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: Headway.ai does not list a price
Free plan
Tie
Neither has one
Higher rating
Ashby
4.2 against 3.6
Same job?
Yes
Both are HR & Recruiting AI tools
Side by side
Compared on
Ashby
Headway.ai
Our rating
4.2Better
3.6
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
See pricing
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
Auto Source: AI matching against a claimed 1M+ candidate database
Auto Assessment: 850+ skills, live coding in 60+ languages, CEFR in 65+ languages
Auto Interview: conversational video interview with scoring, transcript and footage
Smart ATS with approvals, bot-led scheduling, e-signatures and HRIS sync
Interview Copilot for human interview rounds
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
Covers sourcing through offer, or plugs in as separate modules
Proctoring and fraud checks are built into assessments and interviews
Every flag is reported on the candidate's record for a person to judge
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
Pricing is not published; registration or a demo is needed
Automated candidate scoring is a regulated area and no bias-audit results appear on the pages reviewed
Claims such as 5x faster hiring and a 1M+ candidate pool are vendor-reported
Company
Ashby, founded 2018
Altruistik Consulting Pvt Ltd (Headway.ai)
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 Headway.ai?
In our reviews Ashby scores 4.2 and Headway.ai scores 3.6. The better pick depends on the job. Ashby: Applicant tracking system built with recruiting analytics baked in, not bolted on as an afterthought. Headway.ai: AI hiring platform where bots source, assess and interview candidates and hand recruiters a proctored shortlist.
Ashby
Headway.ai
