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Ashby vs Cornerstone Learning

Ashby logo

Ashby

Software

All-in-one recruiting software

From
$400/month
Rated
-
Cornerstone Learning logo

Cornerstone Learning

Software

Enterprise talent management and learning

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Ashby no native iOS or Android mobile app; only mobile web access with limited functionality; Cornerstone Learning no pricing is published and no tier structure is shown
  • They diverge on capability: Ashby covers Applicant Tracking, Cornerstone Learning covers Learning management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ashby and Cornerstone Learning actually diverge.

Attributes where Ashby and Cornerstone Learning differ
AttributeAshbyCornerstone Learning
Starting price$400/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWebWeb, IOS, Android, API
Founded20181999

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

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
  • Sourcing
  • Offer Management
  • Reporting
  • LinkedIn
  • Slack

Only in Cornerstone Learning

  • Learning management
  • Compliance tracking
  • Content marketplace
  • Skills development
  • Social learning
  • Mobile app
  • AI recommendations
  • Workday

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Microsoft 365
  • Web support
  • Android support

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 Cornerstone Learning
  • Sourcing and candidate relationship managementnot Cornerstone Learning
  • Interview scheduling and coordinationnot Cornerstone Learning
  • Recruiting analytics, including as a standalone module alongside an existing ATSnot Cornerstone Learning
  • Structured hiring and consistent candidate assessmentnot Cornerstone Learning

Cornerstone Learning

  • Enterprise learning management and compliance trainingnot Ashby
  • Talent development and skills tracking across a workforcenot 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

Cornerstone Learning

  • No pricing is published and no tier structure is shown
  • The vendor states cost depends on organisational needs and size, with an estimate available only after a demo
  • No minimum purchase or user count is disclosed

Pricing, plan by plan

Ashby

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

Cornerstone Learning

On request
  • Learning$undefined/month
    • Course management
    • Compliance
    • Mobile
  • Talent Suite$undefined/month
    • All Learning
    • Performance
    • Recruiting

Which should you pick?

Choose Ashby if

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

Choose Cornerstone Learning if

  • You need learning management.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, API.
  • You also want compliance tracking.

Questions people ask

Is Ashby or Cornerstone Learning better?
Neither clearly leads. Ashby starts at $400/month and Cornerstone Learning at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ashby or Cornerstone Learning?
Ashby starts at $400/month and Cornerstone Learning at On request.
Does Ashby or Cornerstone Learning run on more platforms?
Ashby runs on Web. Cornerstone Learning runs on Web, IOS, Android, API.
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 Cornerstone Learning is typically brought in for.
What can Ashby do that Cornerstone Learning cannot?
Ashby covers Applicant Tracking, CRM, Scheduling, Sourcing. Cornerstone Learning covers Learning management, Compliance tracking, Content marketplace, Skills development. Both handle Analytics, Microsoft 365, Web support, Android support.

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.

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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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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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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.

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