HR · head to head
Freshteam vs Greenhouse
The short version
- Only Freshteam has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Freshteam no pricing information published on the website; Greenhouse core plan lacks talent discovery and contact lookups
- They diverge on capability: Freshteam covers Applicant Tracking, Greenhouse covers Applicant tracking.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Freshteam and Greenhouse actually diverge.
| Attribute | Freshteam | Greenhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web, Ios, Android, Api |
| Category | HR | Technology |
| Founded | 2010 | 2012 |
Identical on both: 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 Freshteam
- Applicant Tracking
- Onboarding
- Time Off
- Employee Directory
- Time Tracking
- Documents
- Org Chart
- Freshdesk
Only in Greenhouse
- Applicant tracking
- Interview scheduling
- Scorecard system
- Job board posting
- Candidate CRM
- Reporting & analytics
- Offer management
- EEO compliance
Both cover
- Slack
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Freshteam
- Onboarding new hires through automated employee lifecycle workflowsnot Greenhouse
- Processing expense and procurement approvals without manual email routingnot Greenhouse
- Managing maintenance requests with centralized tracking and approval trailsnot Greenhouse
- Automating contract reviews and document request handlingnot Greenhouse
- Routing HR, Finance, Facilities, Legal requests through structured catalogsnot Greenhouse
Greenhouse
- Enterprise hiring and recruiting automationnot Freshteam
- Multi-location and multi-team talent acquisitionnot Freshteam
- Structured interview process managementnot Freshteam
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Freshteam
- No pricing information published on the website
- Requires contacting sales or requesting a demo for pricing details
Greenhouse
- Core plan lacks talent discovery and contact lookups
- Core plan lacks email automation and applicant texting
- Plus plan lacks resume anonymisation and application limits
- Plus plan lacks audit logging and developer tools
- Pricing customised by hiring volume and company size, not published
- Only Pro tier offers audit logs and developer sandbox
Pricing, plan by plan
Freshteam
Free- FreeFree
- 50 Employees
- Basic ATS
- Time Off
- Growth$1.2/month
- All Free features
- Onboarding
- Time Tracking
- Pro$2.4/month
- All Growth features
- Custom Reports
- Advanced Workflows
Greenhouse
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Greenhouse review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Freshteam if
- You need applicant tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want onboarding.
Choose Greenhouse if
- You need applicant tracking.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- You also want interview scheduling.
Questions people ask
- Is Freshteam or Greenhouse better?
- Neither clearly leads. Freshteam starts at Free and Greenhouse at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Freshteam or Greenhouse?
- Freshteam has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Freshteam and On request for Greenhouse.
- Does Freshteam or Greenhouse run on more platforms?
- Freshteam runs on Web, Ios, Android. Greenhouse runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- Can I use Freshteam for free?
- Yes. Freshteam has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Greenhouse starts at On request.
- What is Freshteam best used for?
- Freshteam is most often used for onboarding new hires through automated employee lifecycle workflows, processing expense and procurement approvals without manual email routing, managing maintenance requests with centralized tracking and approval trails, automating contract reviews and document request handling. Of those, onboarding new hires through automated employee lifecycle workflows and processing expense and procurement approvals without manual email routing are not what Greenhouse is typically brought in for.
- What can Freshteam do that Greenhouse cannot?
- Freshteam covers Applicant Tracking, Onboarding, Time Off, Employee Directory. Greenhouse covers Applicant tracking, Interview scheduling, Scorecard system, Job board posting. Both handle Slack, LinkedIn.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Freshteam: How much does Freshteam cost?
Freshteam (formerly Freshservice HRMS) does not publish specific pricing information. The vendor focuses on describing product features and benefits across HR, Finance, Facilities, and Legal departments on their public website.
SourceGreenhouse: How much does Greenhouse cost?
Greenhouse does not publish specific pricing. The company states that pricing is customized based on your hiring needs, hiring volume, organizational complexity, and required features.
SourceFreshteam: Does Freshteam offer a free version?
Freshteam includes a 'Start for free' call-to-action on their website, suggesting a freemium model or free trial option. However, specific details about free tier capabilities or duration are not published.
SourceGreenhouse: What are the Greenhouse pricing tiers?
Greenhouse offers three plan levels: Core (basic hiring structure), Plus (multi-location optimization), and Pro (complex enterprise hiring). Exact pricing requires contacting Greenhouse for a custom quote.
SourceGreenhouse: Do all Greenhouse tiers include the same features?
No. Core includes sourcing and scheduling, Plus adds automation and texting, and Pro adds enterprise data configuration and audit logs. All tiers can be customized.
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