Job Distribution
Post once and distribute to 100+ job boards and partner sites.
One-click multi-board postingBroad web reachBranded posting
ZipRecruiter for employers
✓ Verified profile · 2026-08-22
ZipRecruiter
ZipRecruiter (NYSE: ZIP) is an online employment marketplace connecting employers and job seekers. Employers post once and distribute to 100+ job boards, while proprietary AI matching technology (personified as 'Phil') scores candidates and invites strong matches to apply, forming a two-sided marketplace monetized on the employer side.
Santa Monica, CaliforniaFounded 2010501-1000 employees
Legal nameZipRecruiter
Founded2010
FoundersIan Siegel, Joe Edmonds, Ward Poulos, and Will Redd
HQSanta Monica, California
Employees501-1000
ListedZIP
Decision snapshot
Facts, vendor evidence and marketplace signals are labeled separately · verified 2026-08-22Best for
SMB-to-mid-market employers wanting one-click multi-board job distribution plus AI candidate matching.
Strong when
Speed and reach matter — ZipRecruiter states most employers get a quality candidate within a day.
Validate before buying
Pricing is quote-based and not published; free trials require a credit card and auto-convert; revenue declined amid a hiring slowdown.
FY2025 revenue$449.0M
Down about 5% year over year amid a hiring slowdown
ZipRecruiter Q4/FY2025 results coverageJob seekers180M
In the ZipRecruiter database (per Q4 2025 investor materials)
ZipRecruiter Q4/FY2025 results coverageWho should evaluate ZipRecruiter?
Employee size
Small businessMid-marketEnterprise
Operating context
Cross-industryHospitalityConsumer and retail
Regions
United States (primary marketplace)
Primary use cases
Job distributionAI candidate sourcing and matchingApplicant screeningRapid video screening (ZipIntro)
Product portfolio
A portfolio vendor — compare the product and package that matches your workforce, not the company name alone.
AI Matching (Phil)
AI that scores candidates against the database and invites strong matches to apply.
Skills and location matchingInvite-to-apply outreachSelf-optimizing from feedbackConversational assistant
ZipRecruiter launches ZipIntro (AI matching / Phil)Applicant management and resume database
Rank and manage applicants and search resumes and profiles from the job-seeker base.
Candidate scoringApplicant reviewResume and profile searchProactive sourcing
ZipRecruiter for employersZipRecruiter launches ZipIntro (AI matching / Phil)ZipIntro
AI-scheduled rapid one-to-one video screening that invites matched candidates.
AI match invitationsRSVP and lineup reviewBack-to-back video calls
ZipRecruiter launches ZipIntro (press release)Core capabilities
Job distributionMulti-board postingAI candidate matchingCandidate scoringInvite-to-applyResume searchApplicant managementVideo screeningATS integrationsTwo-sided marketplace
Where ZipRecruiter is strong
One-click distribution
Post once to 100+ job boards and partner sites for reach and time savings.
ZipRecruiter for employersAI matching (Phil)
AI trained on large interaction data scores and invites strong matches to apply.
ZipRecruiter launches ZipIntro (AI matching / Phil)High marketplace satisfaction
ZipRecruiter holds a strong G2 rating.
G2: ZipRecruiter reviewsBroad ATS ecosystem
ZipRecruiter reports 180+ ATS integrations, including certified Workday Recruiting and Greenhouse integrations.
ZipRecruiter ATS partnersWhat buyers should validate
Pricing not published
Pricing is quote-based and varies by market.
ZipRecruiter plansFree trial auto-converts
The free trial requires a credit card and auto-converts to paid.
ZipRecruiter plansRevenue declined in FY2025
Revenue fell about 5% in FY2025 amid a hiring slowdown.
