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Best Lever Alternatives

10 products that do the same job as Lever, matched to the reason you might switch, with similarity scores and published prices.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 27 sources, facts checked

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Lever alternatives, closest first

  1. GreenhouseSimilarity 90
  2. AshbySimilarity 80
  3. TeamtailorSimilarity 75

Alternatives by reason for switching

  • Published price

    Breezy HR

    $157 a month billed annually at 25 employees; Lever does not publish comparable prices.

    $157/mo (Startup plan, billed annually)1

  • Published pricing

    Workable

    Highest-scoring alternative that publishes its prices (9.5/10).

    Published2

  • Higher LeadChange Score

    Ashby

    7.7/10 in Applicant Tracking Systems vs 6.7 for Lever.

Lever alternatives, closest first

Products built for the same job come first, then products that also cover it, each group by similarity: the share of categories (50%), company sizes served (30%) and pricing model (20%) a product shares with Lever.

  1. Greenhouse

    vs Lever: Greenhouse: quote-only; Lever: quote-only. Same Applicant Tracking Systems score (6.7).

    Similarity90 of 100
  2. Ashby

    vs Lever: Ashby: from $300/mo; Lever: quote-only. Applicant Tracking Systems score 7.7 vs 6.7.

    Similarity80 of 100

    From $300/mo (up to 10 employees)3

  3. Teamtailor

    vs Lever: Teamtailor: quote-only; Lever: quote-only. Applicant Tracking Systems score 6.4 vs 6.7.

    Similarity75 of 100
  4. iCIMS

    vs Lever: iCIMS: quote-only; Lever: quote-only. Applicant Tracking Systems score 6.2 vs 6.7.

    Similarity70 of 100
  5. SmartRecruiters

    vs Lever: SmartRecruiters: prices published for other plans; Lever: quote-only. Same Applicant Tracking Systems score (6.7).

    Similarity70 of 100
  6. Jobvite

    vs Lever: Jobvite: quote-only; Lever: quote-only. Applicant Tracking Systems score 6.1 vs 6.7.

    Similarity60 of 100
  7. Breezy HR

    vs Lever: Breezy HR: from $157/mo (billed annually); Lever: quote-only. Applicant Tracking Systems score 9.0 vs 6.7.

    Similarity57 of 100

    From $157/mo (Startup plan, billed annually)1

  8. Workable

    vs Lever: Workable: from $299/mo (billed annually); Lever: quote-only. Applicant Tracking Systems score 9.5 vs 6.7.

    Similarity55 of 100

    From $299/mo (up to 20 employees, billed annually)2

  9. JazzHR

    vs Lever: JazzHR: from $1,000/yr; Lever: quote-only. Not scored yet in Applicant Tracking Systems; Lever scores 6.7.

    Similarity48 of 100

    From $1,000/yr (Hero plan)4

  10. Recruitee (Tellent)

    vs Lever: Recruitee (Tellent): quote-only; Lever: quote-only. Applicant Tracking Systems score 7.3 vs 6.7.

    Similarity45 of 100

Why buyers look beyond Lever

  1. No published prices

    Lever pricing is available on request and depends on company size, hiring volume, products, integrations and support level.

  2. Some tools are add-ons

    Candidate Insights, AI Screening by VONQ and Onboarding are sold as add-ons on top of the core plan.

  3. Recruiting only

    Lever covers hiring and stops at the offer and onboarding hand-off; HR records and payroll need a separate system connected through the marketplace.

Lever vs its closest alternatives

Applicant Tracking Systems comparison: LeadChange Score, pricing and verified features
ProductScorePricing modelOpen APISOC 2 Type IICareer site builderISO 27001
Lever5–76.7Quote onlyYesYesNot disclosedYes
Greenhouse8–116.7Quote onlyYesYesYesYes
Ashby3,12,137.7Tiered plansYesYesNot disclosedNot disclosed
Teamtailor14–166.4Quote onlyYesYesYesYes
iCIMS17–206.2Quote onlyYesYesYesYes
SmartRecruiters21–236.7Quote onlyYesYesNot disclosedYes
Jobvite24–266.1Quote onlyNot disclosedYesYesYes
Breezy HR1,279.0Tiered plansYesYesYesYes

Not disclosed = the vendor doesn’t publish it.

Alternatives to similar products

Frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to Lever?

The closest alternatives to Lever in Applicant Tracking Systems are Greenhouse (90% similar), Ashby (80% similar), and Teamtailor (75% similar), by the categories, company sizes and pricing model they share. Greenhouse vs Lever: Greenhouse: quote-only; Lever: quote-only. Same Applicant Tracking Systems score (6.7).

Which Lever alternatives publish their prices?

Of the alternatives to Lever, Ashby, SmartRecruiters, Breezy HR, Workable, JazzHR, and Bullhorn publish list prices for at least one plan. Lever prices by quote.

Which Lever alternative scores highest?

Ashby (80% similar to Lever), with a LeadChange Score of 7.7/10 in Applicant Tracking Systems against 6.7 for Lever, among the 3 closest alternatives. For small businesses, Greenhouse (6.7/10) is the top-scored alternative that lists them as a target.

Is there a free alternative to Lever?

Among the alternatives to Lever, Breezy HR lists a free plan, with limits on users or features.

Why do teams look for Lever alternatives?

The fit limits documented for Lever: no published prices, some tools are add-ons, and recruiting only. The “Why buyers look beyond Lever” section explains each one from its source.

Which Lever alternatives integrate with ADP Workforce Now?

Teamtailor and Workable list ADP Workforce Now among their notable integrations, like Lever.

Which Lever alternatives offer a free trial?

Of the alternatives to Lever, Breezy HR, Workable, and Recruitee (Tellent) list a free trial.

