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Ashby vs BrightHire

Ashby logo

Ashby

Recruitment

All-in-one recruiting software

From
$400/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
BrightHire logo

BrightHire

Recruitment

Records, transcribes and analyses job interviews to make hiring decisions reviewable, now owned by Zoom

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Ashby no native iOS or Android mobile app; only mobile web access with limited functionality; BrightHire zoom acquired BrightHire on 1 December 2025, so an organisation standardised on Microsoft Teams or Google Meet is now depending on a competitor of its meeting platform to keep supporting it, and should get that commitment in the contract.
  • They diverge on capability: Ashby covers Applicant Tracking, BrightHire covers Interview recording and transcription.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ashby and BrightHire actually diverge.

Attributes where Ashby and BrightHire differ
AttributeAshbyBrightHire
Starting price$400/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownquote
PlatformsWebWeb, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet
Founded2018Unknown

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Recruitment).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Ashby

  • Applicant Tracking
  • CRM
  • Scheduling
  • Analytics
  • Sourcing
  • Offer Management
  • Reporting
  • LinkedIn

Only in BrightHire

  • Interview recording and transcription
  • Live interviewer guidance
  • Highlight reels
  • Searchable transcript library
  • Interviewer analytics
  • ATS integration
  • BrightHire Screen
  • Consent and compliance controls

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Ashby

  • End to end applicant tracking for startups through to enterprisenot BrightHire
  • Sourcing and candidate relationship managementnot BrightHire
  • Interview scheduling and coordinationnot BrightHire
  • Recruiting analytics, including as a standalone module alongside an existing ATSnot BrightHire
  • Structured hiring and consistent candidate assessmentnot BrightHire

BrightHire

  • A hiring panel that keeps disagreeing about what a candidate said and needs the transcript rather than four memoriesnot Ashby
  • Auditing whether structured interview guides are actually being followed rather than merely publishednot Ashby
  • Coaching new interviewers using recordings of their own calls instead of secondhand feedbacknot Ashby
  • Reviewing hiring processes for consistency and adverse impact with evidence a legal team will acceptnot Ashby

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Ashby

  • No native iOS or Android mobile app; only mobile web access with limited functionality
  • Email lookup quotas and limited bulk actions for high-volume sourcing workflows
  • Advanced workflow branching and custom fields system are less flexible than competitors

BrightHire

  • Zoom acquired BrightHire on 1 December 2025, so an organisation standardised on Microsoft Teams or Google Meet is now depending on a competitor of its meeting platform to keep supporting it, and should get that commitment in the contract.
  • Pricing is quote only and mixes recruiter and hiring manager seats with a usage component tied to interview volume, so a company with a lumpy hiring plan cannot forecast the annual cost with any accuracy.
  • Recording interviews requires candidate consent and creates a retention obligation, which in Germany, France and several US states means a works council or legal review before the tool can be switched on.
  • Hiring managers are the least frequent users but often need seats to review reels and transcripts, so seat-based pricing charges most for the people who log in a few times a quarter.
  • Analytics measure process compliance, such as question coverage and talk time, not hiring outcomes, so it will tell you your interviews are consistent long before it tells you they are predictive.

Pricing, plan by plan

Ashby

$400/month
  • Foundations$400/month
    • Core ATS
    • Scheduling
    • Basic reporting

BrightHire

On request
  • Recruiters$undefined/year
    • Recording, transcription and notes for recruiting teams
    • ATS write-back
    • Seat based, quoted
  • Teams$undefined/year
    • Everything for recruiters plus hiring manager seats
    • Interviewer analytics and highlight reels
    • Seat plus interview volume components, quoted
  • Enterprises$undefined/year
    • Organisation-wide rollout
    • Compliance, consent and retention controls
    • Advanced analytics and support
  • BrightHire Screen$undefined/year
    • AI-led screening interviews
    • Available standalone or bundled with Interview Intelligence
    • Quoted only

Which should you pick?

Choose Ashby if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You also want crm.
Ashby review

Choose BrightHire if

  • You need interview recording and transcription.
  • You work on Web, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet.
  • You also want live interviewer guidance.
BrightHire review

Questions people ask

Is Ashby or BrightHire better?
Neither clearly leads. Ashby starts at $400/month and BrightHire at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ashby or BrightHire?
Ashby starts at $400/month and BrightHire at On request.
Does Ashby or BrightHire run on more platforms?
Ashby runs on Web. BrightHire runs on Web, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet.
What is Ashby best used for?
Ashby is most often used for end to end applicant tracking for startups through to enterprise, sourcing and candidate relationship management, interview scheduling and coordination, recruiting analytics, including as a standalone module alongside an existing ats. Of those, end to end applicant tracking for startups through to enterprise and sourcing and candidate relationship management are not what BrightHire is typically brought in for.
What can Ashby do that BrightHire cannot?
Ashby covers Applicant Tracking, CRM, Scheduling, Analytics. BrightHire covers Interview recording and transcription, Live interviewer guidance, Highlight reels, Searchable transcript library.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Ashby: What integrations does Ashby support?

Ashby integrates with Slack for recruiting notifications, Zapier for automation with 9,000+ apps, and has an open API for custom workflows. It also supports 250+ marketplace integrations.

Source
BrightHire: Who owns BrightHire?

Zoom Communications acquired it on 1 December 2025. It continues to operate as a standalone brand.

Ashby: Does Ashby have a mobile app?

Ashby does not have native iOS or Android apps. The platform is cloud-based accessible via mobile web, but mobile functionality is limited compared to desktop.

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BrightHire: Does it work outside Zoom?

Yes, it runs across Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet today. Given the ownership change, ask for that in writing.

Ashby: What is the minimum price for Ashby?

The Foundations plan starts at $400 per month for companies up to 100 employees. Plus and Enterprise plans are custom quoted based on company size.

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BrightHire: Is pricing published?

No. Pricing combines seats and interview volume and is quoted per organisation.

Ashby: Can Ashby create and update jobs across multiple job boards?

Yes, Ashby integrates with job boards and allows you to manage candidate pipeline, scheduling, and analytics in one platform.

Source
BrightHire: Do candidates have to consent to recording?

Yes, and in several jurisdictions you will also need employee representative or legal sign-off before deployment.

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