Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.
Lower starting price
Fetcher
From $99/mo against from $270/mo
Free plan
Tie
Neither has one
Higher rating
Ashby
4.2 against 4.1
Same job?
Yes
Both are HR & Recruiting AI tools
Side by side
Compared on
Ashby
Fetcher
Our rating
4.2Better
4.1
Starts at
$270/mo
$99/moBetter
Free plan
No
No
Category
HR & Recruiting AI
HR & Recruiting AI
Plans
Foundations$300/mo (1-10 employees) to $900/mo (76-100); 10% off with a yearly commitment
PlusQuote only (101-1,000 employees)
EnterpriseQuote only (1,000+ employees)
Ashby AnalyticsQuote only, usage-based
Self-serve$115/mo
Growth$379/mo
Amplify$649/mo
Key features
Full applicant tracking system with job requisitions, pipelines, and interview scheduling
Native recruiting analytics dashboards built into the core product
AI-assisted candidate sourcing alongside the core ATS workflow
Foundations plan starting at $400/month for smaller teams
Custom Plus and Enterprise tiers for larger organizations
Sources from a proprietary database of 500 million-plus global profiles
Integrates directly with existing ATS and email clients
Optional managed sourcing where Fetcher's team runs searches directly
Originally launched in 2014, pivoted from professional networking to AI sourcing
$40M total funding including a $27M Series B
Pros
Built-in analytics remove the need to export ATS data into a separate BI tool
Combines sourcing, tracking, and reporting in one connected platform
Structured interview scorecards support more consistent hiring decisions
Large proprietary candidate database reduces manual sourcing work
Managed sourcing option available for harder-to-fill roles without extra headcount
More accessible entry pricing than several enterprise-only competitors
Cons
Entry pricing at $400/month is a real commitment for very small teams
Enterprise tier costs require a custom quote before knowing the real price
Feature breadth means a longer setup and onboarding than a narrow point tool
Managed sourcing adds meaningful cost on top of the base subscription
Sourcing-focused scope doesn't cover interviewing or assessment directly
Database breadth matters less for highly specialized or niche technical roles
Company
Ashby, founded 2018
Fetcher, founded 2014
Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260714. Check the vendor before you buy.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Ashby better than Fetcher?
In our reviews Ashby scores 4.2 and Fetcher scores 4.1. The better pick depends on the job. Ashby: Applicant tracking system built with recruiting analytics baked in, not bolted on as an afterthought. Fetcher: Pulls qualified candidates from a database of 500 million global profiles.
Which is cheaper, Ashby or Fetcher?
Fetcher has the lower starting price: from $270/mo for Ashby and from $99/mo for Fetcher.
Fetcher
Ashby
