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Greenhouse alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Greenhouse: quote-based pricing, and expensive for small companies. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Greenhouse, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Lever currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Lever logoLeverPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 466.5
2Workable logoWorkablePaidNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 559.6
3SmartRecruiters logoSmartRecruitersPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 357.2
4Teamtailor logoTeamtailorPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 355.3
  1. Lever logo

    1. LeverTop pick

    Best for: Mid-sized companies whose recruiters source and nurture candidates proactively

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Greenhouse

    ATS and CRM in one, strong for proactive sourcing.

    Pros

    • ATS and CRM in a single tool
    • Good sourcing and nurture campaigns
    • AI transcripts and screening included

    Cons

    • Custom-quoted pricing
    • Reporting can feel clunky
    • Faster-moving rivals have overtaken some features
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Lever a good Greenhouse alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Hiring teams
    26k+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026lever.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Pricing
    Custom quote
    Checked Oct 25, 2026lever.co(opens source in a new tab)
    ATS and CRM
    In one platform
    Checked Oct 25, 2026lever.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Employ Inc.
    Checked Oct 25, 2026lever.co(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Workable logo

    2. Workable

    Best for: Small and mid-sized companies that want an easy ATS with wide job board reach

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Greenhouse

    Easier, cheaper ATS for smaller companies.

    Pros

    • Posts to many job boards in one step
    • Published pricing by company size
    • Recruiting and basic HR in one tool

    Cons

    • Add-ons for texting, video and assessments cost extra
    • Limited customisation for large companies
    • Reporting less deep than enterprise ATS
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Workable a good Greenhouse alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Standard plan
    $299/month (1–20 employees)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026workable.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premier plan
    $599/month (1–20 employees)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026workable.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Video interviews add-on
    $109/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026workable.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    270+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026workable.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Job board reach
    100+ countries
    Checked Oct 25, 2026workable.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. SmartRecruiters logo

    3. SmartRecruiters

    Best for: Large enterprises running high-volume or multi-country hiring

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Greenhouse

    Enterprise ATS with high-volume hiring tools.

    Pros

    • Built for high-volume, global hiring
    • CRM, onboarding and scheduling included
    • Close integration with SAP SuccessFactors

    Cons

    • High starting price
    • Too much for small companies
    • Roadmap now tied to SAP
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is SmartRecruiters a good Greenhouse alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Starting price
    $14,995 (Essential)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026smartrecruiters.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Customers
    4,000+ organisations
    Checked Oct 25, 2026smartrecruiters.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Teamtailor logo

    4. Teamtailor

    Best for: Companies that want a strong career site and employer brand built into their ATS

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Greenhouse

    Employer-branding-led ATS with unlimited users.

    Pros

    • Built-in, customisable career sites
    • Unlimited users and job postings
    • Many integrations and an open API

    Cons

    • Quote-based pricing
    • Lighter for complex enterprise workflows
    • Reporting less deep than some rivals
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Teamtailor a good Greenhouse alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Users and jobs
    Unlimited
    Checked Oct 25, 2026teamtailor.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Features
    250+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026teamtailor.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    450+ and open API
    Checked Oct 25, 2026teamtailor.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Greenhouse alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Lever logo

Best Greenhouse alternative for most people

Lever

ATS and CRM in one, strong for proactive sourcing.

Workable logo

Best Greenhouse alternative for iPhone and Android

Workable

Easier, cheaper ATS for smaller companies.

Ashby logo

Best Greenhouse alternative for working in the browser

Ashby

Modern all-in-one ATS with built-in analytics and scheduling.

Greenhouse alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Greenhouse?

Lever ranks first right now. ATS and CRM in one, strong for proactive sourcing. Ashby and Workable follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Greenhouse?

None of the 5 alternatives we track has a free plan; all are paid, though some offer trials.

Is there an open-source alternative to Greenhouse?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Greenhouse?

The complaints we hear most: quote-based pricing; expensive for small companies; advanced reporting and automation need higher tiers.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Greenhouse, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.