Head-to-head · Applicant Tracking Systems - Enterprise Software
Workable vs Greenhouse
Workable leads on 1 check, Greenhouse on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreWorkable · 7.5/10
- Free planonly Workable
Workable scores higher on our rubric for applicant tracking systems - enterprise software: 7.5 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.
Workable offers free plan; Greenhouse doesn't publish it.
Workable is the better fit for teams wanting broad coverage and a free entry plan. Greenhouse is the better fit for enterprises prioritizing mature hiring workflows.
- Workable fits best
Teams wanting broad coverage and a free entry plan
- Greenhouse fits best
Enterprises prioritizing mature hiring workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | Workable 7.5/10 Visit ↗ | Greenhouse 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.5 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #4 in Applicant Tracking Systems - Enterprise Software | #6 in Applicant Tracking Systems - Enterprise Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting broad coverage and a free entry plan | Enterprises prioritizing mature hiring workflows |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 270+ integrations | 500+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Workable 2/5 · Greenhouse 2/5 | ||
| Branded career site | ✓ | ✓ |
| Candidate CRM | Not published | Not published |
| Interview scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Compliance controls | Not published | Not published |
| SSO and provisioning | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Analytics depth | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Workable combines applicant tracking with HR tools for organizations that need to source, assess, hire and manage employees. Recruiting features include job-board distribution, career pages, resume parsing, candidate screening, interview… Read the review → |
Greenhouse is a cloud-based applicant tracking and hiring platform for recruiting teams managing structured, repeatable workflows. It combines sourcing and candidate relationship management with career sites, branded job boards, resume… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Workable — where it wins
- Distributes jobs to 200+ job boards and includes a branded career-site builder.
- Automates resume parsing, interview scheduling, hiring workflows and reporting.
- Offers web, iOS, Android, browser extension and API access, plus 270 integrations.
Where it doesn't
- Free plan only allows viewing existing candidates, not posting jobs or engaging them.
- Listed prices apply to the 1–20 employee tier and vary by employee count.
- Monthly paid plans start at $299, with Premier at $599 and Enterprise at $719.
Greenhouse — where it wins
- Structured interview kits, plans, scorecards, and candidate scheduling
- Workflow automation, reporting, offer forecasting, and configurable permissions
- 500 integrations plus APIs, job distribution, and compliance coverage
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than published plan rates
- Support is available by email, chat, tickets, and docs, but not 24/7
- Audit logs, advanced security, and developer sandbox access require Pro
- Workable7.5/10 · Free plan · paid from $299/mo · 15-day trial
Broad recruiting coverage, with a restricted Free plan and paid plans from $299 monthly.
Visit WorkableFull verdict → - Greenhouse7.1/10 · Pricing on request
A mature ATS for structured hiring, automation, governance, and enterprise integrations.
Visit GreenhouseFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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