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Lever vs Oracle HCM Cloud

Lever logo

Lever

Recruitment & ATS

Talent acquisition suite built for collaboration

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Oracle HCM Cloud logo

Oracle HCM Cloud

Recruitment & ATS

Complete cloud HCM solution

From
$13/employee per month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Lever customized pricing requires sales contact, no public pricing; Oracle HCM Cloud deployments can take up to a year with steep implementation complexity
  • They diverge on capability: Lever covers Applicant Tracking, Oracle HCM Cloud covers Core HR.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lever and Oracle HCM Cloud actually diverge.

Attributes where Lever and Oracle HCM Cloud differ
AttributeLeverOracle HCM Cloud
Starting priceOn request$13/employee per month
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile
Founded20121977

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

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 Lever

  • Applicant Tracking
  • Candidate CRM
  • Sourcing
  • Interview Management
  • Analytics
  • Offer Management
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed

Only in Oracle HCM Cloud

  • Core HR
  • Talent Management
  • Workforce Management
  • Payroll
  • Benefits
  • Learning
  • Recruiting
  • AI-Powered Analytics

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Microsoft 365
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Lever

  • Applicant tracking from sourcing through offernot Oracle HCM Cloud
  • Building and nurturing talent pipelines of passive candidatesnot Oracle HCM Cloud
  • Automating interview scheduling, follow-ups and offer lettersnot Oracle HCM Cloud
  • Reporting on hiring performance across sourcesnot Oracle HCM Cloud
  • Screening at volume with AI ranking and recommendationsnot Oracle HCM Cloud

Oracle HCM Cloud

No use cases recorded yet. See the Oracle HCM Cloud review.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Lever

  • Customized pricing requires sales contact, no public pricing
  • Premium features like advanced CRM functionality require additional fees
  • Implementation requires some technical configuration

Oracle HCM Cloud

  • Deployments can take up to a year with steep implementation complexity
  • Complex user interface that is intimidating and difficult to understand at first
  • Limited integration capabilities with leading third-party HR point solutions
  • Slow performance and frequent bugs due to regular updates
  • High implementation costs and complexity make it unsuitable for organizations with fewer than 100 employees
  • Below-average experiences reported with learning and succession planning modules

Pricing, plan by plan

Lever

On request
  • LeverTRM$undefined/month
    • ATS
    • CRM
    • Sourcing
  • LeverTRM for Enterprise$undefined/month
    • All LeverTRM features
    • Advanced Security
    • Dedicated Support

Oracle HCM Cloud

$13/employee per month

No published plan breakdown. See the Oracle HCM Cloud review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Lever if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You also want candidate crm.
Lever review

Choose Oracle HCM Cloud if

  • You need core hr.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want talent management.
Oracle HCM Cloud review

Questions people ask

Is Lever or Oracle HCM Cloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Lever starts at On request and Oracle HCM Cloud at $13/employee per month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lever or Oracle HCM Cloud?
Lever starts at On request and Oracle HCM Cloud at $13/employee per month.
Does Lever or Oracle HCM Cloud run on more platforms?
Lever runs on Web. Oracle HCM Cloud runs on Web, Mobile.
What is Lever best used for?
Lever is most often used for applicant tracking from sourcing through offer, building and nurturing talent pipelines of passive candidates, automating interview scheduling, follow-ups and offer letters, reporting on hiring performance across sources. Of those, applicant tracking from sourcing through offer and building and nurturing talent pipelines of passive candidates are not what Oracle HCM Cloud is typically brought in for.
What can Lever do that Oracle HCM Cloud cannot?
Lever covers Applicant Tracking, Candidate CRM, Sourcing, Interview Management. Oracle HCM Cloud covers Core HR, Talent Management, Workforce Management, Payroll. Both handle Slack, Microsoft 365, Web support, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Lever: What is Lever used for?

Lever is modern recruiting software that centralizes recruiting into a single system for sourcing candidates, managing applications, scheduling interviews, collaborating with hiring managers, automating workflows, and measuring hiring performance.

Source
Oracle HCM Cloud: How much does Oracle HCM Cloud cost?

Oracle HCM Cloud starts at $13 per employee per month with a 1,000 employee minimum. Enterprise customers typically pay $5-8 per employee per month depending on modules and volume discounts.

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Lever: Does Lever include both ATS and CRM?

Yes. Lever integrates comprehensive Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) functionalities within a single offering called LeverTRM, with features like AI-powered screening and interview transcripts.

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Oracle HCM Cloud: What does Oracle HCM Cloud include?

Oracle HCM Cloud includes core HR, payroll, workforce management, employee analytics, talent management, performance management, and succession planning. Over 600 AI agents are embedded across the Fusion Cloud suite at no additional cost.

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Lever: What integrations does Lever support?

Lever integrates with 300+ tools including Slack for notifications, Zoom for interviews, calendar applications for scheduling, background check services, job boards, and leading HRIS platforms for talent management workflows.

Source
Oracle HCM Cloud: How long does implementation take?

Oracle HCM Cloud implementations typically take up to a year and often require third-party consultants to manage the complex deployment process.

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