Greenhouse ATS Review
by Greenhouse Software, Inc.
Greenhouse is an applicant tracking system and hiring platform, founded in 2012 in New York, for companies from startup to enterprise.
- Company size
- Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises
- Pricing model
- Quote only
- Integrations
- 451
- Deployment
- Cloud
Best for
- Hiring teams running structured interviews with kits and scorecards
- Companies that expect to move from Core to Plus or Pro as hiring grows
- Employers that need SSO, SCIM provisioning and audited security
Not ideal for
- Buyers who need published prices before a demo
- Teams that want HR records, payroll and hiring in one system
- Buyers who want a self-serve free trial or free plan
How we evaluated Greenhouse
This review rests on 23 facts checked against Greenhouse’s official pricing pages and documentation, most recently on . We did not test the product hands-on: the score and the pros and cons use only those verified facts, as our methodology explains, and third-party ratings are quoted, never scored.
Our verdict
Greenhouse fits hiring teams that want structured interviews, a sourcing CRM and audited security in one applicant tracking system, from early-stage companies to enterprises. Prices are by quote only, and texting, sourcing automation, the audit log and the developer sandbox sit in higher plans. It is less suited to buyers who need published prices or want HR records and payroll in the same system.
Strengths
Structured hiring in every plan
Core includes structured interview kits, scorecards, scheduling, sourcing with a talent CRM, reporting and an AI Notetaker.
Evidence: Hiring team collaboration: Yes
Large integration directory and open APIs
Greenhouse lists over 400 pre-built integrations, including Checkr, Criteria Corp, Deel and ChartHop. It documents Harvest, Job Board and Onboarding APIs plus webhooks.
Evidence: Native integrations: 451
Audited security and access control
Greenhouse is audited annually against SOC 1 Type 2 and SOC 2 Type 2 and certified for ISO 27001, ISO 27701 and ISO 42001. It supports GDPR, SAML single sign-on and SCIM provisioning.
Evidence: SOC 2 Type II: Yes
Free job posting and career site
All plans post to 13 job boards through free built-in integrations, including Indeed, LinkedIn and ZipRecruiter. A hosted job board and EEOC reporting are included.
Evidence: Job board distribution: Built-in free job post integrations with Appcast, Arbeitnow, Blind, Indeed, Levels.fyi, LinkedIn, Monster, Nexxt, OfferUp, Ramped, Secret Tel Aviv, X and ZipRecruiter; further job board partners via API
AI features tied to structured hiring
Listed AI features include the AI Notetaker, Voice AI first-round interviews, Real Talent fraud detection and an MCP server for approved AI assistants.
Evidence: AI features: AI Notetaker (interview recording, transcription and scorecard-mapped notes), Voice AI first-round interviews, Real Talent fraud detection, identity verification and candidate matching, AI-powered report filters, Greenhouse MCP (connects org-approved AI assistants such as Claude, Gemini and Copilot), Analytics Chart Agent, AI Report Insights, Candidate Insights Agent, Job Kickoff Agent
Weaknesses
Quote-only pricing
No prices are published. Cost depends on the plan, hiring volume, organizational complexity and required features, and every plan card leads to a demo.
Evidence: Pricing model: Quote only
Features gated by plan
Texting and Sourcing Automation start at Plus, while the audit log, developer sandbox and unlimited CRM events are in Pro only.
Faster support costs extra
Standard Support runs Sunday 6 PM to Friday 6 PM Pacific time. A 30-minute, 24x7 response target for urgent issues needs Premium Support, at an unpublished fee.
Evidence: Support hours: Sunday 6:00 PM PT to Friday 6:00 PM PT (Standard Support); Support Center available 24/7; Premium Support P1 response target 30 minutes 24x7
Hiring only, not core HR
Greenhouse covers recruiting, sourcing, onboarding and reporting. It is less suited to buyers who want payroll and HR records in the same product.
