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Lever alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Lever: custom-quoted pricing, and reporting can feel clunky. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Lever, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Greenhouse currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Greenhouse logoGreenhousePaidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 466.5
2Ashby logoAshbyPaidNoWeb4 of 462.6
3Workable logoWorkablePaidNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 559.6
4Teamtailor logoTeamtailorPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 357.2
5JazzHR logoJazzHRPaidNoWeb3 of 355.3
  1. Greenhouse logo

    1. GreenhouseTop pick

    Best for: Mid-sized and large companies that want consistent, structured hiring at scale

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lever

    Structured hiring and the largest integration ecosystem.

    Pros

    • Structured interview kits and scorecards
    • Very large integration marketplace
    • Strong reporting and analytics

    Cons

    • Quote-based pricing
    • Expensive for small companies
    • Advanced reporting and automation need higher tiers
    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 Greenhouse a good Lever alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Customers
    7,500+ companies
    Checked Oct 25, 2026greenhouse.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plans
    Core, Plus and Pro
    Checked Oct 25, 2026greenhouse.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI notetaker
    Included in Core
    Checked Oct 25, 2026greenhouse.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI assistant access
    MCP for Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini
    Checked Oct 25, 2026greenhouse.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Ashby logo

    2. Ashby

    Best for: Tech companies that want ATS, CRM, scheduling and analytics in one recruiting tool

    PaidWeb

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lever

    Modern ATS with CRM and analytics built in.

    Pros

    • ATS, CRM, scheduling and analytics in one product
    • Strong built-in reporting
    • Fast product development

    Cons

    • Lots of configuration to learn
    • Costs rise with company size and add-ons
    • No native mobile app
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Ashby a good Lever alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Foundations plan
    Up to 100 employees
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ashbyhq.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $400/month (smallest company size)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ashbyhq.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Annual discount
    10%
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ashbyhq.com(opens source in a new tab)
    SSO add-on
    $100/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ashbyhq.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Workable logo

    3. 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 Lever

    Lower-cost ATS for small and mid-sized 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 Lever 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)
  4. Teamtailor logo

    4. Teamtailor

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

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lever

    ATS focused on career sites and employer brand.

    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 ×0.369
    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 Teamtailor a good Lever 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)
  5. JazzHR logo

    5. JazzHR

    Best for: Small businesses hiring a few roles at a time on a tight budget

    PaidWeb

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lever

    Simpler, cheaper sibling ATS from the same parent company.

    Pros

    • Low published prices
    • Simple to set up for small teams
    • Job posting, scheduling and offers included

    Cons

    • Interface feels dated
    • Fewer integrations than larger ATS tools
    • Active job limits by plan
    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 JazzHR a good Lever alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Hero plan
    $1,000/year billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jazzhr.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plus plan
    $3,480/year billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jazzhr.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Annual discount
    Up to 24%
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jazzhr.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Lever alternative for…

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

Greenhouse logo

Best Lever alternative for most people

Greenhouse

Structured hiring and the largest integration ecosystem.

Workable logo

Best Lever alternative for iPhone and Android

Workable

Lower-cost ATS for small and mid-sized companies.

Ashby logo

Best Lever alternative for working in the browser

Ashby

Modern ATS with CRM and analytics built in.

Lever alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Lever?

Greenhouse ranks first right now. Structured hiring and the largest integration ecosystem. Ashby and Workable follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Lever?

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 Lever?

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

Why do people switch from Lever?

The complaints we hear most: custom-quoted pricing; reporting can feel clunky; faster-moving rivals have overtaken some features.

How is this list ranked?

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