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Greenhouse vs Lever: which ATS wins?
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THE SHORT ANSWER
Greenhouse wins on structured-hiring rigour, integrations and customization. Lever wins for proactive teams nurturing passive talent through its CRM and sequences. Choose by whether your hiring is reactive (Greenhouse) or relationship-led (Lever).
Side-by-side specs
| Greenhouse | Lever | |
|---|---|---|
| Index Score | ✓ 89/100 | 84/100 |
| Ease of use | 7.6/10 | ✓ 7.8/10 |
| Price from | From ~$6k/yr | ✓ From ~$4k/yr |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Pricing model | Custom pricing | Custom pricing |
| Highlight | 500+ integrations | ATS + talent CRM |
| Sourcing & DB | No | No |
| Integrations & API | Yes | Yes |
| Branded career site | Yes | Yes |
Round by round
Pipeline & ease of use Winner: Lever
Lever has the more intuitive pipeline (7.8 vs 7.6 for ease of use).
Price Winner: Lever
Lever is cheaper to start (From ~$4k/yr vs From ~$6k/yr). Confirm current pricing on each vendor's site.
Sourcing & reach Winner: Greenhouse
Greenhouse has the stronger sourcing and candidate reach.
Collaboration & reporting Winner: Greenhouse
Greenhouse offers deeper collaboration and reporting.
FAQ
Is Greenhouse better than Lever?
Greenhouse wins on structured-hiring rigour, integrations and customization. Lever wins for proactive teams nurturing passive talent through its CRM and sequences. Choose by whether your hiring is reactive (Greenhouse) or relationship-led (Lever).
Greenhouse vs Lever: which is cheaper?
Lever is cheaper to start, from From ~$4k/yr versus From ~$6k/yr. Pricing is approximate — confirm on each vendor's site.
Greenhouse vs Lever: which is easier to use?
Lever scored higher for ease of use in our editorial assessment (7.8 vs 7.6 out of 10).
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