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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (71.3% of reviews)
Mid-Market (65.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$29.00 Per Month
No pricing available
ApplicantStack
Star Rating
(787)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (71.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$29.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 5 pricing plansLever
Star Rating
(2,062)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that ApplicantStack excels in its Forms Library and E-Forms, with scores of 8.9 and 9.0 respectively, making it a preferred choice for organizations that prioritize customizable forms and electronic documentation. In contrast, Lever's Content Creation feature received a lower score of 7.6, indicating less flexibility in this area.
- Reviewers mention that ApplicantStack's Candidate Management features, particularly Hiring Processes Tracking and Applicant Data Management, score highly at 8.8 and 8.6, respectively. This suggests a robust system for tracking candidates throughout the hiring process, while Lever's similar features scored slightly lower, indicating potential gaps in user experience.
- G2 users highlight that Lever shines in its AI Text Generation and AI Text Summarization capabilities, scoring 8.0 and 7.9, respectively. This positions Lever as a more advanced option for organizations looking to leverage AI in their recruitment processes, whereas ApplicantStack's scores in these areas are notably lower at 6.5 and 6.4.
- Users on G2 report that ApplicantStack's Quality of Support is rated at 8.6, which is higher than Lever's 8.4. This suggests that ApplicantStack may provide a more responsive and helpful support experience, a critical factor for teams needing assistance during implementation and ongoing use.
- Reviewers mention that Lever's Integrations score of 9.1 indicates a strong ability to connect with other tools and platforms, which is essential for companies looking to streamline their recruitment processes. In comparison, ApplicantStack's interoperability score of 8.3, while still good, suggests it may not offer the same level of connectivity.
- Users say that ApplicantStack's Onboarding process is rated highly at 8.8, making it a strong contender for organizations that prioritize a smooth transition for new hires. Conversely, Lever's onboarding score of 7.5 indicates that users may experience challenges in this area, potentially affecting new employee integration.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ApplicantStack
Starter
$29.00
Per Month
Ideal for start-ups, smaller companies or those with low volume hiring needs. Limited to 1 active job posting at any one time.
- Branded Careers Page
- Post to All Major Job Boards
- Recruit via Social Media
Lever
No pricing availableFree Trial
ApplicantStack
Free Trial is available
Lever
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
694
8.6
1,804
Ease of Use
8.8
703
8.7
1,823
Ease of Setup
8.5
454
8.4
931
Ease of Admin
8.9
457
8.5
924
Quality of Support
8.6
620
8.4
1,588
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
448
8.6
884
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
689
8.5
1,778
Features by Category
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.4
26
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.5
27
Platform Data
Not enough data
8.4
27
Not enough data
8.4
26
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
7.8
26
Not enough data
7.9
26
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
710
Not enough data
8.9
328
Not enough data
9.0
821
Not enough data
7.9
20
Not enough data
7.8
22
Platform
8.3
294
7.7
849
8.2
220
8.2
755
Feature Not Available
8.1
624
8.6
333
8.4
906
9.1
338
8.6
901
7.9
224
7.4
718
7.9
297
7.7
831
8.5
321
8.1
866
Basics
Not enough data
7.7
534
Not enough data
8.1
501
Not enough data
8.5
573
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
571
Not enough data
8.4
419
Not enough data
7.3
432
Content
Not enough data
8.1
500
Not enough data
8.2
493
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
8.3
710
8.4
401
8.6
763
Not enough data
9.0
821
Platform
8.3
294
7.7
849
8.2
220
8.2
755
Feature Not Available
8.1
624
8.6
333
8.4
906
9.1
338
8.6
901
7.9
224
7.4
718
7.9
297
7.7
831
8.5
321
8.1
866
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.2
74
Recruitment Platform - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Recruitment AI - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Sourcing
8.3
338
7.8
949
8.9
481
8.7
1234
8.3
382
8.0
1078
8.3
406
8.0
1106
8.4
374
8.3
1085
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Candidate Management
8.6
468
8.3
1209
8.5
425
8.1
1129
8.8
467
8.7
1254
8.2
331
8.5
1224
8.6
448
8.4
1201
8.5
394
8.6
1197
8.0
335
8.2
1072
8.1
224
8.0
941
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
8.3
294
7.7
849
8.2
220
8.2
755
Feature Not Available
8.1
624
8.6
333
8.4
906
9.1
338
8.6
901
7.9
224
7.4
718
7.9
297
7.7
831
8.5
321
8.1
866
Platform - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.9
219
Not enough data
9.0
199
Not enough data
9.0
199
Not enough data
8.2
128
Not enough data
8.5
152
Not enough data
8.4
67
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.7
184
Not enough data
8.3
96
Not enough data
8.1
127
Not enough data
8.6
189
Not enough data
8.6
199
Not enough data
Platform Data
8.4
158
Not enough data
8.6
171
Not enough data
8.3
74
Not enough data
Platform
8.3
294
7.7
849
8.2
220
8.2
755
Feature Not Available
8.1
624
8.6
333
8.4
906
9.1
338
8.6
901
7.9
224
7.4
718
7.9
297
7.7
831
8.5
321
8.1
866
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.4
401
8.6
763
