Lever vs Ashby

A detailed comparison of Lever and Ashby. See how they stack up on features, pricing, and user ratings.

Lever

Combined ATS and CRM (LeverTRM) that unifies sourcing, nurturing, and hiring. Strong for relationship-driven recruiting.

Rating 4.4/5
Best for Mid-Market
Free trial No
Free plan No
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Ashby

All-in-one ATS, CRM, and scheduling with best-in-class analytics. Rapidly growing among tech companies and startups.

Rating 4.8/5
Best for Mid-Market
Free trial Yes
Free plan Yes
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Feature Comparison

Feature Lever Ashby
Workflow Automation
Reporting Dashboard
Time-to-Hire Tracking
Interview Feedback
Team Scorecards
Email Templates
GDPR Compliance
Candidate Pipeline
Career Page Builder
Job Posting
Offer Management
Resume Parsing
API Access
Multi-Job Board Posting
Calendar Sync
Self-Scheduling

Pricing Comparison

Lever

LeverTRM Custom
LeverTRM for Enterprise Custom

Ashby

Free Free
Starter Custom
Growth Custom
Enterprise Custom

Pros & Cons

Lever

Pros

  • +Combined ATS + CRM in one platform (LeverTRM)
  • +Clean, modern interface
  • +Strong candidate relationship nurturing
  • +Good sourcing and pipeline management

Cons

  • -Custom pricing only — not transparent
  • -Reporting can be limited on lower tiers
  • -No free trial or free plan
  • -Part of Employ Inc. — product roadmap uncertainty

Ashby

Pros

  • +Best analytics and reporting in the ATS space
  • +All-in-one: ATS + CRM + scheduling
  • +Free plan for companies under 10 employees
  • +Modern, fast interface

Cons

  • -Relatively new — smaller customer base
  • -Enterprise features still maturing
  • -No mobile app yet
  • -Limited brand recognition vs Greenhouse/Lever

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Lever if:

  • • Your company is Mid-Market size
  • • Combined ATS + CRM in one platform (LeverTRM)

Choose Ashby if:

  • • Your company is Mid-Market size
  • • You want to start with a free plan
  • • You want to try before committing
  • • Best analytics and reporting in the ATS space
  • • Higher user ratings matter to you (4.8 vs 4.4)