Side by side
EngageNow vs JobKit
Both stand on job board software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
EngageNow pairs job alerts and in-app applications with scheduling and timesheet tracking for school staff. Consider the Engage Education registration requirement and the visibility of app activity before using it.
Visit EngageNow Free plan APIWeb
Choose JobKit if your community needs a hosted, customizable job board with search, subscriber updates, and optional paid postings. Look elsewhere if commissions and Stripe transaction fees on paid jobs do not fit your posting model.
Visit JobKitThe facts
| EngageNow | JobKit | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | info.engage-education.com | jobkit.io |
| On job board software | #1 of 29 | #4 of 29 |
EngageNow: what it does well
- Free to download and use, with no job application charges.
- Push alerts can match a user's profile.
- Listings show school, date, role, and pay.
- Dashboard tracks upcoming work and timesheet approval.
- Registered users can access free CPD resources.
What to know first
- Requires registration with Engage Education.
- App activity is visible to Engage Education and engaged schools.
- Payment depends on timesheet approval.
JobKit: what it does well
- Custom domain, logo, colors, categories, and terms for the board
- Unlimited jobs and subscribers on the Free plan
- Optional job review and automatic status updates for posters
- Weekly newsletter and RSS options for new jobs
- REST API and real-time publication webhooks
What to know first
- Paid jobs incur a 10% commission
- Stripe transaction fees also apply to paid jobs
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