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$400 per month
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User industry
  1. Information technology and software
  2. Media and communications
  3. Arts, entertainment, and recreation

What is Ashby

Ashby is a recruiting platform centered on an applicant tracking system (ATS) used to manage job requisitions, candidates, interview workflows, and hiring decisions. It is typically used by in-house recruiting and talent acquisition teams to run structured hiring processes and report on funnel performance. The product combines ATS workflows with candidate relationship management (CRM) capabilities and built-in analytics to support pipeline management and operational reporting.

pros

Strong recruiting analytics reporting

Ashby includes reporting designed for recruiting funnel analysis, source effectiveness, and operational metrics across roles and teams. It supports structured data capture in the hiring workflow, which improves the reliability of downstream reporting. This is useful for teams that need consistent dashboards and recurring stakeholder updates without exporting data to separate BI tools.

ATS and CRM in one

The platform supports both applicant tracking for active roles and CRM-style talent pools for nurturing candidates over time. This helps teams manage outbound sourcing, silver medalists, and future-fit candidates alongside active applicants. Consolidating these workflows can reduce reliance on separate point tools for pipeline management.

Structured interview workflow support

Ashby supports interview plans, scorecards, and coordinated feedback collection to standardize evaluation across interviewers. It also includes interview scheduling capabilities to coordinate calendars and reduce manual back-and-forth. These features help teams run repeatable processes across multiple roles and hiring managers.

cons

Less suited for HR suite needs

Ashby focuses on recruiting rather than broader HR functions such as payroll, time tracking, benefits administration, or core HRIS. Organizations looking for an all-in-one HR platform may need additional systems and integrations. This can increase vendor management and data synchronization requirements.

Implementation requires process clarity

To get consistent reporting and workflow automation, teams typically need to define stages, scorecards, and data fields carefully. Organizations with highly variable hiring practices may spend time aligning stakeholders and standardizing processes. Without that alignment, reporting and automation value can be reduced.

May be heavy for small teams

Teams with low hiring volume or simple workflows may not use the full set of analytics, CRM, and structured interview features. In those cases, the product can feel more complex than necessary compared with lightweight recruiting tools. The administrative overhead may outweigh benefits for very small recruiting operations.

Plan & Pricing

Plan Price Key features & notes
Foundations Plan $400 per month Up to 100 employees; 10% discount for annual commitments; "Emerging market pricing" available; Get in Touch CTA shown; "Get started within minutes" copy.
Plus Plan Contact sales / custom pricing Best for 101–1,000 employees; pricing based on company size, usage, and commitment; Get in Touch required.
Enterprise Plan Contact sales / custom pricing Best for 1,000+ employees; enterprise-grade solution; offers predictable pricing model for large organizations; Get in Touch required.
Ashby Analytics (for existing ATS) Contact sales / usage-based For 100+ employees; advanced reporting on top of existing ATS; pricing explicitly stated as "based on usage"; Get in Touch required.

Seller details

Ashby, Inc.
San Francisco, CA, USA
2018
Private
https://www.ashbyhq.com
https://x.com/ashbyhq
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ashbyhq/

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