JOIN
Join — Source, screen, and manage talent – for free
JOIN is a recruitment software (ATS) for creating and posting job ads on hundreds of job boards, featuring an AI-powered job ad builder, career pages, sourcing tools, assessments, scorecards, interview scheduling, candidate communication, a talent pool, automations, integrations, and an API. Over 100,000 companies use JOIN to find the right talent faster and manage applications centrally.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
EU (Processing within the EU/EEA; the DPA covers the EU/CH/EEA)
Hosting
Data protection features: Candidate consent management (active checkbox), applications can be withdrawn, bulk deletion after retention periods. DPA published with TOMs.
Retention & deletion
Supported (configurable retention/deletion; bulk deletion of personal data).
Depending on how it is used, JOIN acts as a data processor (ATS) or a data controller (other services) in accordance with the DPA.
More on our subprocessorsFeature Scope
Sources & Posting: AI Job Ad Builder (<5 min.); hosted career page or embedding via job widget/API; free multiposting to 15+ job boards (e.g., Google for Jobs, talent.com; more depending on location), premium multiposting to 250+ boards with JOIN discounts; social recruiting (TikTok, Facebook, Instagram); one-click application; fully responsive ads/forms; jobs automatically SEO-optimized/indexed; Chrome/sourcing extension for profile import. Screening & Interview: custom screening/knockout questions; Assessments (custom or 1,000+ test templates); customizable scorecards; interview scheduling. Management & Collaboration: ATS with customizable pipelines; talent pool; candidate communication (chat, automated emails); tags/filters; unlimited user licenses; role & permission management; in-app team collaboration. Integrations: HR/ATS integrations (including Greenhouse, Lever, Workable, SmartRecruiters, Teamtailor, Recruitee, Personio, Kenjo, onlyfy, d.vinci); automation via Zapier (8,000+ apps) & Make (2,000+ apps); external profiles (LinkedIn, XING, Welcome to the Jungle, Apec); API for job & candidate data; Publication on 250+ partner job boards. Security & Data Protection: GDPR compliance; Candidate consent management (active checkbox); Bulk deletion of personal data after retention periods; Applications can be withdrawn at any time; DPA available; Trust Center available. Other: Unsolicited applications; Candidate export (CSV/XLSX/ZIP); Headhunter option. Sources: https://join.com/de/wie-join-funktioniert, https://join.com/features?utm_source=openai, https://join.com/integrations?utm_source=openai
Pricing details: Pricing model: per active job/month. Standard: €20 per job/month (3–15 active jobs), Advanced: €30 per job/month (3–15 active jobs), Enterprise: custom. Unlimited user accounts in all plans. Free: 2 active job postings in the Standard plan with 15+ free job boards. Note: According to the FAQ, the Advanced plan does not include free job postings. Flexible monthly cancellation; annual contracts currently available only in the Enterprise plan. Sources: https://join.com/pricing?utm_source=openai
Security hints: Mentioned: GDPR compliance, active consent checkbox, management/collection of candidate consent, bulk deletion of personal data, candidates can withdraw applications; Trust Center available. Sources: https://join.com/features?utm_source=openai
Compliance hints: Explicit: GDPR compliance, DPA (Data Processing Agreement) available; link to Data Protection/Privacy Policy. Sources: https://join.com/features?utm_source=openai, https://join.com/de/wie-join-funktioniert, footer links (DPA/Privacy Policy)
Implementation hints: Self-service onboarding; no technical knowledge required to create job postings; career page is hosted or embedded via widget/API. No credit card required for free use. Sources: https://join.com/de/wie-join-funktioniert, https://join.com/integrations?utm_source=openai
Support hints: Support channels: Email (Standard), Chat (Advanced/Enterprise). FAQ mentions chat and email support in general. Sources: https://join.com/pricing?utm_source=openai, https://join.com/integrations?utm_source=openai
Integration hints: ATS/HR: Greenhouse, Lever, Workable, SmartRecruiters, Teamtailor, Recruitee, Personio, Kenjo, onlyfy, d.vinci; Automation: Zapier, Make; External profiles: LinkedIn, XING, Welcome to the Jungle, Apec; Global Payroll/Employer of Record: Multiplier, WorkMotion; API available; free job boards including Indeed, Google for Jobs, Careerjet, Glassdoor, Jobchannel, Kimeta; 250+ premium job boards/social ads. Sources: https://join.com/integrations?utm_source=openai
