Monster vs. Indeed

A comparison of two of the leading job posting sites in the world.

By Paul Peters, Jun 21, 2023

Paul Peters is the Chief Editor of Betterteam. He's a former print journalist and small business owner and has written articles for a variety of newspapers, magazines and websites.

As two of the largest job posting and recruiting sites in the world, Monster and Indeed are used by countless employers to fill vacant job positions around the world. Because both platforms are well-known, we've done a comparison of the two to help you decide which platform is the best for your needs.

Features:

Feature	Monster	Indeed
Phone Support	✔	x
Online Support	x	✔
Resume Database	✔	✔
Resume Search	✔	✔
Free Trial	✔	✔
Credit Card Required for Trial	✔	x
Free Plan	✔ (4-day trial)	✔
Accounting Management	x	✔
Budget Control	✔	✔
Activity Dashboard	✔	x
Social Advertising	✔	x
Built-in Database	✔	✔
Communication Management	x	✔
Customizable Branding	✔	x
Real Time Notifications	x	x

Price Comparison:

Monster	Indeed
Pay-per-click and monthly subscription plans.	Pay-per-application.
From $12.00 per day per basic posting with resume access.	From $0.00 per posting.
Maximum cost depends on the daily pay-per-click budget that you set. The subscription plans cost up to $649.00 per month for five reusable slots.	Maximum cost depends on the daily budget that you set for a sponsored post.

The Bottomline:

Both Indeed and Monster are trusted by millions of employers around the world to find and hire the best talent in every industry. Your preference may depend on the size of your business, your hiring needs, and your budget. We recommend taking a careful look at all of the features that each platform offers and trying both products for yourself to determine which one is suitable for your needs.

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FAQs:

Is Monster or Indeed better?

This depends on the size of your business and your location. Monster covers 50 countries around the world but Indeed still owns a larger segment of the market with over 200 million unique visitors per month, making it a natural choice for small and large enterprises alike.

Which platform is easier for job applicants to use?

Both Monster and Indeed have platforms that make it as simple as possible for candidates to search for and apply for jobs. So this really comes down to personal choice. Having said that, Monster lets candidates know how to improve their resumes, tracks their progress via a free account, and sends them job search tips and advice.

What is the Indeed job post cost?

Indeed sponsored job postings vary depending on the job and what you decide to bid. Indeed job posts pricing can be limited to a daily budget. Alternatively, you can choose to post your job on Indeed absolutely free.

Monster vs. Indeed

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