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AshbyMost similar to Greenhouse in what it does, its category and its price.
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AspectHas a free plan, rated 3.7 out of 5. Greenhouse has none.
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HumanFlowFrom $49/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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HireVueRated 4.2 out of 5 in our review, against 4.2 for Greenhouse.
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At a glance
Green means better than Greenhouse, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 GreenhouseBaseline | 4.2 | Not listed | No | One of the most established ATS platforms, built for structured, fair hiring since 2012 | |
| Ashby | 4.2Same | $270/mo | No | Applicant tracking system built with recruiting analytics baked in, not bolted on as an afterthought | vs Greenhouse |
| Aspect | 3.7−0.5 | Free | YesGreenhouse has none | AI transcribes and summarizes every interview across Zoom, Meet, and Teams, then autofills the scorecard straight into your ATS - one click, evidence-based hiring. | vs Greenhouse |
 Interviewer.AI | 3.9−0.3 | Not listed | No | Automates first-round video interviews by scoring recorded candidate responses against structured hiring criteria. | vs Greenhouse |
 Workable | 4.0−0.2 | $299/mo | No | AI-native ATS priced by headcount, from $149 a month for small teams | vs Greenhouse |
| HumanFlow | 2.9−1.3 | $49/mo | No | Scores every technical candidate and calls the result zero bias. | vs Greenhouse |
| HireVue | 4.2Same | Not listed | No | Validates skills through video interviews and game-based assessments, since 2004 | vs Greenhouse |
 ShortlistIQ | 3.7−0.5 | Not listed | No | Runs first-round interviews as a conversation, with a persona you configure. | vs Greenhouse |
 Humanly | 4.0−0.2 | Not listed | No | Combines an AI Recruiter, AI Interviewer, and ATS after a $25M round focused on candidate experience | vs Greenhouse |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Greenhouse.
Ashby
4.2$270/mo
vs GreenhouseSame
Applicant tracking system built with recruiting analytics baked in, not bolted on as an afterthought.
- 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
Built-in analytics remove the need to export ATS data into a separate BI tool
Entry pricing at $400/month is a real commitment for very small teams
Aspect
3.7Free
vs Greenhouse−0.5Free plan
AI transcribes and summarizes every interview across Zoom, Meet, and Teams, then autofills the scorecard straight into your ATS - one click, evidence-based hiring.
- AI transcription and summarization across Zoom, Meet, and Teams
- One-click ATS scorecard autofill
- AI-generated interview highlights
Scorecard autofill removes the post-interview admin step interviewers most often skip
Premium tier pricing isn't detailed on the page reviewed
Interviewer.AI
3.9Not listed
vs Greenhouse−0.3
Automates first-round video interviews by scoring recorded candidate responses against structured hiring criteria.
- Structured video interview scoring against defined hiring competencies
- Asynchronous candidate recording that removes live-interview scheduling
- Ranked shortlist and per-candidate scorecards for recruiting teams
Established track record dating back to 2018, not a recent entrant
No public pricing; quotes require a sales conversation
Workable
4.0$299/mo
vs Greenhouse−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
HumanFlow
2.9$49/mo
vs Greenhouse−1.3
Scores every technical candidate and calls the result zero bias.
- Automated scoring across the candidate pipeline
- Interview preparation automation
- Pipeline view for technical recruiting
Structured scoring genuinely beats unstructured human screening at volume
'Zero bias' is unsupportable for a model trained on past hiring decisions
HireVue
4.2Not listed
vs GreenhouseSame
Validates skills through video interviews and game-based assessments, since 2004.
- 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
Two-decade operating history, among the most established in this category
Pricing isn't published, starts around $35,000 a year plus implementation fees
ShortlistIQ
3.7Not listed
vs Greenhouse−0.5
Runs first-round interviews as a conversation, with a persona you configure.
- Conversational first-round interviews
- Configurable interviewer persona and style
- Follow-up questioning rather than a fixed list
A real follow-up question beats a two-minute skim or a keyword filter
No published pricing
Humanly
4.0Not listed
vs Greenhouse−0.2
Combines an AI Recruiter, AI Interviewer, and ATS after a $25M round focused on candidate experience.
- AI Recruiter, AI Interviewer, and ATS combined in one platform
- Conversational AI across chat, phone, and video for candidate engagement
- Built specifically for high-volume hiring scenarios
Combines recruiting, interviewing, and tracking rather than requiring separate tools
Pricing isn't published, requires a demo and custom quote
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Greenhouse free?
Greenhouse does not list a free plan. Check its pricing page for current plans.
What is the best free alternative to Greenhouse?
Aspect is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (3.7 out of 5).
What is the cheapest alternative to Greenhouse?
Among paid plans, HumanFlow has the lowest starting price (from $49/mo). If you need it free, start with Aspect.
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.