Evidence: Modules: Greenhouse Recruiting (applicant tracking), Talent sourcing and CRM, Onboarding, Reporting & insights, Voice AI interviewing, Real Talent (fraud detection, identity verification, candidate matching), Candidate portal (MyGreenhouse)
Price at a glance
Pricing model
Quote only
Quick answers
- How much does Greenhouse cost?
- Greenhouse publishes no prices. The quote depends on the plan (Core, Plus or Pro), hiring volume, organizational complexity and the features you need. Premium Support costs extra, at an unpublished fee.Based on Pricing model: Quote only
- What plans does Greenhouse offer?
- Three: Core, Plus and Pro. Core covers sourcing, CRM, interview kits, scheduling, reporting and SSO. Plus adds texting, sourcing automation and a BI connector. Pro adds an audit log, developer sandbox and unlimited CRM events. You can upgrade at any time.
- Does Greenhouse have a free trial or free plan?
- No free trial or free plan is published. Each plan card on the pricing page offers a demo instead.Based on Price transparency: Quote only
- Is Greenhouse an ATS or an HRIS?
- An ATS. Greenhouse covers recruiting, sourcing and CRM, onboarding and reporting. For HR records and payroll it connects to other tools; its directory has an HRIS & onboarding category.Based on Modules: Greenhouse Recruiting (applicant tracking), Talent sourcing and CRM, Onboarding, Reporting & insights, Voice AI interviewing, Real Talent (fraud detection, identity verification, candidate matching), Candidate portal (MyGreenhouse)
Coverage of core applicant tracking systems capabilities
Each core capability we evaluate in Applicant Tracking Systems, checked against Greenhouse’s own documentation. “Not verified yet” means we have not confirmed it either way, not that it is missing.
11 verified of 12 core capabilities
Applicant Tracking Systems
- Requisition and job setup
- Configurable hiring workflow
- Job distribution
- Career site and mobile apply · not verified yet
- Resume parsing and search
- Interview scheduling
- Hiring team collaboration
- Candidate communications
- Offer management
- EEO and adverse impact reporting
- Records retention and audit trail
- Integrations and API
Specifications
Pricing
- Price transparency
- Quote only
Product
- Modules
- Greenhouse Recruiting (applicant tracking), Talent sourcing and CRM, Onboarding, Reporting & insights, Voice AI interviewing, Real Talent (fraud detection, identity verification, candidate matching), Candidate portal (MyGreenhouse)
- Mobile apps
- iOS, Android
- AI features
- AI Notetaker (interview recording, transcription and scorecard-mapped notes), Voice AI first-round interviews, Real Talent fraud detection, identity verification and candidate matching, AI-powered report filters, Greenhouse MCP (connects org-approved AI assistants such as Claude, Gemini and Copilot), Analytics Chart Agent, AI Report Insights, Candidate Insights Agent, Job Kickoff Agent
Integrations
- Open API
- Yes
- API type
- Harvest API, Job Board API, Onboarding API, Ingestion API, Assessment API, Audit Log API
- Webhooks
- Yes
Greenhouse integrations
5 integrations we documented, by how they connect. Greenhouse reports 451 native integrations in total.
Partner and marketplace apps
Greenhouse integration coverage
The 10 apps that applicant tracking systems products document most often, and whether Greenhouse documents each.
1 of the 10 most-connected apps documented by Greenhouse; median of the 14 products compared: 3
- Indeed · documented by 9 of 14
- Checkr · documented by 7 of 14
- BambooHR · documented by 6 of 14
- HiBob · documented by 6 of 14
- ADP Workforce Now · documented by 5 of 14
- Gusto · documented by 5 of 14
- LinkedIn · documented by 5 of 14
- DocuSign · documented by 4 of 14
- Verified First · documented by 4 of 14
- Zapier · documented by 4 of 14
Integrations each vendor documents (native, marketplace, Zapier or API), 14 live applicant tracking systems products. Not documented does not mean not possible.
