Workable feels like overkill. You need hiring control.
BuildForms cuts through the noise so founders find top talent faster, without the HR-centric features you don't need.
Workable: Built for HR, Not Founders
Workable is a comprehensive ATS, designed for larger HR teams with established processes. For a founder doing their own hiring, it often feels like too much overhead. You end up navigating features you'll never use, just to get to the basics. It's built for tracking, not for the urgent, precise evaluation a startup needs.BuildForms: Evaluation-First, AI-Native for Speed
We don't just track candidates; we evaluate them. BuildForms gives you structured intake and AI-powered evaluation from day one, helping you instantly identify top developers and designers. It's built for founders who need to move fast and make objective decisions without a dedicated HR department. This unique methodology helps cut screening time by up to 70%. Learn more about our evaluation-first approach.Why Founder Control Matters More Than Ever
You need to define what "good" looks like for your startup, not adapt to a generic template. Workable helps manage pipelines, but BuildForms empowers you to build custom evaluation criteria for every role. This means you control the input, and therefore, the quality of your hires. You set the bar, and our AI helps you find candidates who meet it, objectively. See how our AI evaluates portfolios.Cut the Overkill, Keep the Quality
You could use Workable, and many larger teams do so effectively. But if you're a lean startup, you need a system that focuses on your core problem: finding great people quickly and accurately. BuildForms strips away the complexity of traditional ATS platforms, giving you precision and speed where it counts. We save you from scrolling through hundreds of irrelevant applications.How It Compares
| Feature Focus | Workable | BuildForms |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Design For | Mid-market HR Teams | Founders & Small Teams (0-50) |
| Core Value | Comprehensive ATS & Tracking | AI-Native Evaluation & Structured Intake |
| Speed to Value | Longer setup, extensive features | Quick setup, instant evaluation insights |
| Cost Structure | Per employee/recruiter, can be high for startups | Value-driven, transparent pricing for lean teams |