Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.
Lower starting price
Flowmingo
From $49/mo against from $270/mo
Free plan
Flowmingo
Only Flowmingo has one
Higher rating
Ashby
4.2 against 3.9
Same job?
Yes
Both are HR & Recruiting AI tools
Side by side
Compared on
Ashby
Flowmingo
Our rating
4.2Better
3.9
Starts at
$270/mo
$49/moBetter
Free plan
No
YesBetter
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
From $49/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
Unlimited AI interviews, CV evaluation, skills tests and chat screening on the free plan
Full applicant tracking system with free job posts
API, webhooks and an MCP server for connecting your own stack
Candidate interviews in 46 languages
GDPR compliant and SOC 2
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
Screening is unmetered on the free plan, not capped at a handful of candidates
Evaluating every applicant replaces reading only the first ten CVs
API and MCP access are included rather than sold as an enterprise add-on
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
The free plan keeps interview videos only in-app; downloads need Starter at $49
Video retention is limited even on paid plans: 3,000 videos for 45 days on Starter
AI-led interviews are not every candidate's preference
Company
Ashby, founded 2018
Princep Pte. Ltd.
Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260921. Check the vendor before you buy.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Ashby better than Flowmingo?
In our reviews Ashby scores 4.2 and Flowmingo scores 3.9. The better pick depends on the job. Ashby: Applicant tracking system built with recruiting analytics baked in, not bolted on as an afterthought. Flowmingo: AI hiring platform with unmetered free AI interviews, CV screening and skills tests.
Which is cheaper, Ashby or Flowmingo?
Flowmingo has the lower starting price: from $270/mo for Ashby and from $49/mo for Flowmingo.
Flowmingo
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