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TalentHR vs Workable

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

Starting price

TalentHR

$2/user/mo Free tier 14 day free trial

Low-cost HR system from Epignosis, the company behind TalentLMS, that bundles core HR, time off, onboarding and a simple applicant tracker. It is free for up to 10 users and $2 to $4 per user per month above that, so it suits small businesses where one person handles HR and hiring together rather than teams needing a dedicated recruiting tool.

Where TalentHR fits

  • Small businesses where one person runs HR and hiring
  • Startups wanting free HR for up to 10 people
  • Teams already using TalentLMS

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

DetailTalentHRWorkable
Starting price$2/user/mo$299/mo
Free tier✓Yes–No
Free trial14 day free trial15 day free trial
MCP server–No✓Yes
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underHRIS, ATS, Onboarding, PerformanceATS, Employee referrals, CRM, Recruitment marketing, AI screening, Sourcing
Capterra4.8 from 64 reviews4.4 from 662 reviews

Where they pull apart

TalentHR

Stands out: Few HR systems put an ATS with a career page, CV autofill, AI job descriptions and a talent pool on a free plan, and Premium adds AI suitability scoring against each opening for $4 per user. It is rated 4.8 on Capterra across 64 reviews.

Watch out: Paid plans require at least 15 users, so a 12-person company pays for 15, and candidate scoring, performance reviews and time tracking are Premium only. The vendor does not list job board multiposting; openings publish to its career page and can sync to a WordPress site.

Not the right fit for

  • Recruiting teams hiring many roles at once
  • Agencies managing client pipelines
  • Companies of 11 to 14 people paying the 15-user minimum

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

TalentHR

  • Free plan for up to 10 users includes the ATS
  • AI suitability scoring on Premium for $4/user
  • Rated 4.8 on Capterra across 64 reviews
  • 15-user minimum on paid plans
  • Scoring, reviews and time tracking are Premium only
  • No job board multiposting listed

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

TalentHR

$2/user/mo

Free for up to 10 users with core HR, time off and applicant tracking. Essential is $2 per user per month and Premium $4 per user per month; paid plans need at least 15 users and change in steps of 5, and annual billing saves 20%. Every new account gets a 14-day Premium trial with no credit card. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 26 Sep 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 21 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is TalentHR cheaper than Workable?
TalentHR starts lower, at $2/user/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 TalentHR or Workable for free?
TalentHR carries a free tier on our listing. TalentHR offers a 14 day free trial. Workable offers a 15 day free trial.
Does TalentHR 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 26 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?