Recruitment · head to head
Ashby vs Indeed
Indeed
Recruitment
Job search app aggregating listings, owned by Recruit Holdings, the same parent as Glassdoor
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The short version
- Only Indeed has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Ashby no native iOS or Android mobile app; only mobile web access with limited functionality; Indeed search ranking is influenced by which employers pay for sponsored placement, so prominent listings are not purely a match to relevance or seeker preference.
- They diverge on capability: Ashby covers Applicant Tracking, Indeed covers Aggregated job search.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Ashby and Indeed actually diverge.
Identical on both: 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
Only in Indeed
- Aggregated job search
- One-click apply
- Job alerts
- Salary and company info
- Skills assessments
- Application tracking
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 Indeed
- Sourcing and candidate relationship managementnot Indeed
- Interview scheduling and coordinationnot Indeed
- Recruiting analytics, including as a standalone module alongside an existing ATSnot Indeed
- Structured hiring and consistent candidate assessmentnot Indeed
Indeed
- Searching and filtering job listings across many employers and other job boards in one placenot Ashby
- Applying to multiple jobs quickly using a saved Indeed resume via one-click applynot Ashby
- Setting alerts for new postings matching a specific role, location or salary rangenot Ashby
- Checking aggregated salary estimates for a role before an interview or negotiationnot 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
Indeed
- Search ranking is influenced by which employers pay for sponsored placement, so prominent listings are not purely a match to relevance or seeker preference.
- It shares the same parent company, Recruit Holdings, as Glassdoor, so treating the two as fully independent sources of employer information overstates their independence from each other.
- Listing quality varies widely since postings are aggregated from many sources, and duplicate, expired or low-quality listings are a common complaint.
- One-click apply can encourage high volume, low-tailoring applications, which employers increasingly filter out with their own screening tools regardless of Indeed's reach.
- Resume and application data uploaded to Indeed is used across its own products and shared with employers a user applies to, which is the trade for the free service.
Pricing, plan by plan
Ashby
$400/month- Foundations$400/month
- Core ATS
- Scheduling
- Basic reporting
Indeed
Free- Job seeker accountFree
- Free search, application and alerts
Which should you pick?
Choose Indeed if
- You need aggregated job search.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android, Web.
- You also want one-click apply.
Questions people ask
- Is Ashby or Indeed better?
- Neither clearly leads. Ashby starts at $400/month and Indeed at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Ashby or Indeed?
- Indeed has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $400/month for Ashby and Free for Indeed.
- Does Ashby or Indeed run on more platforms?
- Ashby runs on Web. Indeed runs on iOS, Android, Web.
- Can I use Indeed for free?
- Yes. Indeed has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Ashby starts at $400/month.
- 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 Indeed is typically brought in for.
- What can Ashby do that Indeed cannot?
- Ashby covers Applicant Tracking, CRM, Scheduling, Analytics. Indeed covers Aggregated job search, One-click apply, Job alerts, Salary and company info.
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.
SourceIndeed: Is Indeed free for job seekers?
Yes, searching, applying and setting alerts are all free; only employers pay, for sponsored placement.
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.
SourceIndeed: Are Indeed and Glassdoor connected?
Yes, both are owned by Recruit Holdings, the Japanese company that also owns Recruit staffing businesses in Japan.
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.
SourceIndeed: Does paying for a sponsored listing guarantee more qualified applicants?
No, sponsorship affects visibility and volume of applications, not their quality.
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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