Which HR software fits which team?

Greenhouse: Structured hiring kits/scorecards Workable: Published ATS floors + 15-day trial

Which is stronger for hiring workflow?

Greenhouse is the stronger fit for hiring workflow (10/10 vs 8/10). Scores reflect job-cluster fit from vendor documentation, not a lab test of the UI.

Which is stronger for core hris depth?

Workable is the stronger fit for core HRIS depth (3/10 vs 5/10). Scores reflect job-cluster fit from vendor documentation, not a lab test of the UI.

Which is stronger for payroll processing?

Workable is the stronger fit for payroll processing (1/10 vs 3/10). Scores reflect job-cluster fit from vendor documentation, not a lab test of the UI.

Which is stronger for scheduling depth?

Greenhouse and Workable are close on workforce scheduling (2/10 vs 2/10). Scores reflect job-cluster fit from vendor documentation, not a lab test of the UI.

Which is stronger for time tracking depth?

Workable is the stronger fit for time tracking (2/10 vs 4/10). Scores reflect job-cluster fit from vendor documentation, not a lab test of the UI.

Which is stronger for training depth?

Workable is the stronger fit for training and SOPs (2/10 vs 3/10). Scores reflect job-cluster fit from vendor documentation, not a lab test of the UI.

Does Greenhouse or Workable have a free plan?

Greenhouse: No free plan. Workable: No free plan.

How does Greenhouse vs Workable pricing compare?

Workable starts from $299.00/user/mo. Confirm live vendor pricing before purchasing.

How did SoftwareGlimpse compare these products?

We map both products to the same category criteria, then evaluate trade-offs using verified product, pricing and feature evidence. Affiliate relationships never change outcomes.

Greenhouse vs Workable

Greenhouse fits structured hiring kits/scorecards; Workable fits published ats floors + 15-day trial.

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Greenhouse

8/10

Structured-hiring ATS (Core / Plus / Pro) — custom quote by plan, hiring volume, and org complexity; no published seat dollars.

Best for

• Structured hiring kits/scorecards
• Enterprise/mid TA teams

No free plan

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Our verdict

No universal winner

Choose Greenhouse for structured hiring (kits, scorecards, governance) at mid-market/enterprise. Choose Workable for a dedicated ATS with published SMB floors and a trial.

Greenhouse is better for

✓ Hiring workflow
✓ Integrations

Workable is better for

✓ Core HRIS depth
✓ Payroll processing
✓ Training depth
✓ Time tracking depth

Tie

• Scheduling depth

Choose Greenhouse if: Structured hiring kits/scorecards

Choose Workable if: Published ATS floors + 15-day trial

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Workable

7.2/10

Recruiting + light HR ATS with published floors — Standard $299/mo (1–20 employees, annual); Premier $599; Enterprise $719.

Best for

• Published ATS floors + 15-day trial
• SMB recruiting with light HR

Starting from $299.00/user/mo

No free plan

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Quick verdict

Start here — then dig into the evidence below.

Choose Greenhouse if…

Structured hiring kits/scorecards
Enterprise/mid TA teams
You prioritize hiring workflow
You prioritize integrations

Choose Workable if…

Published ATS floors + 15-day trial
SMB recruiting with light HR
You prioritize core hris depth
You prioritize payroll processing

Overall recommendation

Choose Greenhouse for structured hiring (kits, scorecards, governance) at mid-market/enterprise. Choose Workable for a dedicated ATS with published SMB floors and a trial.

Key trade-off

Greenhouse trades toward hiring workflow; Workable trades toward core hris depth.

Winner by category

Only dimensions with researched evidence for this pair.

Dimension	Winner	Why
Hiring workflow	Greenhouse wins	Greenhouse is the stronger fit for hiring workflow (10/10 vs 8/10). Scores reflect job-cluster fit from vendor documentation, not a lab test of the UI.
Core HRIS depth	Workable wins	Workable is the stronger fit for core HRIS depth (3/10 vs 5/10). Scores reflect job-cluster fit from vendor documentation, not a lab test of the UI.
Payroll processing	Workable wins	Workable is the stronger fit for payroll processing (1/10 vs 3/10). Scores reflect job-cluster fit from vendor documentation, not a lab test of the UI.
Scheduling depth	Tie	Greenhouse and Workable are close on workforce scheduling (2/10 vs 2/10). Scores reflect job-cluster fit from vendor documentation, not a lab test of the UI.
Training depth	Workable wins	Workable is the stronger fit for training and SOPs (2/10 vs 3/10). Scores reflect job-cluster fit from vendor documentation, not a lab test of the UI.
Time tracking depth	Workable wins	Workable is the stronger fit for time tracking (2/10 vs 4/10). Scores reflect job-cluster fit from vendor documentation, not a lab test of the UI.
Integrations	Greenhouse wins	Greenhouse is the stronger fit for integrations (9/10 vs 7/10). Scores reflect job-cluster fit from vendor documentation, not a lab test of the UI.
Mobile / frontline	Workable wins	Workable is the stronger fit for mobile and frontline use (5/10 vs 6/10). Scores reflect job-cluster fit from vendor documentation, not a lab test of the UI.

