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Ashby vs UKG Pro

Ashby logo

Ashby

Recruitment & ATS

All-in-one recruiting software

From
$400/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
UKG Pro logo

UKG Pro

Payroll & Benefits

Our purpose is people

From
On request
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; UKG Pro no access to super-user privileges or advanced database customization
  • They diverge on capability: Ashby covers Applicant Tracking, UKG Pro covers HR Management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ashby and UKG Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where Ashby and UKG Pro differ
AttributeAshbyUKG Pro
Starting price$400/monthOn request
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile (iOS/Android), Cloud (Hosted)
CategoryRecruitment & ATSPayroll & Benefits
Founded20182020

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), free tier (No), 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
  • Sourcing
  • Offer Management
  • Reporting
  • LinkedIn
  • Slack

Only in UKG Pro

  • HR Management
  • Payroll
  • Benefits Administration
  • Talent Management
  • Workforce Management
  • Salesforce
  • ServiceNow
  • Workday

Both cover

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

UKG Pro

No use cases recorded yet. See the UKG Pro 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

UKG Pro

  • No access to super-user privileges or advanced database customization
  • Limited system procedure access for advanced administrative functions
  • No direct host access via SSH, Telnet, or remote desktop connectivity
  • Requires paid technical support subscription for assistance beyond standard support

Pricing, plan by plan

Ashby

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

UKG Pro

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the UKG Pro review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Ashby if

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

Choose UKG Pro if

  • You need hr management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile (iOS/Android), Cloud (Hosted).
  • You also want payroll.
UKG Pro review

Questions people ask

Is Ashby or UKG Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. Ashby starts at $400/month and UKG Pro at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ashby or UKG Pro?
Ashby starts at $400/month and UKG Pro at On request.
Does Ashby or UKG Pro run on more platforms?
Ashby runs on Web. UKG Pro runs on Web, Mobile (iOS/Android), Cloud (Hosted).
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 UKG Pro is typically brought in for.
What can Ashby do that UKG Pro cannot?
Ashby covers Applicant Tracking, CRM, Scheduling, Sourcing. UKG Pro covers HR Management, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Talent Management. Both handle Analytics, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Web 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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UKG Pro: What databases does UKG Pro support?

UKG Pro is a cloud-based HCM platform that manages payroll, benefits, and HR across 160+ countries in a single integrated system.

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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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UKG Pro: Does UKG Pro handle multi-country payroll?

Yes. UKG Pro can manage global payroll complexity and ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing across 160+ countries, all in one seamless experience.

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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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UKG Pro: What features are included in time and attendance tracking?

Time and Attendance module monitors employee working hours, attendance, and related data to drive accurate payroll processing and compliance.

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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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UKG Pro: Does UKG Pro offer reporting and analytics?

Yes. UKG Pro provides customizable reporting and analytics for actionable workforce insights, enabling data-driven human capital decisions.

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UKG Pro: What is UKG Talk?

UKG Talk is a built-in collaboration platform within UKG Pro that enables real-time team communication and engagement features.

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