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WorkableMost similar to Ashby in what it does, its category and its price.
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GemFrom $99/mo, against from $270/mo for Ashby.
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LoxoRated 4.3 out of 5 in our review, against 4.2 for Ashby.
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At a glance
Green means better than Ashby, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AshbyBaseline | 4.2 | $270/mo | No | Applicant tracking system built with recruiting analytics baked in, not bolted on as an afterthought | |
| Workable | 4.0−0.2 | $299/mo$29 more | No | AI-native ATS priced by headcount, from $149 a month for small teams | vs Ashby |
 SmartRecruiters | 4.0−0.2 | Not listed | No | Enterprise talent acquisition platform covering sourcing through onboarding, with AI running across the hiring workflow rather than bolted onto one step. | vs Ashby |
| Gem | 4.4+0.2 | $99/mo$171 less | No | Bundles ATS, CRM, sourcing, scheduling, and analytics in one AI-first platform | vs Ashby |
 iCIMS | 4.2Same | Not listed | No | Enterprise recruiting platform with an applicant tracking system, candidate engagement and career sites, plus iCIMS AI: a Sourcing Agent, candidate ranking and matching, a GenAI search assistant, an AI career-site chatbot and AI email writing. | vs Ashby |
 Greenhouse | 4.2Same | Not listed | No | One of the most established ATS platforms, built for structured, fair hiring since 2012 | vs Ashby |
| Loxo | 4.3+0.1 | $149/mo$121 less | No | Recruiting platform that combines ATS, CRM, sourcing and outreach with AI agents for data cleanup, longlists and shortlists, candidate submittals and job descriptions, plus natural-language candidate search. | vs Ashby |
 VanillaHR | 3.5−0.7 | $199/mo$71 less | No | AI-driven applicant tracking system from Paris that screens CVs and cover letters, with a 30-day free trial and plans from $199 a month. | vs Ashby |
 Ceipal | 3.4−0.8 | Not listed | No | AI-enhanced recruitment sources and ranks candidates by fit score, while a Recruiter Assistant automates the mundane parts of hiring - ATS, VMS, and workforce management in one platform. | vs Ashby |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Ashby.
Workable
4.0$299/mo
vs Ashby$29 more−0.2
AI-native ATS priced by headcount, from $149 a month for small teams.
- AI-native ATS covering sourcing, screening, and hiring in one platform
- Priced by company headcount rather than recruiter seat count
- Starter plan available from about $149 a month for smaller teams
Headcount-based pricing can favor lean recruiting teams at growing companies
Lower tiers require paying extra for texting, video interviews, and assessments separately
SmartRecruiters
4.0Not listed
vs Ashby−0.2
Enterprise talent acquisition platform covering sourcing through onboarding, with AI running across the hiring workflow rather than bolted onto one step.
- End-to-end talent acquisition from sourcing to onboarding
- AI matching and candidate discovery across the workflow
- Applicant tracking with built-in CRM
Consolidates four or five separate hiring tools into one system
No public pricing - enterprise sales only
Gem
4.4$99/mo
vs Ashby$171 less+0.2
Bundles ATS, CRM, sourcing, scheduling, and analytics in one AI-first platform.
- Unified ATS, CRM, sourcing, scheduling, and analytics in one platform
- AI built into sourcing, outreach, and workflow steps throughout
- 4.8/5 rating on G2, among the highest in recruiting software
All-in-one design avoids stitching together separate sourcing, CRM, and ATS tools
Entry pricing runs higher than single-purpose sourcing or interview tools
iCIMS
4.2Not listed
vs AshbySame
Enterprise recruiting platform with an applicant tracking system, candidate engagement and career sites, plus iCIMS AI: a Sourcing Agent, candidate ranking and matching, a GenAI search assistant, an AI career-site chatbot and AI email writing.
- Sourcing Agent for automated candidate sourcing
- Candidate ranking, talent matching and a GenAI search assistant
- AI career-site chatbot and conversational job search
Recruiters choose how much AI autonomy to enable
No published pricing; demo or sales call required
Greenhouse
4.2Not listed
vs AshbySame
One of the most established ATS platforms, built for structured, fair hiring since 2012.
- 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
Structured hiring approach directly addresses bias and inconsistency in interviews
Enterprise Pro deployments can reach $70,000-plus a year
Loxo
4.3$149/mo
vs Ashby$121 less+0.1
Recruiting platform that combines ATS, CRM, sourcing and outreach with AI agents for data cleanup, longlists and shortlists, candidate submittals and job descriptions, plus natural-language candidate search.
- AI agents for data cleanup, longlists, shortlists and submittals
- Natural-language candidate search with AI recommendations
- AI Notetaker that syncs interview notes
Whole recruiting workflow in one platform
Core starts at $149 per user a month, high for solo recruiters
VanillaHR
3.5$199/mo
vs Ashby$71 less−0.7
AI-driven applicant tracking system from Paris that screens CVs and cover letters, with a 30-day free trial and plans from $199 a month.
- AI analysis of CVs and cover letters
- AI content creation for job posts and candidate messages
- A full applicant-tracking pipeline with scheduling and collaboration
A generous 30-day trial with a guided onboarding call
Pro and Enterprise pricing both require a sales conversation
Ceipal
3.4Not listed
vs Ashby−0.8
AI-enhanced recruitment sources and ranks candidates by fit score, while a Recruiter Assistant automates the mundane parts of hiring - ATS, VMS, and workforce management in one platform.
- AI-enhanced candidate sourcing and ranking by fit score
- Recruiter Assistant automates routine recruiting tasks
- ATS with resume parsing plus Vendor Management System
Covers the full pipeline - ATS, VMS, and workforce management - not just one function
No published pricing - a demo-and-sales-driven process
FAQ
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Is Ashby free?
Ashby does not list a free plan. Paid plans start from $270/mo.
What is the cheapest alternative to Ashby?
Among paid plans, Gem has the lowest starting price (from $99/mo).
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.