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Ashby vs Greenhouse

Ashby logo

Ashby

Recruitment

All-in-one recruiting software

From
$400/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Greenhouse logo

Greenhouse

Technology

Hiring software for growing companies

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; Greenhouse core plan lacks talent discovery and contact lookups
  • They diverge on capability: Ashby covers Applicant Tracking, Greenhouse covers Applicant tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ashby and Greenhouse actually diverge.

Attributes where Ashby and Greenhouse differ
AttributeAshbyGreenhouse
Starting price$400/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownquote
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android, Api
CategoryRecruitmentTechnology
Founded20182012

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

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

  • LinkedIn
  • 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

  • Enterprise hiring and recruiting automationnot Ashby
  • Multi-location and multi-team talent acquisitionnot Ashby
  • Structured interview process managementnot 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 request

No published plan breakdown. See the Greenhouse review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Ashby if

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

Choose Greenhouse if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want interview scheduling.
Greenhouse review

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.

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Greenhouse: How much does Greenhouse cost?

Greenhouse does not publish specific pricing. The company states that pricing is customized based on your hiring needs, hiring volume, organizational complexity, and required features.

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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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Greenhouse: What are the Greenhouse pricing tiers?

Greenhouse offers three plan levels: Core (basic hiring structure), Plus (multi-location optimization), and Pro (complex enterprise hiring). Exact pricing requires contacting Greenhouse for a custom quote.

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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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Greenhouse: Do all Greenhouse tiers include the same features?

No. Core includes sourcing and scheduling, Plus adds automation and texting, and Pro adds enterprise data configuration and audit logs. All tiers can be customized.

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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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