Indeed — Review, Pricing, and Competitor Comparisons

Everything employers need to know about posting jobs to Indeed.

By Garth Coulson, Updated Nov 30, 2023

Indeed is a popular job site where employers can post jobs for free. Indeed also offers a sponsored pricing model that allows employers to boost the exposure of their job adverts. There is an extensive resume database that can be accessed for an additional fee.

The platform features a dedicated Canadian portal where job seekers can connect with local employers by filtering opportunities according to job title, keyword, company, or location. The website receives extensive traffic in Canada, offering employers access to a wide range of local professionals.

Pricing:

Plan	Pricing
Standard Job Post	Free.
Sponsored Job Post	Pay-per-application.
Hiring Campaign	Contact for quote.
Standard CV Database Search	C$125.00 /recruiter /mo.*
Professional CV Database Search	C$250.00 /recruiter /mo.*

*A 20% discount is available with an annual purchase.

Review:

Indeed is one of the largest and most visited job sites in the world. The site attracts over 300 million unique visitors every month and offers built-in skills assessments and "deal-breaker" questions that employers can add to job posts. "Deal-breakers" are mandatory requirements for the job and help to weed out unsuitable candidates.

One of the key features of the platform is the free job posting option. However, these job posts are quickly replaced and can easily lose visibility. Worth noting is that Indeed has received mixed reviews online, although it is still used by millions of employers and job seekers around the world and remains a top recruitment resource in Canada.

Pros:

The website features a dedicated Canadian portal for local hiring.
Indeed's price-per-application (PPA) pricing model ensures that you only pay for applications that meet your minimum criteria.
The site features built-in skills assessments to assist with candidate screening.
Indeed offers integration with companies' career pages.
The employer dashboard includes candidate and job management tools.
The platform features an extensive database of over 200 million resumes.
Indeed receives more website traffic than local platforms such as Job Bank and CanadaJobs.com.
The platform is more affordable than competitors such as Jobs.ca and ZipRecruiter.
The website is available in French.
There are Android and iOS mobile apps.

Cons:

Clients must purchase a monthly subscription to access the resume database.
The free job posts lose visibility as newer jobs are added to the site.
Indeed does not offer email support.

Reputation:

Indeed is known for being the first place many companies go to post vacancies, but reviews of the company are mixed. Indeed has a 2.7-star rating on Trustpilot, a 3.5-star rating on ConsumerAffairs, and a 2.9-star rating on Sitejabber. Indeed is, however, accredited by the Better Business Bureau, which has awarded the company an A+ rating.

How to Post a Job on Indeed:

Navigate to the Indeed employer page and click on "Post a job."
Sign in or create a new account.
Follow the prompts to fill in information about your business and the job posting.
Add a job description.
Set your application preferences.
Choose whether you want to post your job for free or sponsor your post for added visibility.

Indeed vs. Job Bank:

Job Bank is the Canadian government’s official job board. Like Indeed, it offers free job posting. However, the platform does not include paid boosting options to increase exposure, whereas Indeed offers flexible job sponsoring options. Both platforms help businesses connect with a large pool of local candidates, but only Indeed has a global reach.

Indeed vs. Talent.com:

Both Talent.com and Indeed are popular global search engines. While Talent.com offers employers exposure across their network of over 1,000 partner job boards, the platform only aggregates job posts from career sites. By contrast, Indeed allows for direct job postings in addition to job aggregation. Between the two, only Talent.com lacks a resume database.

Indeed vs. LinkedIn:

LinkedIn is one of the world’s leading professional social networking sites. Like Indeed, it offers free and paid options, including a pay-per-click model. However, the Canadian portal on Indeed received significantly more traffic than that of LinkedIn. Our in-depth comparison offers a more detailed look at the two platforms.

Key Information

Legal Name	Indeed, Inc.
Founder	Paul Forster
Founding Date	Jan 01, 2004
Address	6433 Champion Grandview Way, Bldg. 1, Austin, Texas 78750, USA
Number of Customers	3000000
Telephone	1 (800) 462-5842
Website	https://ca.indeed.com/hire

FAQs:

Does Indeed work in Canada?

Yes, Indeed is available in Canada.

How much does it cost to post a job on Indeed?

Indeed does not charge to post a job that will appear in the general search section of their website. However, businesses can sponsor their jobs to boost exposure. Pricing starts at C$5.00 per day.

How can I edit an Indeed job posting?

Log in to your Indeed account.
Locate your job post in the main menu.
Click on "Edit" next to the listing that you would like to revise and then make the changes.

Does Indeed promote my jobs on other platforms?

No. However, your job post may appear on other websites that act as search engines and draw matching job posts from Indeed.

How can I delete a job posting on Indeed?

Log in to your Indeed account.
Select the post that you would like to remove.
Click on "delete" to have the listing permanently removed from the site.

How long will my job post stay on Indeed?

Job posts typically stay on Indeed's website for 30 days before they expire.

Does Indeed assist employers with the recruitment process?

Yes, Indeed has an e-book available to assist employers with creating accurate job descriptions that attract the most suitable applicants.

Does Indeed allow employers to repost jobs?

Yes, Indeed allows employers to repost jobs that employers find hard to fill. Interested individuals should view Indeed's reposting guidelines to learn more.

How do I create an Indeed account?

Click on "Sign in" in the top-right corner of Indeed's home page.
Click on "Sign in" in the top-right corner.
Select "New to Indeed? Create an account."
Enter your email address and a password.
Select "Employer."
Click on "Create Account."

When is the best time to post my job on Indeed?

Ideally, you should post your job about four months before the start date. This will give you sufficient time to screen and interview candidates, and help facilitate a seamless recruitment and onboarding process.

Does Indeed assist employers with candidate interviews?

No, Indeed does not offer employers hands-on assistance with interviews.