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Interview IntelligenceMetaview
Verified review4.3
AI SourcingGem
Verified review4.4
Applicant TrackingGreenhouse
Verified review4.6
RecommendedApplicant Tracking System

Greenhouse — full review

The most complete structured-hiring ATS we tested. Greenhouse rewards teams that invest in scorecards and process — and its integration depth makes it the safe default for mid-market and enterprise talent orgs.

ScorecardPricingPros & consAlternatives
Ease of use
4.6
Sourcing & pipeline
4.4
Reporting
4.2
Integrations
4.8
Support
4.0
Value
3.9

What we liked

  • Deep structured-hiring workflows
  • Best-in-class integration library
  • Strong reporting and scorecards

Worth weighing

  • Premium pricing at scale
  • Setup needs admin time

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