Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.
Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: Greenhouse does not list a price
Free plan
Tie
Neither has one
Higher rating
Tie
4.2 against 4.2
Same job?
Yes
Both are HR & Recruiting AI tools
Side by side
Compared on
Ashby
Greenhouse
Our rating
4.2
4.2
Starts at
$270/mo
Not listed
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
CoreQuote only (demo)
PlusQuote only (demo)
ProQuote only (demo)
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
Structured hiring with standardized interview kits and scorecards
Built specifically to reduce bias and keep evaluation criteria consistent
One of the most established ATS platforms, operating since 2012
Roughly $820M valuation on $141M-plus raised across seven rounds
Pricing starts around $5,100 a year for small teams
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
Structured hiring approach directly addresses bias and inconsistency in interviews
Long operating history since 2012 gives proven reliability at scale
Well-established integration ecosystem built over more than a decade
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
Enterprise Pro deployments can reach $70,000-plus a year
Additional costs for implementation and sourcing automation add-ons
Reported 8-15% annual price increases at renewal for existing customers
Company
Ashby, founded 2018
Greenhouse Software, founded 2012
Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 2026-09-24. Check the vendor before you buy.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Ashby better than Greenhouse?
In our reviews Ashby scores 4.2 and Greenhouse scores 4.2. The better pick depends on the job. Ashby: Applicant tracking system built with recruiting analytics baked in, not bolted on as an afterthought. Greenhouse: One of the most established ATS platforms, built for structured, fair hiring since 2012.
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