Apply Online vs EasyJobs
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| Feature | Apply Online v2.7.1.1 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free · ★ 4.1/5 Visit Details | EasyJobs v2.8.4 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.7/5 Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 2,000+ | 4,000+ |
| Last updated | September 28, 2026 | October 19, 2026 |
| Editions | ApplyOnline · ApplyOnline add-ons ($) | easy.jobs · easy.jobs Pro (SaaS plan) ($) |
| Pros | Drag-and-drop application form builder with file attachment fields; Several ad types, each with its own shortcode; Dedicated manager role for reviewing applications | Manage jobs, candidates and pipelines without leaving WordPress; Career pages via shortcodes, blocks, Elementor widgets or a page template; Customizer controls for career page styling |
| Cons | Applicant tracking, conditional fields and captcha need paid add-ons; Email notifications rely on the host mail server | Useless without an easy.jobs account; all data is stored off-site; Adds a Matomo tracker from easy.jobs on career pages; Shows seasonal sale notices in the admin |
| Mentioned in our posts | 1 | 1 |
| More features | ||
| Other features | Multiple ad types with their own filters, Shortcodes for ad archive, single ad and form, Email notification to recipients on new application, Application manager capability set, Security nonce on application forms, Attachment links on applications, Paid add-on updates through a licence key ($) | Create, edit and publish jobs from WP admin, Candidate list and visual hiring pipeline, Candidate messaging inside WordPress, Question sets and assessments, Career page, job list and job details shortcodes, Gutenberg blocks for job header, list, footer and landing, Elementor job list and landing page widgets, Customizer styling for career pages, Job analytics stats on the dashboard ($) |
| Integrations | ||
| Analytics | — | Matomo (easy.jobs analytics) |
| Plugins | Polylang | Elementor |
| Other | ApplyOnline add-on update server ($) | easy.jobs |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 5.6 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Phones home | No | Only if you agree |
| External services | — | app.easy.jobs, send.wpinsight.com, analytics.easy.jobs |
| Blocks | — | 4 |
| Shortcodes | 7 | 3 |