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Grain vs Greenhouse

Grain logo

Grain

Software

AI meeting highlights and clips

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Greenhouse logo

Greenhouse

Software

Hiring software for growing companies

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Grain has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Grain no concurrent recording - only one meeting per account at a time; Greenhouse core plan lacks talent discovery and contact lookups
  • They diverge on capability: Grain covers Auto-recording, Greenhouse covers Applicant tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Grain and Greenhouse actually diverge.

Attributes where Grain and Greenhouse differ
AttributeGrainGreenhouse
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Chrome Extension, Desktop Audio CaptureWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20182012

Identical on both: 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 Grain

  • Auto-recording
  • AI highlights
  • Video clips
  • Transcription
  • Google Meet
  • Notion
  • Web support
  • Browser-extension support

Only in Greenhouse

  • Applicant tracking
  • Interview scheduling
  • Scorecard system
  • Job board posting
  • Candidate CRM
  • Reporting & analytics
  • Offer management
  • EEO compliance

Both cover

  • Zoom
  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Grain

  • ai tools managementnot Greenhouse
  • Workflow automationnot Greenhouse
  • Reportingnot Greenhouse

Greenhouse

  • Applicant tracking system for structured hiringnot Grain
  • AI-powered interview notetaking and sourcingnot Grain

Where each one falls short

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

Grain

  • No concurrent recording - only one meeting per account at a time
  • No automatic slide capture for presentations
  • Limited video demo context - audio-focused with poor video file support
  • Cannot record in-person meetings
  • No native mobile app
  • Limited admin controls for company-wide automatic recording
  • Free plan limited to 20 recordings if using personal email
  • No automatic file uploads on free tier
  • Lacks advanced sales analytics features of enterprise competitors
  • Limited CRM integration compared to higher-end platforms

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

Grain

Free
  • Free ForeverFree
    • Unlimited meetings up to 45 minutes each
    • AI transcription and notes
    • 90-day history
  • Starter$15/month
    • Unlimited meeting length
    • Unlimited AI highlights
    • Video clip creation
  • Business$33/month
    • All Starter features
    • Advanced team coaching
    • Deeper analytics

Greenhouse

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Greenhouse review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Grain if

  • You need auto-recording.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Chrome Extension, Desktop Audio Capture.
  • You also want ai highlights.
Grain review

Choose Greenhouse if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want interview scheduling.
Greenhouse review

Questions people ask

Is Grain or Greenhouse better?
Neither clearly leads. Grain 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, Grain or Greenhouse?
Grain has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Grain and On request for Greenhouse.
Does Grain or Greenhouse run on more platforms?
Grain runs on Web, Chrome Extension, Desktop Audio Capture. Greenhouse runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use Grain for free?
Yes. Grain has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Greenhouse starts at On request.
What is Grain best used for?
Grain is most often used for ai tools management, workflow automation, reporting. Of those, ai tools management and workflow automation are not what Greenhouse is typically brought in for.
What can Grain do that Greenhouse cannot?
Grain covers Auto-recording, AI highlights, Video clips, Transcription. Greenhouse covers Applicant tracking, Interview scheduling, Scorecard system, Job board posting. Both handle Zoom, Slack.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Grain: Is Grain free?

Grain offers a Free Forever plan with unlimited meetings up to 45 minutes each and 90-day history. Paid plans start at $15/month per user for unlimited meeting length and advanced AI features.

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Grain: Does Grain require a bot in meetings?

No. Grain uses bot-less transcription to capture meeting audio without requiring a bot participant, though video recording requires bot participation if you want recording visible.

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Grain: What platforms does Grain work with?

Grain integrates with Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and supports desktop audio capture. It exports to Claude, ChatGPT, Slack, and CRM platforms like HubSpot and Salesforce.

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Grain: Can Grain record multiple meetings at once?

No. Grain does not support concurrent meeting recordings, meaning only one meeting per account can be recorded at a time.

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