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Lever vs UKG Pro

Lever logo

Lever

Recruitment & ATS

Talent acquisition suite built for collaboration

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
UKG Pro logo

UKG Pro

Payroll & Benefits

Our purpose is people

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On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Lever customized pricing requires sales contact, no public pricing; UKG Pro no access to super-user privileges or advanced database customization
  • They diverge on capability: Lever covers Applicant Tracking, UKG Pro covers HR Management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lever and UKG Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where Lever and UKG Pro differ
AttributeLeverUKG Pro
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile (iOS/Android), Cloud (Hosted)
CategoryRecruitment & ATSPayroll & Benefits
Founded20122020

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), 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 Lever

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

Only in UKG Pro

  • HR Management
  • Payroll
  • Benefits Administration
  • Talent Management
  • Workforce Management
  • Salesforce
  • ServiceNow

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft 365
  • Workday
  • 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 UKG Pro
  • Building and nurturing talent pipelines of passive candidatesnot UKG Pro
  • Automating interview scheduling, follow-ups and offer lettersnot UKG Pro
  • Reporting on hiring performance across sourcesnot UKG Pro
  • Screening at volume with AI ranking and recommendationsnot UKG Pro

UKG Pro

No use cases recorded yet. See the UKG Pro 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

UKG Pro

  • No access to super-user privileges or advanced database customization
  • Limited system procedure access for advanced administrative functions
  • No direct host access via SSH, Telnet, or remote desktop connectivity
  • Requires paid technical support subscription for assistance beyond standard support

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

UKG Pro

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the UKG Pro review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Lever if

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

Choose UKG Pro if

  • You need hr management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile (iOS/Android), Cloud (Hosted).
  • You also want payroll.
UKG Pro review

Questions people ask

Is Lever or UKG Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. Lever starts at On request and UKG Pro at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lever or UKG Pro?
Lever starts at On request and UKG Pro at On request.
Does Lever or UKG Pro run on more platforms?
Lever runs on Web. UKG Pro runs on Web, Mobile (iOS/Android), Cloud (Hosted).
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 UKG Pro is typically brought in for.
What can Lever do that UKG Pro cannot?
Lever covers Applicant Tracking, Candidate CRM, Sourcing, Interview Management. UKG Pro covers HR Management, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Talent Management. Both handle Analytics, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Workday.

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.

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UKG Pro: What databases does UKG Pro support?

UKG Pro is a cloud-based HCM platform that manages payroll, benefits, and HR across 160+ countries in a single integrated system.

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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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UKG Pro: Does UKG Pro handle multi-country payroll?

Yes. UKG Pro can manage global payroll complexity and ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing across 160+ countries, all in one seamless experience.

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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.

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UKG Pro: What features are included in time and attendance tracking?

Time and Attendance module monitors employee working hours, attendance, and related data to drive accurate payroll processing and compliance.

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UKG Pro: Does UKG Pro offer reporting and analytics?

Yes. UKG Pro provides customizable reporting and analytics for actionable workforce insights, enabling data-driven human capital decisions.

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UKG Pro: What is UKG Talk?

UKG Talk is a built-in collaboration platform within UKG Pro that enables real-time team communication and engagement features.

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