Key takeaway: Ashby is one of the few modern ATS platforms that publishes pricing. Foundation starts at $300/month ($3,600/year), Growth at $400–$600/month, and Enterprise is custom. Unlike Greenhouse and Lever, Ashby includes CRM, scheduling, and analytics in every plan — no surprise add-on costs. It is the best value ATS for teams that want an all-in-one platform.

What does Ashby cost in 2026?

Ashby is transparent about pricing relative to competitors:

What makes Ashby pricing different

Ashby's key differentiator is bundling. Where Greenhouse charges extra for CRM, advanced analytics, and scheduling, Ashby includes all of these in every plan:

• ATS with structured hiring workflows
• CRM for passive candidate nurturing
• Interview scheduling automation
• Advanced analytics and custom reporting
• Candidate sourcing tools (Chrome extension)
• Career page builder

This bundled approach means Ashby's apparent starting price ($300/month) includes functionality that would cost $6,500–$15,000/year on Greenhouse when you add the equivalent features.

What features are included in each Ashby plan?

Foundation

1. Full ATS + CRM — manage active and passive candidates in one system
2. Structured interviewing — scorecards, interview plans, and evaluation templates
3. Scheduling automation — AI-powered interview scheduling that reduces coordinator workload
4. Analytics — out-of-the-box dashboards for pipeline velocity, source effectiveness, and DEI
5. Career page — customizable, branded careers page
6. Chrome extension — source candidates from LinkedIn directly into Ashby

Growth

Everything in Foundation, plus:

• Multi-team support with separate pipelines
• Advanced approval workflows
• Custom roles and permissions
• Enhanced integrations
• Priority support

Enterprise

Everything in Growth, plus:

• Dedicated customer success manager
• Custom SLA
• Advanced security (SSO, SCIM)
• Custom API rate limits
• White-glove implementation
• Quarterly business reviews

What are the limitations and hidden costs?

Ashby has fewer hidden costs than competitors, but there are still considerations:

Employee count scaling — As your organization grows, Ashby's pricing increases based on company size, not just recruiter seats. Clarify how pricing scales as you add employees.

Implementation — Ashby offers self-service onboarding for Foundation but charges for guided implementation on Growth and Enterprise. Expect $2,000–$10,000 for data migration and configuration.

Job board distribution — Ashby integrates with job boards, but posting fees on LinkedIn, Indeed, and others are separate costs.

No AI sourcing — Ashby's Chrome extension helps import profiles from LinkedIn, but it does not offer AI-powered proactive sourcing. You need a separate tool for automated candidate discovery.

Maturity gaps — Ashby is newer than Greenhouse and Lever. Some enterprise features (advanced compliance reporting, certain HRIS integrations) are still catching up.

How does Ashby compare to other ATS platforms?

When Ashby is the best choice

Ashby is the best value for teams that want a modern, all-in-one ATS without managing multiple tools and add-ons. Its analytics are best-in-class, its scheduling automation saves coordinator time, and the bundled CRM eliminates the need for a separate nurturing tool. Startups and growth-stage companies particularly benefit from starting with Ashby because it scales without surprise cost jumps.

When to consider alternatives

If your organization has complex compliance requirements (OFCCP, government contractors), Greenhouse or iCIMS have more mature compliance tooling. If you need AI-powered sourcing built in, no ATS currently offers this — you need a dedicated sourcing tool regardless.

How does Ashby work with Noon AI?

Ashby handles everything after you find a candidate: pipeline management, interview scheduling, evaluation, and offers. Noon AI handles everything before: finding qualified candidates, evaluating fit, and initiating outreach.

The integration is straightforward: Noon AI identifies and engages candidates, then syncs interested candidates directly into Ashby's pipeline. Ashby's CRM can then nurture candidates who are interested but not ready to interview immediately. This gives you a complete sourcing-to-hire workflow without paying for overlapping features.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashby cheaper than Greenhouse? Yes, for equivalent functionality. Ashby at $300/month includes CRM, scheduling, and analytics that Greenhouse charges $6,500+/year for on its Advanced plan. Ashby's all-in-one approach delivers better value.

Does Ashby have a free trial? Ashby offers demos and may provide trial access during the sales process. There is no self-service free trial like SmartRecruiters' SmartStart.

Is Ashby good for enterprise? Ashby is increasingly competitive at the enterprise level, with customers including companies with hundreds of employees. However, very large enterprises (5,000+ employees) may find Greenhouse or iCIMS have more mature enterprise features.

Does Ashby include candidate sourcing? Ashby includes a Chrome extension for importing LinkedIn profiles, but it does not offer AI-powered proactive sourcing. For automated candidate discovery, you would pair Ashby with a tool like Noon AI.

What is Ashby's contract length? Ashby offers both monthly and annual contracts. Annual billing typically includes a discount. There is no multi-year commitment required.