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Jul 5, 2026 · 17 min read
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Greenhouse
Hiring platform with ATS, sourcing, Voice AI interviews and fraud detection
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Greenhouse Software, Inc.United States
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What is Greenhouse?
Greenhouse is a hiring platform that combines an applicant tracking system (ATS), candidate sourcing and AI-assisted interviewing. Employers use it to find, interview and evaluate candidates and to manage offers, all in one system. Job seekers use the connected MyGreenhouse portal.
AI shows up in several parts of the platform. Greenhouse Voice AI runs a structured, two-way first interview built from your team's questions and rubric. Notetaker records and transcribes interviews and maps its notes to scorecard questions. Real Talent flags fraud and misrepresentation. Analytics turns plain-language questions into charts. The platform also connects to Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini via MCP and offers an open API.
There are three plans: Core, Plus and Pro. Pricing is custom and quoted through a demo. Core suits teams that are setting up a structured hiring process. Pro is aimed at enterprises that need audit logs, a developer sandbox and advanced security.
Key features
- Voice AI structured first-round interviews
- AI Notetaker that maps notes to scorecards
- Real Talent fraud detection and CLEAR ID verification
- Candidate sourcing, CRM and prospecting Chrome plugin
- Interview scheduling with candidate self-scheduling
- Analytics with plain-language AI Chart Builder
- MCP connection to Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini
- Hundreds of prebuilt integrations and open API
Use cases
Who it's for
RecruitersTalent acquisition teamsHR leadersEnterprises and scaling companiesJob seekers
Screening high application volume
Voice AI runs a structured first interview on the candidate's schedule, using your team's questions and rubric.
Filtering fraudulent applicants
Real Talent flags spam, fraud and misrepresentation and can verify identity, so recruiters can focus on real candidates.
Standardizing interviews
Structured interview kits, scorecards and Notetaker summaries help interviewers give consistent, accurate feedback.
Enterprise hiring governance
The Pro plan adds audit logs, granular permissions and a developer sandbox for global, multi-unit hiring teams.
Greenhouse pricing
From the vendor's site, checked Oct 26, 2026; we re-check prices monthly. Prices change — confirm on their pricing page.
Core
Custom
- Sourcing & CRM
- Structured interview kits & scorecards
- AI Notetaker, scheduling, reporting
- SSO and Real Talent Talent Matching
Plus
Custom
- Everything in Core
- AI-powered report filters and BI Connector
- Sourcing automation and texting
- Real Talent fraud & spam detection
Pro
Custom
- Everything in Plus
- Unlimited CRM events
- Audit log, developer sandbox & sync
- Enterprise-level data configuration and security
How Greenhouse compares
- Greenhouse has no free plan, and neither do the 4 alternatives below.
- It offers an API, which only 2 of the others do.
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | Free trial | API | Open source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GGreenhouse | Quote | — | — | — | ||
P Paradox | Quote | — | — | — | Greenhouse vs Paradox | |
7 7shifts | — | — | — | — | — | Greenhouse vs 7shifts |
H HireVue | Quote | — | — | — | — | Greenhouse vs HireVue |
W Workable | $299/mo | — | — | Greenhouse vs Workable |
Compare 8 capabilities
| Capability | Greenhouse | Paradox | HireVue | Workable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI interviews | — | — | ||
| Candidate sourcing | — | — | ||
| Interview self-scheduling | — | |||
| Candidate fraud detection | — | — | ||
| Multi-board job posting | — | — | — | |
| ATS integrations | — | — | ||
| Bias safeguards | — | — | — | |
| MCP / LLM connector | — | — |
Capabilities as stated on each vendor's own site; — means the site doesn't say. The closest alternatives in our directory by category. “Starts at” is the cheapest paid plan per month, as each vendor lists it.
Greenhouse data and privacy
Trains AI on your content
Yes, unless you opt out
“we may use your Personal Information to improve, develop, and provide products and services, develop and train artificial intelligence (AI) models”
Data retention
Kept while legitimate business need exists, then deleted or anonymized.
“When we have no ongoing legitimate business need to process your Personal Information, we will either delete or anonymize it”
Where data is stored
Not stated
Security and compliance
None stated
From Greenhouse's own privacy and security pages , checked Oct 28, 2026. We only show what the vendor states in writing; “not stated” means the pages don't say.
Pros and cons
Strengths
- Combines sourcing, interviewing, scheduling and ATS in one platform
- Built-in fraud detection and CLEAR ID verification
- Open API, MCP support and hundreds of prebuilt integrations
- Plans can be upgraded at any time
Limitations
- No public prices; you need a demo to get a quote
- No free plan or trial listed
- Fraud detection and BI Connector start at the Plus plan
Greenhouse FAQ
How much does Greenhouse cost?
Pricing is custom. It depends on the plan (Core, Plus or Pro), your hiring volume, your organizational complexity and the features you need. You get a quote by talking to a Greenhouse expert.
What is the difference between Core, Plus and Pro?
Core covers essential structured hiring tools. Plus adds automation, deeper reporting and fraud detection. Pro adds enterprise governance, security, an audit log and developer tools.
Can I upgrade my plan later?
Yes. The site says you can upgrade your plan at any time.
Does Greenhouse integrate with AI assistants?
Yes. Through MCP, Greenhouse connects to tools like Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini with governed access to live hiring data. It also offers an open API.
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