The verdict in three sentences
For an IT recruitment firm with 8 consultants, a website with an integrated job board costs EUR 8,000 to 20,000 excl. VAT (roughly GBP 7,000 to 17,000 in London) and is delivered in 7 to 10 weeks. The main lever is JobPosting markup: your vacancies appear free of charge in Google for Jobs, which lets you cut a EUR 6,000 yearly paid multiposting bill. Two-click applications and an ATS connection remove double entry and lift the visitor-to-candidate conversion rate.
What a recruitment agency website costs in 2026
Three tiers stand out on the market (reference figures from France, London agencies quote similar ranges in GBP). Prices cover design, development, launch and team training.
| Tier | Content | Budget excl. VAT | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | 10 pages, jobs entered in the CMS, JobPosting, CV form | EUR 8,000 to 11,000 | 7 weeks |
| Standard | + job category filters, email alerts, 2-click application | EUR 11,000 to 15,000 | 8 to 9 weeks |
| Advanced | + ATS sync, candidate area, SEO expertise pages | EUR 15,000 to 20,000 | 9 to 10 weeks |
| Maintenance | updates, backups, support | EUR 120 to 280/month | ongoing |
| Hosting | European server, SSL certificate | EUR 25 to 60/month | ongoing |
| SEO content | 6 written job-family pages | EUR 1,800 to 3,000 | 3 weeks |
The right tier depends on volume: under 20 live vacancies, Essential is enough. Above 40 vacancies or with an ATS already in place, synchronisation pays for itself in time saved.
Google for Jobs, multiposting and 2-click applications
Google for Jobs reads the JobPosting markup on your vacancy pages: title, salary, location, contract type, remote work and closing date. A correctly marked-up vacancy shows in Google's job panel with no posting fees.
| Channel | Indicative 2026 annual cost | Applications per vacancy (ballpark) | Candidate data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paid multiposting | EUR 4,000 to 8,000 | 15 to 40 | held by the provider |
| Specialist IT job boards | EUR 2,000 to 6,000 | 8 to 20 | held by the provider |
| Google for Jobs via your site | EUR 0 posting cost | 5 to 15 | held by you |
| LinkedIn sponsored jobs | EUR 3,000 to 10,000 | 10 to 30 | shared |
| Referrals and network | bonuses EUR 500 to 1,500 | 1 to 3 | held by you |
Two-click application (CV drop, email, GDPR consent) changes everything: a 12-field form often loses 60 to 75% of candidates on mobile, a short form loses 20 to 30%. Also state a CV retention period, 2 years at most under GDPR regulator guidance.
ATS connection: which integration for which budget
| Integration | How it works | Extra cost excl. VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Email export | application emailed to the ATS | included |
| XML or JSON feed | vacancies imported from the ATS | EUR 1,500 to 3,000 |
| Two-way API | vacancies and applications synced | EUR 3,500 to 7,000 |
| CV parsing | automatic skill extraction | EUR 800 to 2,000 |
| Dashboard | application sources per vacancy | EUR 600 to 1,500 |
Check that your ATS exposes a documented API before signing: without one, the integration falls back on a less reliable export feed.
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Camille founded an IT recruitment firm in Rennes with 8 consultants. She pays EUR 6,000 a year for multiposting, with 35 live vacancies on average. She orders a Standard site with an ATS feed for EUR 14,000 excl. VAT.
After 6 months, her marked-up vacancies generate about 30% of applications. She limits multiposting to scarce profiles and brings the bill down to EUR 2,500 a year, saving EUR 3,500. More importantly, direct applications produce an estimated 2 extra placements a year at 18% of a EUR 50,000 salary, i.e. EUR 18,000 in fees. Estimated annual gain: EUR 21,500, payback in 8 months including maintenance.
FAQ
How much does a recruitment agency website with a job board cost?
Between EUR 8,000 and 20,000 excl. VAT in 2026 depending on the level of integration. ATS synchronisation often accounts for EUR 3,500 to 7,000 of that budget.
Will my vacancies appear automatically in Google for Jobs?
Yes, if the JobPosting markup is complete and valid, usually 3 to 10 days after indexing. Salary, location and closing date are the fields most often missing.
Should I stop multiposting?
Not entirely. Most firms cut it by 40 to 60% and keep it for rare profiles, where specialist job boards remain effective.
How do I stay GDPR compliant with received CVs?
Display clear information at the point of application, limit retention to 2 years and offer deletion on request. Hosting in the EU or UK simplifies compliance.
How long until the site goes live?
Allow 7 to 10 weeks, including 2 weeks to write the job-family pages and 1 to 2 weeks of testing with your ATS.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your number of live vacancies, your ATS and your multiposting budget: we price the right tier between EUR 8,000 and 20,000 excl. VAT, with a 7 to 10-week schedule. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
