Lever vs Pinpoint
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Applicant Tracking Systems. Last verified June 9, 2026.
The short answer
Lever ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #7) for Recruiters and HR managing hiring pipelines. Best-in-class ATS/CRM combo for proactive talent pipeline building.
At a glance
| Lever | Pinpoint | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best Applicant Tracking Systems | #7 / The 11 Best Applicant Tracking Systems |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.1 | 8 |
| Best for | Proactive sourcing & CRM | ATS with talent marketing |
| Pricing | $$$$ (Custom pricing) | $$$ (From ~$600/mo) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | St Helier, Jersey |
| Founded | 2012 | 2016 |
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.