Recruitment & ATS · head to head
Ashby vs JazzHR

JazzHR
Recruitment & ATS
Powerful, affordable recruiting software
- From
- $1000/year
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Ashby no native iOS or Android mobile app; only mobile web access with limited functionality; JazzHR limited customization options compared to enterprise ATS platforms
- They diverge on capability: Ashby covers CRM, JazzHR covers Job Posting.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Ashby and JazzHR actually diverge.
Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), free tier (No), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Recruitment & ATS).
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
- CRM
- Scheduling
- Analytics
- Sourcing
- Offer Management
- Slack
- Zapier
Only in JazzHR
- Job Posting
- Candidate Management
- Interview Scheduling
- Compliance
- Indeed
- ZipRecruiter
Both cover
- Applicant Tracking
- Reporting
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft 365
- Web support
- Ios 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 JazzHR
- Sourcing and candidate relationship managementnot JazzHR
- Interview scheduling and coordinationnot JazzHR
- Recruiting analytics, including as a standalone module alongside an existing ATSnot JazzHR
- Structured hiring and consistent candidate assessmentnot JazzHR
JazzHR
No use cases recorded yet. See the JazzHR review.
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
JazzHR
- Limited customization options compared to enterprise ATS platforms
- Small candidate pool limitations on lower-tier plans
- No advanced reporting capabilities on entry-level Hero plan
Pricing, plan by plan
Ashby
$400/month- Foundations$400/month
- Core ATS
- Scheduling
- Basic reporting
JazzHR
$1000/year- Hero$1000/year
- 3 job postings per month
- Applicant tracking system
- Email templates
- Plus$3480/year
- Up to 200 active jobs
- AI-powered candidate matching
- Structured interviews
- Pro$5508/year
- All Plus features
- Offers & eSignatures
- Advanced visual reporting
Which should you pick?
Questions people ask
- Is Ashby or JazzHR better?
- Neither clearly leads. Ashby starts at $400/month and JazzHR at $1000/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Ashby or JazzHR?
- Ashby starts at $400/month and JazzHR at $1000/year.
- Does Ashby or JazzHR run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- 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 JazzHR is typically brought in for.
- What can Ashby do that JazzHR cannot?
- Ashby covers CRM, Scheduling, Analytics, Sourcing. JazzHR covers Job Posting, Candidate Management, Interview Scheduling, Compliance. Both handle Applicant Tracking, Reporting, LinkedIn, Google Workspace.
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.
SourceJazzHR: What pricing plans does JazzHR offer?
JazzHR offers Hero plan at $1,000/year (3 job postings/month), Plus plan at $3,480/year with AI candidate matching (most popular), and Pro plan at $5,508/year with offer management and advanced reporting.
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.
SourceJazzHR: Does JazzHR offer a discount for annual billing?
Yes, JazzHR customers can save up to 24% by paying yearly compared to monthly billing, with the ability to upgrade service at any time.
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.
SourceJazzHR: What integrations does JazzHR support?
JazzHR integrates with payroll and HR systems like BambooHR and UKG, LinkedIn Recruiter for candidate sourcing, background check services, and productivity tools.
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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