Applicant Tracking Systems
Greenhouse: features, pricing and who it fits
Greenhouse is known for structured hiring, meaning set interview plans and scorecards. It comes in Core, Plus and Pro, all priced on request, and mid-size and large employers are the target. An audit log is limited to Pro, and reviewers report a steep learning curve.
Who Greenhouse is for
Best for
- Mid-size and enterprise teams that want structured interviews, scorecards and deep integrations
- Companies that need an audit log and configurable session time-outs (Pro tier only)
Look elsewhere if
- Small teams that need a published price or a self-serve start
- Buyers who want heavy report and scheduling customization out of the box (a common review complaint)
Fit by company size
| Category | 1-10 people | 11-50 people | 51-500 people | 500+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicant Tracking Systems | Poor fit | Poor fit | Strong fit | Strong fit |
Strong fitWorkablePoor fitNo data from the vendor
Greenhouse features
- Pipeline and hiring-team collaboration
- Structured hiring with scorecards is the vendor's core positioning ( not confirmed by the vendor on a docs page)
- Pricing model and real cost
- Quote only; three tiers (Core, Plus, Pro) priced by hiring volume, complexity and features
- Target company size
- Mid-size to enterprise (vendor has a dedicated enterprise page); no small-business self-serve price
Greenhouse pricing
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Contact sales | SSO included per plan table | |
| Plus | Contact sales | Adds automated user management and dependent custom fields | |
| Pro | Contact sales | Adds audit log, application limits, configurable session time-outs, developer sandbox |
Vendor FAQ says pricing depends on plan, hiring volume, organizational complexity and required features. No prices, seat minimums or contract terms published.
Prices as published by Greenhouse on the date above. Quotes for larger teams often differ, which is what a request on SaaSBid surfaces.
Pros and cons
What users like
- Integrates easily with other HR and recruiting tools
- Clear, navigable interface for hiring teams
Common complaints
- Limited customization, especially in reporting and scheduling
- Steep learning curve and some functionality gaps
Integrations, security and hosting
- Security and compliance
- SOC 1 Type 2, SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, EU-US Data Privacy Framework (and UK/Swiss extensions)
- Data residency
- Not found (EU hosting not confirmed)
Worth knowing before you buy
- No prices are published: pricing page tells buyers to request a demo.
- SSO appears in every tier's plan table, but audit log, configurable session time-outs and developer sandbox are Pro only.
- Automated user management is Plus and Pro only, so Core buyers cannot automate account provisioning.
- Majority-owned by TPG Growth since January 2021.
