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Greenhouse vs Hasura

Greenhouse logo

Greenhouse

Technology

Hiring software for growing companies

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Hasura logo

Hasura

API Management

GraphQL engine that instantly creates production-ready GraphQL API from databases

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Hasura has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Greenhouse core plan lacks talent discovery and contact lookups; Hasura database support limited to PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ClickHouse, and MS SQL Server only
  • They diverge on capability: Greenhouse covers Applicant tracking, Hasura covers GraphQL API.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Greenhouse and Hasura actually diverge.

Attributes where Greenhouse and Hasura differ
AttributeGreenhouseHasura
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquoteopen-source
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb
CategoryTechnologyAPI Management
Founded20122017

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 Greenhouse

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

Only in Hasura

  • GraphQL API
  • Real-time subscriptions
  • Access control
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • Webhooks
  • REST APIs
  • Cloud support

What people use each for

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

Greenhouse

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

Hasura

  • Automatic GraphQL API generation from existing databasesnot Greenhouse
  • Real-time data subscriptions for modern applicationsnot Greenhouse
  • Backend infrastructure for web and mobile applicationsnot Greenhouse
  • Event-triggered webhooks for database changesnot Greenhouse

Where each one falls short

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

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

Hasura

  • Database support limited to PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ClickHouse, and MS SQL Server only

Pricing, plan by plan

Greenhouse

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Greenhouse review.

Hasura

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Hasura review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Greenhouse if

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

Choose Hasura if

  • You need graphql api.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want real-time subscriptions.
Hasura review

Questions people ask

Is Greenhouse or Hasura better?
Neither clearly leads. Greenhouse starts at On request and Hasura at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Greenhouse or Hasura?
Hasura has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Greenhouse and Free for Hasura.
Does Greenhouse or Hasura run on more platforms?
Greenhouse runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Hasura runs on Web.
Can I use Hasura for free?
Yes. Hasura has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Greenhouse starts at On request.
What is Greenhouse best used for?
Greenhouse is most often used for applicant tracking system for structured hiring, ai-powered interview notetaking and sourcing. Of those, applicant tracking system for structured hiring and ai-powered interview notetaking and sourcing are not what Hasura is typically brought in for.
What can Greenhouse do that Hasura cannot?
Greenhouse covers Applicant tracking, Interview scheduling, Scorecard system, Job board posting. Hasura covers GraphQL API, Real-time subscriptions, Access control, PostgreSQL.
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