Ashby pricing: what buyers pay for Foundations, Plus, and Enterprise
Ashby's pricing page shows more than most ATS vendors: tier names, company-size limits, and one real price. Foundations costs $400 per month for companies with up to 100 employees. Above that, Plus and Enterprise are custom quotes based on company size, usage, and commitment. Knowing which tier your headcount puts you in, and what buyers typically pay there, is the first step to avoiding overpaying.
This pricing breakdown uses ashbyhq.com/pricing and buyer data from Vendr, checked in September 2026. Ashby's pricing is more transparent than Greenhouse or Lever at the small end, but mid-size and larger companies still get custom quotes. The numbers below separate what Ashby publishes from what buyers report paying.
Ashby pricing overview: what buyers pay and what changes the contract
How much does Ashby cost?
Ashby costs $400 per month on its Foundations plan for companies with up to 100 employees, with a 10% discount for annual commitments. Plus (101 to 1,000 employees) and Enterprise are quote-based on company size, usage and commitment. Vendr buyer data puts the median contract at about $22,900 per year.
Prices verified Sep 2026. Sources: Ashby pricing page, Vendr Ashby pricing (Feb 2026, 161 deals).
Ashby structures its pricing around three tiers set by company size. Foundations is a flat $400 per month for companies with up to 100 employees, with a 10% discount for annual commitments. It includes sourcing and CRM, candidate attraction, the core ATS, scheduling, offers, reporting, and DEI compliance. It is the simplest tier to understand and the most predictable to budget.
Plus covers companies with 101 to 1,000 employees and adds unlimited brands, advanced reporting, custom dashboards, and advanced diversity analytics. Pricing is a custom quote. Vendr buyer data puts the median Ashby contract at about $22,900 per year, with deals ranging from roughly $7,950 to $118,900 (estimates), and describes the model as scaling with total company headcount rather than recruiter count.
Enterprise covers companies with 1,000+ employees and adds custom permission roles, advanced approval workflows, and enterprise-grade support. Ashby describes it as a predictable pricing model meant to consolidate recruiting spend. Separately, Ashby Analytics is a usage-priced add-on for companies with 100+ employees that want advanced reporting on top of other recruiting tools.
Above 100 employees, every Ashby price is negotiated. Vendr reports buyers saving about 21 percent off initial quotes on average. Renewal increases are also negotiable, so ask for a rate lock or cap before you sign; a 5 percent annual increase on a $22,900 contract would add about $1,150 in year two.
| Plan | Price | Billing unit | What's included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations | $400/mo; 10% off with an annual commitment | flat per month, companies up to 100 employees | Sourcing and CRM, candidate attraction, core ATS, scheduling, offers, reporting and DEI compliance. |
| Plus | Custom quote (median ~$22,900/yr across Ashby buyers, estimated)Estimated, quote-based | annual, by company size, usage and commitment | Foundations plus unlimited brands, advanced reporting, custom dashboards and advanced diversity analytics, for 101-1,000 employees. |
| Enterprise | Custom quote | annual, by company size | Plus features with custom permission roles, advanced approval workflows and enterprise support, for 1,000+ employees. |
| SSO add-on | $100/mo | per month | Single sign-on, sold as an add-on to Foundations. |
| Ashby Analytics | Custom quote | usage-based | Standalone reporting layer on top of other recruiting tools, for companies with 100+ employees. |
Rows marked “estimated, quote-based” are not published by Ashby. They are ranges from the third-party sources linked below; your quote will depend on headcount, modules and contract length.
What Ashby costs for 10, 50 and 200 employees
| Plan | 10 employees | 50 employees | 200 employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations / Plus | $400/mo | $400/mo | Custom (Plus); ~$22,900/yr median, all sizes |
Foundations list price before the 10% annual discount and the $100/mo SSO add-on. The 200-employee figure is Vendr's overall median, not a size-specific quote.
Prices verified Sep 2026. Sources: Ashby pricing page, Vendr Ashby pricing (Feb 2026, 161 deals).
Ashby pricing breakdown: Foundations vs Plus vs Enterprise
For companies with up to 100 employees, Foundations is the right entry point at $400 per month. It covers the full recruiting workflow at a predictable cost, and SSO is available for $100 per month more. The reporting is less advanced than Plus, but for teams hiring 10 to 30 people per year, the included reports provide enough visibility.
For companies with 101 to 1,000 employees, Plus is the tier you will be quoted. Because pricing scales with company size, model the three-year cost using your expected headcount growth, not just today's number. Get the quote in writing with renewal terms, and compare it against the Vendr median of about $22,900 per year and quotes from Greenhouse and Lever.
