. | ✓ Supported Recruiting mobile application. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Hiring-team mobile app. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ? Not verified Not verified in the reviewed official material; ask for a demonstration. 0.0–5.0 / 5.0 points |
Workflow depthNamed UK job-board connections5.0 points availableAsk in the demoPublish or transfer a role through a documented UK job-board integration. | ? Not verified Not verified in the reviewed official material; ask for a demonstration. 0.0–5.0 / 5.0 points | ? Not verified Not verified in the reviewed official material; ask for a demonstration. 0.0–5.0 / 5.0 points | ✓ Supported Reed, CV-Library, Totaljobs and Adzuna. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
AIAI job or candidate-message drafting5.0 points availableAsk in the demoGenerate and edit a job advert or candidate message before publication. | ✓ Supported Co-pilot recruiting drafts. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Recruitment content drafting. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ? Not verified Not verified in the reviewed official material; ask for a demonstration. 0.0–5.0 / 5.0 points |
AIAI candidate matching or screening5.0 points availableAsk in the demoInspect how AI relates a candidate to explicit role requirements. | ✓ Supported Candidate screening and suggestions. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported AI matches and requirement checklists. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Candidate requirement matching. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
AIAI interview notes or candidate summaries5.0 points availableAsk in the demoGenerate a summary and compare it with the source conversation or CV. | ✓ Supported CV summaries and interview transcription. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Candidate-profile summaries. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported AI interview notetaker. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
“Not verified” means the recorded evidence does not settle this specific check. It does not mean the feature is absent. Read the scoring method.
Focus on up to three products →ASK BETTER QUESTIONS
Before you buy recruitment and applicant tracking software.
What to look for
- Run one high-volume role and one specialist role through the same trial.
- Ask interviewers to score independently before reviewing others' feedback.
- Demonstrate retention, deletion and restricted equality-data access with sample records.
What changes the cost
- Employee or recruiter bands, active vacancies and contract minimums.
- Job advertising, sourcing, assessments and background-check services.
- Onboarding modules, integrations, implementation and AI usage.
What to watch out for
- A job-board logo does not prove every posting route is included.
- An AI match score can reflect incomplete criteria or incomplete CV evidence.
- Anonymised screening does not by itself prevent bias.
Common questions
What is the difference between ATS and recruitment CRM?
An ATS manages applicants through vacancies; a recruitment CRM also supports talent pools and ongoing candidate relationships.
Should AI reject candidates automatically?
Use a governed, human-reviewed process and obtain appropriate advice for your circumstances; inspect each product's controls.
Why include mobile manager access?
Hiring managers often need to review profiles and feedback away from a desk; test these tasks separately from candidate mobile forms.