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Greenhouse vs Moz

Greenhouse logo

Greenhouse

Technology

Hiring software for growing companies

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Moz logo

Moz

Marketing

SEO software for smarter marketing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Moz 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; Moz smaller keyword database with only 500M+ keywords compared to 25 billion for Semrush
  • They diverge on capability: Greenhouse covers Applicant tracking, Moz covers Keyword Explorer.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Greenhouse and Moz actually diverge.

Attributes where Greenhouse and Moz differ
AttributeGreenhouseMoz
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb
CategoryTechnologyMarketing
Founded20122004

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 Moz

  • Keyword Explorer
  • Link Explorer
  • Site Crawl
  • Rank Tracking
  • Page Optimization
  • Competitive research
  • Local SEO tools
  • Fresh Web Explorer

What people use each for

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

Greenhouse

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

Moz

  • SEO auditsnot Greenhouse
  • Keyword researchnot Greenhouse
  • Link buildingnot Greenhouse
  • Local SEOnot Greenhouse
  • Competitive analysisnot 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

Moz

  • Smaller keyword database with only 500M+ keywords compared to 25 billion for Semrush
  • Unreliable competitive analysis for B2B companies with niche competitor sets
  • Weekly rank tracking on lower plans creates bottlenecks versus daily updates on competitors

Pricing, plan by plan

Greenhouse

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Greenhouse review.

Moz

Free
  • Starter$39/month
    • Limited keyword tracking
    • Basic site audit
  • Standard$99/month
    • Enhanced keyword tracking
    • Competitive analysis

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 Moz if

  • You need keyword explorer.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want link explorer.
Moz review

Questions people ask

Is Greenhouse or Moz better?
Neither clearly leads. Greenhouse starts at On request and Moz at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Greenhouse or Moz?
Moz has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Greenhouse and Free for Moz.
Does Greenhouse or Moz run on more platforms?
Greenhouse runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Moz runs on Web.
Can I use Moz for free?
Yes. Moz 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 Moz is typically brought in for.
What can Greenhouse do that Moz cannot?
Greenhouse covers Applicant tracking, Interview scheduling, Scorecard system, Job board posting. Moz covers Keyword Explorer, Link Explorer, Site Crawl, Rank Tracking.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Moz: What are Moz's main weaknesses compared to Semrush and Ahrefs?

Moz has a smaller keyword database (500M+ keywords vs Semrush's 25B), weaker competitive analysis tools for B2B niches, weekly rank tracking on lower plans, and limited local SEO features compared to modern competitors.

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