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HR & Recruiting

Lever vs Workable

Which hr & recruiting tool is right for you? Compare features, pricing, and user reviews to make the best choice.

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Lever

4.0100 reviews

Mid-market to enterprise teams that want an ATS combined with CRM-style sourcing and nurturing, and that run collaborative, structured interview processes across multiple stakeholders.

Starting at Custom quote
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Workable

4.0100 reviews

Small to mid-sized companies and growing teams that need an easy-to-use ATS to manage end-to-end recruiting (posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and reporting) with strong collaboration and integrations.

Starting at Starts around $149/month (varies by plan and hiring volume)

Side-by-Side Comparison

FeatureLeverWorkable
PricingCustom quoteStarts around $149/month (varies by plan and hiring volume)
G2 Rating4.0 (100 reviews)4.0 (100 reviews)
Capterra Rating4.04.0
Best ForMid-market to enterprise teams that want an ATS combined with CRM-style sourcing and nurturing, and that run collaborative, structured interview processes across multiple stakeholders.Small to mid-sized companies and growing teams that need an easy-to-use ATS to manage end-to-end recruiting (posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and reporting) with strong collaboration and integrations.

Pros & Cons

Lever

Pros

  • + Strong ATS + CRM combination for managing both active applicants and long-term talent pools
  • + Collaboration and structured interviewing tools help standardize evaluation and reduce bias
  • + Flexible workflows and pipeline configuration for different roles and departments
  • + Robust integrations ecosystem (HRIS, background checks, scheduling, email/calendar, etc.)

Cons

  • No transparent public pricing; requires sales engagement and can be costly for smaller teams
  • Implementation and workflow customization may require admin time and change management
  • Advanced reporting and customization needs may depend on plan level and add-ons

Workable

Pros

  • + User-friendly interface that’s quick to adopt for hiring managers and recruiters
  • + Strong job posting and pipeline management for structured, repeatable hiring
  • + Good collaboration features (scorecards, feedback, permissions) for team-based hiring
  • + Broad integration ecosystem (HRIS, calendars, email, background checks, assessments)

Cons

  • Total cost can increase with hiring volume, add-ons, or premium sourcing features
  • Some advanced customization/automation and reporting needs may require higher-tier plans
  • Not always the best fit for very large enterprises needing highly complex workflows and governance