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Indeed vs. Monster

Compare pros, cons and price to make the right choice for your hiring needs.

Updated May 27, 2021.

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Trying to decide between these two job boards? Monster offers a set monthly rate and has a better reputation around the web — but you can post on Indeed for free.

How do Monster and Indeed compare?

Indeed is a job aggregator, which means when users search for a job, it pulls results from thousands of job boards according to keywords. So, even though you can post a job for free, you may need to pay to sponsor it for better visibility.

Monster positions itself to be better for attracting millennial job seekers in manufacturing, nursing, logistics and entry-level tech, according to a statement from its CEO. Indeed, on the other hand, is better for less traditional positions, including temporary and freelance jobs.

Both Monster and Indeed offer mobile apps. However, Monster lets you post a job from your phone or tablet using Monster Studios, while you need to be on a desktop to post an Indeed job.

Other features to compare include:

	Monster	Indeed
	Read our review Go to site	Read our review
Price	From $249 monthly for one job	Free — though you can pay for better visibility
Support	Available weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET by phone, chat and email	Available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET by phone, chat and email
Integrations	No software integrations — offers its own application tracking software, Monster Talent Management Monster doesn’t integrate with third party ATS software — instead, it wants you to use its own	Integrates with dozens of application tracking software like IdealTraits, TalentReef and CareerPlug
Benefits	Free 7-day trial Prewritten job description templates Strong reputation for customer service	Post jobs for free Over 250 million monthly job seekers Over 175 resumes in its database
Drawbacks	No pay-per-day option Vague about ad distribution Doesn’t integrate with third-party software	Poor BBB rating — 1 out of 5 stars from over 50 reviews Free jobs may get lost in the clutter It can take up to five hours for its team to verify your posting

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Best for occasional job listings: Indeed

Indeed offers free or pay-per-day options, letting you cancel anytime. This means no commitment, making it the best for occasional job postings.

Best for price per job post: Indeed

Indeed is the winner here, since you can post for free. If you decide to pay, you’re permitted to set a minimum daily budget of $5.

Best for large volume hiring: Toss-up

It’s worth chatting with a Monster sales rep to get a custom quote for an Enterprise-level plan. That said, Indeed might be better if you want seamless integration with your HR software.

Indeed wins when it comes to price and web presence, with hundreds of millions of monthly visitors. If you’re trying to find quality employees for your business, it may be worth posting with Indeed simply because it’s free.

To learn more about the hiring process, read our guide on how to hire your first employee.

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Amy Stoltenberg manages newsletters at Finder, gathering the best articles each week to help subscribers save money and stretch their hard-earned dollars. She also handles the Twitter account, dabbling in Instagram and Facebook too. When she's not on the computer, you can find her exploring Los Angeles with a good book in tow. She studied writing at Savannah College of Art and Design and has been featured on the Zoe Report.

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