Lever

lever.co
HR & Payroll
Few Days

Modern recruiting software for growing teams

How to Replace Lever

Overview

Lever is a comprehensive talent acquisition platform that streamlines hiring from sourcing through onboarding. It combines applicant tracking, CRM, and interview management in a single integrated system designed for collaborative hiring.

Features

44 features across 18 categories

Analytics(5)

Advanced Analytics

Track recruiting metrics, time-to-hire, and funnel performance with detailed reporting.

Department Analytics

View hiring metrics and performance data organized by department.

Diversity & Inclusion TrackingPremium

Monitor and improve diversity metrics throughout your hiring pipeline.

Reporting DashboardsPremium

Build custom dashboards to visualize key recruiting metrics and KPIs.

Source Tracking

Track which channels and sources deliver the best quality candidates.

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Candidate Experience(1)

Candidate Portal

Provide candidates with a self-service portal to track application status and submit documents.

Also in: Greenhouse, JazzHR, Greenhouse

Collaboration(2)

Collaborative Reviews

Enable team discussion and consensus-building on candidate decisions.

Team Collaboration Tools

Enable seamless communication and coordination among recruiting team members.

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Communication(2)

Automated Rejections

Send personalized rejection emails at scale with customizable templates.

Email Templates

Create and customize email templates for consistent candidate communications.

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Compliance(3)

Background Check Integration

Integrate background check services directly into your hiring workflow.

Compliance ReportingPremium

Generate EEO and other compliance reports required by regulations.

GDPR Compliance

Ensure candidate data handling complies with GDPR and other privacy regulations.

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Core(1)

Applicant Tracking System

Manage job postings, applications, and candidate pipelines in a centralized dashboard.

Customization(2)

Custom Fields

Create custom candidate and job fields to capture organization-specific data.

Custom WorkflowsPremium

Design hiring workflows tailored to different roles, departments, and requirements.

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Data Management(3)

Data Export

Export candidate and hiring data in multiple formats for analysis and reporting.

Document Management

Securely store and organize candidate documents with version control.

Duplicate DetectionAI

Automatically identify and merge duplicate candidate profiles.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Distribution(1)

Job Posting Distribution

Automatically distribute job postings across multiple job boards and career pages.

Integration(3)

API AccessPremium

Build custom integrations and automations using Lever's comprehensive REST API.

Calendar Sync

Sync interview schedules with Google Calendar or Outlook automatically.

WebhooksPremium

Trigger real-time events and automations based on candidate pipeline changes.

Interviews(6)

Interview Feedback Forms

Collect structured feedback from interviewers to make objective hiring decisions.

Interview KitsPremium

Access pre-built interview guides and question templates for consistent evaluation.

Interview Notes

Capture and organize detailed interview notes for candidate evaluation.

Interview Reminders

Automatically send reminders to candidates and interviewers before scheduled interviews.

Interview Scheduling

Automate interview coordination and calendar management across multiple interviewers.

Video InterviewsPremium

Conduct and review pre-recorded or live video interviews with candidates.

Localization(1)

Multi-Language Support

Support hiring in multiple languages and regions with localized interfaces.

Offers(2)

Offer Management

Create, send, and track job offers with electronic signature capabilities.

Offer Template LibraryPremium

Access pre-configured offer templates that comply with legal and company standards.

Onboarding(1)

OnboardingPremium

Streamline new hire onboarding with automated tasks and document collection.

Productivity(2)

Bulk Actions

Perform actions on multiple candidates simultaneously to improve workflow efficiency.

Mobile App

Manage recruiting activities on-the-go with native iOS and Android applications.

Screening(3)

AI-Powered Resume ScreeningAIPremium

Automatically rank and filter candidates based on job requirements using machine learning.

Candidate MatchingAIPremium

Use machine learning to match internal candidates to open positions.

Skills AssessmentPremium

Integrate technical and behavioral assessments to evaluate candidate abilities.

Security(2)

Role-Based Access Control

Configure granular permissions for recruiters, hiring managers, and administrators.

SSO IntegrationPremium

Implement single sign-on via SAML 2.0 for enterprise security.

Sourcing(4)

Candidate CRM

Build and maintain a database of prospects for future hiring needs and talent sourcing.

Employee Referral ProgramPremium

Incentivize and manage employee referrals to expand talent sourcing channels.

Sourcing AutomationAIPremium

Automatically identify and reach out to potential candidates matching job requirements.

Talent Pipeline PlanningPremium

Plan future hiring needs and build talent pipelines for anticipated openings.

Pricing

Starter

$1500/mo
  • ATS
  • Candidate CRM
  • Job Distribution
  • Basic Analytics

Professional

Popular
$3500/mo
  • Starter plus AI Resume Screening
  • Video Interviews
  • Custom Workflows
  • Onboarding

Enterprise

Contact Sales
  • All Professional features plus SSO
  • Advanced Integrations
  • Custom Support
  • Compliance Reporting

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Lever

Monthly$1500/mo
Yearly$18k/yr
5-Year Total$90k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~5 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyEasy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $17.8k
SaaS
$18k
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $53.3k
SaaS
$54k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $88.8k
SaaS
$90k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 44 features at easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Lever alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 44 features.

Buy Lever

Monthly cost$15,000/mo
3-year total$540,000
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Better Value
Development cost$36,000
Maintenance$540/mo
3-year total$55,440
Dev time~3 months

Building could save ~$484,560 over 3 years.

Estimates based on 44 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

30 known integrations