Ashby Foundations: what it includes and who it fits
Foundations is Ashby's entry plan for companies with up to 100 employees. At $400 per month (10% less with an annual commitment), it includes sourcing and CRM, candidate attraction tools, the core ATS, scheduling, offers, reporting, and DEI compliance. SSO costs $100 per month extra. The limitation is analytics depth: unlimited brands, advanced reporting, custom dashboards, and advanced diversity analytics are in Plus. Foundations fits small companies that want to consolidate ATS, CRM, and scheduling into one tool.
Ashby Plus: pricing for 101 to 1,000 employees
Plus is the tier Ashby quotes to mid-size and growing companies with 101 to 1,000 employees. It adds unlimited brands, advanced reporting, custom dashboards, and advanced diversity analytics. Pricing is custom and based on company size, usage, and commitment. Vendr buyer data puts the median Ashby contract at about $22,900 per year (estimate). Because the price scales with headcount rather than recruiters, it favors companies with high hiring volume relative to their size.
Ashby Enterprise: pricing for 1,000+ employees
Enterprise is for companies with more than 1,000 employees. It adds custom permission roles, advanced approval workflows, and enterprise-grade support on top of Plus. Pricing is custom; Vendr's highest reported Ashby contracts reach about $118,900 per year (estimate). Enterprise fits large recruiting organizations that need tight access controls and multi-step approvals across many teams.
Ashby pricing breakdown: Foundations vs Plus vs Enterprise
Ashby vs Greenhouse on price
Greenhouse does not publish prices, and Vendr buyer data puts its median contract at about $26,600 per year versus about $22,900 for Ashby (estimates). For small companies, Ashby's published $400 per month Foundations plan is usually cheaper. The bigger difference is total stack cost: Greenhouse teams often add separate scheduling, panel coordination, or sourcing CRM tools that Ashby includes natively. When comparing Ashby to Greenhouse, add the cost of those supplementary tools to the Greenhouse quote for an accurate comparison.
Ashby vs Lever on price
Lever is also quote-based, with a Vendr median of about $15,400 per year (estimate). Lever includes CRM functionality in its platform, similar to Ashby, but Ashby's scheduling and analytics are deeper, and teams that need detailed reporting often add third-party tools to Lever. Lever's median contract is lower, so for teams that do not need Ashby's analytics depth, Lever may offer better value.
What the pricing gap actually means for recruiting teams
Ashby positions itself as an all-in-one ATS, and its pricing reflects that. The total cost argument, that Ashby replaces ATS, CRM, scheduling, and analytics tools, is valid for teams that would otherwise subscribe to all four. A team paying for Greenhouse near its $26,600 median plus separate sourcing and scheduling tools can often consolidate onto one Ashby contract for less. But teams that only need an ATS, with no CRM or advanced analytics, pay for capabilities they do not use. The pricing favors high-volume, data-driven recruiting teams.
Ashby pricing buyer checklist: what to verify before signing
Get your quote in writing with year-two and year-three projections
Above 100 employees, your Ashby price is a custom quote that scales with company size. Ask the sales team to show your annual cost now and at your expected headcount in two and three years, including any renewal increases. Compare it against the Vendr median of about $22,900 per year and competing quotes.
Confirm which analytics features are included in your quoted tier
Ashby's analytics are the main reason to choose it over competitors, but advanced reporting, custom dashboards, and advanced diversity analytics are in Plus, not Foundations, and Ashby Analytics is a separate add-on. Before signing, get a written list of which reports and dashboards are available on your quoted tier. If key reports require an upgrade, get the upgrade pricing and include it in your total cost.
Negotiate renewal increase caps before signing the initial contract
Custom Ashby contracts can include price increases at renewal. Ask for a rate lock for the contract term or a cap at 3 percent per year. Multi-year commitments of two or three years usually give you more room for better renewal terms. Vendr reports Ashby buyers saving about 21 percent off initial quotes, so the first quote is not the final price.
Verify integration availability for your HRIS and assessment stack
Ashby's integration ecosystem is smaller than Greenhouse's. Before committing, confirm that your specific HRIS (BambooHR, Rippling, Workday, etc.), background check provider, and assessment tools have pre-built Ashby integrations. If they do not, estimate the API development time needed and include that cost in your evaluation. Ask the Ashby team whether specific integrations are on the roadmap and get committed timelines rather than aspirational ones.
