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Ashby vs Moodle

Ashby logo

Ashby

Recruitment & ATS

All-in-one recruiting software

From
$400/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Moodle logo

Moodle

Learning Management

Open-source LMS designed by educators for educators

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Moodle 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; Moodle self-hosted deployment requires significant IT resources and technical expertise
  • They diverge on capability: Ashby covers Applicant Tracking, Moodle covers Course management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ashby and Moodle actually diverge.

Attributes where Ashby and Moodle differ
AttributeAshbyMoodle
Starting price$400/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
CategoryRecruitment & ATSLearning Management
Founded20182002

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), platforms (Web), 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
  • LinkedIn

Only in Moodle

  • Course management
  • Quiz builder
  • Forums
  • Assignments
  • Gradebook
  • Badges
  • Competencies
  • Mobile app

Both cover

  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft 365
  • Web 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 Moodle
  • Sourcing and candidate relationship managementnot Moodle
  • Interview scheduling and coordinationnot Moodle
  • Recruiting analytics, including as a standalone module alongside an existing ATSnot Moodle
  • Structured hiring and consistent candidate assessmentnot Moodle

Moodle

  • Online learningnot Ashby
  • Blended learningnot Ashby
  • Corporate trainingnot Ashby
  • Compliance trainingnot 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

Moodle

  • Self-hosted deployment requires significant IT resources and technical expertise
  • Managed hosting has higher costs for large institutions compared to self-hosting

Pricing, plan by plan

Ashby

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

Moodle

Free
  • Self-HostedFree
    • Full feature access
  • MoodleCloud Starter$200/year
    • 50 users
    • Managed hosting

Which should you pick?

Choose Ashby if

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

Choose Moodle if

  • You need course management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want quiz builder.
Moodle review

Questions people ask

Is Ashby or Moodle better?
Neither clearly leads. Ashby starts at $400/month and Moodle at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ashby or Moodle?
Moodle has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $400/month for Ashby and Free for Moodle.
Does Ashby or Moodle run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Moodle for free?
Yes. Moodle 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 Moodle is typically brought in for.
What can Ashby do that Moodle cannot?
Ashby covers Applicant Tracking, CRM, Scheduling, Analytics. Moodle covers Course management, Quiz builder, Forums, Assignments. Both handle Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Web support, Android support.

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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Moodle: Is Moodle free or paid?

Moodle is free and open-source software. However, self-hosting requires IT resources and server infrastructure. Managed cloud hosting through MoodleCloud starts at $200/year for 50 users.

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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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Moodle: What languages does Moodle support?

Moodle is available in over 160 languages, making it accessible to educators and learners worldwide.

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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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Moodle: Is Moodle suitable for corporations and enterprises?

Yes, Moodle is suitable for K-12, higher education, vocational training, and corporate learning. Moodle Workplace is the enterprise edition with multi-tenancy and compliance tooling.

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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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Moodle: What learning standards does Moodle support?

Moodle supports various e-learning standards including SCORM and Tin Can API for compatibility with other educational systems.

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