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idibu.com
What it is
idibu is a recruitment platform for distributing job postings, managing candidate applications and measuring recruitment activity. It connects job postings to 600 destinations, including job boards, aggregators and social media, and supports multilingual listings. Candidate tools include search, application pages, traffic-light qualification, automated communications and mobile app access. Reporting includes more than 15 reports, candidate source tracking, customisable performance analytics and automated insight reports. The platform integrates with recruitment CRMs and ATSs such as Bullhorn, Vincere and Mercury, along with thousands of job boards. Its integration documentation describes CRM iframe integrations, webhooks and a REST API that can receive and manage some data with user permission. Apps are available for Android and iOS, alongside web access. Pricing is per user, with a five-licence starting point; the listed five-user subscription costs $230 a month. Contracts are twelve months, with monthly or quarterly billing options, and per-user pricing decreases at higher user bands.
Spec sheet
- What it does
- idibu distributes recruitment vacancies to job boards and manages candidate applications and responses.Read 15 Oct 2026 · idibu.com
- Product
- idibu is a recruitment platform for posting jobs, managing candidate applications, and measuring recruitment activity.Read 29 Sep 2026 · idibu.com
- API
- The developer portal documents iframe embedding, webhooks and a REST API that is explicitly marked work in progress.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.idibu.com
- Integrations
- idibu integrates with recruitment CRMs and ATSs, including Bullhorn, Vincere, Mercury, and others, as well as thousands of job boards.Read 29 Sep 2026 · ww2.idibu.com
- Security
- idibu states that traffic is encrypted, servers are hosted through Amazon and Positive Internet, administrators perform regular security checks, and internal data access uses keys.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ww2.idibu.com
- Compliance
- idibu describes itself as GDPR compliant and registered with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office under number ZA296954.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ww2.idibu.com
- Support
- The v2 knowledge base provides getting-started, posting, candidate tracking, reporting, troubleshooting, developer and CRM-integration articles.Read 15 Oct 2026 · v2-docs.idibu.com
- Headquarters
- London, United KingdomRead 28 Sep 2026 · idibu.com
- Acquisition
- idibu announced that Compono acquired it for an undisclosed sum and that it would continue as a wholly owned Compono subsidiary.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blog.idibu.com
- Analytics
- Source tracking, customizable performance analytics and automated insight reports are included features.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ww2.idibu.com
- Android availability
- Google Play lists the idibu app from Compono Australia Pty Ltd, updated August 31, 2025, with at least 10 downloads shown.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Automation
- Autoresponders can send application, rejection and progression messages automatically.Read 15 Oct 2026 · idibu.com
- Availability commitment
- The terms promise 99.9% annual availability excluding force-majeure downtime, while reserving the right to perform maintenance interruptions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ww2.idibu.com
- Candidate screening
- Application Pages and a traffic-light workflow help recruiters qualify and shortlist candidates.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ww2.idibu.com
- Candidate search
- Its search tool supports location and experience filters plus keyword and Boolean searching.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ww2.idibu.com
- Candidate tools
- Features include candidate search, application pages, traffic light qualification, automated communications, and mobile app access.Read 29 Sep 2026 · ww2.idibu.com
- Company profile
- LinkedIn lists idibu as a privately held staffing-and-recruiting company headquartered in London, founded in 2007, with 51–200 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
- CRM integrations
- idibu embeds in recruitment CRMs and lists integrations including Bullhorn, Vincere, Mercury, Access, Giig, SourceWhale and Tracker RMS.Read 15 Oct 2026 · v3-docs.idibu.com
- Data location
- The GDPR page says idibu servers are located in the UK and Ireland.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ww2.idibu.com
- Data processing
- The GDPR page says idibu processes candidate information and uses Daxtra CV parsing; it says third parties must demonstrate GDPR compliance.Read 29 Sep 2026 · ww2.idibu.com
- Data retention
- The terms state a default 12-month retention period for processed jobs and applicants, with customer-selectable periods from three to 36 months.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ww2.idibu.com
- Documentation
- The v3 help center covers advertising, vacancies, candidates, communication, sourcing, reporting, mobile use, administration and many CRM integrations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · v3-docs.idibu.com
- Funding and ownership
- Crunchbase lists Compono as having one acquisition, idibu, and shows Maropost Ventures as a Compono seed investor.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
- Intended customers
- The site describes serving recruitment agencies and presents integrations for recruitment businesses and staffing teams.Read 29 Sep 2026 · idibu.com
- Interview scheduling
- Interview scheduling is listed as a management capability.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ww2.idibu.com