Side-by-side feature matrix

Normalized availability from product research — empty rows are not shown.

Hiring

Feature	Greenhouse	Workable
Applicant tracking	Strong	Strong
Career site & job boards	Strong	Strong
Interview scheduling	Strong	Strong

Workforce

Feature	Greenhouse	Workable
Workforce scheduling	Limited	Limited
Frontline communications	Limited	Limited
Time & attendance	Limited	Moderate
GPS / geofence clock-in	Limited	Limited

People & payroll

Feature	Greenhouse	Workable
Core HRIS	Moderate	Moderate
Payroll processing	Limited	Moderate
Benefits administration	Limited	Limited

Training

Feature	Greenhouse	Workable
SOP / knowledge base	Limited	Limited
Employee training paths	Limited	Moderate
LMS / course commerce	Limited	Limited

Platform

Feature	Greenhouse	Workable
HRIS integrations	Strong	Strong
Analytics & reporting	Strong	Strong
AI assistance	Strong	Moderate

Pricing comparison

Pricing evidence last checked Sep 9, 2026.

Greenhouse

No free planNo free trial evidenced

CoreCustom
PlusCustom
ProCustom

Workable

From $299.00/user/mo

No free planFree trial available

Standard$299.00/mo
Premier$599.00/mo
Enterprise$719.00/mo

Seat-count estimates

Labeled estimates from verified starting per-seat pricing — not invoices.

Seats	Greenhouse	Workable
5	—	~$1,495.00/mo (5 × starting seat)
10	—	~$2,990.00/mo (10 × starting seat)
25	—	~$7,475.00/mo (25 × starting seat)
50	—	~$14,950.00/mo (50 × starting seat)

Estimate from verified starting per-seat pricing — actual total depends on plan, annual discounts, and add-ons.

Workable $299 is the 1–20 employee band; larger companies pay more. Greenhouse dollars are unpublished. Affiliate economics excluded.

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Best for

Scenario picks from researched strengths — not a universal ranking.

→ Greenhouse
Structured hiring kits/scorecards
Pick Greenhouse for Structured hiring kits/scorecards.
→ Greenhouse
Enterprise/mid TA teams
Pick Greenhouse for Enterprise/mid TA teams.
→ Workable
Published ATS floors + 15-day trial
Pick Workable for Published ATS floors + 15-day trial.
→ Workable
SMB recruiting with light HR
Pick Workable for SMB recruiting with light HR.
→ Greenhouse
Best for hiring workflow
Greenhouse is the stronger fit for hiring workflow (10/10 vs 8/10). Scores reflect job-cluster fit from vendor documentation, not a lab test of the UI.
→ Greenhouse
Best for integrations
Greenhouse is the stronger fit for integrations (9/10 vs 7/10). Scores reflect job-cluster fit from vendor documentation, not a lab test of the UI.

The differences that actually matter

Pair-specific analysis for Greenhouse vs Workable — not generic category copy.

Starting pricing
Depends
Starting pricing: Greenhouse — Greenhouse is custom quote (Core/Plus/Pro, no published seat $). Workable Standard is $299/mo annual for 1–20 employees.. Workable — Greenhouse is custom quote (Core/Plus/Pro, no published seat $). Workable Standard is $299/mo annual for 1–20 employees.. Feature evidence also diverges on Time & attendance (Greenhouse: Limited; Workable: Moderate); Payroll processing (Greenhouse: Limited; Workable: Moderate); Employee training paths (Greenhouse: Limited; Workable: Moderate).
Hiring workflow
Greenhouse ahead
On hiring workflow, Greenhouse is ahead. Greenhouse: Greenhouse is the stronger fit for hiring workflow (10/10 vs 8/10). Scores reflect job-cluster fit from vendor documentation, not a lab test of the UI.. Workable: Trails Greenhouse on this criterion.
Core HRIS depth
Workable ahead
On core hris depth, Workable is ahead. Greenhouse: Trails Workable on this criterion. Workable: Workable is the stronger fit for core HRIS depth (3/10 vs 5/10). Scores reflect job-cluster fit from vendor documentation, not a lab test of the UI..
Payroll processing
Workable ahead
On payroll processing, Workable is ahead. Greenhouse: Trails Workable on this criterion. Workable: Workable is the stronger fit for payroll processing (1/10 vs 3/10). Scores reflect job-cluster fit from vendor documentation, not a lab test of the UI..
Scheduling depth
Tie
Greenhouse and Workable are close on scheduling depth. Greenhouse and Workable are close on workforce scheduling (2/10 vs 2/10). Scores reflect job-cluster fit from vendor documentation, not a lab test of the UI.
Training depth
Workable ahead
On training depth, Workable is ahead. Greenhouse: Trails Workable on this criterion. Workable: Workable is the stronger fit for training and SOPs (2/10 vs 3/10). Scores reflect job-cluster fit from vendor documentation, not a lab test of the UI..

