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Ashby vs Showspace

Pricing, free plans, ratings, features, pros and cons, side by side. Where one comes out ahead, we mark it.

Ashby

Applicant tracking system built with recruiting analytics baked in, not bolted on as an afterthought

4.2$270/mo

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Showspace

Free AI-assisted portfolio website builder for job seekers, with view tracking and a public projects directory

3.4Free

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Who comes out ahead

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: Showspace does not list a price

  • Free plan

    Showspace

    Only Showspace has one

  • Higher rating

    Ashby

    4.2 against 3.4

  • Same job?

    Yes

    Both are HR & Recruiting AI tools

Side by side

Compared onAshbyShowspace
Our rating4.2Better3.4
Starts at$270/moFree
Free planNoYesBetter
CategoryHR & Recruiting AIHR & 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
Free
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
  • AI-assisted project descriptions written with GPT
  • Shareable portfolio pages with view tracking
  • Control over who can see a portfolio
  • Public directories of member projects and portfolios
  • Sign-up with LinkedIn for faster setup
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
  • Free to sign up and publish a portfolio
  • View tracking shows when a hiring manager opens the page
  • AI assistance speeds up writing project descriptions
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 public directories contain unmoderated spam entries
  • No pricing page, so a premium tier mentioned elsewhere is unconfirmed
  • AI-written descriptions still need a factual check before sharing
CompanyAshby, founded 2018Showspace Inc

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260922. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Ashby better than Showspace?

In our reviews Ashby scores 4.2 and Showspace scores 3.4. The better pick depends on the job. Ashby: Applicant tracking system built with recruiting analytics baked in, not bolted on as an afterthought. Showspace: Free AI-assisted portfolio website builder for job seekers, with view tracking and a public projects directory.

Which is cheaper, Ashby or Showspace?

Ashby: from $270/mo. Showspace: free.

Do Ashby and Showspace have free plans?

Only Showspace has a free plan.

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