- iOS availability
- idibu’s help center links to an Apple App Store version and states that the app is available on both Android and iOS.Read 15 Oct 2026 · v3-docs.idibu.com
- Job distribution
- The platform provides access to thousands of job boards, job aggregator integrations, social media sharing, and multilingual job posting.Read 29 Sep 2026 · ww2.idibu.com
- Job-board reach
- The product provides access to thousands of job boards and job-aggregator integrations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ww2.idibu.com
- Landing pages
- idibu supplies conversion-focused job pages for attracting applicants.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ww2.idibu.com
- Legacy API
- The older API accepts URL-encoded XML over HTTP POST at an idibu web-services endpoint.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.idibu.com
- Legal owner
- The privacy policy identifies oneworldmarket Ltd, trading as idibu, as the owner and operator of the websites.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ww2.idibu.com
- Licence model
- The terms describe idibu as proprietary recruitment subscription software and prohibit copying, reverse engineering, sublicensing or redistribution.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ww2.idibu.com
- Limit: Contract commitment
- The pricing page says subscriptions use twelve-month contracts even though quarterly or monthly billing schedules are offered.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ww2.idibu.com
- Limit: Pricing transparency
- Software Advice reports that vendor pricing is available on request and that no free version or free trial is listed.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
- Limit: REST API maturity
- The official developer documentation labels the REST API as work in progress and says it currently manages only some data with user permission.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.idibu.com
- Limit: Third-party dependency
- The terms make customers responsible for job-board accounts and disclaim liability when third-party sites prevent posting or searching.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ww2.idibu.com
- Mobile platforms
- The idibu mobile app is available for Android and iOS.Read 29 Sep 2026 · v3-docs.idibu.com
- Mobile workflow
- The mobile app lets recruiters process new applications with traffic-light buttons and synchronizes custom ATS statuses and autoresponders.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Multilingual posting
- The platform supports multilingual job advertisements.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ww2.idibu.com
- Praise: GetApp
- GetApp’s sole reviewer rated candidate tracking, job posting, mobile access and third-party integrations five out of five.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
- Praise: Software Advice
- The verified reviewer said idibu made daily work quicker, saved time, integrated easily with an ATS and had no cons for their team.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
- Praise: Trustpilot
- The reviewer praised idibu’s Bullhorn integration, ease of use, multi-board advertising and responsive support team.Read 15 Oct 2026 · uk.trustpilot.com
- Pricing limits
- Pricing is per user, with a five-user starting price; the page says the same platform features are available across user bands and describes twelve-month contracts with monthly or quarterly billing options.Read 29 Sep 2026 · ww2.idibu.com
- Rating on GetApp
- 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
- Rating on Software Advice
- 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
- Rating on Trustpilot
- 3.7 out of 5 from 1 review.Read 15 Oct 2026 · uk.trustpilot.com
- Reporting
- The reporting suite contains more than 15 reports for recruitment performance analysis.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ww2.idibu.com
- Scale
- The company says its platform handles more than 500,000 jobs and 1.5 million applications monthly across 450-plus agencies in 17-plus countries.Read 15 Oct 2026 · idibu.com
- Security and privacy
- idibu says it is GDPR compliant and an ICO-registered data processor, encrypts traffic, performs regular server security checks, and stores servers in the UK and Ireland.Read 29 Sep 2026 · ww2.idibu.com
- Social posting
- Users can share vacancies to social media with one click.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ww2.idibu.com
Plans and prices
idibu subscription £125 a month 12-month contracts; quarterly or monthly billing available 5 user licences · full platform access · per-user pricing decreases at higher user bands Read 15 Oct 2026 · ww2.idibu.com
idibu subscription (5 user licences) $230 a month Monthly billing is available; contracts are twelve months, with quarterly or monthly billing options. 5 user licences · Per-user pricing decreases as user bands increase · Same platform features across user bands Read 29 Sep 2026 · ww2.idibu.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Posts to 600 destinations, including social media.
- Supports multilingual job postings.
- Offers more than 15 reports.
- Integrates with recruitment CRMs and ATSs.
Limits
- No free plan.
- Five user licences are the starting point.
- Contracts are twelve months.
- Listed five-user subscription costs $230 a month.
Who it suits
It suits recruitment agencies and staffing teams that need job distribution, candidate application tools and recruitment reporting. Its mobile apps may suit teams that need access on Android or iOS.
Verdict
idibu combines vacancy distribution, applicant management and reporting with CRM and ATS integrations. Consider its five-user minimum and twelve-month contract when assessing the per-user pricing.
Where Specifiction places it
- Job Distribution Software#1 of 248.6
