How CurriculoATS compares to Greenhouse
| Feature | Curriculo ATS | Greenhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Startups (5–200 employees) | Enterprise (200–5,000+) |
| Starting Price | Free (5 jobs) | ~$15,000+/year |
| Per-Seat Fees | ✓ No, flat $100/mo (early bird: $50/mo, 50% off) Pro | ✗ Yes |
| AI Screening | Signal-based impact scoring | Keyword matching |
| Candidate Network | 10,000+ built-in | ✗ No |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes (5 active jobs) | ✗ No |
| Setup Time | 15 minutes | Weeks (implementation required) |
| Analytics | Built-in dashboard | Advanced (higher tiers) |
| Integrations | Google, Slack, API | 400+ integrations |
| Support | Email + priority (Pro) | Dedicated CSM (enterprise) |
What is Greenhouse?
Greenhouse is one of the most established applicant tracking systems in the market, used by over 4,000 companies. Founded in 2012, it pioneered the concept of "structured hiring", standardizing interview processes to reduce bias and improve consistency.
Greenhouse is the go-to choice for mid-market to enterprise companies (200–5,000+ employees) that need complex hiring workflows, extensive integrations (400+), and detailed compliance reporting. Pricing starts at approximately $15,000/year with per-seat fees, making it one of the more expensive ATS options. There is no free plan or trial 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 Resume Screening
Greenhouse
Uses keyword-based filtering. Candidates are matched based on how closely their resume text matches job description keywords. This can miss strong candidates who use different terminology and over-rank keyword-stuffed resumes.
Curriculo ATS
Uses signal-based 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 accuracy; Greenhouse for enterprise-scale volume.
Pricing & Cost
Greenhouse
Starts at ~$15,000/year with per-seat pricing. Adding team members increases cost. No free tier.
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 for startups; Greenhouse for enterprises with allocated HR budgets.
Integrations
Greenhouse
400+ integrations including LinkedIn, BambooHR, Workday, DocuSign, and virtually every HR tool.
Curriculo ATS
Native integrations with Google Workspace, Slack, and API access for custom integrations on the Pro plan.
Winner: Greenhouse for integration breadth; CurriculoATS for startups who only need essentials.
Analytics & Reporting
Greenhouse
Advanced reporting including DEI analytics, pipeline velocity, source effectiveness. Some features locked behind higher tiers.
Curriculo ATS
Built-in recruitment analytics dashboard tracking time-to-shortlist, candidate quality distribution, screening conversion rates, and offer acceptance rates. Available on all plans.
Winner: Greenhouse for enterprise analytics; CurriculoATS for startup-accessible analytics.
Ease of Setup
Greenhouse
Requires implementation support. Typical setup takes 2–4 weeks with a dedicated implementation manager. Training needed for hiring managers.
Curriculo ATS
Self-serve setup. Most teams are fully operational in 15 minutes. No implementation manager needed. UI designed for founders with no HR background.
Winner: CurriculoATS for speed; Greenhouse for complex enterprise onboarding.
Who Should Choose Greenhouse?
- Companies with 200+ employees and dedicated HR teams
- Organizations that need 400+ integrations with existing enterprise tools
- Teams that require advanced compliance reporting and structured hiring workflows
- Companies with HR budgets of $15,000+/year for recruitment tools
- Enterprises that need dedicated implementation support and CSM
Who Should Choose CurriculoATS?
- Startups with 5–200 employees making their first hires or scaling
- Teams that want AI resume screening without enterprise pricing ($0–$100/mo)
- Founders who need to start hiring today (15-minute setup, no implementation)
- Companies that want signal-based candidate scoring, not keyword matching
- Teams that value a built-in candidate network (10,000+ pre-structured resumes)
- Budget-conscious teams that refuse to pay per-seat fees