Employers describe HeyJobs as legitimate and well supported, but not a guarantee of fitting applicants. On the German review site jobboersencheck, HeyJobs scores 5.56 out of 7, and only 4.41 out of 7 for application quality. OMR Reviews shows 3.5 out of 5 from three reviews. The company is based in Berlin, has operated since 2016 and raised a $47 million Series B. So HeyJobs is not a scam: the criticism is about results, flexibility and who owns the applicant pool (as of 3 October 2026).
Short verdict: what employers say about HeyJobs
The pattern is the same across sources. Support and onboarding get praise, application quality is the recurring weak spot, and the packages are pre-built with no free choice of channels. If you want to fill one urgent role with a managed service, HeyJobs is a coherent offer. If you hire frontline workers continuously, every package buys reach again, and the applicant pool does not stay with you. Note that HeyJobs is a German-language product for Germany and Austria, we found no English-language employer offering.
Review scores at a glance
Keep two groups apart: employer reviews come from companies that book jobs, candidate reviews come from job seekers who apply through HeyJobs. Only the first group matters for a buying decision.
| Source | Perspective | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| jobboersencheck.de | Employers | 5.56/7 (633 ratings), 93 % recommend, support 6.10/7, application quality 4.41/7 | retrieved 30 Sep 2026 |
| OMR Reviews | Employers | 3.5/5 from 3 reviews, all older than 12 months | retrieved 3 Oct 2026 |
| Job-ad reseller review | Employers (summary) | 5.59/7, 95 % recommend across 400+ employers | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Capterra | Employers | listing exists, no individual reviews | retrieved 3 Oct 2026 |
| Trustpilot | mostly candidates | 4.5/5 from 106 reviews | retrieved 30 Sep 2026 |
The numbers do not contradict each other, they measure different things. jobboersencheck uses a 7-point scale that is more generous than OMR's 5 stars, and three OMR reviews are a thin base. Trustpilot says almost nothing about the employer side.
What employers praise about HeyJobs
- Support: On jobboersencheck, support is the strongest category at 6.10 out of 7, and agreements are described as uncomplicated.
- Recommendation rate: 93 % on jobboersencheck, 95 % in the 2024 reseller review.
- Passive reach: A senior talent acquisition manager writes on OMR that the concept reaches people who are not actively looking.
- Pragmatic tool: A head of performance calls it "innovative and pragmatic" on OMR.
- Wide distribution: HeyJobs states that ads run on more than 50 channels.
What employers criticise
- Application quality: 4.41 out of 7 is the weakest category on jobboersencheck. Employers report applicants who skip screening questions, ghosting and mismatched skills. One third-party quote: "out of 20 applications only 2 usable".
- Results: A team lead rates it 3.0 on OMR and writes that it is excellent in theory but needs improvement in practice, at a high cost per role.
- No free channel choice: According to OMR, only pre-built packages exist. On the requirements scorecard, fulfilment is 5.2 out of 10, usability and support 8.6 each.
- Price and commitment: Reviews mention expensive listings, a monthly commitment and a limit of one position per month. These come from older reviews, for the current price page see our HeyJobs pricing guide.
- Tooling and service: Older jobboersencheck reviews miss a duplicate function for ads and mention frequent changes of account manager.
- The pool belongs to HeyJobs: The 4.5 million registered candidates are part of the platform. If you leave, you keep the applications you received, not the reach you paid for.
Is HeyJobs legit?
Yes, as far as public information shows. HeyJobs was founded in Berlin in 2016, has raised about $62 million in total according to press reports (a $47 million Series B) and employs roughly 300 people. Customers include Deutsche Post DHL, REWE Group and several hospitals. Employer ratings sit between good and mixed, with no hint of billing tricks or fraud.
Legitimate does not mean it fits your model. The questions to settle before you sign are different: what does the package price include, what does a renewal cost, how long is the minimum term and who owns the applicant data? A six-question checklist is in the HeyJobs pricing guide.
Five questions to ask HeyJobs before you sign
The criticism translates into a short checklist. Ask for the answers in writing.
- How much of the package price goes into ad budget? Only the total is public, not the split between media cost and fee.
- What application quality does the package commit to? Ask about pre-screening, not only about the number of applications.
- What does a renewal cost? The entry price is labelled as an offer for new customers.
- How long is the contractual minimum term? Three months are recommended, nothing binding is published.
- What happens to applicant data after you cancel? Clarify retention, export and ownership of contacts.
The same questions apply to every provider, including us. The difference is that with ad budget plus 10 % the split is on the table from the start.
Who HeyJobs suits and who it does not
| HeyJobs fits if … | HeyJobs fits less if … |
|---|---|
| you fill one or a few urgent roles | you hire frontline workers all year |
| you want a managed service | you want to control channels and budget yourself |
| reach matters more than your own pool | applicant contacts should stay with you |
| your team pre-screens applicants itself | you want applicants screened automatically before the first call |
Alternatives if the criticism applies to you
If application quality is your doubt, you need pre-screening before the first contact. If it is the package logic, look for a transparent budget. Our comparison of eight providers is in HeyJobs alternatives. For job boards with single-listing prices see StepStone costs and StepStone alternatives.
The Sprad approach: your own pool instead of rented reach
Sprad Social Recruiting runs job ads on Instagram and Facebook, where nurses, tradespeople, drivers and other frontline workers spend time every day. An AI talent agent pre-screens every applicant via WhatsApp, phone or web. Every applicant lands in your own talent pool, so the relationships stay with you instead of a platform. Pricing is ad spend plus 10 %, from a €1,000 budget that can be split across roles. Details: Sprad Social Recruiting. Google and TikTok follow, today Instagram and Facebook are live.
FAQ
Is HeyJobs legit?
Yes. HeyJobs is a Berlin company founded in 2016 with Series B funding and well-known customers, and employer ratings range from good to mixed. The criticism concerns application quality and flexibility, not legitimacy.
How do employers rate HeyJobs?
5.56 out of 7 from 633 ratings on jobboersencheck and 3.5 out of 5 from three reviews on OMR Reviews (as of 3 October 2026).
What is the biggest criticism of HeyJobs?
Application quality. At 4.41 out of 7 it is the weakest category on jobboersencheck.
Is HeyJobs worth it for trades and healthcare?
For single urgent roles it can be. For continuous demand for frontline workers, cost per role and the missing own pool are the main arguments against a package model.
Do I own the applicants from HeyJobs?
You receive the applications for your jobs. The pool of about 4.5 million registered candidates belongs to HeyJobs.
Are there HeyJobs reviews from job seekers?
Yes, mostly on Trustpilot (4.5 out of 5, 106 reviews). They say little about the value for employers. Candidates there criticise, among other things, the questionnaire in the application process.
More on social recruiting
- HeyJobs pricing 2026: packages, minimum budget and real costs
- Performance recruiting explained: what it is, costs and when it works
- Recruiting on Instagram: job ads, stories and reels that get applicants
- WhatsApp recruiting: let candidates apply and get pre-screened via WhatsApp
- The complete social recruiting guide
Jürgen Ulbrich
Jürgen Ulbrich has more than a decade of experience in developing and leading high-performing teams and companies. As an expert in employee referral programs as well as feedback and performance processes, Jürgen has helped over 100 organizations optimize their talent acquisition and development strategies.
