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Breezy HR vs edX

Breezy HR logo

Breezy HR

Software

End-to-end recruiting software

From
Free
Rated
-
edX logo

edX

Software

Online courses from the world's top universities

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Breezy HR has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Breezy HR the free Bootstrap plan allows one active position or candidate pool at a time; edX individual course costs not displayed; pricing requires enrollment to view
  • They diverge on capability: Breezy HR covers Applicant Tracking, edX covers Video lectures.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Breezy HR and edX actually diverge.

Attributes where Breezy HR and edX differ
AttributeBreezy HRedX
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
Founded20142012

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), 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 Breezy HR

  • Applicant Tracking
  • Visual Pipeline
  • Video Interviews
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Assessments
  • Career Site
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed

Only in edX

  • Video lectures
  • Interactive exercises
  • Discussion forums
  • Certificates
  • MicroMasters
  • Professional certificates
  • Degrees
  • Mobile learning

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Breezy HR

  • Applicant tracking for small and mid-sized teamsnot edX
  • Posting to job boards and managing a candidate pipelinenot edX
  • Structured interviews with scorecards and guidesnot edX
  • Background screening and reference checking through integrationsnot edX
  • Employee referral programmesnot edX

edX

  • Learners seeking university-level credentials from elite institutions (MIT, Harvard, Cambridge)not Breezy HR
  • Career changers pursuing MicroMasters or professional certificatesnot Breezy HR
  • Individuals in regions with limited access to higher educationnot Breezy HR

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Breezy HR

  • The free Bootstrap plan allows one active position or candidate pool at a time
  • Unlimited positions, EEOC reporting and video interviews all require Startup at $157 a month
  • Scorecards, interview guides and e-signatures need Growth at $273 a month
  • HRIS integrations, offer management and custom roles are Business tier at $439 a month
  • API access and advanced reporting are only on Custom Pro, which is quote-based

edX

  • Individual course costs not displayed; pricing requires enrollment to view

Pricing, plan by plan

Breezy HR

Free
  • BootstrapFree
    • 1 Position
    • Basic Features
    • Candidate Management
  • Startup$189/month
    • Unlimited Positions
    • Video Interviews
    • Assessments

edX

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the edX review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Breezy HR if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want visual pipeline.

Choose edX if

  • You need video lectures.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want interactive exercises.

Questions people ask

Is Breezy HR or edX better?
Neither clearly leads. Breezy HR starts at Free and edX at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Breezy HR or edX?
Breezy HR has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Breezy HR and On request for edX.
Does Breezy HR or edX run on more platforms?
Breezy HR runs on Web, Ios, Android. edX runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Breezy HR for free?
Yes. Breezy HR has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. edX starts at On request.
What is Breezy HR best used for?
Breezy HR is most often used for applicant tracking for small and mid-sized teams, posting to job boards and managing a candidate pipeline, structured interviews with scorecards and guides, background screening and reference checking through integrations. Of those, applicant tracking for small and mid-sized teams and posting to job boards and managing a candidate pipeline are not what edX is typically brought in for.
What can Breezy HR do that edX cannot?
Breezy HR covers Applicant Tracking, Visual Pipeline, Video Interviews, Automated Scheduling. edX covers Video lectures, Interactive exercises, Discussion forums, Certificates. Both handle Web support, Android support.

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