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Ashby vs Oracle HCM Cloud

Ashby logo

Ashby

Software

All-in-one recruiting software

From
$400/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Oracle HCM Cloud logo

Oracle HCM Cloud

Software

Complete cloud HCM solution

From
$13/employee per month
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; Oracle HCM Cloud deployments can take up to a year with steep implementation complexity
  • They diverge on capability: Ashby covers Applicant Tracking, Oracle HCM Cloud covers Core HR.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ashby and Oracle HCM Cloud actually diverge.

Attributes where Ashby and Oracle HCM Cloud differ
AttributeAshbyOracle HCM Cloud
Starting price$400/month$13/employee per month
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile
Founded20181977

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

Only in Oracle HCM Cloud

  • Core HR
  • Talent Management
  • Workforce Management
  • Payroll
  • Benefits
  • Learning
  • Recruiting
  • AI-Powered Analytics

Both cover

  • Slack
  • 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 Oracle HCM Cloud
  • Sourcing and candidate relationship managementnot Oracle HCM Cloud
  • Interview scheduling and coordinationnot Oracle HCM Cloud
  • Recruiting analytics, including as a standalone module alongside an existing ATSnot Oracle HCM Cloud
  • Structured hiring and consistent candidate assessmentnot Oracle HCM Cloud

Oracle HCM Cloud

No use cases recorded yet. See the Oracle HCM Cloud 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

Oracle HCM Cloud

  • Deployments can take up to a year with steep implementation complexity
  • Complex user interface that is intimidating and difficult to understand at first
  • Limited integration capabilities with leading third-party HR point solutions
  • Slow performance and frequent bugs due to regular updates
  • High implementation costs and complexity make it unsuitable for organizations with fewer than 100 employees
  • Below-average experiences reported with learning and succession planning modules

Pricing, plan by plan

Ashby

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

Oracle HCM Cloud

$13/employee per month

No published plan breakdown. See the Oracle HCM Cloud review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Ashby if

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

Choose Oracle HCM Cloud if

  • You need core hr.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want talent management.
Oracle HCM Cloud review

Questions people ask

Is Ashby or Oracle HCM Cloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Ashby starts at $400/month and Oracle HCM Cloud at $13/employee per month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ashby or Oracle HCM Cloud?
Ashby starts at $400/month and Oracle HCM Cloud at $13/employee per month.
Does Ashby or Oracle HCM Cloud run on more platforms?
Ashby runs on Web. Oracle HCM Cloud runs on Web, Mobile.
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 Oracle HCM Cloud is typically brought in for.
What can Ashby do that Oracle HCM Cloud cannot?
Ashby covers Applicant Tracking, CRM, Scheduling, Analytics. Oracle HCM Cloud covers Core HR, Talent Management, Workforce Management, Payroll. Both handle Slack, Microsoft 365, Web support, Ios 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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Oracle HCM Cloud: How much does Oracle HCM Cloud cost?

Oracle HCM Cloud starts at $13 per employee per month with a 1,000 employee minimum. Enterprise customers typically pay $5-8 per employee per month depending on modules and volume discounts.

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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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Oracle HCM Cloud: What does Oracle HCM Cloud include?

Oracle HCM Cloud includes core HR, payroll, workforce management, employee analytics, talent management, performance management, and succession planning. Over 600 AI agents are embedded across the Fusion Cloud suite at no additional cost.

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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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Oracle HCM Cloud: How long does implementation take?

Oracle HCM Cloud implementations typically take up to a year and often require third-party consultants to manage the complex deployment process.

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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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