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Editorial board · reviewed October 13, 2026 · lever.co

4.1★★★★☆
$$$$1,000–$5,000/mo
Demo onlyTrial / free option
50–5,000 employeesIdeal team size
Verdict. Lever's single candidate record for both prospects and applicants is still a clever design; the product has lost momentum since its acquisition by Employ, but it works well for teams that nurture talent pools.

Best for: teams that want ATS and CRM in one record.

Lever's original idea was that a candidate should not become a different object when they move from 'sourced' to 'applied'. The result, LeverTRM, is a talent relationship management tool with the ATS built in. Nurture campaigns, sourcing pipelines and requisition-based hiring live in one place.

Since becoming part of Employ (alongside Jobvite and JazzHR) the pace of new features has slowed, and some long-time customers have moved to Ashby or Greenhouse. The core workflow remains solid and the pricing is comparable to Greenhouse.

Pros and cons

Unified candidate record across sourcing and hiring
Built-in nurture and campaign features
Clean, approachable interface for hiring managers
Fewer new releases than its competitors
Reporting lags Ashby
Enterprise contract terms and pricing

Where Lever ranks

Alternatives to Lever

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Ashby

4.7/5 · scaling startups

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Greenhouse

4.5/5 · mid-market structured hiring

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Workable

4.2/5 · small businesses that want publishing + ATS fast

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Teamtailor

4.2/5 · employer branding and careers sites for SMBs

FAQ

What is Lever best for?

Lever is best for teams that want ATS and CRM in one record. Ideal team size: 50–5,000 employees.

How much does Lever cost?

Lever sits in our $$$ price tier ($1,000–$5,000/mo). There is no public free trial; pricing is quoted after a demo.

What are the best alternatives to Lever?

The closest alternatives we rate are Ashby and Greenhouse. Ashby is best for scaling startups. Greenhouse is best for mid-market structured hiring.

Ratings reflect the editorial board's assessment of Lever for the teams it is best suited to, as of October 13, 2026. Lever did not pay for this review or its position. Pricing figures are approximate and change; confirm with the vendor. How we rank · Request a correction.