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
Greenhouse
HireVue
Our rating
4.2
4.2
Starts at
Not listed
Not listed
Free plan
No
No
Category
HR & Recruiting AI
HR & Recruiting AI
Plans
CoreQuote only (demo)
PlusQuote only (demo)
ProQuote only (demo)
HireVue platformQuote only
Key features
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
One-way and live video interviewing with AI candidate scoring
Game-based assessments and coding challenges for skills validation
Three tiers: Essentials, Enterprise, and Enterprise Plus
Advanced ATS integrations at the Enterprise tier
One of the longest operating histories in AI-powered hiring, since 2004
Pros
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
Two-decade operating history, among the most established in this category
Skills-validated assessments go beyond resume screening and unstructured interviews
Enterprise Plus tier adds volume overage protection for large hiring programs
Cons
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
Pricing isn't published, starts around $35,000 a year plus implementation fees
No free tier or self-serve option for smaller teams
AI candidate scoring is reserved for the Enterprise tier, not included in Essentials
Company
Greenhouse Software, founded 2012
HireVue, founded 2004
Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 2026-09-24. Check the vendor before you buy.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Greenhouse better than HireVue?
In our reviews Greenhouse scores 4.2 and HireVue scores 4.2. The better pick depends on the job. Greenhouse: One of the most established ATS platforms, built for structured, fair hiring since 2012. HireVue: Validates skills through video interviews and game-based assessments, since 2004.
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