Overview

Greenhouse is a applicant tracking system with structured interviewing and DEI tools. It handles ats, structured interviews, dei tools, and onboarding, and it's best suited for growing companies wanting structured hiring. It has been around since 2012, giving it a 14-year head start in building out integrations and refining the product.

Pricing starts at Custom — there's no free option. It works well for mid-size teams that need more structure than a basic tool but less overhead than enterprise platforms.

Strengths

  • Includes ATS as a core feature, purpose-built for hr & recruiting workflows
  • Includes Structured Interviews as a core feature, purpose-built for hr & recruiting workflows
  • Focused toolset keeps the interface clean and easy to navigate
  • Established product with 14+ years on the market and a mature ecosystem

Weaknesses

  • No free tier, so you can't try it without committing to a paid plan
  • Fewer built-in features means you may need additional tools to cover gaps
  • Ecosystem of third-party integrations is smaller than the market leaders in hr & recruiting
  • Mobile experience lags behind the desktop version in features and polish

Quick info

Category
HR & Recruiting
Starting price
Custom
Free tier
No
Open source
No
Best for
Mid-size teams
Founded
2012

Last updated 2026-04-12

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