Where it ranks
- #5 of 11 scoredApplicant Tracking Systems
- #6 of 11 scoredRecruiting Software
- #4 of 6 scoredTalent Acquisition Software
- #2 of 5 scoredRecruitment CRM
- #4 of 8 scoredApplicant Tracking Systems for Enterprises
- #5 of 8 scoredApplicant Tracking Systems for Mid-Sized Companies
- #5 of 7 scoredApplicant Tracking Systems for Small Business
- #4 of 8 scoredRecruiting Software for Enterprises
- #4 of 7 scoredRecruiting Software for Mid-Sized Companies
- #5 of 7 scoredRecruiting Software for Small Business
- #3 of 5 scoredRecruitment CRM for Enterprises
- #2 of 3 scoredRecruitment CRM for Mid-Sized Companies
Greenhouse alternatives
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Security and compliance
- SOC 2 Type IIYes
- ISO 27001Yes
- GDPR programYes
- Single sign-onSAML 2.0, Preconfigured: Okta, OneLogin, Google, Microsoft Entra ID
- SCIM provisioningYes
Implementation and support
- Support channels
- Support Center requests, Email, In-app live chat, Phone (general inquiries), Account team (Customer Success and Account Management)
- Support hours
- Sunday 6:00 PM PT to Friday 6:00 PM PT (Standard Support); Support Center available 24/7; Premium Support P1 response target 30 minutes 24x7
About Greenhouse Software, Inc.
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Ownership
- Private equity-backed
Official profiles
Frequently asked questions
Is Greenhouse legit?
Greenhouse is sold by Greenhouse Software, Inc., which was founded in 2012, is headquartered in New York, NY, and is backed by private equity. Greenhouse Software, Inc. states that it holds a current SOC 2 Type II report. Before you sign, review the contract terms and ask for the security documentation that applies to your plan.
Does Greenhouse use AI?
Yes. It lists an AI Notetaker for interviews, Voice AI first-round interviews, Real Talent fraud detection and candidate matching, and an MCP server that connects approved AI assistants to hiring data.
Which job boards does Greenhouse post to?
13 boards through free built-in integrations, including Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, Monster and X, on every plan. More boards connect via API. New posts can take up to 48 hours to appear.
Does Greenhouse have a mobile app?
Yes. The Greenhouse Recruiting app runs on iOS and Android for reviewing applications, interview kits, scorecards and approvals.
Is Greenhouse legit and secure?
Yes. Greenhouse Software, Inc. was founded in 2012 in New York. It is audited against SOC 1 Type 2 and SOC 2 Type 2, certified for ISO 27001, and supports GDPR, SAML SSO and SCIM.
What is Greenhouse used for?
Greenhouse is an applicant tracking systems product built for small businesses, mid-market companies, and enterprises. Its modules include Greenhouse Recruiting, Talent sourcing and CRM, Onboarding, Reporting & insights, and 3 more.
What are the best alternatives to Greenhouse?
In our applicant tracking systems ranking, the highest-scored products other than Greenhouse are Workable, Breezy HR, and Ashby. Compared side by side, by reason to switch: Greenhouse alternatives.
Which is better, Greenhouse or Ashby?
It depends on the team. Choose Greenhouse if: you connect many tools: Greenhouse counts 451 partner listings. Choose Ashby if: you want a published price: Foundations starts at $300 a month for 1–10 employees. The full comparison: Greenhouse vs Ashby.
What are the pros and cons of Greenhouse?
Strengths documented on the vendor’s own pages: structured hiring in every plan, large integration directory and open APIs, and audited security and access control. It is less suited to buyers who need published prices before a demo and teams that want HR records, payroll and hiring in one system.
Does Greenhouse have an API?
Yes. Greenhouse offers an open API (Harvest API, Job Board API, Onboarding API, and 3 more) to customers, with webhooks for event updates.
What does Greenhouse integrate with?
Greenhouse lists 451 integrations, including Checkr, Criteria Corp, Deel, ChartHop, and 1 more. Every documented connection: Greenhouse integrations.
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What changed
FeaturesGreenhouse added Greenhouse MCP, Analytics Chart Agent and 3 more to its AI features.
IntegrationsGreenhouse added Ingestion API and Assessment API to its API type.
PublishedFirst published.