HireProgress vs Google Sheets

Google Sheets works for a few applications. HireProgress is what you reach for when the list keeps growing and the manual updates start to pile up.

HireProgress at a glance

  • Tracks recruiter replies automatically
  • Keeps follow-ups visible by stage
  • Uses a personal HireProgress email address
  • Fits a real application pipeline, not just a list
  • Reduces the amount of manual updating you have to do
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Google Sheets at a glance

  • Very flexible
  • Easy to start
  • No new tool to learn
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This comparison is published by HireProgress. Check each product's official documentation for current features and plan limits. Visit Google Sheets for details.

Choose a workflow that fits your search

FeatureHireProgressGoogle Sheets
Tracking workflowJob application board with recruiter repliesRows and columns in a spreadsheet
Getting startedAdd applications manually or import a CSVCreate columns for company, role, stage, next action, and follow-up date
Recruiter email workflowApply using a personal HireProgress email address; replies can be tracked automaticallyCheck the official product documentation for current email capabilities
Best fitPeople who want applications and recruiter mail togetherGoogle Sheets makes sense if you only have a few roles open and you are happy to manage everything manually.

Questions people usually ask

When does Google Sheets make sense?

Google Sheets makes sense if you only have a few roles open and you are happy to manage everything manually.

What is HireProgress best at?

Keeping a busy job search organized without making you enter every update by hand.

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