Pros and cons

Product-specific for this pair — derived from researched outcomes and editorial notes.

Greenhouse

Pros

Stronger on hiring workflow
Stronger on integrations

Cons

Trails on core hris depth
Trails on payroll processing
Trails on training depth

Workable

Pros

Stronger on core hris depth
Stronger on payroll processing
Stronger on training depth
Stronger on time tracking depth

Cons

Trails on hiring workflow
Trails on integrations

Who should not choose each product

Decision quality improves when we say who should walk away.

Don't choose Greenhouse if…

You need Workable's stronger core hris depth more than Greenhouse's strengths
You need Workable's stronger payroll processing more than Greenhouse's strengths
You need Workable's stronger training depth more than Greenhouse's strengths
Your primary fit looks closer to: Published ATS floors + 15-day trial

Don't choose Workable if…

You need Greenhouse's stronger hiring workflow more than Workable's strengths
You need Greenhouse's stronger integrations more than Workable's strengths
Your primary fit looks closer to: Structured hiring kits/scorecards
Your primary fit looks closer to: Enterprise/mid TA teams

Alternatives worth considering

When neither product is the right fit.

Breezy HR
Mid-market ATS with free Bootstrap, paid Startup/Growth/Business pools, career site, and interview workflows — Growth from $273/mo annual.
BambooHR
SMB/mid-market core HRIS with Core/Pro/Elite PEPM tiers — Core from $10/employee/mo above 25 employees, or $250/mo flat floor for smaller teams.
Lever
ATS + recruiting CRM under Employ — custom quote (Core AI-powered hiring platform plus Insights/VONQ/Onboarding add-ons); demo-led, no published seat $.
Ashby
Modern ATS + CRM/analytics — Foundations $400/mo flat for ≤100 employees (10% off annual); Plus/Enterprise seat-based custom quote.

Final verdict

Scenario-level close — not a repeat of the intro.

Greenhouse wins when…

Structured hiring kits/scorecards

Workable wins when…

Published ATS floors + 15-day trial

Structured hiring kits/scorecardsGreenhouse
Enterprise/mid TA teamsGreenhouse
Published ATS floors + 15-day trialWorkable
SMB recruiting with light HRWorkable

Which one should you choose?

Choose Greenhouse if:

Structured hiring kits/scorecards
Enterprise/mid TA teams

Choose Workable if:

Published ATS floors + 15-day trial
SMB recruiting with light HR

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FAQ

Is Greenhouse better than Workable?: Choose Greenhouse for structured hiring (kits, scorecards, governance) at mid-market/enterprise. Choose Workable for a dedicated ATS with published SMB floors and a trial.
Which HR software fits which team?: Greenhouse: Structured hiring kits/scorecards Workable: Published ATS floors + 15-day trial
Which is stronger for hiring workflow?: Greenhouse is the stronger fit for hiring workflow (10/10 vs 8/10). Scores reflect job-cluster fit from vendor documentation, not a lab test of the UI.
Which is stronger for core hris depth?: Workable is the stronger fit for core HRIS depth (3/10 vs 5/10). Scores reflect job-cluster fit from vendor documentation, not a lab test of the UI.
Which is stronger for payroll processing?: Workable is the stronger fit for payroll processing (1/10 vs 3/10). Scores reflect job-cluster fit from vendor documentation, not a lab test of the UI.
Which is stronger for scheduling depth?: Greenhouse and Workable are close on workforce scheduling (2/10 vs 2/10). Scores reflect job-cluster fit from vendor documentation, not a lab test of the UI.
Which is stronger for time tracking depth?: Workable is the stronger fit for time tracking (2/10 vs 4/10). Scores reflect job-cluster fit from vendor documentation, not a lab test of the UI.
Which is stronger for training depth?: Workable is the stronger fit for training and SOPs (2/10 vs 3/10). Scores reflect job-cluster fit from vendor documentation, not a lab test of the UI.
Does Greenhouse or Workable have a free plan?: Greenhouse: No free plan. Workable: No free plan.
How does Greenhouse vs Workable pricing compare?: Workable starts from $299.00/user/mo. Confirm live vendor pricing before purchasing.
How did SoftwareGlimpse compare these products?: We map both products to the same category criteria, then evaluate trade-offs using verified product, pricing and feature evidence. Affiliate relationships never change outcomes.

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Quick verdict

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Choose Workable if…

Winner by category

Side-by-side feature matrix

Hiring

Workforce

People & payroll

Training

Platform

Pricing comparison

Greenhouse

Workable

Seat-count estimates

Best for

Structured hiring kits/scorecards

Enterprise/mid TA teams

Published ATS floors + 15-day trial

SMB recruiting with light HR

Best for hiring workflow

Best for integrations

The differences that actually matter

Starting pricing

Hiring workflow

Core HRIS depth

Payroll processing

Scheduling depth

Training depth

Pros and cons

Greenhouse

Workable

Who should not choose each product

Don't choose Greenhouse if…

Don't choose Workable if…

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Final verdict

Which one should you choose?

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Choose Workable if:

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