Software · head to head
Ashby vs Greenhouse
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Ashby no native iOS or Android mobile app; only mobile web access with limited functionality; Greenhouse core plan lacks talent discovery and contact lookups
- They diverge on capability: Ashby covers Applicant Tracking, Greenhouse covers Applicant tracking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Ashby and Greenhouse actually diverge.
| Attribute | Ashby | Greenhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $400/month | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | quote |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Ios, Android, Api |
| Founded | 2018 | 2012 |
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
- Google Workspace
Only in Greenhouse
- Applicant tracking
- Interview scheduling
- Scorecard system
- Job board posting
- Candidate CRM
- Reporting & analytics
- Offer management
- EEO compliance
Both cover
- Slack
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 Greenhouse
- Sourcing and candidate relationship managementnot Greenhouse
- Interview scheduling and coordinationnot Greenhouse
- Recruiting analytics, including as a standalone module alongside an existing ATSnot Greenhouse
- Structured hiring and consistent candidate assessmentnot Greenhouse
Greenhouse
- Applicant tracking system for structured hiringnot Ashby
- AI-powered interview notetaking and sourcingnot 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
Greenhouse
- Core plan lacks talent discovery and contact lookups
- Core plan lacks email automation and applicant texting
- Plus plan lacks resume anonymisation and application limits
- Plus plan lacks audit logging and developer tools
- Pricing customised by hiring volume and company size, not published
- Only Pro tier offers audit logs and developer sandbox
Pricing, plan by plan
Ashby
$400/month- Foundations$400/month
- Core ATS
- Scheduling
- Basic reporting
Greenhouse
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Greenhouse review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Greenhouse if
- You need applicant tracking.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- You also want interview scheduling.
Questions people ask
- Is Ashby or Greenhouse better?
- Neither clearly leads. Ashby starts at $400/month and Greenhouse at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Ashby or Greenhouse?
- Ashby starts at $400/month and Greenhouse at On request.
- Does Ashby or Greenhouse run on more platforms?
- Ashby runs on Web. Greenhouse 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 Greenhouse is typically brought in for.
- What can Ashby do that Greenhouse cannot?
- Ashby covers Applicant Tracking, CRM, Scheduling, Analytics. Greenhouse covers Applicant tracking, Interview scheduling, Scorecard system, Job board posting. Both handle LinkedIn, Slack.
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.
SourceAshby: 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.
SourceAshby: 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.
SourceAshby: 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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