Team Engine
Hourly hiring and texting.
From $400/mo
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Bottom line
Text-first hiring and retention software for field and hourly teams. Growth is $400/mo for up to 10 jobs and 50 employees.
Stands out for: SMS and WhatsApp to applicants and staff with no app install, built for people who are not at a desk.
Watch out for: Prices rise with employee count, and the 20% saving is for annual billing. Pro at $560/mo adds a dedicated recruiting success manager.
Overview
Team Engine is recruiting and retention software for field teams. It posts jobs, screens, and texts applicants, then keeps employees on SMS and WhatsApp with no app to install. Growth is $400 per month for up to 10 jobs and 50 employees. Pro is $560 per month at the same tier. Pricing scales with employee count, with 20% off for annual billing. Translation and a dedicated HR texting number are part of the product.
Blue-collar employers pick Team Engine because candidates will answer a text and will not log into a career portal. Growth covers targeted posts, smart screening, and automated outreach. Pro adds a dedicated recruiting success manager, employee surveys, and advanced reporting. A demo is the path in, with a trial URL on get.teamengine.io.
Who it's for
Best for
- Construction, warehousing, and field employers
- HR teams that hire by text, not email
- Operators with under 50 employees on a small job load
- Companies that want surveys and 1:1 texts after the hire
Not ideal for
- Office hiring teams that live in email and LinkedIn
- Buyers who want self-serve signup without a demo
Key features
Hourly. Hourly apply-by-text.
Text-to-apply. Text-to-apply paths for deskless candidates.
Screenshots
Text messaging with applicants
Applicant profile
Employee text messaging
Text message automation
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Pricing
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Growth | $400/mo | Up to 50 employees and 10 jobs |
| Pro | $560/mo | Up to 50 employees and 10 jobs, dedicated recruiting success manager |
Growth is $400/mo and Pro is $560/mo at the up to 50 employees and 10 jobs tier, with pricing set by employee count and 20% off for annual billing. Every plan includes unlimited users, SMS texting and automations, and Pro adds a dedicated recruiting success manager. HRIS integrations are offered. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.
Checked 4 Nov 2026. Vendors change prices without notice.
Is Team Engine expensive?
Team Engine starts at $400/mo. We list 206 ATS tools in total. 26 have a free tier, and those with a public price typically start around $80 a month.
- 95 quote-based
- 26 free tier
- 93 public price
Worked out automatically from every ATS listing, so it updates as the directory changes.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Growth $400/mo for up to 50 employees
- SMS and WhatsApp with no worker app
- Built for field and hourly hiring
Cons
- Price rises with employee count
- Every plan starts with a demo
- Email-first office teams are a poor fit
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