Model the cost-per-hire under your expected hiring volume
Ashby's price does not change with hiring volume. Calculate your cost-per-hire by dividing the annual platform cost by the number of hires you expect. A company paying $22,900 per year that hires 50 people pays about $460 per hire in platform cost. The same company hiring only 10 people pays about $2,290 per hire. If your cost-per-hire is high, compare against lower-cost ATS options like Workable (from $299 per month billed annually for 1 to 20 employees) or Breezy HR.
Ashby pricing should be evaluated in the context of team size, operating complexity, and the commercial metric that makes cost rise over time.
Buyers should use this page to understand more than the headline price. The real decision usually depends on implementation scope, support level, add-on exposure, and whether the pricing model still makes sense once the team grows.
- Clarify whether cost scales by employee count, recruiter seats, payroll runs, locations, or another metric.
- Confirm what implementation, premium support, compliance, or service add-ons do to total spend.
- Model pricing against the actual team size and operating complexity expected over the next 12 months.
Is Ashby worth the price?
Ashby's pricing is premium but defensible for teams that would otherwise run three or four separate recruiting tools. Foundations at $400 per month is a clear, published price for companies up to 100 employees; above that, expect custom quotes around a $22,900 per year median (Vendr estimate). The all-in-one model saves money when you use the CRM, scheduling, and analytics, and overpays when you only need a basic ATS. Negotiate renewal caps, verify which analytics your tier includes, and model cost-per-hire before signing.
Frequently asked questions about Ashby pricing
How much does Ashby cost?
Ashby's Foundations plan costs $400 per month for companies with up to 100 employees, with a 10% discount for annual commitments. Plus (101 to 1,000 employees) and Enterprise (1,000+ employees) are custom quotes based on company size, usage, and commitment. Vendr buyer data puts the median Ashby contract at about $22,900 per year, with deals from roughly $7,950 to $118,900 (estimates). Ashby does not publish a per-employee rate.
Does Ashby offer a free trial or free plan?
Ashby's pricing page does not list a free trial or a free plan. The sales process is demo-led: you schedule a demo with the Ashby team, who configure a proposal based on your company size and hiring needs. Some buyers report receiving temporary sandbox access during the evaluation, but this is arranged through sales rather than available on demand. If a hands-on trial matters to your evaluation, ask for sandbox access explicitly during the demo.
What is the cheapest Ashby plan for a small startup?
Foundations is Ashby's entry plan at $400 per month for companies with up to 100 employees, or 10% less with an annual commitment. It includes sourcing and CRM, candidate attraction, the core ATS, scheduling, offers, reporting, and DEI compliance. SSO costs an extra $100 per month. At $4,800 per year before the annual discount, it costs more than JazzHR (from $1,000 per year) or Breezy HR (from $157 per month billed annually). Foundations is easiest to justify when you would otherwise pay for separate ATS, CRM, and scheduling tools.
How does Ashby pricing compare to Greenhouse?
Greenhouse does not publish pricing, and Vendr buyer data puts its median contract at about $26,600 per year, compared with about $22,900 for Ashby (estimates). Small companies can often pay less with Ashby because Foundations is a published $400 per month for up to 100 employees. The difference is also what you get: Ashby includes native scheduling and deep analytics in the platform, while Greenhouse teams often add third-party scheduling or sourcing tools. If you would need those extra tools with Greenhouse, Ashby often works out cheaper.
Does Ashby charge per recruiter or per employee?
Ashby prices by company size rather than recruiter seats. Foundations is a flat $400 per month for companies with up to 100 employees. For Plus and Enterprise, Ashby says pricing is based on company size, usage, and commitment, and Vendr describes it as a per-employee model that scales with total headcount. There is no per-recruiter-seat plan on Ashby's pricing page. Ask the Ashby sales team how your quote will change as headcount grows.
Are there annual price increases with Ashby contracts?
Ask. Many ATS contracts include annual price increases at renewal, and Ashby's larger plans are custom contracts, so renewal terms are negotiable. Vendr reports Ashby buyers saving about 21 percent off initial quotes on average. Negotiate a rate lock or an annual cap before signing. Multi-year commitments usually give you more room to reduce or remove increases. If the vendor will not lock pricing, push for a cap of about 3 percent per year in writing.
What is included in Ashby's pricing versus what costs extra?
Foundations includes sourcing and CRM, candidate attraction, the core ATS, scheduling, offers, reporting, and DEI compliance. Plus adds unlimited brands, advanced reporting, custom dashboards, and advanced diversity analytics. Enterprise adds custom permission roles, advanced approval workflows, and enterprise-grade support. Extras include SSO on Foundations ($100 per month), the usage-priced Ashby Analytics add-on for companies with 100+ employees, and custom integration work if your HRIS or assessment tools lack pre-built connectors. Confirm whether implementation support is included.