What does Lever offer?

Lever is a leading Talent Acquisition Suite that makes it easy for talent teams to reach their hiring goals and to connect companies with top talent. Lever is the only platform that provides all talent acquisition leaders with complete ATS and robust CRM capabilities in one product, LeverTRM. Its powerful applicant tracking system empowers hiring teams at growing businesses to streamline their recruiting efforts and convert qualified candidates in a more predictable, scalable, and repeatable way.

Lever Comparison

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Lever

4.4(1,947 reviews)

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Large Enterprises
Medium Business

Lever is a leading Talent Acquisition Suite that makes it easy for talent teams to reach their hiring goals and to connect companies with top talent. Lever is the only platform that provides all talent acquisition leader…

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Where each product wins, per real buyers

Most Applicant Tracking System (ATS) tools look identical on paper. This comparison cuts to the differences that matter — pricing structure, team fit, and what real buyers found after signing up.

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Lever

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Large Enterprises, Medium Business, Small Business

Description	Lever is a leading Talent Acquisition Suite that makes it easy for talent teams to reach their hiring goals and to connect companies with top talent. Lever is the only platform that ... Read More about Lever
Free Trial Availability	No free trial
Spotsaas Score What's this? ↗	8.9/10
User Ratings Based on verified Spotsaas reviews	4.4 (1947)
Best Company Size	100 – 5,000+ Employees
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Where each option fits best

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Based on buyer reviews and verified product data collected by Spotsaas.

Strengths

Key strengths

Lever

All-in-One ATS + CRM (LeverTRM): Lever uniquely combines an applicant tracking system (ATS) with a candidate relationship management (CRM) tool, allowing teams to manage the entire talent lifecycle in one place—from sourcing to nurturing and hiring.
Scalable Hiring Workflows with Automation: The platform supports structured, repeatable recruiting processes, making it ideal for organizations looking to scale their hiring with customizable workflows, automated triggers, and collaborative evaluation tools.
Rich Candidate Profiles and Collaborative Features: Lever provides comprehensive candidate profiles and seamless collaboration between recruiters and hiring managers, ensuring better decision-making and reduced time-to-hire.

Best fit

Lever

100 – 5,000+ Employees
Technology, SaaS, Healthcare, Financial Services, Professional Services, Education
Talent Acquisition Leaders, Recruiting Managers, HR Directors, People Operations Leads, Hiring Managers, Recruitment Coordinators

Watchouts

Reasons buyers look elsewhere

Lever

Lever’s comprehensive features, including ATS and CRM integration, may be more than necessary for small businesses or startups with simpler hiring needs, leading to underutilization.
While Lever offers a robust suite, its pricing can be higher than leaner alternatives like Breezy HR or Workable, making it less accessible to budget-conscious organizations.
Due to its depth and features like pipeline customization, analytics, and automation, new users—especially those without prior ATS experience—may require time and training to adopt the platform effectively.

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Features

Total Features	19 Features
Unique Features	No unique features
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Pricing and trial details

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Other Details

Organization Types supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business Freelancers Individuals
Platforms Supported	Browser Based (Cloud) Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows Installed - Mac Browser Based (Cloud)
Modes of support	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online
API Support	Available
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Security & Compliance

Certifications, data handling, and security controls for IT and compliance evaluators.

SOC 2	✓ Yes	—
HIPAA	✗ No	—
GDPR	✓ Yes	—
ISO 27001	✗ No	—
Single Sign-On (SSO)	✓ Yes	—
Multi-Factor Auth (MFA)	✓ Yes	—
Data Encryption	✓ Yes	—
Audit Logs	✓ Yes	—
Data Residency	🇺🇸 US	—

User Reviews & Rating Comparison

User Ratings	4.4 (based on 1947 reviews)
Rating Distribution	325 115 9 11 5
Spotsaas Editor’s POV generated by AI	Buyer sentiment Buyer sentiment is positive across 465 reviews, with strong overall satisfaction. What buyers like Automates and streamlines repetitive recruitment tasks like scheduling, email management, and interview feedback, saving time and improving efficiency. Intuitive, user-friendly interface with minimal training needed, enabling quick adoption across teams, including non-technical users. Enhances collaboration and transparency within hiring teams and stakeholders by centralizing information and processes. Common complaints Customer support post-implementation is inconsistent and unresponsive at times, leading to delays in issue resolution. Limited customization options for workflows, scorecards, and career pages, which may not meet the needs of larger organizations or advanced use cases. Duplicate calendar invites and lack of advanced integration with tools like Microsoft Teams, Outlook, or Zoom (especially on lower-tier plans) frustrate some users.
Pros and Cons	Automates and streamlines repetitive recruitment tasks like scheduling, email management, and interview feedback, saving time and improving efficiency. Intuitive, user-friendly interface with minimal training needed, enabling quick adoption across teams, including non-technical users. Enhances collaboration and transparency within hiring teams and stakeholders by centralizing information and processes. Customer support post-implementation is inconsistent and unresponsive at times, leading to delays in issue resolution. Limited customization options for workflows, scorecards, and career pages, which may not meet the needs of larger organizations or advanced use cases.
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