8.9
322
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.0
103
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Verified
Not enough data
9.0
112
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
104
|
Verified
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.8
99
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
117
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
112
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
114
|
Verified
Platform Performance
Not enough data
8.7
110
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
105
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
93
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
114
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
101
|
Verified
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ApplicantStack and Lever are categorized as Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Unique Categories
ApplicantStack is categorized as Onboarding
Lever is categorized as Recruitment Platforms, Candidate Relationship Management, Recruitment Marketing, and Diversity Recruiting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ApplicantStack
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Lever
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Hospital & Health Care
23.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.8%
Individual & Family Services
6.7%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
5.0%
Staffing and Recruiting
3.9%
Other
54.0%
Computer Software
18.4%
Information Technology and Services
14.0%
Financial Services
6.4%
Internet
4.2%
Marketing and Advertising
4.0%
Other
53.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
ApplicantStack
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Debbi P.
Verified User in Construction
The software itself is great, very flexible and customizable, and easy to use. It packs a punch with minimal cost to our HR budget. My favorite thing about ApplicantStack is their customer service. If I ever need a change done to a template, they are...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Natasha F.
Verified User in Consumer Services
Functionality compared to other ATS was limited; other ATSs have more robust functionality and seamless transitioning, but ApplicantStack is good for smaller companies that do not have a lot of recruiting needs routinely.
Lever
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Sarah S.
Verified User in Internet
We switched from Jobvite to Lever about 3 years ago and have been really happy with the tool overall as well as the company and customer support. Best aspects: -@ mention feature allows recruiters and hiring managers to easily comment on...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Real Estate
Lack of effective reporting for business needs such as reporting on time to fill for roles. Lever is definitely candidate driven. Inquiries on product features and being informed the feature I've inquired about would be added to a list of new products that...
Debbi P.
Verified User in Construction
The software itself is great, very flexible and customizable, and easy to use. It packs a punch with minimal cost to our HR budget. My favorite thing about ApplicantStack is their customer service. If I ever need a change done to a template, they are...
Sarah S.
Verified User in Internet
We switched from Jobvite to Lever about 3 years ago and have been really happy with the tool overall as well as the company and customer support. Best aspects: -@ mention feature allows recruiters and hiring managers to easily comment on...
Natasha F.
Verified User in Consumer Services
Functionality compared to other ATS was limited; other ATSs have more robust functionality and seamless transitioning, but ApplicantStack is good for smaller companies that do not have a lot of recruiting needs routinely.
Verified User in Real Estate
Lack of effective reporting for business needs such as reporting on time to fill for roles. Lever is definitely candidate driven. Inquiries on product features and being informed the feature I've inquired about would be added to a list of new products that...
Discussions
What all products does it integrates with?
2 comments
DB
Job platforms and websites.Read more
What are the limits of the Trial account?
1 comment
Official Response from ApplicantStack
During your Trial period, you will be able to create unlimited Users and Jobs and will have full access to the functions of ApplicantStack so you can...Read more
Do I have to sign a contract when I activate ApplicantStack? Is there a penalty for canceling an account?
Are there any setup costs, activation costs or other “hidden” costs?
1 comment
Official Response from ApplicantStack
No, there is no contract or long-term commitment required and no cancellation fee. If you sign up with a credit card you will be billed monthly for your...Read more
How do you generate proper reports without using Lever Analytics?
2 comments
Official Response from Lever
Our Visual Insights analytics tool comes with LeverTRM. The Recruiter Operations dashboard is included in Visual Insights. The Recruiter Operations dashboard...Read more
how do i
2 comments
Official Response from Lever
Visual Insights comes with LeverTRM. With Visual Insights, you can develop a data-driven recruiting strategy that enables you to better attract and convert...Read more
Is Greenhouse better or worse than Lever? What other ATS should be considered?
2 comments
SW
Loved Greenhouse. We decided to go with Lever because we actively source over 50% of our candidates and Lever had the integrated candidate management...Read more
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