AROS vs. Workable
AROS vs Workable — two applicant tracking systems that keep setup light. The difference shows up in what each ATS gives you after a candidate applies: a pipeline to move through, or a decision to document.
At a glance
| Feature | AROS | Workable |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Packet for every hire AROS remembers why you hired, not just who. | Yes. | Not a native concept. |
| Pricing Similar range at the top; AROS is designed for small-business rhythm at the bottom. | $99–$799/month · $12/month Standby | Tiered pricing; small-business plans exist. |
| AI features AROS never scores candidates numerically. | AI drafts summaries, questions, and messages — all labeled Draft. No candidate scoring. | Various AI features across tiers. |
| Setup complexity | About five minutes. | Fast enough for small business. |
| Outcome learning | Yes — private to your team. | Reporting available; automatic outcome loop is not a native feature. |
Comparison is based on publicly documented product capabilities as of February 2026. If anything on this page is out of date, please email hello@getaros.ai and we’ll fix it.
When AROS is the right fit
You’re a business owner, HR manager, or founder who wants the decision structure of a bigger hiring operation without needing to hire one. You want to remember, in writing, why you picked who you picked. You want the same product whether you’re hiring your first or fiftieth.
When Workable might be the right fit
You already have a full hiring operations team, a dedicated ATS admin, and integrations you’ve built up over years. In that case, switching platforms is a decision about parity — and this comparison isn’t the deciding factor.