Sourcing & Attraction: AI Job Ad Builder; free postings on 15+ top job boards; premium multiposting on 250+ partner job boards & social networks; career page (hosted) or embedding via job widget or API; Sourcing extension (Chrome) for importing profiles (e.g., LinkedIn); customizable application forms; one-click application; social recruiting (e.g., TikTok, Facebook, Instagram); SEO-optimized job postings. Screening & Interview: customizable screening questions including knock-out criteria; assessments (custom or 1,000+ templates); Interview scheduling; hiring scorecards. Manage & Track: full-featured ATS; customizable pipelines; tags/filters; talent pool; centralized candidate communication including automated emails; in-app team collaboration with unlimited user seats; roles & permissions; candidate data export (CSV/XLSX/ZIP). Integrations: HR/ATS integrations (partner list), JOIN API for job/candidate data, custom integrations upon request, job board network (250+). Security & Data Protection: GDPR compliance; active consent checkbox; management of candidate consents; Deletion of personal data in accordance with retention rules; Privacy Policy; Trust Center & Vulnerability Disclosure available. Other: Fully responsive, unsolicited applications accepted.
Pricing details: Tier-based, billed per active job/month; unlimited users. Standard: €20 per job/month (3–15 active jobs), basic multiposting, pipeline, scorecards, automated messages, talent pool, career page, email support. Advanced: €30 per job/month (3–15 active jobs), everything from Standard plus more job boards, approx. +50% applications, custom screening questions, chat support, API & ATS integrations, candidate export, unsolicited applications. Enterprise: Price upon request, custom integrations. Free: 2 active free job postings in the Standard plan; Note: Advanced does not include free postings. Payment by card; invoice upon request. Plan/job count can be changed at any time; cancellation at any time at the end of the billing period; annual contracts currently available only for Enterprise.
Security hints: GDPR protection features (consent management, Active Consent checkbox, easy data deletion), privacy policy available. Trust Center and Vulnerability Disclosure are linked.
Compliance hints: Explicit: GDPR compliance; DPA (Data Processing Agreement) available. Data storage/deletion and consent features cover data protection requirements.
Implementation hints: Self-service onboarding (“Get started for free”); ready to use immediately. Career page hosted by JOIN or embedded via widget/API. No migration details or specific implementation timelines are provided.
Support hints: Standard: Email support. Advanced/Enterprise: Chat support. Help Center & status page available.
Integration hints: 250+ job boards including Google for Jobs, talent.com (depending on location); HR/ATS integrations (partners), JOIN API for job and candidate data, custom integrations upon request; career page widget; Chrome/sourcing extension; social recruiting (TikTok, Facebook, Instagram).
Features at a Glance
Recruiting & ATS
- Career site
- Multi-posting
- Pipeline/Kanban
- Interview scheduling
- Scorecards
Core HR
- Roles & permissions
Data & API
- Data export
- API
Mobile
- Responsive UI
Security & IT
- RBAC
- Data residency region
Compliance
- GDPR
- DPA available
Pricing Model
Usage-based
Pricing is based on the number of simultaneously active jobs (job slots). Monthly subscriptions can be cancelled at the end of the billing cycle; Enterprise is an annual contract. All plans include unlimited users.
Implementation
The careers page is hosted or embedded via a widget or API; no technical knowledge is required.
Support
Email (all plans) · In‑App Chat (Advanced/Enterprise)
Time zones: Global
The FAQ lists chat and email support.
Integrations
Karriereseiten-Widget
OtherEmbedding Job Postings on Your Own Website
talent.com
OtherJob Board
TikTok
OtherSocial Recruiting
Social Recruiting
Social Recruiting
Jobbörsen-Netzwerk (250+)
OtherPremium multiposting on 250+ partner job boards and social networks
Chrome Sourcing Extension
OtherSourcing/Profile Import (e.g., LinkedIn)
HR-/ATS-Integrationen (Partner)
ATSList of Partners/Details According to the Provider
JOIN API
APIAccess to job and candidate data (Advanced plan and above); custom integrations available upon request
Google for Jobs
OtherJob aggregator/job board (availability varies by location)
