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Core capabilities carry 32 points; workflow depth carries 68. AI contributes the category-specific weight shown below within those totals. Change group priorities and see every contribution update.
How the score is calculated →Documented fit across available plans · unknowns shown as ranges · no customer ratings
| Features & decision context |  Ashby54–100/100 documented fit Core capabilities22.4–32 / 32 pts7/10 checks with established status Workflow depth32–68 / 68 pts6/18 checks with established status |  Lever38–100/100 documented fit Core capabilities24.8–32 / 32 pts8/10 checks with established status Workflow depth13.6–68 / 68 pts3/18 checks with established status |
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| How AI changes fitSame priorities, with and without AI | 54–100 with AI54–100 without AIFeature-fit points; not measured ROI | 38–100 with AI39–100 without AIFeature-fit points; not measured ROI |
| Supplier website | Visit Ashby | Visit Lever |
| Good fit for | Teams wanting recruiting operations and detailed analysis in a unified environment. | Recruiting teams combining active applicants with ongoing candidate nurture campaigns. |
| Look more closely when | You expect a single flat AI allowance independent of plan or company size. | You need a transparent self-service seat price before speaking with sales. |
| Pricing snapshotDifferent billing units are not directly comparable | Custom quoteorganization / paid seats Foundations targets organizations up to 100 employees; larger Plus and Enterprise plans use tailored pricing. Confirm the configurator's company-size and billing selection. Pricing source | Custom quoteorganization Custom quote for the recruiting platform. Public pricing identifies core functionality and separately offered additions. Pricing source |
| Sourcing & talent pools 20% base weight | ||
| Core capabilityJob posting or distributionPublish or distribute job openings to candidate-facing channels. | Not verified0–4 / 4 pts The reviewed documentation does not establish job posting or distribution at this feature level. This is an evidence gap, not a finding that the capability is absent. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source | Not verified0–4 / 4 pts The reviewed documentation does not establish job posting or distribution at this feature level. This is an evidence gap, not a finding that the capability is absent. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source |
| Core capabilityCandidate CRM or talent poolsRetain, search or re-engage prospects outside a single live application. | Supported4 / 4 pts Candidate CRM sequences and talent pools are documented. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source | Supported4 / 4 pts Candidate CRM supports sourcing and nurture campaigns. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source |
Depth checkDuplicate candidate handlingIdentify, merge or otherwise resolve duplicate candidate profiles.Ask for a demonstrationSubmit the same candidate twice and show the safe deduplication or merge workflow. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Supported5.6 / 5.6 pts Candidate feeds retain the event when profiles are merged, with a documented duplicate-merge workflow. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source | Not verified0–5.6 / 5.6 pts The reviewed evidence does not establish this advanced behavior: duplicate candidate handling. Request the demonstration above; absence of public evidence does not establish absence of the feature. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source |
Depth checkSearchable segmented talent poolsFilter saved candidates by structured attributes, history or pool membership.Ask for a demonstrationFind previously screened candidates with a chosen skill and exclude those already hired. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Supported6.4 / 6.4 pts Talent Rediscovery filters past candidates by criteria and prior hiring signals for follow-up. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source | Not verified0–6.4 / 6.4 pts The reviewed evidence does not establish this advanced behavior: searchable segmented talent pools. Request the demonstration above; absence of public evidence does not establish absence of the feature. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source |
| Applicant pipeline 20% base weight | ||
| Core capabilityApplicant stagesTrack candidates through configured hiring stages. | Supported4 / 4 pts ATS workflows manage applications and hiring stages. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source | Supported4 / 4 pts The ATS manages hiring stages. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source |
| Core capabilityCandidate follow-up workflowsAutomate or coordinate candidate communications and next-step tasks. | Supported4 / 4 pts CRM sequences support candidate follow-up. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source | Supported4 / 4 pts Nurture campaigns support candidate follow-up. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source |
Depth checkStage-triggered recruiting stepsTrigger a communication, task or configured workflow when a candidate changes stage.Ask for a demonstrationMove a test candidate to interview and show the triggered tasks or communications. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Supported5.6 / 5.6 pts Stage entry can automatically send assessments, emails and scheduling links. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source | Not verified0–5.6 / 5.6 pts The reviewed evidence does not establish this advanced behavior: stage-triggered recruiting steps. Request the demonstration above; absence of public evidence does not establish absence of the feature. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source |
