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Greenhouse vs Superhuman

Greenhouse logo

Greenhouse

Technology

Hiring software for growing companies

From
On request
Rated
-
Superhuman logo

Superhuman

Technology

The fastest email experience ever made

From
$30/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Greenhouse core plan lacks talent discovery and contact lookups; Superhuman high pricing compared to free alternatives like Gmail
  • They diverge on capability: Greenhouse covers Applicant tracking, Superhuman covers Blazing fast performance.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Greenhouse and Superhuman actually diverge.

Attributes where Greenhouse and Superhuman differ
AttributeGreenhouseSuperhuman
Starting priceOn request$30/month
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, iOS
Founded20122015

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Technology).

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 Superhuman

  • Blazing fast performance
  • Keyboard-first design
  • AI-powered triage
  • Split inbox
  • Read statuses
  • Remind me later
  • Social insights
  • Calendar integration

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Google Calendar
  • Zoom
  • SOC2

What people use each for

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

Greenhouse

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

Superhuman

  • Email managementnot Greenhouse
  • Inbox zeronot Greenhouse
  • Team collaborationnot Greenhouse
  • Sales outreachnot Greenhouse
  • Executive communicationnot 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

Superhuman

  • High pricing compared to free alternatives like Gmail
  • Lacks unified inbox for managing multiple email accounts in a single view
  • Limited calendar functionality compared to dedicated scheduling tools
  • No native task management features

Pricing, plan by plan

Greenhouse

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Greenhouse review.

Superhuman

$30/month
  • Starter$30/month
    • Email productivity
    • Superhuman AI
    • Team collaboration
  • Business$40/month
    • Auto Drafts
    • Ask AI
    • CRM integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose Greenhouse if

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

Choose Superhuman if

  • You need blazing fast performance.
  • You work on Web, iOS.
  • You also want keyboard-first design.

Questions people ask

Is Greenhouse or Superhuman better?
Neither clearly leads. Greenhouse starts at On request and Superhuman at $30/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Greenhouse or Superhuman?
Greenhouse starts at On request and Superhuman at $30/month.
Does Greenhouse or Superhuman run on more platforms?
Greenhouse runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Superhuman runs on Web, iOS.
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 Superhuman is typically brought in for.
What can Greenhouse do that Superhuman cannot?
Greenhouse covers Applicant tracking, Interview scheduling, Scorecard system, Job board posting. Superhuman covers Blazing fast performance, Keyboard-first design, AI-powered triage, Split inbox. Both handle Slack, Google Calendar, Zoom, SOC2.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Superhuman: How much does Superhuman cost?

Superhuman offers three plans: Starter at $30/user/month, Business at $40/user/month, and Enterprise with custom pricing. Annual billing provides approximately 16.7% savings, bringing the Starter plan to $25/month.

Source
Superhuman: What email platforms does Superhuman work with?

Superhuman is compatible with Gmail and Outlook, and integrates with Google Calendar and Akiflow for calendar and task planning workflows.

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Superhuman: Does the Business plan include CRM integrations?

Yes, the Business plan at $40/month unlocks CRM integrations with HubSpot and Salesforce, along with advanced AI features like Auto Drafts and Ask AI.

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Superhuman: What happened to Superhuman after the Grammarly acquisition?

Superhuman was acquired by Grammarly on July 1, 2025. The company now operates under the Superhuman name while integrating with Grammarly's AI platform.

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