🤝 It's a Tie — Both tools are very closely matched. Your best choice depends on your specific workflow.
Feature
Ashby
Lever
Rating
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Free Plan
Starting Price
Free
Free
Monthly Visits
2.0M
3.0M
API Support
Open Source
AI Capabilities
Mobile App
Desktop App
Browser Extension
Integrations
3 apps
3 apps
Team Size
STARTUP
ENTERPRISE
Ashby Pros & Cons
Pros
- Analytics depth is a standout compared to most ATS competitors
- Modern, fast interface that recruiters tend to like
- Actively developed with frequent new features
Cons
- Newer entrant with a smaller market footprint than Greenhouse/Lever
- Fewer third-party integrations than more established players
- Best fit skews toward tech/startup hiring teams
Lever Pros & Cons
Pros
- CRM-style nurture is useful for building long-term talent pipelines
- Clean, visual candidate pipeline view
- Solid analytics for recruiting funnel performance
Cons
- Smaller market share than Greenhouse in recent years
- Some integrations lag behind larger ATS competitors
- Best suited to mid-size, not very small, hiring teams
Ashby Key Features
- Customizable analytics & reporting
- Sourcing extension & candidate CRM
- Scheduling automation
- Structured interview scorecards
- Job board & careers page builder
Lever Key Features
- Combined ATS + recruiting CRM
- Visual pipeline for candidates
- Automated candidate nurture campaigns
- Interview scheduling
- Diversity & analytics dashboards