--- description: Review of Idealist Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Idealist | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Job Board Software](/directory/3497/job-board/software) > [Idealist](/software/112998/idealist) # Idealist Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/112998/idealist > Idealist is a cloud-based platform, which helps non-profits, consultants, social enterprises, government and staffing agencies create business profiles and advertise job or internship vacancies to recruit interested volunteers. Employers can categorize listings under different job functions such as fundraising, social work or events to get displayed in relevant searches. Idealist enables organizations to create custom directory profiles with brand logo, images and videos in order to connect with various graduate school programs. Applicants can receive email notifications for new job postings based on interests. Additionally, agencies can use the blind listings feature to post jobs anonymously for contracting organizations. It offers integration with the third-party platform Greenhouse, letting recruiting teams manage and share job listings with Idealist job board automatically. It comes with a mobile application for iOS. Pricing is based on listing and location basis and support is provided via documentation and online measures. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 3 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 3 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Idealist ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Per Feature - **Pricing Details**: Idealist is offered across two pricing plans available on per listing and location basis. Jobs: $95 (Nonprofits \& Government Agencies), $125 (Recruiters \& Social Enterprises) Internships: $25 (Nonprofits \& Government Agencies), $35 (Recruiters \& Social Enterprises) - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Advertising Management - Alerts/Notifications - Applicant Tracking - Customisable Branding - Email Alerts - Job Management - Job Marketplace - Job Posting - Matching Engine - Third-Party Integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base ## Category - [Job Board Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/3497/job-board/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Indeed for Employers](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/106038/indeed-for-employers) — 4.5/5 (7541 reviews) 2. 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I love the convenient ability to mark posts and use search criteria tailored to my needs, which makes Idealist truly invaluable. > > **Cons**: I did not appreciate how challenging it was to negotiate the layout and features. The search bar proved to be an issue as it was hard to locate the desired content. In addition, I was overwhelmed by the abundance of content. ----- ### "Perfect for Social Justice Jobs" — 5.0/5 > **Courtney** | *3 June 2022* | Fund-Raising | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I love Idealist both as someone looking for a job and someone who is now posting openings at an organization. Idealist is target towards non-profit, social justice oriented jobs in the U.S. It makes it straightforward and simple to find candidates who are interested in those types of roles. It is easy to use and brings in the most interested candidates in the quickest way. > > **Cons**: The only downside to Idealist is that you have to pay per job posting. However, it is always free to post volunteer openings\! ----- ### "Idealist Review" — 5.0/5 > **Brooke** | *17 December 2020* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Idealist is one of the best site for job listings in the nonprofit sector. It's the go-to job board nonprofit employers and employees. > > **Cons**: I don't have a ton of complaints. Sometimes creativity is needed when searching job terms, but all in all it's a straightforward and helpful platform. > > I've used Idealist as a job seeker and as an employer and highly recommend for any nonprofit professional. ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/112998/idealist) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data