Greenhouse review (2026): features, pros and cons, pricing
Structured-hiring ATS sold in three quote-only tiers (Core, Plus, Pro) for mid-size and enterprise hiring teams.
Verdict at a glance
Greenhouse is a structured-hiring ATS sold in three quote-only tiers named Core, Plus and Pro. It stands out for scorecards, structured interviews and easy integrations with other HR tools, while reporting and scheduling customization are common complaints.
Pros
- Integrates easily with other HR and recruiting tools.
- Clear, navigable interface for hiring teams.
Cons
- Limited customization, especially in reporting and scheduling.
- Steep learning curve and some functionality gaps.
What is Greenhouse?
Structured-hiring ATS sold in three quote-only tiers (Core, Plus, Pro) for mid-size and enterprise hiring teams. It is built for mid-size and enterprise teams that want structured interviews, scorecards and deep integrations and companies that need an audit log and configurable session time-outs (Pro tier only). Greenhouse was founded in 2012 and is based in New York, US.
Category: Applicant Tracking Systems
Greenhouse key features
| Feature | What we found |
|---|---|
| Pipeline and hiring-team collaboration | Structured hiring with scorecards is the vendor's core positioning (not confirmed by the vendor) |
Greenhouse pricing
Greenhouse prices by quote. The vendor says the price depends on the plan (Core, Plus or Pro), hiring volume, organizational complexity and the features you need. No per-seat price, seat minimum, add-on list or renewal terms are published. Plus adds automated user management and dependent custom fields, and Pro adds the audit log, application limits, configurable session time-outs and a developer sandbox. The contract is assumed annual but is not published, and plans can be upgraded at any time. Expect cost to rise with hiring volume and with moving up a tier.
| 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.
Who Greenhouse is best 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)
Not ideal for
- 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)
Greenhouse alternatives
LeverTeams that want ATS and sourcing CRM in one tool.
AshbyStartups up to 100 employees wanting one published monthly price.
SmartRecruitersHigh-volume and mid-market to enterprise hiring.
iCIMSLarge employers with complex high-volume hiring.
WorkableSmall and mid-size teams that want a published price and a 15-day trial.
BambooHRSmall and mid-size US companies that want HRIS first and light recruiting in the same system.
What Greenhouse really costs
Greenhouse publishes no price list, so the real cost depends on the quote. Use the questions below to turn a sales conversation into a number you can compare.
Questions to ask about price
- What is the price per user or per unit, and what is the pricing basis (seats, employees, usage)?
- Is there a minimum number of seats or a minimum annual spend?
- What is the discount for annual billing, and can we start monthly?
- Which features we need sit in add-ons or a higher plan, and what do they cost?
- How much can the price rise at renewal, and is the increase capped in the contract?
- Are there one-time costs for implementation, onboarding or data migration?
Is Greenhouse worth the price?
Greenhouse suits mid-size and enterprise teams that want structured interviews, scorecards and deep integrations, and companies that need an audit log and configurable session time-outs, which are Pro only. It is awkward for small teams that need a published price or a self-serve start. A common review complaint is limited customization in reporting and scheduling, so buyers wanting heavy customization out of the box may be disappointed.
Worth it if
- 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)
Pricing details most reviews leave out
- 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.
Greenhouse compared
Our verdict on Greenhouse
Greenhouse is a structured-hiring applicant tracking system sold in three tiers, Core, Plus and Pro, and none have a published price. The vendor says pricing depends on plan, hiring volume, organizational complexity and required features. There is no free plan, no free trial and no stated seat minimum or contract term, so you must request a demo to learn what it costs.
Plans can be upgraded at any time per the vendor FAQ, which helps you start lower. The cost is hard to compare before talking to sales, and features like the audit log and configurable session time-outs sit on Pro only, which pushes security-conscious buyers to the top tier. Ask what hiring volume and organizational complexity mean in practice for your quote, and request the contract and renewal terms in writing, since none are published.
Greenhouse FAQ
What is Greenhouse used for?
Greenhouse is a structured-hiring ATS sold in three quote-only tiers named Core, Plus and Pro. It stands out for scorecards, structured interviews and easy integrations with other HR tools, while reporting and scheduling customization are common complaints. It suits mid-size and enterprise teams that want structured interviews, scorecards and deep integrations.
Does Greenhouse publish its prices?
No. Pricing depends on plan, hiring volume, organizational complexity and required features, and the pricing page tells buyers to request a demo.
Does Greenhouse have a free plan or trial?
No free plan or free trial is listed. The three tiers are Core, Plus and Pro, all sold by quote.
Can I upgrade my Greenhouse plan later?
Yes. The vendor FAQ says plans can be upgraded at any time, so you can start on a lower tier and move up.
About Greenhouse
- Founded
- 2012.
- Headquarters
- New York, US.
- Employees
- Estimates range 201-500 to 501-1000 (third-party)
- Funding or owner
- TPG Growth took a majority stake in January 2021 (reported about $500M investment)
Listed in: Applicant Tracking Systems
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from Greenhouse's own pricing, product or documentation pages, G2 and company records, checked on October 24, 2026. Unknown values are left out instead of estimated.