Lever review

Best-in-class ATS/CRM combo for proactive talent pipeline building.

Top 11 rank

#2 of 11

Score

9.1/9.4

Pricing

$$$$ (Custom pricing)

HQ

San Francisco, USA

Verdict

Lever secures the #2 spot by combining a full-featured ATS with a best-in-class recruiting CRM, making it ideal for teams that build talent pipelines proactively.

What customers praise

The platform's unified candidate profile and Nurture campaigns are exceptional for maintaining relationships with passive talent over time.

What customers criticise

While powerful, its analytics capabilities are generally considered less robust and customizable than those of Greenhouse.

Best for

Fast-growing companies that prioritize candidate relationship management and proactive talent sourcing.

At a glance

  • Integrations: Namely, BambooHR, Slack, LinkedIn Talent Hub, GoodHire, Microsoft 365
  • Compliance: GDPR, CCPA, SOC 2 Type II
  • Regions served: Global
  • Typical onboarding: 21 days

Red flags

Public risk signals as of June 2026: none. No material public risk signals as of 2026-06-09. See the full red-flag report.

Alternatives

See alternatives to Lever, or compare against the next-ranked entry: Lever vs Workable.

Source: Top 11 The 11 Best Applicant Tracking Systems, verified June 9, 2026 — no paid placement.