Job Posting and Sponsored Jobs
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Free postingsSponsored boostingBudget controlsPay-per-click or pay-per-application
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Indeed
Indeed is a global job marketplace where job seekers search and apply to jobs and employers post and distribute jobs, source candidates from a large profile database and manage hiring. Core employer capabilities include free and Sponsored Jobs postings, AI-powered Smart Sourcing, Indeed Apply and an employer dashboard for screening, messaging and scheduling. Indeed is owned by Recruit Holdings.
AustinFounded 200410000+ employees
Legal nameIndeed
Founded2004
FoundersPaul Forster, Rony Kahan
HQAustin
Employees10000+
ChannelsLinkedIn
Decision snapshot
Facts, vendor evidence and marketplace signals are labeled separately · verified 2026-08-22Best for
Employers of any size needing high-volume candidate reach and applicant flow across a very broad talent pool.
Strong when
You want performance-based, budget-controlled distribution plus optional proactive sourcing and outreach.
Validate before buying
Free postings are capped at three per month, Sponsored pricing varies by market, and reviewers cite volumes of unqualified applications via easy apply.
Job Seeker Profiles665M+
Accounts with a unique, verified email address
Indeed: 31 hires per minute (scale)Hires31 per minute
2025 average through the platform, across 60+ countries
Indeed: 31 hires per minute (scale)Who should evaluate Indeed?
Employee size
Small businessMid-marketEnterprise
Operating context
Cross-industryHorizontal (all job categories)
Regions
Global (60+ countries)United States is the largest revenue geography
Primary use cases
Job distribution and advertisingHigh-volume applicant generationProactive candidate sourcingScreeningInterview scheduling
Product portfolio
A portfolio vendor — compare the product and package that matches your workforce, not the company name alone.
Resume Search / Smart Sourcing
AI-powered search of resumes and profiles to find and invite candidates.
Skills-based matchingAdvanced filtersSourcing AssistantAI-generated outreach
Indeed Smart SourcingIndeed Apply
Lets candidates apply directly through Indeed, with applications flowing into the ATS.
Streamlined applyATS deliverySmart screeningXML feed / Job Sync API
Indeed ATS integrationEmployer Dashboard and Screening
Central workspace to manage jobs, filter applicants, message candidates and schedule interviews, with screener questions.
Applicant filteringCandidate messagingInterview schedulingScreener questions
Indeed employer tools guideIndeed Smart SourcingCore capabilities
Job posting and distributionSponsored Jobs (performance-based)Resume searchAI matching and Smart SourcingAutomated outreachIndeed ApplyApplicant screeningInterview schedulingEmployer dashboardATS integration and API
Where Indeed is strong
Very large candidate reach
665M+ Job Seeker Profiles and 3.5M employers.
Indeed: 31 hires per minute (scale)Budget-controlled pricing
Performance-based pricing means paying only on a click or started application.
Indeed: how pricing worksBroad ATS ecosystem
350+ ATS integrations across the market.
Indeed ATS integrationStrong security posture
A published trust center with SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001 and more.
Indeed Trust CenterWhat buyers should validate
Free posting limit
Free postings are limited to three per month per account.
Indeed: how pricing worksPricing transparency
Sponsored pricing and availability vary by market and contract.
Indeed: how pricing worksApplication quality
Reviewers report volumes of unqualified or mass applications via easy apply.
G2: Indeed Hiring Platform reviewsCommercial & implementation
Pricing modelPerformance-based Sponsored Jobs (pay-per-click or pay-per-started-application); up to 3 free jobs/monthIndeed: how pricing works
OwnershipSubsidiary of Recruit Holdings (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 6098)Recruit Holdings HR Technology reportRecruit Holdings results coverage
Integrations
350+ ATS integrations
Integrates with 350+ ATS platforms via ATS Sync (two-way), a GraphQL Job Sync API and an Indeed Apply XML feed.
