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Greenhouse vs NocoDB

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Greenhouse

Software

Hiring software for growing companies

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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NocoDB

Software

Open-source no-code database platform with REST and GraphQL APIs

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only NocoDB 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; NocoDB the free cloud tier is capped at 3 editor seats, 1,000 records and 1 GB of storage
  • They diverge on capability: Greenhouse covers Applicant tracking, NocoDB covers REST API.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Greenhouse and NocoDB actually diverge.

Attributes where Greenhouse and NocoDB differ
AttributeGreenhouseNocoDB
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquoteopen-source
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiCloud, Self-hosted, Docker
Founded20122020

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 Greenhouse

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

Only in NocoDB

  • REST API
  • GraphQL API
  • No-code database
  • Multiple SQL databases
  • Webhooks
  • Automation
  • Cloud support
  • Self-hosted support

What people use each for

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

Greenhouse

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

NocoDB

  • Self-hosting an open source alternative to a spreadsheet databasenot Greenhouse
  • Putting a spreadsheet interface over an existing Postgres or MySQL databasenot Greenhouse
  • Building internal tools on structured data with an APInot Greenhouse
  • Team bases with per-field and per-table permissions on the paid tiersnot 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

NocoDB

  • The free cloud tier is capped at 3 editor seats, 1,000 records and 1 GB of storage
  • Records are the metering unit on cloud, so Plus covers 50K and Business 300K rather than scaling by seat alone
  • Row-level security, audit log retention and team hierarchy require the Scale tier
  • SCIM provisioning and air-gapped deployment are Enterprise only
  • The self-hosted Community edition is unlimited on records and seats but does without workflows, scripts and dashboards, which start at the paid self-hosted tiers

Pricing, plan by plan

Greenhouse

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Greenhouse review.

NocoDB

Free
  • CommunityFree
    • Self-hosted NocoDB
    • Community support
  • Starter$5/monthly
    • Cloud hosting
    • Basic features

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 NocoDB if

  • You need rest api.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Cloud, Self-hosted, Docker.
  • You also want graphql api.
NocoDB review

Questions people ask

Is Greenhouse or NocoDB better?
Neither clearly leads. Greenhouse starts at On request and NocoDB at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Greenhouse or NocoDB?
NocoDB has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Greenhouse and Free for NocoDB.
Does Greenhouse or NocoDB run on more platforms?
Greenhouse runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. NocoDB runs on Cloud, Self-hosted, Docker.
Can I use NocoDB for free?
Yes. NocoDB 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 NocoDB is typically brought in for.
What can Greenhouse do that NocoDB cannot?
Greenhouse covers Applicant tracking, Interview scheduling, Scorecard system, Job board posting. NocoDB covers REST API, GraphQL API, No-code database, Multiple SQL databases.
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