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Lever vs Ashby
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Ashby is the better fit.
It publishes its prices; the other needs a sales quote.
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What you'd pay
Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.

Lever
Mid-size and larger teams that want an ATS and candidate CRM in one system, with AI interview notes and screening, and are fine buying through a sales quote.
Ashby
Startups and scaling companies that want ATS, CRM, scheduling and analytics in one tool with published size-based pricing up to 100 employees, and room to grow into custom Plus or Enterprise plans.
Side by side
| Ashby | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Custom quote | From $300/month (monthly billing, 1-10 employees); 10% off annual |
| G2 Rating | 4.3 (2,125 reviews) | Not yet verified |
| Best For | Mid-size and larger teams that want an ATS and candidate CRM in one system, with AI interview notes and screening, and are fine buying through a sales quote. | Startups and scaling companies that want ATS, CRM, scheduling and analytics in one tool with published size-based pricing up to 100 employees, and room to grow into custom Plus or Enterprise plans. |
Pros and cons
Lever
Pros
- ATS and CRM in one platform, so nurture campaigns and pipeline live together
- Unlimited AI interview transcripts and summaries included in the core platform
- 300+ integrations across HRIS, background checks, assessments, e-signature and calendars
- Branded career site builder with templates and custom HTML/CSS
Cons
- No published prices; every plan needs a sales quote
- Onboarding, Candidate Insights and VONQ AI screening cost extra
- No free trial or self-serve option
Ashby
Pros
- Published prices for companies up to 100 employees, priced by headcount rather than seats
- ATS, CRM, scheduling and analytics in one platform
- Included AI credits, SMS and email lookups on every plan
- No charge for integrations; open API
Cons
- AI Notetaker is an extra cost on all plans
- SSO costs $100/month on Foundations
- Custom pricing once a company passes 100 employees
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Lever alternatives
For most teams leaving Lever with up to 100 employees, Ashby is the best switch: ATS, CRM and analytics in one tool at a published price. Pick Gem for heavy sourcing or Breezy HR for the lowest cost.
