GreenhousevsWorkable
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
Greenhouse
- No public pricing - forces sales calls for quotes(8/10)
- Annual price increases of 8-15% at renewal(8/10)
- Hidden implementation and migration fees add $5K-$15K(7/10)
- Too expensive for startups and small businesses(6/10)
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)
Greenhouse
- Reporting is limited, unintuitive, and slow to load(7/10)
- Interface feels dated and cluttered for large pipelines(6/10)
- No standard sandbox environment for testing(5/10)
- Search results imprecise - gaps in candidate visibility(6/10)
Workable
- Limited candidate search functionality(6/10)
- Unintuitive interface with hidden menus(5/10)
- Basic candidate-facing experience(5/10)
Greenhouse
- Slow page loading - 10+ minutes for candidate profiles(9/10)
Workable
No signals
Greenhouse
- Steep learning curve - requires 'super user' for setup(7/10)
Workable
No signals
Greenhouse
- No phone support - email/chat only with slow response(6/10)
Workable
- Slow customer support response times(7/10)
- Product roadmap lacks transparency(5/10)
Greenhouse
- HRIS sync issues - data inconsistencies and field mismatches(7/10)
Workable
- Buggy integrations and unstable API(8/10)
- Fewer integrations than enterprise competitors(6/10)
Greenhouse
- Limited customization options frustrate power users(6/10)
Workable
- Limited reporting and analytics(7/10)
- Poor report download experience(5/10)
Greenhouse
- Scorecards not saving and gateway errors(7/10)
Workable
No signals
Greenhouse
No signals
Workable
- Limited mobile app functionality(5/10)
Pricing Comparison
Greenhouse
Users: Per employee/month
Storage: N/A
Limits: Limited reporting, No advanced analytics, Basic job board integrations, Standard support only
Users: Per employee/month
Storage: N/A
Limits: No enterprise security features, Limited customization compared to Expert tier
Users: Per employee/month
Storage: N/A
Limits: Must commit to annual contract, Some features require additional negotiation
Users: Custom
Storage: N/A
Limits: Complex procurement process, Long sales cycles, Multi-year commitments expected
Workable
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.
Users: Up to 20 employees
Storage: Standard
Limits: Advanced analytics limited. Custom field mapping requires contact support. API access for integrations limited.
Users: Up to 20 employees
Storage: Standard
Limits: Still requires headcount-based pricing that can be expensive for large companies with occasional hiring needs.
Users: Unlimited
Storage: Custom
Limits: Requires annual commitment. Long sales cycles. May require dedicated implementation resources.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Greenhouse | Workable |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| Applicant Tracking Full ATS functionality | ||
| Structured Interviewing Scorecards and consistent evaluation | ||
| Interview Scheduling Calendar integrations | ||
| Offer Management Approval 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 | ||
| Job Board Posting 1,000+ job boards via Job Ad Market | ||
| Candidate Sourcing LinkedIn and other integrations | ||
| Analytics | ||
| Custom Reporting Limited customization, slow loading | ||
| Compliance | ||
| EEOC/OFCCP Compliance Strong compliance features | ||
| Integrations | ||
| Google Calendar Well supported | ||
| Outlook Calendar Well supported | ||
| HRIS Integrations Workday, ADP, BambooHR, etc. | ||
| API access Premier plan | ||
| Slack Integration Notifications and approvals | ||
| Reporting | ||
| Advanced analytics Premier plan only | ||
| Custom reports Limited customization, requires data export | ||
| Security | ||
| SSO Standard plan and above | ||
| SSO/SAML Expert tier and above | ||
| Developer | ||
| API Access REST API available | ||
| Sandbox Environment Not standard | ||
| HR | ||
| HRIS functionality Optional add-on module | ||
| Usability | ||
| Mobile app iOS and Android, limited functionality | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Mobile App iOS and Android | ||
| Employer Branding | ||
| Careers page builder Basic customization only | ||
| Support | ||
| Phone Support Email/chat only | ||
| Pricing | ||
| Free Trial Demo only via sales | ||