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Greenhouse vs Valkey

Greenhouse logo

Greenhouse

Technology

Hiring software for growing companies

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Valkey logo

Valkey

Databases

Open-source in-memory data store forked from Redis

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Valkey 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; Valkey younger project, so its track record is short even though the codebase is not
  • They diverge on capability: Greenhouse covers Applicant tracking, Valkey covers Redis-compatible.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Greenhouse and Valkey actually diverge.

Attributes where Greenhouse and Valkey differ
AttributeGreenhouseValkey
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquoteOpen source, no licence fee; managed cloud billed separately
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiLinux, macOS, Docker, Self-hosted
CategoryTechnologyDatabases
Founded2012Unknown

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 Valkey

  • Redis-compatible
  • BSD licensed
  • Rich data structures
  • Replication and persistence

What people use each for

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

Greenhouse

  • Enterprise hiring and recruiting automationnot Valkey
  • Multi-location and multi-team talent acquisitionnot Valkey
  • Structured interview process managementnot Valkey

Valkey

  • Continuing on a permissively licensed in-memory store after the Redis licence changenot Greenhouse
  • Caching and session storage where a foundation-governed project is a procurement requirementnot Greenhouse
  • Migrating from Redis without rewriting application codenot 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

Valkey

  • Younger project, so its track record is short even though the codebase is not
  • Divergence from Redis grows over time, so compatibility is strongest near the fork point and weakens as both evolve
  • Ecosystem tooling and documentation still frequently assume Redis, leaving translation work

Pricing, plan by plan

Greenhouse

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Greenhouse review.

Valkey

Free
  • ValkeyFree
    • Full functionality
    • Self-hosted
    • No usage limits

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 Valkey if

  • You need redis-compatible.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, macOS, Docker, Self-hosted.
  • You also want bsd licensed.
Valkey review

Questions people ask

Is Greenhouse or Valkey better?
Neither clearly leads. Greenhouse starts at On request and Valkey at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Greenhouse or Valkey?
Valkey has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Greenhouse and Free for Valkey.
Does Greenhouse or Valkey run on more platforms?
Greenhouse runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Valkey runs on Linux, macOS, Docker, Self-hosted.
Can I use Valkey for free?
Yes. Valkey 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 enterprise hiring and recruiting automation, multi-location and multi-team talent acquisition, structured interview process management. Of those, enterprise hiring and recruiting automation and multi-location and multi-team talent acquisition are not what Valkey is typically brought in for.
What can Greenhouse do that Valkey cannot?
Greenhouse covers Applicant tracking, Interview scheduling, Scorecard system, Job board posting. Valkey covers Redis-compatible, BSD licensed, Rich data structures, Replication and persistence.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Greenhouse: How much does Greenhouse cost?

Greenhouse does not publish specific pricing. The company states that pricing is customized based on your hiring needs, hiring volume, organizational complexity, and required features.

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Valkey: Is Valkey free?

Yes, BSD-licensed open source under the Linux Foundation.

Greenhouse: What are the Greenhouse pricing tiers?

Greenhouse offers three plan levels: Core (basic hiring structure), Plus (multi-location optimization), and Pro (complex enterprise hiring). Exact pricing requires contacting Greenhouse for a custom quote.

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Valkey: Why does Valkey exist?

Redis changed its licence away from BSD in 2024. Valkey is the community fork continuing under permissive terms, backed by AWS, Google Cloud and Oracle among others.

Greenhouse: Do all Greenhouse tiers include the same features?

No. Core includes sourcing and scheduling, Plus adds automation and texting, and Pro adds enterprise data configuration and audit logs. All tiers can be customized.

Source
Valkey: Can I switch from Redis to Valkey?

At the fork point it is drop-in compatible with existing clients and data. The further both projects move from that point, the more you should verify the specific features you use.

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