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Lever

Talent acquisition suite built for collaboration

As of 30 August 2026, Lever's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. Lever is a leading talent acquisition suite that combines ATS and CRM capabilities in a single platform. Softwr lists it under Recruitment. Lever is made by Lever Inc, launched in 2012, available on Web.

Overview

What Lever does

Lever is a leading talent acquisition suite that combines ATS and CRM capabilities in a single platform. It enables teams to source, nurture, and manage candidates while tracking key hiring metrics.

What people use it 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
  • Screening at volume with AI ranking and recommendations

The honest half

Where it falls short

Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about Lever.

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

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Pricing

What Lever costs

Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.

LeverTRM

On request

  • ATS
  • CRM
  • Sourcing
  • Analytics
  • Integrations

LeverTRM for Enterprise

On request

  • All LeverTRM features
  • Advanced Security
  • Dedicated Support
  • Custom Integrations

Capabilities

Features

  • Applicant Tracking

  • Candidate CRM

  • Sourcing

  • Interview Management

  • Analytics

  • Offer Management

  • LinkedIn

    Integration with LinkedIn

  • Indeed

    Integration with Indeed

  • Slack

    Integration with Slack

  • Google Workspace

    Integration with Google Workspace

  • Microsoft 365

    Integration with Microsoft 365

  • Workday

    Integration with Workday

Answered, with sources

Questions people ask

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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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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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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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Behind it

Who makes Lever

Company
Lever Inc
Based in
San Francisco, California

Timeline

Lever over time

  1. Acquisition2022-08-01

    Employ Inc. acquires Lever for undisclosed amount

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