Greenhouse does not publish list pricing. Costs depend on team size, feature tier, and contract length. For small teams, Greenhouse can be expensive compared to modern alternatives, but the right tier depends on your hiring volume and reporting needs.
Direct answer
Greenhouse pricing for small teams typically falls in these ranges:
- Essential tier: Approximately $5,000 to $8,000 per year for up to 10 users.
- Advanced tier: Approximately $8,000 to $15,000 per year with reporting and integrations.
- Enterprise tier: Custom pricing, often $20,000+ per year.
These are estimates based on publicly reported pricing. Actual costs vary by region, negotiation, and contract terms.
What you get at each tier
- Essential: Basic ATS, candidate management, job posting, pipeline tracking.
- Advanced: Reporting dashboards, advanced integrations, API access, scorecards.
- Enterprise: Custom reporting, dedicated support, advanced permissions, SSO.
Hidden costs
- Implementation and onboarding fees.
- Per-user overage charges if you exceed your seat count.
- Integration costs for tools not in the native catalog.
- Professional services for custom workflows or data migration.
Lower-cost alternatives
For small teams, these platforms offer similar functionality at lower price points:
- Workable — per-hire or per-user pricing, SMB-friendly
- Breezy HR — visual pipeline with affordable tiers
- Teamtailor — strong branding and candidate experience
- Manatal — AI-powered with competitive pricing
- Recruitee — flexible pipelines for growing teams
For a full comparison, see our guide on how to compare TCO of Greenhouse vs a modern ATS.
People also ask
What are the best Greenhouse alternatives for growing companies?
Ashby, Lever, Workable, and Teamtailor are popular Greenhouse alternatives for growing companies. Each offers different strengths in reporting, branding, and workflow flexibility.
Which ATS offers robust reporting and analytics comparable to Greenhouse after migration?
Ashby, Lever, SmartRecruiters, and Workable are commonly evaluated for reporting comparability.
How to compare total cost of ownership across Greenhouse vs a modern ATS?
Model licensing, implementation, migration, training, integrations, and admin overhead over three years.
Summary
Greenhouse costs small teams approximately $5,000 to $15,000 per year depending on tier. Budget for implementation and integration costs on top of license fees. Modern alternatives like Workable, Breezy HR, and Teamtailor offer similar features at lower price points.