Compare/Head to head

Kula vs Workable

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Starting price

Kula

$5,120/yr

AI-native ATS with pipelines, outreach and AI screening in one desk, from $5,120 a year on annual billing.

Where Kula fits

Modern in-house talent teams that want an agent in the workflow
Teams consolidating tracking, notes and scheduling
Desks that screen inbound applicants with AI
Buyers comfortable paying annually

Workable

$299/mo 15 day free trial

Mid-market ATS with sourcing, assessments, AI ranking and a hosted MCP. Standard is $299/month with a 15-day trial.

Where Workable fits

Mid-market in-house talent teams
Teams that want sourcing inside the ATS
Desks connecting Claude or ChatGPT via MCP
Buyers who want assessments on the pipeline

At a glance

Detail	Kula	Workable
Starting price	$5,120/yr	$299/mo
Free tier	–No	–No
Free trial	Not on record	15 day free trial
MCP server	–No	✓Yes
Public API	✓Yes	✓Yes
Listed under	ATS, Outreach, CRM	ATS, Employee referrals, CRM, Recruitment marketing, AI screening, Sourcing
Capterra	Not enough reviews	4.4 from 662 reviews

Where they pull apart

Kula

Stands out: AI screening plus outreach inside the ATS, with a published annual price.

Watch out: Annual billing up front, and no MCP if you want to drive it from an assistant.

Not the right fit for

Agencies that need a staffing CRM
Teams that need MCP today

Workable

Stands out: A hosted MCP at mcp.workable.com, with sourcing and assessments inside the ATS.

Watch out: Texting and video interviews are add-ons on the entry plan rather than included.

Not the right fit for

Agencies that need a staffing CRM
Enterprise HCM selections

Pros and cons

Kula

Published annual price, unusual for an AI-native ATS
AI screening as a first-party feature
Outreach lives in the ATS

Annual commitment up front
No MCP
Not built for agency desks

Workable

Hosted MCP on the vendor's own domain
15-day free trial
Sourcing and assessments inside the ATS

Texting and video cost extra on Standard
Not an agency staffing CRM
Price steps up sharply to Premier

What each one costs

Kula

$5,120/yr

Pricing is based on company headcount, not seats. The 1 to 50 employee band is $5,120 per year on annual billing, with every feature included. Larger bands are quoted on a call. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Workable

$299/mo

Standard is $299/mo for 1-20 employees ($3,588/yr), Premier $599/mo and Enterprise $719/mo, each bundling recruiting and HR. Texting, video interviews and assessments are paid add-ons. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Is Kula cheaper than Workable?

Workable starts lower, at $299/mo against $5,120/yr for Kula. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.

Can you try Kula or Workable for free?

Neither carries a free tier on our listing. Workable offers a 15 day free trial.

Does Kula or Workable have an MCP server?

Workable ships a first party MCP server, so an AI assistant can work the product directly.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 4 Nov 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?