Is Ashby better than Lever?

Ashby scores 7.7/10 in Applicant Tracking Systems against 6.7 for Lever; which fits better depends on your headcount, budget and the modules you need. Feature by feature: Lever vs Ashby.

How this page was made

  • What it is built from

    45 verified facts, each checked against the vendor's own pages or another primary source, most recently on Oct 13, 2026.

  • Method

    Scored and compared with the LeadChange methodology, version 1.3. Read the methodology

  • Independent review

    Not reviewed yet by our independent reviewer. How we review

  • Hands-on testing

    We have not tested Lever hands-on: this page uses public information only.

  • Who made it

    The LeadChange Research Team, following a written research process. No named expert has reviewed this page. About us

  • Independence and errors

    Who pays us never changes a score or a rank. If something here is wrong, tell us and we correct it publicly. Request a correction

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Tell us why you’re leaving and when your contract ends, and see the alternatives that fit, with verified evidence for what you need, ranked without regard to who pays us.

Sources

The 27 pages this page's facts come from, with the day we last checked each one. The numbers beside the figures above link here.

Quotes from the sources
  1. Breezy HR Breezy HR: Pricing“Startup Built for teams that are hiring regularly and want a clean, easy process. $157/mo” “Simple, flexible pricing for teams of 10 to 10,000”
  2. Workable Workable: Pricing“Fair, transparent, pricing for your complete Recruiting and HR solution.” “Standard BUNDLE RECRUITING AND HR TO SAVE UP TO 20% $299 /month $3,588 /year MONTHLY ANNUALLY - SAVE 20% 1 - 20 employees”
  3. Ashby ashbyhq.com/pricing“10% discount for annual commitments available.” “Our startup pricing model is based on the size of your organization at that point of purchase, not on a seat or talent team basis.”
  4. JazzHR (Employ Inc.) jazzhr.com/pricing“Plus — For Growing Teams $3,480/yr”
  5. Lever (Employ Inc.) Lever: Pricing“To get Lever pricing, you’ll need to contact Lever directly for a custom quote.” “We’re SOC 2 Type II certified and built to protect your data—so your team can work confidently, without disruption.”
  6. Lever (Employ Inc.) hire.lever.co/developer/documentation“Webhooks allow you to build or set up integrations which subscribe to certain events in Lever.”
  7. Lever (Employ Inc.) lever.co/security“Employ's security programs and practices have been independently verified against the SOC 2 and ISO 27001 framework.”
  8. Greenhouse Greenhouse: Pricing plans“Greenhouse pricing is customized based on your company’s hiring needs. You choose a plan – Core, Plus or Pro – based on the level of structure, automation and governance your hiring organization requires. A Greenhouse expert can recommend the right plan and provide custom pricing based on your hiring needs.”
  9. Greenhouse greenhouse.com/api“We designed our APIs to let our customers and partners access and update data from Greenhouse.”
  10. Greenhouse greenhouse.com/security“Third-party audits – Annual audits against SOC 1 Type 2 and SOC 2 Type 2” “ISO certifications - Certified for ISO 27001:2022, ISO 27701:2019 and ISO 42001:2023”
  11. Greenhouse support.greenhouse.io/hc/en-us/articles/21270826058907-External-job-board-overview“Start here to customize your job board by adding your company's name, logo, description, and more.”
  12. Ashby Ashby integrations“Open API docs”
  13. Ashby ashbyhq.com/resources/security“Ashby is SOC2 compliant and Type 2 audited annually.”
  14. Teamtailor teamtailor.com/en/pricing“Let us give you a quote”
  15. Teamtailor teamtailor.com/en/all-features“Our Teamtailor open API follows the JSON API specification and can be used to import, edit, and export information to and from your Teamtailor account.” “A fully functioning and easy-to-build career site attached to your ATS.”
  16. Teamtailor trust.teamtailor.com“Both Teamtailor ATS and Aboard HR's ISMS and PIMS are certified under ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27701, and we are independently audited annually under the SOC 2 Type 2 standard.”
  17. iCIMS icims.com“TALK TO SALES”
  18. iCIMS developer-community.icims.com“A full-service resource for ICIMS Partner and Customer Developers to be successful with ICIMS APIs.”
  19. iCIMS trust.icims.com“SOC 2 Type 2” “ISO/IEC 27001:2022”
  20. iCIMS icims.com/products/recruitment-marketing-software/career-site-builder“Use the content management system (CMS) to make self-service changes to your career sites — no developer needed.”
  21. SmartRecruiters smartrecruiters.com/pricing“Price Starting at $14,995 Contact Sales Contact Sales Contact Sales”
  22. SmartRecruiters developers.smartrecruiters.com“If you are interested in building with SmartRecruiters API, your next step is to obtain a credential and test out the API”
  23. SmartRecruiters trust.smartrecruiters.com“SOC 2 Type 2” “ISO 27001:2022 Certificate Valid 2025-09-03 to 2028-09-02”
  24. Jobvite (Employ) jobvite.com/pricing“Your hiring isn’t one-size-fits-all. Your pricing shouldn’t be either. Tell us what you’re solving for, and we’ll build a plan that fits.”
  25. Jobvite (Employ) jobvite.com/security“Schellman, an independent third-party auditor, has issued Jobvite by Employ’s SOC 2 Type 2 report” “Schellman, an independent third-party auditor, has issued Employ’s ISO/IEC 27001 certificate”
  26. Jobvite (Employ) jobvite.com“Career Site to convert 3x more applicants with mobile-optimized, branded experiences”
  27. Learning Technologies Group (parent) ltgplc.com/trust-center“2026 SOC 2 Type II report” “ISO 27001:2022 Certificate”

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