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Pricing from
$369 per month per job slot
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Free version
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What is iHire

iHire is an industry-focused job board and recruiting platform that connects employers with candidates across specialized career communities. It supports job posting, resume search, and employer branding tools for recruiters and hiring managers, while also providing job search and career resources for candidates. The product emphasizes niche talent pools by operating multiple vertical sites aligned to specific industries and roles.

pros

Industry-specific talent communities

iHire organizes job seekers and jobs into distinct industry and role-focused communities rather than a single general marketplace. This structure can help employers target candidates with relevant backgrounds and reduce irrelevant applications. For candidates, it provides more curated job discovery within a chosen field.

Employer tools beyond postings

In addition to job ads, iHire offers resume search and candidate sourcing capabilities that support proactive recruiting. Employers can use company profile and branding features to present roles and workplace information to job seekers. This combination aligns the product with both job advertising and lightweight recruiting workflows.

Candidate-facing career resources

iHire includes job seeker resources such as resume and career guidance content alongside job listings. These features can improve candidate engagement and time-on-site, which can support applicant flow for employers. The platform is designed to serve both sides of the market rather than only employer users.

cons

Not a full ATS replacement

iHire focuses on job advertising and sourcing, but it does not typically cover the full depth of applicant tracking, requisition approvals, and end-to-end hiring operations found in dedicated ATS suites. Organizations with complex workflows may still need a separate system for pipeline management, compliance, and reporting. This can introduce additional integration or manual handoff work.

Reach varies by niche

Because iHire is segmented into industry communities, candidate volume and job seeker activity can vary by vertical and geography. Some employers may see strong results in certain niches while others may experience limited reach compared with broader job marketplaces. Performance often depends on the specific iHire community used and the role type.

Limited transparency on integrations

Integration depth with HR systems (for example, ATS/HRIS connectors, job distribution, and analytics exports) is not always clearly standardized across job boards and can require vendor confirmation. If an organization relies on automated posting, candidate sync, or centralized reporting, it may need to validate supported integrations and data flows before rollout. This can affect implementation effort for teams with mature recruiting tech stacks.

Plan & Pricing

Employer (iHire360 / Job Ads) — Tiered job slot pricing

Plan Price Key features & notes
1 Job Slot (monthly agreement) $369 per month Posted on iHire industry sites; distributed to Google for Jobs and partner networks; included in candidate job alert emails; automatic refreshes; ATS and applicant management included.
3 Job Slots (monthly agreement) $450 per month Most popular; includes same features as single slot; bulk discount vs single-slot pricing.
10 Job Slots (monthly agreement) $799 per month Largest standard package; includes same features; greater bulk discount.
1 Job Slot (quarterly billing / discounted) $316 per month (billed quarterly) Quarterly-billed discounted rate (site lists as “save 14%”).
3 Job Slots (quarterly billing / discounted) $405 per month (billed quarterly) Quarterly-billed discounted rate.
10 Job Slots (quarterly billing / discounted) $733 per month (billed quarterly) Quarterly-billed discounted rate.

Notes: iHire also markets iHire360 as an all-in-one recruiting solution; the iHire360 product page lists “Standard Job Slot” starting at $369/month (monthly agreement) and shows other commitment-level starting prices on that page. For larger/custom packages or nationwide/resume-search bundles, the site directs customers to contact sales or call (877) 316-4176.

Job Seeker (Membership)

Plan Price Key features & notes
Basic Free Permanently free Basic membership: access to jobs labeled Quick Apply / Direct Apply / Featured / Sponsored; resume searchable; career articles and tools.
Premium $1 for 7-day trial (first-time users) 7-day $1 trial explicitly listed on site; Premium benefits include full access to jobs aggregated from 30,000+ sources, iScore Resume Match, Job X-ray, Featured Applicant status, ad-free site experience, live career advisor, monthly webinars, and 10% off resume services. The site does not display the regular post-trial membership price publicly (users are asked to sign up or view account for pricing).

Seller details

iHire, LLC
Frederick, Maryland, USA
1999
Private
https://www.ihire.com/
https://x.com/iHire
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ihire/

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