ZipRecruiter Q4/FY2025 results coverageCommercial & implementation
Pricing modelQuote and plan-based; ~75% flat-rate subscription and ~25% performance-based, employer-monetizedZipRecruiter Q4/FY2025 results coverage
Public companyNYSE: ZIPZipRecruiter NYSE direct listing
Integrations
ATS partners and APIs
180+ ATS integrations plus certified Workday Recruiting and Greenhouse integrations and partner APIs (Jobs, Apply webhook, XML feed).
ZipRecruiter ATS partnersZipRecruiter partner API documentationSecurity & compliance
Customer evidence
Outcomes reported in the vendor's customer stories — treat as vendor-supplied case-study evidence.
Improving candidate quality
The consumer brand used ZipRecruiter to source candidates.
Vendor-reported 40% increase in quality candidates.ZipRecruiter customer case studiesStaffing at speed
The hospitality operator used ZipRecruiter to staff new properties.
Vendor-reported staffing of two hotels in 90 days.ZipRecruiter customer case studiesCommon 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 ZipRecruiter coverage
View all →Jun 1, 2026ZipRecruiter Launches New AI Feature to Automate Recruiter Outreach
ZipRecruiter® has launched Smart Outreach, an AI feature inside its Resume Database that turns job descriptions into personalized candidate message sequences. The tool can send up to 3 follow-ups and is built on a…
Aug 13, 2025ZipRecruiter Brings Breakroom to U.S., Delivering 1M+ Real Workplace Ratings for Frontline JobsZipRecruiter has launched Breakroom in the U.S., a workplace rating platform designed for frontline industries such as retail, hospitality, and logistics. With over one million employee ratings, Breakroom offers role-…
Aug 11, 2025ZipRecruiter Q2 2025 Revenue Hits $112.2M, Signals Possible Q4 YoY GrowthZipRecruiter reported Q2 2025 revenue of $112.2 million, with a net loss of $9.5 million (−8% margin) and Adjusted EBITDA of $9.3 million (8% margin). Despite a still-soft labor market, sequential growth in Paid…
May 8, 2025ZipRecruiter Reports $110.1M Revenue in Q1 2025 Amid Hiring SlowdownQuarterly revenue of $110.1 million Quarterly net loss of ($12.8) million, or net loss margin of (12)% Quarterly Adjusted EBITDA of $5.9 million, or Adjusted EBITDA margin of 5% SANTA MONICA, Calif.---ZipRecruiter ®…
Feb 26, 2025ZipRecruiter Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 ResultsZipRecruiter reported annual revenue of $474 million, with Adjusted EBITDA reaching $78 million, representing a 16% margin. However, the company also posted a net loss of $12.9 million, resulting in a -3% net income…
Nov 6, 2024ZipRecruiter Resilient Amid Hiring Slowdown with $117.1M Q3 Revenue and Share Repurchase BoostZipRecruiter has released its third-quarter 2024 financial results, reporting $117.1 million in revenue but a net loss of $2.6 million. Despite hiring challenges, CEO Ian Siegel reaffirms the company's confidence in the…
Sources & verification
Verified 2026-08-22. Source type is shown so buyers can distinguish official, regulatory, marketplace and legacy evidence.
- officialZipRecruiter for employers
- officialZipRecruiter plans
- officialZipRecruiter launches ZipIntro (AI matching / Phil)
- officialZipRecruiter launches ZipIntro (press release)
- officialZipRecruiter ATS partners
- officialZipRecruiter partner API documentation
- regulatoryZipRecruiter Q2 2025 shareholder letter (investor)
- reportingZipRecruiter Q4/FY2025 results coverage
- reportingZipRecruiter NYSE direct listing
- marketplaceZipRecruiter customer case studies
- marketplaceG2: ZipRecruiter reviews
Leadership
founders · executives- Ian SiegelCo-Founder & CEO
- Ward PoulosFounder
- Megan AllenEVP & Chief Product Officer
Recent moves
funding · M&A · launches- Jun 1, 2026
- Aug 13, 2025
- Aug 11, 2025
- May 8, 2025
- Feb 26, 2025
- Nov 6, 2024
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