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Ashby vs Fetcher

Ashby logo

Ashby

Recruitment

All-in-one recruiting software

From
$400/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Fetcher logo

Fetcher

Recruitment

Sourcing platform with published tiered pricing and an optional dedicated human sourcer

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; Fetcher the dedicated sourcer at Growth and Amplify tiers is shared or role-limited support, not a full-time hire, and the stated 4-6 role coverage at Amplify caps how much can be delegated
  • They diverge on capability: Ashby covers Applicant Tracking, Fetcher covers AI lead generation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ashby and Fetcher actually diverge.

Attributes where Ashby and Fetcher differ
AttributeAshbyFetcher
Starting price$400/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownPer user per month, tiered by lead volume and sourcer support
PlatformsWebWeb, Chrome Extension
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 Fetcher

  • AI lead generation
  • Dedicated sourcer (Growth/Amplify)
  • Email outreach
  • LinkedIn plugin
  • ATS integration

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

Fetcher

  • A small recruiting team without an in-house sourcer that wants a dedicated sourcer working a handful of roles at a fixed monthly pricenot Ashby
  • A company that wants to compare sourcing tool cost directly against competitors using a fully published price listnot Ashby
  • A hiring manager or founder-recruiter running self-serve outbound sourcing on a single seat before hiring a recruiting teamnot Ashby
  • A team that has outgrown Self-serve's 300 monthly lead cap but does not yet need enterprise-scale volumenot 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

Fetcher

  • The dedicated sourcer at Growth and Amplify tiers is shared or role-limited support, not a full-time hire, and the stated 4-6 role coverage at Amplify caps how much can be delegated
  • Self-serve is capped at 300 leads a month and one seat, which a moderately active recruiter can exhaust quickly
  • Moving from Growth to Amplify roughly doubles monthly cost mainly to add a second seat and expand sourcer bandwidth, a jump some buyers will find steep for the added coverage
  • Candidate database freshness and accuracy for a 500-million-profile claim varies by role type and geography, and cannot be verified for a specific niche role before purchase
  • Annual billing carries a stated 30% discount, meaning month-to-month buyers pay a real premium over the advertised annual-equivalent price
  • Enterprise tier still reverts to custom quoting, so the pricing transparency advantage disappears exactly at the scale where negotiating leverage would matter most

Pricing, plan by plan

Ashby

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

Fetcher

On request
  • Self-serve$115/month
    • 300 leads/month
    • 1 seat
    • Basic sourcing tools
  • Growth$379/month
    • Up to 5,000 leads/year
    • 1 seat
    • Self-sourcing focus
  • Amplify$649/month
    • 2,000+ leads/year
    • 2 seats
    • Dedicated sourcer for 4-6 roles
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • 10,000+ leads
    • 3+ seats
    • Custom volume pricing

Which should you pick?

Choose Ashby if

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

Choose Fetcher if

  • You need ai lead generation.
  • You work on Web, Chrome Extension.
  • You also want dedicated sourcer (growth/amplify).
Fetcher review

Questions people ask

Is Ashby or Fetcher better?
Neither clearly leads. Ashby starts at $400/month and Fetcher at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ashby or Fetcher?
Ashby starts at $400/month and Fetcher at On request.
Does Ashby or Fetcher run on more platforms?
Ashby runs on Web. Fetcher runs on Web, Chrome Extension.
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 Fetcher is typically brought in for.
What can Ashby do that Fetcher cannot?
Ashby covers Applicant Tracking, CRM, Scheduling, Analytics. Fetcher covers AI lead generation, Dedicated sourcer (Growth/Amplify), Email outreach, LinkedIn plugin.

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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Fetcher: Is Fetcher software only, or does it include human sourcing help?

Growth and Amplify tiers include a dedicated sourcer working a set number of roles; Self-serve is software only.

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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Fetcher: Is pricing published for every tier?

Self-serve, Growth and Amplify all have published monthly prices; only Enterprise is quote-based.

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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Fetcher: Does annual billing cost less?

Fetcher states a 30% discount for annual versus monthly billing.

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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