Instaffo
Your job platform for tech, sales, marketing, and finance.
Instaffo is a Germany-based job platform (founded 2017) that matches Tech, Sales, Marketing and Finance talent with employers. The platform features AI-driven matching across 100+ parameters, a 300,000+ talent pool, direct chat with hiring managers, and optional Talent Success Manager support. 2,000+ companies use Instaffo to hire, primarily in Germany.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
EU, US
Hosting
The website mentions “enterprise-level security” (Enterprise) and a GDPR-compliant data processing agreement (DPA). Details on SSO/SAML, MFA, encryption, penetration tests, or certifications: available upon request.
Retention & deletion
Personal data of introduced candidates that Instaffo processes to verify fees and detect contractual violations is deleted after the review is complete, at the latest after statutory retention periods expire or any disputes are conclusively resolved.
GDPR/DPA explicitly mentioned. Additional certifications: Upon request.
Feature Scope
Sources: https://www.instaffo.com/arbeitgeber, https://www.instaffo.com/talent-pool
- AI matching with over 100 parameters (skills, salary, location, preferences)
- Talent pool with over 300,000 pre-qualified, job-seeking professionals; profiles regularly verified and updated
- Talent feed for proactive outreach; 3x higher response rate compared to traditional channels
- Job distribution: Visibility in relevant niche and high-reach channels; channel-optimized posting
- Application pipeline including CV, matching score, and centralized, AI-powered workflows (screening & interviewing)
- Direct chat with talent; collaboration with hiring managers; unlimited team members
- Role/region/seniority filters; up-to-date profiles instead of inactive accounts
- ATS integration: Basic applicant sync (Professional); custom ATS integration (Enterprise); automatic transfer to ATS
- Service/setup: ATS setup support from the Instaffo team; quick deployment
- SLA/support: Demo/consultation appointments available
- Security & Compliance: "Enterprise-level security" (Enterprise); GDPR-compliant Data Processing Agreement (DPA) available
- Pricing options including success-based fees; 90 days of free replacement hiring (Professional)
- Languages/Region: Platform for the DACH market with a focus on Germany; website in German, EN toggle available
Pricing hints: Essential: €0/month + 15% of the target gross annual salary upon successful hire (up to 5 active jobs). Professional: €990/month or €1,100/month (depending on term) + 12% success fee; unlimited jobs, basic ATS integration, 90 days of free re-hiring. Enterprise: Price upon request, flexible pricing for high volumes, custom ATS integration, enterprise-level security including GDPR-compliant DPA. Term note: 6- and 12-month options are mentioned. Currency: EUR. Sources: https://www.instaffo.com/arbeitgeber
Security hints: Mentioned: "Enterprise-level security" and GDPR-compliant Data Processing Agreement (DPA) in the Enterprise plan. Sources: https://www.instaffo.com/arbeitgeber
Compliance hints: GDPR and DPA mentioned. Sources: https://www.instaffo.com/arbeitgeber
Implementation hints: Fast activation: First applications typically within 24–72 hours of posting. Support with ATS setup provided by Instaffo; onboarding/migration details and exact implementation timelines not further described. Sources: https://www.instaffo.com/talent-pool, https://www.instaffo.com/arbeitgeber
Support hints: References to demo/consultation appointments and setup support. Sources: https://www.instaffo.com/arbeitgeber
Integration hints: ATS integrations: Basic applicant sync (Professional) and custom ATS integration (Enterprise). Applications can be automatically transferred to the ATS. Sources: https://www.instaffo.com/arbeitgeber
- Talent visibility and multi-channel reach: Post a job once and get targeted visibility where talent is active (LinkedIn, Google, Reddit, podcasts, YouTube, specialist communities). Instaffo optimizes the channel mix per role for relevance. • AI-driven matching: Real-time matching by skills, compensation, work location, and more; delivers a focused list and matching scores. • Talent Feed access: Browse and contact 300,000+ pre-qualified, job-ready candidates; one-click job suggestions; direct chat; higher response rates (3x vs. traditional channels). • Candidate quality: All profiles verified and kept current (skills, salary expectations, motivation, willingness to change). • Filters and data: Web app backed by 750,000+ job and talent data points; filter by role, region, and seniority. • Pipeline workflow: Applications land directly in your pipeline with CVs and matching scores. • Team collaboration: