Product A
Lever
by Lever Inc.
Combined ATS and CRM for talent teams that want to build proactive candidate pipelines.
$4000yr
Visit Lever →Product B
SmartRecruiters
by SmartRecruiters Inc.
Enterprise talent acquisition suite with a marketplace and global compliance features.
Free tier
Visit SmartRecruiters →Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Lever | SmartRecruiters |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4000yr | FreeBetter |
| Free Tier | No | Yes |
| Top Pros | Combined ATS + CRM in one platform | Best global compliance in the category |
| Nurture campaigns for passive candidates | Free SmartStart plan for smaller companies | |
| Strong collaboration tools for hiring managers | Recruiter marketplace for contingency hiring | |
| Top Cons | Pricier than ATS-only tools like Workable | Enterprise pricing can be very high |
| Reporting less advanced than Greenhouse | Complex to implement for smaller teams |
Choose Lever if you…
- Want: combined ats + crm in one platform
- Want: nurture campaigns for passive candidates
- Want: strong collaboration tools for hiring managers
Choose SmartRecruiters if you…
- Want: best global compliance in the category
- Want: free smartstart plan for smaller companies
- Want: recruiter marketplace for contingency hiring