Comparison
JobPedestal vs Swipejobs
Both help hourly workers find shift work. Swipejobs is an app for claiming individual shifts. JobPedestal brings together shift jobs from employers' own career sites and agencies across the US and Canada, with the pay and shift in every listing.
Who it's for
JobPedestal: Hourly shift workers and professionals, from CNAs and machinists to executives
Swipejobs: Hourly, gig and temporary workers
Where jobs come from
JobPedestal: Employers' own career sites and staffing agencies' public job boards, with the source on every listing
Swipejobs: Shifts posted by employers who pay to use the marketplace
Pay and shift shown up front
JobPedestal: Yes. Shift listings must state hourly pay ($17–$100/hr) and the shift
Swipejobs: Pay and shift details are shown for each shift
How you apply
JobPedestal: On the employer's own site, with an AI assistant that prepares your application for your approval
Swipejobs: Swipe to accept a shift in the app
Matching
JobPedestal: Fit score from your shifts, pay, location and skills, plus swipe to save
Swipejobs: Matching on skills, history and pay preferences
Coverage
JobPedestal: United States and Canada
Swipejobs: United States and United Kingdom
Daily alerts
JobPedestal: Email alerts for new shift jobs that match you
Swipejobs: In-app notifications
Salaried and executive roles
JobPedestal: Yes, plus AI resume, interview and salary coaching
Swipejobs: Not the focus
Who handles pay and hours
JobPedestal: Your employer pays you directly
Swipejobs: Hours are approved and paid through the app
Cost for workers
JobPedestal: Free account. Shift jobs unlock with a paid plan from $14.99/mo
Swipejobs: Free for workers
Swipejobs details come from its public website and app store listings. Check swipejobs.com for current terms.
Is JobPedestal a staffing agency?
No. JobPedestal lists jobs from employers' career sites and from staffing agencies, and you apply with the employer or agency directly.
Which is better for shift work, JobPedestal or Swipejobs?
Swipejobs suits picking up individual shifts through one app. JobPedestal suits finding permanent and recurring 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift jobs from many employers, with posted pay, across the US and Canada.
Can I use both?
Yes. Many workers use a shift marketplace for extra hours and JobPedestal to find a steady shift job with better pay.