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Ashby vs edX

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Ashby

Software

All-in-one recruiting software

From
$400/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
edX logo

edX

Software

Online courses from the world's top universities

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; edX individual course costs not displayed; pricing requires enrollment to view
  • They diverge on capability: Ashby covers Applicant Tracking, edX covers Video lectures.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ashby and edX actually diverge.

Attributes where Ashby and edX differ
AttributeAshbyedX
Starting price$400/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20182012

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
  • Analytics
  • Sourcing
  • Offer Management
  • Reporting
  • LinkedIn

Only in edX

  • Video lectures
  • Interactive exercises
  • Discussion forums
  • Certificates
  • MicroMasters
  • Professional certificates
  • Degrees
  • Mobile learning

Both cover

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

edX

  • Learners seeking university-level credentials from elite institutions (MIT, Harvard, Cambridge)not Ashby
  • Career changers pursuing MicroMasters or professional certificatesnot Ashby
  • Individuals in regions with limited access to higher educationnot 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

edX

  • Individual course costs not displayed; pricing requires enrollment to view

Pricing, plan by plan

Ashby

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

edX

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the edX review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Ashby if

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

Choose edX if

  • You need video lectures.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want interactive exercises.
edX review

Questions people ask

Is Ashby or edX better?
Neither clearly leads. Ashby starts at $400/month and edX at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ashby or edX?
Ashby starts at $400/month and edX at On request.
Does Ashby or edX run on more platforms?
Ashby runs on Web. edX runs on Web, iOS, Android.
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 edX is typically brought in for.
What can Ashby do that edX cannot?
Ashby covers Applicant Tracking, CRM, Scheduling, Analytics. edX covers Video lectures, Interactive exercises, Discussion forums, Certificates. Both handle 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.

Source
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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