LevervsAshby

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Score Comparison

Overall

Pricing

Usability

Performance

Support

Reliability

Onboarding

Mobile

Security

Integrations

LeverAshby

Signals Comparison

Pricing

Lever

Expensive pricing - $12K to $25K+ per year(8/10)

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)

Support

Lever

Customer support unresponsive - days without replies(8/10)

Ashby

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

Reliability

Lever

Visual Insights reporting gives inaccurate data(9/10)
Bot applications flooding the system(8/10)
Automation settings broken - half don't work(7/10)

Ashby

Reporting data delays and occasional outages(6/10)

Usability

Lever

Candidate search returns inconsistent results(7/10)
Cluttered interface makes finding information difficult(5/10)
Scheduling creates double invites(6/10)

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)

Integrations

Lever

Email sync issues - Gmail doesn't deliver through Lever(7/10)
Merging candidate profiles disabled(6/10)
LinkedIn integration generates incorrect links(7/10)
DocuSign required for signatures - extra cost(5/10)

Ashby

Limited job board posting options(5/10)

Customization

Lever

Limited customization for templates and reports(6/10)
Product development ignores user feedback(5/10)

Ashby

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

Performance

Lever

Slow performance with large candidate pools(6/10)

Ashby

Resume parsing errors require manual corrections(5/10)

Onboarding

Lever

No signals

Ashby

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

Mobile

Lever

No signals

Ashby

Mobile app missing key desktop features(5/10)

Security

Lever

No signals

Ashby

Privacy concerns with email scraping practices(7/10)

Pricing Comparison

Lever

LeverTRM

Popular

Free

Users: Contact sales

Storage: N/A

Limits: No SSO on base tier, Limited automation, Email-only support, No advanced analytics

Starts around $12K/year, Implementation $15K-25K extra, Data migration $3K-8K, Support packages $4K-6K/year

LeverTRM for Enterprise

Free

Users: Unlimited

Storage: N/A

Limits: Requires sales negotiation, Multi-year commitments common, Premium support costs extra

Custom pricing often $25K-50K+/year, Long-term contracts expected, Complex negotiation process

Advanced Nurture Add-on

Free

Users: Per contract

Storage: N/A

Limits: Requires base LeverTRM subscription

Additional cost on top of base plan, Often bundled in negotiations

Advanced Analytics Add-on

Free

Users: Per contract

Storage: N/A

Limits: Users report Visual Insights gives inaccurate data

Additional cost, Reporting accuracy issues reported by users

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)

Feature Comparison

Feature	Lever	Ashby
Core
Applicant Tracking Core ATS functionality
Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Core functionality, highly customizable workflows
Candidate CRM Integrated CRM for passive candidates
Sourcing
Built-in CRM & Sourcing Included but with email lookup caps
Bulk Candidate Import Chrome extension cannot mass-select
Scheduling
Interview Scheduling Has double-invite bugs reported
Team
Collaborative Hiring Scorecards, team feedback
Analytics
Advanced Analytics Requires $6,800+/year Analytics add-on
Visual Insights Reporting Data accuracy issues reported
Custom Reporting Dashboards Requires Analytics add-on
Integrations
Email Integration Gmail sync issues reported
Slack Integration Works well
Zoom Integration Works well
LinkedIn Integration Link generation issues reported
AI
AI-powered Features AI credits have usage caps
Localization
Multi-language Support English only as of 2025
Security
SOC 2 Type II Compliance Full enterprise compliance
GDPR Compliance Full compliance
SSO/SAML Enterprise tier only
Automation
Automation Workflows Many don't work properly
CRM
Candidate Nurture Advanced Nurture is paid add-on
Features
Career Site Builder White-label options available
Candidate Texting Paid add-on
E-Signatures Requires DocuSign add-on
Developer
API Access Available on paid plans
Platforms
Mobile App iOS and Android, limited functionality
Data Management
Profile Merging Feature has been disabled

Signals Comparison

Pricing

Lever

Expensive pricing - $12K to $25K+ per year(8/10)

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)

Support

Lever

Customer support unresponsive - days without replies(8/10)

Ashby

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

Reliability

Lever

Visual Insights reporting gives inaccurate data(9/10)
Bot applications flooding the system(8/10)
Automation settings broken - half don't work(7/10)

Ashby

Reporting data delays and occasional outages(6/10)

Usability

Lever

Candidate search returns inconsistent results(7/10)
Cluttered interface makes finding information difficult(5/10)
Scheduling creates double invites(6/10)

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)

Integrations

Lever

Email sync issues - Gmail doesn't deliver through Lever(7/10)
Merging candidate profiles disabled(6/10)
LinkedIn integration generates incorrect links(7/10)
DocuSign required for signatures - extra cost(5/10)

Ashby

Limited job board posting options(5/10)

Customization

Lever

Limited customization for templates and reports(6/10)
Product development ignores user feedback(5/10)

Ashby

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

Performance

Lever

Slow performance with large candidate pools(6/10)

Ashby

Resume parsing errors require manual corrections(5/10)

Onboarding

Lever

No signals

Ashby

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

Mobile

Lever

No signals

Ashby

Mobile app missing key desktop features(5/10)

Security

Lever

No signals

Ashby

Privacy concerns with email scraping practices(7/10)

Pricing Comparison

Lever

LeverTRM

Popular

Free

Users: Contact sales

Storage: N/A

Limits: No SSO on base tier, Limited automation, Email-only support, No advanced analytics

Starts around $12K/year, Implementation $15K-25K extra, Data migration $3K-8K, Support packages $4K-6K/year

LeverTRM for Enterprise

Free

Users: Unlimited

Storage: N/A

Limits: Requires sales negotiation, Multi-year commitments common, Premium support costs extra

Custom pricing often $25K-50K+/year, Long-term contracts expected, Complex negotiation process

Advanced Nurture Add-on

Free

Users: Per contract

Storage: N/A

Limits: Requires base LeverTRM subscription

Additional cost on top of base plan, Often bundled in negotiations

Advanced Analytics Add-on

Free

Users: Per contract

Storage: N/A

Limits: Users report Visual Insights gives inaccurate data

Additional cost, Reporting accuracy issues reported by users

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)

Feature Comparison

Feature	Lever	Ashby
Core
Applicant Tracking Core ATS functionality
Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Core functionality, highly customizable workflows
Candidate CRM Integrated CRM for passive candidates
Sourcing
Built-in CRM & Sourcing Included but with email lookup caps
Bulk Candidate Import Chrome extension cannot mass-select
Scheduling
Interview Scheduling Has double-invite bugs reported
Team
Collaborative Hiring Scorecards, team feedback
Analytics
Advanced Analytics Requires $6,800+/year Analytics add-on
Visual Insights Reporting Data accuracy issues reported
Custom Reporting Dashboards Requires Analytics add-on
Integrations
Email Integration Gmail sync issues reported
Slack Integration Works well
Zoom Integration Works well
LinkedIn Integration Link generation issues reported
AI
AI-powered Features AI credits have usage caps
Localization
Multi-language Support English only as of 2025
Security
SOC 2 Type II Compliance Full enterprise compliance
GDPR Compliance Full compliance
SSO/SAML Enterprise tier only
Automation
Automation Workflows Many don't work properly
CRM
Candidate Nurture Advanced Nurture is paid add-on
Features
Career Site Builder White-label options available
Candidate Texting Paid add-on
E-Signatures Requires DocuSign add-on
Developer
API Access Available on paid plans
Platforms
Mobile App iOS and Android, limited functionality
Data Management
Profile Merging Feature has been disabled