Depth checkOffer or hiring approval workflowRoute an offer or hiring decision for approval before it is finalized.Ask for a demonstrationPrepare an offer outside the normal range and show the approver’s decision before sending. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Supported6.4 / 6.4 pts Offers can pass through configured approval processes before dispatch. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source | Supported6.4 / 6.4 pts Configurable offer approval chains can depend on offer-form dropdown fields; Enterprise or the Advanced HR add-on applies. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source |
| Interview coordination 16% base weight | ||
| Core capabilityInterview schedulingCoordinate interviews or offer candidate self-scheduling. | Supported3.2 / 3.2 pts Scheduling workflows include reminders and time suggestions. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source | Not verified0–3.2 / 3.2 pts The reviewed documentation does not establish interview scheduling at this feature level. This is an evidence gap, not a finding that the capability is absent. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source |
| Core capabilityStructured interview feedbackCapture interview notes, scorecards or structured feedback for review. | Not verified0–3.2 / 3.2 pts The reviewed documentation does not establish structured interview feedback at this feature level. This is an evidence gap, not a finding that the capability is absent. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source | Supported3.2 / 3.2 pts Interview records contain transcripts and generated summaries. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source |
Depth checkPanel or multi-part schedulingCoordinate several interviewers or interview sections with availability checks.Ask for a demonstrationArrange a panel or multi-part interview and show how calendar conflicts are handled. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–4.8 / 4.8 pts The reviewed evidence does not establish this advanced behavior: panel or multi-part scheduling. Request the demonstration above; absence of public evidence does not establish absence of the feature. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source | Not verified0–4.8 / 4.8 pts The reviewed evidence does not establish this advanced behavior: panel or multi-part scheduling. Request the demonstration above; absence of public evidence does not establish absence of the feature. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source |
Depth checkControlled interview-feedback visibilityUse structured scorecards with permissions or visibility rules that protect independent feedback.Ask for a demonstrationShow what one interviewer can see before and after submitting their scorecard. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Supported4.8 / 4.8 pts Organization visibility settings control whether interviewers can see other feedback before their interview. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source | Not verified0–4.8 / 4.8 pts The reviewed evidence does not establish this advanced behavior: controlled interview-feedback visibility. Request the demonstration above; absence of public evidence does not establish absence of the feature. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source |
| Recruiting analytics 12% base weight | ||
| Core capabilityRecruiting-funnel reportsReport on applicant progress or conversion through hiring stages. | Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts Integrated recruiting analytics are documented. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source | Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts Dashboards report recruiting-funnel performance. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source |
| Core capabilityCandidate-source reportsReport on sourcing channels or candidate-source outcomes. | Not verified0–2.4 / 2.4 pts The reviewed documentation does not establish candidate-source reports at this feature level. This is an evidence gap, not a finding that the capability is absent. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source | Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts Analytics report sourcing outcomes. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source |
Depth checkStage-duration or bottleneck analysisReport time spent in hiring stages or aging applicants.Ask for a demonstrationFind the slowest stage for one job using actual stage timestamps. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–3.2 / 3.2 pts The reviewed evidence does not establish this advanced behavior: stage-duration or bottleneck analysis. Request the demonstration above; absence of public evidence does not establish absence of the feature. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source | Supported3.2 / 3.2 pts Pipeline and offer dashboards expose time-in-stage, time-to-hire and approval-duration metrics. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source |
Depth checkExport detailed recruiting report dataExport recruiting report rows for independent reconciliation or analysis.Ask for a demonstrationExport the sample funnel/source report and reconcile totals with its candidate records. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–4 / 4 pts The reviewed evidence does not establish this advanced behavior: export detailed recruiting report data. Request the demonstration above; absence of public evidence does not establish absence of the feature. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source | Supported4 / 4 pts Analytics exports include candidate, interview, feedback, offer and approval-status details. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source |
| AI recruiting assistance 14.5% base weight | ||
| Core capabilityAI candidate review or rediscoveryUse documented AI to assist application review, matching or candidate rediscovery. | Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts Application review and talent rediscovery consume plan credits. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source | Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts Matching and screening tools are separately packaged. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source |
