Lever vs. Greenhouse: Why Top Teams Choose Our Leading ATS
We understand that choosing an ATS is a big decision, but it doesn’t have to be difficult! Empower your hiring team to achieve their goals with Lever, the leading talent acquisition software.
Choosing between Lever and Greenhouse? Let’s explore how Lever has the edge.
Lever vs. Greenhouse: How do they stack up?
| Feature | Lever | Greenhouse |
| User Experience | ✔ Optimizes for all users with intuitive UI | ✘ Made only for recruiters |
| Mobile Compatibility | ✔ SMS scheduling and rich messaging | ✘ Integrations needed to power mobile features |
| Dynamic Analytics | ✔ Visual Insights provides a robust data experience | ✘ Basic reporting |
| Configurable Platform | ✔ Custom, flexible configurations | ✘ Standard, rigid workflows |
Lever vs. Greenhouse: FAQ
What are the main differences between Lever and Greenhouse?
Lever is the best talent acquisition software for mid-market businesses. Here are some of Lever’s advantages over Greenhouse:
- Unified ATS + CRM: Unlike Greenhouse, Lever combines applicant tracking and candidate relationship management in a single platform, so your team can nurture talent pools without cobbling together multiple tools.
- Faster implementation: Your business can get up and running with all of Lever’s capabilities in weeks—not months—thanks to guided onboarding and dedicated migration support.
- Visual pipelines: Lever offers intuitive, drag-and-drop pipelines that allow recruiters and hiring managers to see candidate progress at a glance.
How do we migrate our legacy solution to Lever?
If you’re ready to supercharge your hiring, we’re here to help! We’ll guide you step-by-step through the processes of migrating your data, onboarding your team, and ensuring you leverage every feature that could improve your results.
How much does Lever cost?
As a flexible solution, Lever offers custom pricing for each customer.
User
experience
Have a diverse talent team? Lever has you covered. Unlike Greenhouse, which is made primarily for recruiters, Lever is built for all users with intuitive and accessible UI.
- Cross-departmental workflows. Proceed towards your goals without missing a beat with configurable cross-departmental communication.
- Automated next actions. Keep everyone on track with automated emails that are sent out when they need to complete a task.
Mobile
compatibility
Reaching your candidates is essential for staying competitive in the talent space. Unlike Greenhouse, Lever has a suite of mobile-friendly features to reach candidates wherever, whenever.
- Out-of-the-box SMS tools. Lever offers SMS scheduling and rich messaging so you can send high-quality communications at the right time. Greenhouse only offers limited mobile options.
- High candidate engagement. Our customers see 3x higher engagement with mobile messaging than communication channels not managed by Lever. Interact with candidates every step of the way until you hire the best person for each of your open roles.
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Whether you have 100 reqs or just one hard-to-fill role, Lever gives you adaptable, Al-powered hiring software that flexes as your team grows, your roles change, and your priorities shift.
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Dynamic Analytics
While Greenhouse provides basic reporting, Lever’s Visual Insights includes interactive dashboards that give you instant visibility into key metrics.
- Predictive analytics. The best software systems are built to last and support users as their businesses grow. Use existing data to chart the future and plan accordingly.
- Customizable role-based views. Track all recruiting metrics across the hiring cycle, from pipeline entry to offer acceptance.
Configurable
platform
How well does your current ATS adapt to different hiring workflows? Ditch rigid workflow structures in platforms like Greenhouse for an agile experience powered by Lever.
- Flexible workflows. Tailor pipelines, approvals, and stages to fit different departments, teams, or regions without relying on IT support.
- Role-based permissions. Control access levels for recruiters, hiring managers, and executives to keep sensitive data secure and workflows streamlined.
Praised by the People Who Matter Most
“The integrations with Lever are fantastic. They’ve helped us cut time to hire by 7 business days, which is amazing. Our leadership team was blown away by this because it used to take 15 more days to get somebody hired.”
“We e.l.f.ing LOVE Lever!”
“I’ve used Workday, Greenhouse, and even Breezy. I’ve tried a lot of ATS software, but Lever is the best. It’s the most user-friendly and it offers a wide range of integrations.”
“Our old applicant tracking system was not good for what Hopper needed it to do. I’m a two-time Lever customer and super psyched about it. So I knew that Lever was the solution for our scheduling, reporting, and pipeline management challenges.”
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