How CurriculoATS compares to Ashby
| Feature | Curriculo ATS | Ashby |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Startups (5–200 employees) | Startups to mid-market (20–500) |
| Starting Price | Free (5 jobs) | ~$300/month |
| Per-Seat Fees | ✓ No, flat $100/mo (early bird: $50/mo, 50% off) Pro | ✗ Yes |
| AI Screening | Signal-based impact scoring | Basic screening + automation |
| Candidate Network | 10,000+ built-in | ✗ No |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes (5 active jobs) | ✗ No |
| Analytics | Built-in dashboard | Best-in-class native BI |
| Setup Time | 15 minutes | 1–2 days |
| CRM Features | Basic pipeline | Built-in CRM |
| Integrations | Google, Slack, API | 50+ integrations |
What is Ashby?
Ashby is a modern, analytics-first applicant tracking system that has become a favorite among well-funded startups and scaling tech companies. Known for its sleek UI and best-in-class reporting, native BI with pipeline conversion rates, source attribution, interviewer performance, and DEI tracking, Ashby combines ATS, CRM, and scheduling in one platform.
Founded in 2018, Ashby targets companies with 20–500 employees. Pricing starts at approximately $300/month with per-seat costs, making it a solid mid-market option. No free plan is available.
What is CurriculoATS?
Curriculo ATS is an AI-native applicant tracking system built specifically for startups with 5–200 employees. Founded by Dev Rishi Khare, an ex-Amazon ML engineer, it uses signal-based scoring instead of keyword matching, evaluating candidates on measurable impact (revenue generated, teams scaled, systems built) rather than buzzword frequency.
Curriculo ATS is the only ATS with a built-in candidate network of 10,000+ professionals whose resumes are already structured for clarity through the Curriculo resume builder. This dual-sided approach means cleaner data entering the system and faster, more accurate screening. Pricing starts at $0 (free Starter plan with 5 active jobs) and scales to $100/month for Pro (early bird: $50/month, 50% off) with no per-seat fees.
AI & Screening
Ashby
Offers basic screening capabilities combined with powerful workflow automation. Ashby excels at creating automated pipelines and trigger-based actions, but its screening is not its primary differentiator.
Curriculo ATS
Uses signal-based impact scoring across five dimensions, quantified achievements, scope of responsibility, career trajectory, skills-to-role alignment, and narrative clarity. Each candidate receives a composite Impact Score (0–100).
Winner: CurriculoATS for scoring methodology; Ashby for automation workflows.
Pricing & Cost
Ashby
Starts at ~$300/month with per-seat pricing. Adding team members increases cost. No free tier available.
Curriculo ATS
Free Starter plan (5 jobs). Pro plan is $100/month flat (early bird: $50/month, 50% off), no per-seat fees. Adding 10 team members costs nothing extra.
Winner: CurriculoATS, 6x cheaper at every team size.
Analytics & Reporting
Ashby
Best-in-class analytics with native BI, custom reports, pipeline velocity tracking, interviewer scorecards, and DEI metrics. This is Ashby's strongest differentiator and the reason many teams choose it.
Curriculo ATS
Built-in analytics dashboard covering core hiring metrics, time-to-shortlist, candidate quality distribution, screening conversion rates, and offer acceptance rates. Available on all plans.
Winner: Ashby for analytics depth.
User Experience
Ashby
Modern, sleek UI that is consistently praised by startup recruiting teams. Clean design with thoughtful workflows and minimal friction for day-to-day use.
Curriculo ATS
Clean UI designed specifically for non-HR founders. Self-serve setup in 15 minutes with no implementation manager needed. Built for teams that have never used an ATS before.
Winner: Tie, both have modern, well-designed interfaces.
Candidate Sourcing
Ashby
Built-in CRM for candidate nurturing and relationship management. No candidate database, but strong tools for building and maintaining talent pipelines over time.
Curriculo ATS
Built-in network of 10,000+ professionals with pre-structured resumes from the Curriculo resume builder. Instant access to a sourced candidate pool without external tools.
Winner: CurriculoATS for instant candidate network; Ashby for long-term nurturing.
Who Should Choose Ashby?
- Startups with 20–500 employees and a $300+/month budget for recruiting tools
- Teams that prioritize analytics and reporting as a core hiring function
- Companies with dedicated recruiting ops or talent acquisition teams
- Organizations that need advanced CRM and interview scheduling with load balancing
Who Should Choose CurriculoATS?
- Pre-seed to Series A startups making their first hires or scaling early
- Teams that need a free plan to test before committing to a paid ATS
- Founders who want signal-based scoring, not just workflow automation
- Companies under 50 employees who cannot justify $300/month for recruiting tools