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Workable alternatives

4 tools our write-ups put next to Workable, with starting price, free tier, MCP and API side by side.

Workable from $299/mo15 day free trialMCP serverAPI

Closest alternatives

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The short answer

Ashby : All-in-one ATS plus analytics if reporting is the buying reason. From $400/mo
Greenhouse : Structured hiring ATS for mid-market tech teams. From Sales-quoted
Breezy HR : Visual small-business ATS if the buyer is below Workable's entry plan. From $157/mo
Lever : ATS plus CRM still named in the same mid-market set. From Quote-based

Why people look past Workable

Texting and video interviews are add-ons on the entry plan rather than included.

What we noted

Texting and video cost extra on Standard
Not an agency staffing CRM
Price steps up sharply to Premier

Not the right fit for

Agencies that need a staffing CRM
Enterprise HCM selections

Worth keeping in mind: A hosted MCP at mcp.workable.com, with sourcing and assessments inside the ATS.

Workable alternatives compared

Tool	Free tier	From	MCP	API	Head to head
Workable (the one you are on)	–No	$299/mo	✓Yes	✓Yes
Ashby All-in-one ATS plus analytics if reporting is the buying reason.	–No	$400/mo	✓Yes	✓Yes	Head to head
Greenhouse Structured hiring ATS for mid-market tech teams.	–No	Sales-quoted	✓Yes	✓Yes	Head to head
Breezy HR Visual small-business ATS if the buyer is below Workable's entry plan.	✓Yes	$157/mo	–No	✓Yes	Head to head
Lever ATS plus CRM still named in the same mid-market set.	–No	Quote-based	–No	✓Yes	Head to head

What each one does differently

Ashby

$400/mo MCP API

Why it comes up: All-in-one ATS plus analytics if reporting is the buying reason.

Stands out: Scheduling, CRM, reporting and analytics in one ATS, with a hosted MCP.

Watch out: The $400/month floor is real, and the higher tiers go back to a sales conversation.

Best for

Growth-stage talent teams
Companies that want analytics without a second tool
Desks that want MCP on hiring data

4.4 on Capterra from 15 reviews

Read the Ashby write-up Workable vs Ashby

Greenhouse

Sales-quoted MCP API

Why it comes up: Structured hiring ATS for mid-market tech teams.

Stands out: Structured hiring plus marketplace depth, with a hosted MCP now in open beta.

Watch out: No published price, and the MCP is open beta rather than generally available.

Best for

Mid-market and tech talent teams
Companies that want shared scorecards
Desks that live on the integration marketplace

4.5 on Capterra from 765 reviews

Read the Greenhouse write-up Workable vs Greenhouse

Breezy HR

$157/mo Free tier API

Why it comes up: Visual small-business ATS if the buyer is below Workable's entry plan.

Stands out: A kanban pipeline plus a sourcing extension, built for small hiring teams.

Watch out: No MCP, and it is not built for enterprise hiring processes.

Best for

Small hiring teams that want a visual pipeline
A first ATS after a spreadsheet
Desks that source in the browser

4.5 on Capterra from 1,420 reviews

Read the Breezy HR write-up Workable vs Breezy HR

Lever

Quote-based API

Why it comes up: ATS plus CRM still named in the same mid-market set.

Stands out: A talent CRM beside the jobs, with nurture and employee referrals in the hiring flow.

Watch out: No published price, no MCP, and the market's attention has moved toward Ashby and Greenhouse.

Best for

Talent teams that want ATS plus CRM in one login
Companies that re-engage past applicants
Desks that run employee referrals inside the ATS

4.6 on Capterra from 654 reviews

Read the Lever write-up Workable vs Lever

Common questions

What is the best Workable alternative?

It depends on what sent you looking. Our write-ups put Ashby closest to Workable. Why it comes up: All-in-one ATS plus analytics if reporting is the buying reason. The table above shows all 4 on price, free tier, MCP and API.

Is there a free alternative to Workable?

Yes. Breezy HR carries a free tier on our listing, so you can try the product without a card. Free tiers are capped, so check the limits against your volume before you move a team across.

What is the cheapest Workable alternative?

Of the published starting prices here, Breezy HR is lowest at $157/mo. Starting price is the entry plan, not the seat count you will end up on, so read the plan table on each listing.

Which Workable alternatives have an MCP server?

Ashby and Greenhouse ship a first party MCP server, so you can drive them from Claude or ChatGPT without building against the API yourself.

Does Workable have a free trial?

Workable offers a 15 day free trial on our listing. Trial terms move, so confirm on the vendor site before you plan around it.

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