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Ashby vs Thinkific

Ashby logo

Ashby

Software

All-in-one recruiting software

From
$400/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Thinkific logo

Thinkific

Software

Create and sell online courses your way

From
$36/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; Thinkific no free plan, 14-day trial only
  • They diverge on capability: Ashby covers Applicant Tracking, Thinkific covers Course builder.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ashby and Thinkific actually diverge.

Attributes where Ashby and Thinkific differ
AttributeAshbyThinkific
Starting price$400/month$36/month
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile
Founded20182012

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
  • Sourcing
  • Offer Management
  • Reporting
  • LinkedIn
  • Slack

Only in Thinkific

  • Course builder
  • Website builder
  • Quizzes
  • Certificates
  • Communities
  • Memberships
  • Marketing tools
  • Mailchimp

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Zapier
  • 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 Thinkific
  • Sourcing and candidate relationship managementnot Thinkific
  • Interview scheduling and coordinationnot Thinkific
  • Recruiting analytics, including as a standalone module alongside an existing ATSnot Thinkific
  • Structured hiring and consistent candidate assessmentnot Thinkific

Thinkific

  • Course creationnot Ashby
  • Membership sitesnot Ashby
  • Coaching programsnot Ashby
  • Corporate 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

Thinkific

  • No free plan, 14-day trial only
  • Transaction fees on third-party payment processors (5% on Basic tier)
  • PayPal only available on Grow plan ($199/month), not on Basic or Start
  • Limited customization on lower-tier plans
  • Cannot embed courses in external domains or iframes
  • Limited number of spaces per plan
  • Less interactive community features compared to alternatives
  • Features continuously moved to higher-priced tiers
  • Payment processing delays reported (up to 90 days)

Pricing, plan by plan

Ashby

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

Thinkific

$36/month
  • Basic$36/month
    • 1 course
    • Up to 500 students
    • Thinkific Payments (0% fees)
  • Start$74/month
    • Up to 3 courses
    • Up to 2,000 students
    • Third-party payment (3% fees)
  • Grow$149/month
    • Unlimited courses
    • Unlimited students
    • Third-party payment (0% fees)

Which should you pick?

Choose Ashby if

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

Choose Thinkific if

  • You need course builder.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want website builder.
Thinkific review

Questions people ask

Is Ashby or Thinkific better?
Neither clearly leads. Ashby starts at $400/month and Thinkific at $36/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ashby or Thinkific?
Ashby starts at $400/month and Thinkific at $36/month.
Does Ashby or Thinkific run on more platforms?
Ashby runs on Web. Thinkific 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 Thinkific is typically brought in for.
What can Ashby do that Thinkific cannot?
Ashby covers Applicant Tracking, CRM, Scheduling, Sourcing. Thinkific covers Course builder, Website builder, Quizzes, Certificates. Both handle Analytics, Zapier, 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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Thinkific: Does Thinkific have a free plan?

No. Thinkific does not offer a free plan but provides a 14-day free trial. Paid plans start at $36/month (Basic tier).

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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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Thinkific: Are there transaction fees on Thinkific?

Thinkific charges no transaction fees when using their built-in Thinkific Payments. Third-party payment processors incur 5% fees (Basic) down to 0% (Plus), plus 3.6% for Stripe with subscriptions.

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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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Thinkific: What payment methods does Thinkific support?

PayPal is locked to Grow plan ($199/month). Basic and Start plans do not support PayPal, limiting payment options for international creators and potentially reducing conversions.

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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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