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Greenhouse vs IFTTT

Greenhouse logo

Greenhouse

Technology

Hiring software for growing companies

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
IFTTT logo

IFTTT

Remote Work

Automate almost anything with IFTTT

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only IFTTT 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; IFTTT free plan limited to only 2 applets total
  • They diverge on capability: Greenhouse covers Applicant tracking, IFTTT covers If-then applets.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Greenhouse and IFTTT actually diverge.

Attributes where Greenhouse and IFTTT differ
AttributeGreenhouseIFTTT
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryTechnologyRemote Work
Founded20122011

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 IFTTT

  • If-then applets
  • Webhooks
  • Smart home integration
  • Social media
  • Email notifications
  • Data logging
  • 650+ services
  • Smart home devices

What people use each for

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

Greenhouse

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

IFTTT

  • Casual automation with up to 2 simple applets via free plannot Greenhouse
  • Power users requiring 20 applets and multi-action capabilities via Pro plannot Greenhouse
  • Advanced automation with unlimited applets and AI services via Pro+ plannot 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

IFTTT

  • Free plan limited to only 2 applets total
  • Free plan applets run at standard speed; fastest speeds require Pro tier
  • Free plan excludes webhooks, multi-action applets, and Twitter integrations
  • Free plan limited to 30-day onboarding support; paid plans offer ongoing customer support

Pricing, plan by plan

Greenhouse

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Greenhouse review.

IFTTT

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the IFTTT 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 IFTTT if

  • You need if-then applets.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want webhooks.
IFTTT review

Questions people ask

Is Greenhouse or IFTTT better?
Neither clearly leads. Greenhouse starts at On request and IFTTT at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Greenhouse or IFTTT?
IFTTT has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Greenhouse and Free for IFTTT.
Does Greenhouse or IFTTT run on more platforms?
Greenhouse runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. IFTTT runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use IFTTT for free?
Yes. IFTTT 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 IFTTT is typically brought in for.
What can Greenhouse do that IFTTT cannot?
Greenhouse covers Applicant tracking, Interview scheduling, Scorecard system, Job board posting. IFTTT covers If-then applets, Webhooks, Smart home integration, Social media.
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