| Core capabilityAI interview or recruiting contentGenerate interview notes, questions, job content or scheduling assistance. | Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts AI scheduling assistance is documented. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source | Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts Core AI includes interview transcription and summaries. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source |
Depth checkEvidence-backed AI candidate assistanceShow the resume, profile, transcript or other source information supporting an AI recruiting result.Ask for a demonstrationOpen the evidence behind an AI match, review result or interview summary. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Supported3.2 / 3.2 pts AI summaries are generated from candidate-profile or interview-briefing feedback that the reviewer can inspect. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source | Not verified0–3.2 / 3.2 pts The reviewed evidence does not establish this advanced behavior: evidence-backed ai candidate assistance. Request the demonstration above; absence of public evidence does not establish absence of the feature. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source |
Depth checkHuman control over AI hiring outcomesDocument review, approval or opt-in controls so AI assistance does not itself make the final hiring decision.Ask for a demonstrationShow how a recruiter accepts, changes or rejects an AI recommendation before a candidate-facing action. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–4 / 4 pts The reviewed evidence does not establish this advanced behavior: human control over ai hiring outcomes. Request the demonstration above; absence of public evidence does not establish absence of the feature. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source | Not verified0–4 / 4 pts The reviewed evidence does not establish this advanced behavior: human control over ai hiring outcomes. Request the demonstration above; absence of public evidence does not establish absence of the feature. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source |
Depth checkExport AI screening criteria and output for reviewDemonstrate “Export AI screening criteria and output for review” with a sample record; show the result, permissions and required plan.Ask for a demonstrationDemonstrate “Export AI screening criteria and output for review” with a sample record; show the result, permissions and required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source |
| Operational detail 17.5% base weight | ||
Depth checkReserve buffers between candidate-booked interviewsDemonstrate “Reserve buffers between candidate-booked interviews” with a sample record; show the result, permissions and required plan.Ask for a demonstrationDemonstrate “Reserve buffers between candidate-booked interviews” with a sample record; show the result, permissions and required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source |
Depth checkLocate failed candidate automations with a reasonDemonstrate “Locate failed candidate automations with a reason” with a sample record; show the result, permissions and required plan.Ask for a demonstrationDemonstrate “Locate failed candidate automations with a reason” with a sample record; show the result, permissions and required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source |
Depth checkTrack a vacancy against an approved headcount budgetDemonstrate “Track a vacancy against an approved headcount budget” with a sample record; show the result, permissions and required plan.Ask for a demonstrationDemonstrate “Track a vacancy against an approved headcount budget” with a sample record; show the result, permissions and required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source |
Depth checkRenew talent-pool consent before its recorded expiryDemonstrate “Renew talent-pool consent before its recorded expiry” with a sample record; show the result, permissions and required plan.Ask for a demonstrationDemonstrate “Renew talent-pool consent before its recorded expiry” with a sample record; show the result, permissions and required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source |
Depth checkCredit an employee referral to the correct applicationDemonstrate “Credit an employee referral to the correct application” with a sample record; show the result, permissions and required plan.Ask for a demonstrationDemonstrate “Credit an employee referral to the correct application” with a sample record; show the result, permissions and required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source |
Depth checkLimit an external interviewer to assigned interviewsDemonstrate “Limit an external interviewer to assigned interviews” with a sample record; show the result, permissions and required plan.Ask for a demonstrationDemonstrate “Limit an external interviewer to assigned interviews” with a sample record; show the result, permissions and required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source |
Depth checkReschedule an interview from the recruiter mobile appDemonstrate “Reschedule an interview from the recruiter mobile app” with a sample record; show the result, permissions and required plan.Ask for a demonstrationDemonstrate “Reschedule an interview from the recruiter mobile app” with a sample record; show the result, permissions and required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source |
| AI usage and limits | AI assists applications, candidate rediscovery, scheduling, and recruiting questions. Some capabilities are unmetered while high-volume features use credits.
| Core AI captures interview transcripts and summaries and suggests actions from recruiting analytics; specialized screening is separately packaged.
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| Research date | Oct 15, 2026 Full source record → | Oct 15, 2026 Full source record → |