Head to head

NinjaGig vs Workable

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

NinjaGig

$49/mo 14 day free trial

Simple ATS and job-board posting for small businesses. Flat $49/mo, unlimited jobs and applications, 14-day trial.

Where NinjaGig fits

  • Small businesses posting a few hourly roles
  • Owners who want Indeed and ZipRecruiter without extra fees
  • Teams that want unlimited users on $49/mo
  • Shops that will try a 14-day trial and cancel anytime

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

DetailNinjaGigWorkable
Starting price$49/mo$299/mo
Free tier–No–No
Free trial14 day free trial15 day free trial
MCP server–No✓Yes
Public API–No✓Yes
Listed underATS, Job boardsATS, Employee referrals, CRM, Recruitment marketing, AI screening, Sourcing
CapterraNot enough reviews4.4 from 662 reviews

Where they pull apart

NinjaGig

Stands out: One flat $49 fee posts to Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Monster, and other boards, with unlimited users.

Watch out: This is a lightweight application tracker, not a recruiting CRM with pipelines and reporting.

Not the right fit for

  • Agencies that need a full recruiting CRM
  • Enterprises that need SSO, API docs, and approvals

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

NinjaGig

  • Flat $49/mo, unlimited jobs
  • 14-day trial, cancel anytime
  • Posts to Indeed and ZipRecruiter
  • Lightweight tracker, not a full CRM
  • Few third-party reviews
  • Zapier is the named connection path

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

NinjaGig

$49/mo

Flat $49/mo with unlimited job posts, unlimited applications, and unlimited users. 14-day trial. No long contract. Job-board syndication to Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Monster, and others is included. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

Workable

$299/mo

From ~$249/mo. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 17 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is NinjaGig cheaper than Workable?
NinjaGig starts lower, at $49/mo against $299/mo for Workable. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try NinjaGig or Workable for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing. NinjaGig offers a 14 day free trial. Workable offers a 15 day free trial.
Does NinjaGig 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 19 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?