AshbyvsWorkable

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Score Comparison

Overall

Pricing

Usability

Performance

Support

Reliability

Onboarding

Mobile

Security

Integrations

AshbyWorkable

Signals Comparison

Onboarding

Ashby

Steep learning curve requires weeks of training(8/10)

Workable

No signals

Pricing

Ashby

Analytics requires expensive separate add-on(9/10)
Email lookups and AI credits cost extra(7/10)
Premium pricing starts at $400/month minimum(7/10)

Workable

Expensive add-ons for essential features(8/10)
Headcount-based pricing punishes growing companies(9/10)
Advanced analytics locked behind higher tiers(6/10)
No refunds for early cancellation(7/10)

Usability

Ashby

Sourcing tools have limiting caps and restrictions(8/10)
Rigid processes frustrate agile teams(6/10)
Less user-friendly for hiring managers than other ATS(5/10)
AI sometimes auto-rejects qualified candidates(8/10)

Workable

Limited candidate search functionality(6/10)
Unintuitive interface with hidden menus(5/10)
Basic candidate-facing experience(5/10)

Performance

Ashby

Resume parsing errors require manual corrections(5/10)

Workable

No signals

Integrations

Ashby

Limited job board posting options(5/10)

Workable

Buggy integrations and unstable API(8/10)
Fewer integrations than enterprise competitors(6/10)

Support

Ashby

Implementation relies heavily on self-service documentation(6/10)

Workable

Slow customer support response times(7/10)
Product roadmap lacks transparency(5/10)

Mobile

Ashby

Mobile app missing key desktop features(5/10)

Workable

Limited mobile app functionality(5/10)

Customization

Ashby

English-only interface limits global teams(6/10)

Workable

Limited reporting and analytics(7/10)
Poor report download experience(5/10)

Security

Ashby

Privacy concerns with email scraping practices(7/10)

Workable

No signals

Reliability

Ashby

Reporting data delays and occasional outages(6/10)

Workable

No signals

Pricing Comparison

Ashby

All-in-One Foundations

$400/mo

Users: Minimum spend, per-user pricing varies

Storage: Standard

Limits: Basic analytics only, Limited email lookups, No bulk candidate actions, English-only interface

Analytics add-on ($6,800+/year), Email lookup credits extra, AI credits capped, Expanded sourcing costs extra, Elevated hiring manager access ($800/year per seat)

All-in-One Growth

Popular

$500/mo

Users: Per recruiter seat: $350-500/month

Storage: Enhanced

Limits: Advanced customization requires Analytics add-on, Still has sourcing caps, Per-seat costs add up quickly for larger teams

Full Analytics still separate, AI features may cost extra, Overage charges for high-volume sourcing, Implementation assistance extra

All-in-One Scale

$750/mo

Users: Per recruiter seat: $500-750/month

Storage: Premium

Limits: Requires significant training investment, Best pricing requires annual commitment, Still complex for occasional users

Enterprise Analytics pricing varies, Volume discounts negotiable, Multi-year commitments for best rates, True-up clauses possible

Ashby Analytics Add-on

$6800/yr

Users: For ~200 employee company

Storage: Unlimited analytics data

Limits: Required for most advanced customizations, Expensive standalone purchase, Should be negotiated during initial contract

Additional user licenses can raise cost to $12,000-15,000, Diversity Analytics Module extra ($2,500/year), Best deals require bundling with ATS renewal (35% savings)

Workable

Starter

$169/mo

Users: Up to 20 employees

Storage: Standard

Limits: Limited to 2 active jobs. No advanced analytics. No API access. Basic careers page only. No custom fields.

Video interviews, texting, and assessments are paid add-ons. Performance reviews cost extra $50. No AI sourcing.

Standard

Popular

$299/mo

Users: Up to 20 employees

Storage: Standard

Limits: Advanced analytics limited. Custom field mapping requires contact support. API access for integrations limited.

Add-ons for video interviews ($39/mo), texting, assessments. Price increases significantly at 21+ employees ($500/mo) and 51+ employees ($800+/mo).

Premier

$599/mo

Users: Up to 20 employees

Storage: Standard

Limits: Still requires headcount-based pricing that can be expensive for large companies with occasional hiring needs.

Price scales with headcount - larger organizations pay significantly more. Implementation and training may cost extra. Custom integrations require professional services.

Enterprise

Free

Users: Unlimited

Storage: Custom

Limits: Requires annual commitment. Long sales cycles. May require dedicated implementation resources.

Pricing is completely custom and typically starts at $1000+/month for larger organizations. Multi-year contracts often required.

Feature Comparison

Feature	Ashby	Workable
Core
Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Core functionality, highly customizable workflows
Recruiting
Job posting to 200+ boards All plans
AI-powered candidate sourcing Standard plan and above
Resume parsing All plans
Interview scheduling All plans, but calendar integration can be buggy
Video interviews Paid add-on
Candidate assessments Paid add-on
Boolean candidate search Not supported - major limitation
Sourcing
Built-in CRM & Sourcing Included but with email lookup caps
Bulk Candidate Import Chrome extension cannot mass-select
Scheduling
Interview Scheduling Powerful but complex - 14 settings tabs
Analytics
Advanced Analytics Requires $6,800+/year Analytics add-on
Custom Reporting Dashboards Requires Analytics add-on
AI
AI-powered Features AI credits have usage caps
Mobile
Mobile App Limited features vs desktop
Localization
Multi-language Support English only as of 2025
Reporting
Advanced analytics Premier plan only
Custom reports Limited customization, requires data export
Security
SOC 2 Type II Compliance Full enterprise compliance
GDPR Compliance Full compliance
SSO Standard plan and above
Integrations
API access Premier plan
API Access Available for custom integrations
HR
HRIS functionality Optional add-on module
Usability
Mobile app iOS and Android, limited functionality
Employer Branding
Careers page builder Basic customization only