4 alternatives comparedLast verified 2026-04-21 Live pricing
Looking for an alternative to SmartRecruiters?
Whether you need better pricing, different features, or a tool that fits your workflow,
we've compared 4 verified applicant tracking systems (ats) alternatives below.
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Ashby is the developer-friendly ATS challenger with transparent startup pricing. Foundations starts at $400/month for up to 100 employees with 10% annual discount. Plus for 101-1,000 employees custom (competitive with industry leaders). Enterprise for 1,000+ employees custom with predictable pricing. Add-ons: AI Notetaker, Advanced Scheduling. 14-day free trial.
Transparent startup pricing (Foundations $400/month) is unique in ATS category
Modern product design beats legacy ATS UX (Greenhouse, Lever)
API-first architecture supports deep integrations with SaaS stack
Workable is the SMB-focused ATS + HRIS bundle. Standard at $299/month ($3,588/year): ATS + HRIS + onboarding + time tracking + payroll prep for 1-20 employees. Premier at $599/month ($7,188/year): includes texting + video + assessments + performance reviews (add-ons in Standard). Enterprise at $719/month ($8,628/year): + SSO + priority support. 15-day free trial no credit card.
Greenhouse is the industry-standard enterprise ATS. Three tiers: Core (bring structure to hiring), Plus (optimize your operation), Pro (manage hiring complexity). All custom-priced based on plan + hiring volume + organizational complexity. Industry estimates: Core $6-15K/year for 20-50 employees, Plus $15-50K/year for 50-500 employees, Pro $50-200K+/year for 500+ employees. 600+ integrations (largest in category).
Industry-standard for enterprise recruiting — widespread Fortune 500 adoption since 2012
600+ integrations is largest ATS ecosystem (3x competitors)
Three-tier structure (Core/Plus/Pro) simpler than SmartRecruiters' four tiers
Lever is the ATS + CRM unified platform. Custom pricing only — LeverTRM and LeverTRM for Enterprise with no published tier pricing. Industry estimates: $500-2,000/month for 20-100 employees, $2,000-10,000/month for 100-500 employees, $10,000+/month for enterprise. Add-ons: Onboarding, AI Interview Companion, Advanced Automation. Acquired by Employ Inc. in 2022 (parent of Jobvite + JazzHR).
ATS + CRM unified philosophy unique in category vs ATS-only competitors
AI-powered candidate matching + interview summaries integrated across plans
Comprehensive analytics + built-in automation included