Invite unlimited team members and collaborate with HR managers. • ATS integrations: Basic ATS integration with applicant sync (Professional plan) and custom ATS integration with applicant sync (Enterprise). • Replacement guarantee: 90-day free replacement (Professional plan). • Security and privacy: Enterprise-level security on Enterprise plans; GDPR-compliant DPA available; Single Sign-On via Google and LinkedIn; data processing involves EU/US vendors with adequacy decisions or SCCs (e.g., DigitalOcean EU hosting, AWS CloudFront, Webflow, analytics/ops tools). • Languages/regions: Product and site available in German and English; primary market focus is Germany. Sources: https://www.instaffo.com/talent-pool, https://www.instaffo.com/en/talent-pool, https://www.instaffo.com/en/pricing, https://www.instaffo.com/datenschutz
Pricing details: • Essential: €0/month; success fee of 15% of target gross annual salary; up to 5 simultaneous jobs; pay only upon successful hire. • Professional: €990/month or €1,100/month (page shows both figures under 6- and 12-month terms); reduced success fee of 12%; unlimited jobs; 90-day free replacement; basic ATS integration with applicant sync. • Enterprise: Custom pricing; custom ATS integration; enterprise-level security; GDPR-compliant DPA; flexible pricing for high volumes. • General: You only pay upon successful hiring; flexible models for additional features and integrations. Sources: https://www.instaffo.com/en/pricing, https://www.instaffo.com/en/talent-pool
Security notes: • SSO: Single Sign-On available via Google and LinkedIn for login. • Enterprise-level security (Enterprise plan). • GDPR-compliant DPA available (Enterprise). • Infrastructure/vendors noted in privacy policy include EU hosting on DigitalOcean, AWS CloudFront CDN, Webflow; multiple analytics/ops tools with adequacy decisions or SCCs. Sources: https://www.instaffo.com/en/pricing, https://www.instaffo.com/datenschutz
Compliance hints: • GDPR (DSGVO) framework referenced throughout; legal bases under Art. 6 GDPR. • DPA (Data Processing Agreement) available for Enterprise; heyData-listed DPO contact. • International transfers: Adequacy decisions (e.g., UK, Canada, Israel; DPF for the US where applicable) or Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) used. • Retention examples provided (e.g., logs 14 days; reporting data 3 years). Sources: https://www.instaffo.com/datenschutz, https://www.instaffo.com/en/pricing
Implementation hints: • Getting started: Publish a job with requirements and desired profile; Instaffo matches in real time; applications go directly into your pipeline. • Speed: Applications typically within 24–72 hours; time-to-hire around 25 days (vs. 50–90 days via other channels). • Onboarding/help: Team supports ATS setup (Pro/Enterprise); described as quick and easy. • Replacement: 90-day free replacement on Professional. Sources: https://www.instaffo.com/talent-pool, https://www.instaffo.com/en/pricing
Support hints: • Setup assistance for ATS integration mentioned; • Company contact provided in privacy policy (kontakt@instaffo.com); headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany; Sources: https://www.instaffo.com/en/pricing, https://www.instaffo.com/datenschutz
Integration hints: • ATS integrations: Basic applicant sync (Professional), custom applicant sync (Enterprise). • Authentication: SSO via Google and LinkedIn for user login. Sources: https://www.instaffo.com/en/pricing, https://www.instaffo.com/datenschutz
Features at a Glance
Recruiting & ATS
- Job requisitions
- Multi-posting
- Pipeline/Kanban
- AI screening/ranking
- CV parsing
Compliance
- GDPR
- DPA available
Security & IT
- Data residency region
Mobile
- Responsive UI
Pricing Model
Usage-based
Success-based components in all plans. Professional plan prices depend on the contract term (6 versus 12 months).
Implementation
Quick deployment; support with ATS setup from Instaffo. Detailed onboarding or migration steps: available upon request.
Support
Email · Help Center
Demo and consultation appointments, as well as setup support, are available. Specific support channels, SLAs, and time zone coverage: Upon request.
Integrations
Generic ATS (Basic Bewerber-Sync)
ATSBasic ATS integration with automatic transfer to the ATS in the Professional plan.
Custom ATS Integration
ATSCustom ATS integration included in the Enterprise Plan.
40+ ATS (unspezifiziert)
ATSDirect integration with automatic synchronization of jobs and applications. Basic integration in Professional; custom integrations in Enterprise.
40+ ATS (nicht namentlich genannt)
ATSDirect connection with automatic synchronization of job openings and applications; Basic Integration (Professional) and Custom Integration (Enterprise).