Indeed ATS integrationIndeed Job Sync API docsSecurity & compliance
SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001
Indeed's Trust Center publishes SOC 2 Type 2, SOC 3 and ISO/IEC 27001:2022, 27017, 27018 and 27701 certifications.
Indeed Trust CenterPrivacy and assurance
Indeed cites the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, Cyber Essentials, CSA STAR Level 1 and PCI DSS.
Indeed Trust CenterCustomer evidence
Outcomes reported in the vendor's customer stories — treat as vendor-supplied case-study evidence.
Application and hire lift
Aggregate platform statistics reported by Indeed for jobs using Indeed Apply.
Vendor-reported that jobs using Indeed Apply are 2.5x more likely to result in a hire and drive up to 5x more completed applications.Indeed ATS integrationSourcing efficiency
Aggregate platform statistics reported by Indeed for its Sourcing Assistant.
Vendor-reported that sourced candidates are 2.9x more likely to be hired and hired 31% faster, saving about 7 hours per week.Indeed Smart SourcingCommon alternatives
A shortlist starting point; the right comparison depends on size, geography and the exact product.
Methodology
Company facts, product claims, customer evidence and independent marketplace signals are separated. Time-sensitive data is a dated snapshot. Review all sources →
Latest Indeed coverage
View all →Jun 2, 2025Indeed CEO Chris Hyams Steps Down After 15-Year Tenure; Deko Returns to Lead
Chris Hyams has officially stepped down as CEO of Indeed after nearly 15 years of leading the world’s largest job platform. In a heartfelt letter to the team, Hyams reflects on his journey from VP of Product to CEO,…
May 14, 2024Indeed to Lay Off 1,000 Employees in Strategic Move to Simplify OperationsIndeed , the career site, announced the layoff of approximately 1,000 employees, constituting about 8% of its U.S. workforce. This decision, conveyed through a letter from CEO Chris Hyams, primarily affects the Research…
Jan 16, 2024Indeed Introduces Specialist Media Networks, Helping Employers Reach More Skilled Professionals Across Industry-Specific Sites to Hire for Hard-to-Fill RolesIndeed introduces Specialist Media Networks to streamline the hiring process for difficult-to-fill roles in specific industries. This innovative approach involves distributing job advertisements across industry-specific…
May 22, 2023Indeed Helps People Without College Degrees Get Jobs with Skill ConnectIndeed survey shows a majority of job seekers believe employers should consider skills rather than degrees when considering a candidate’s qualifications AUSTIN, Texas Indeed , a leading hiring platform, today launched…
Mar 23, 2023Indeed, an American worldwide employment website, Lays Off 2,200 Workers GloballyMARCH 23, 2023/-- Indeed , an American worldwide employment website for job listings, lays off 2,200 workers globally. With sponsored job ads down 33% Indeed is reducing its workforce. This message was shared earlier…
Jul 9, 2026hireEZ Combines 1B Open Web Profiles with Nexxt and Talroo to Rebuild the Top of the Recruiting FunnelhireEZ announced strategic partnerships with Nexxt and Talroo to unify passive candidates, nurtured talent and active applicants into one agentic recruiting workflow. The platform combines hireEZ’s 1B open web profiles…
Sources & verification
Verified 2026-08-22. Source type is shown so buyers can distinguish official, regulatory, marketplace and legacy evidence.
- officialIndeed: 31 hires per minute (scale)
- officialIndeed: how pricing works
- officialIndeed Smart Sourcing
- officialIndeed ATS integration
- officialIndeed employer tools guide
- officialIndeed Job Sync API docs
- officialIndeed Trust Center
- regulatoryRecruit Holdings HR Technology report
- reportingRecruit Holdings results coverage
- marketplaceG2: Indeed Hiring Platform reviews
Leadership
founders · executives- Paul ForsterCo-Founder (former CEO)
Recent moves
funding · M&A · launches- Jul 9, 2026
- Jun 29, 2026
- Apr 7, 2026
- Jan 27, 2026
- May 14, 2025
- Nov 11, 2024
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