Lever

Lever launched in 2012 with a bet that recruiting software was fundamentally broken. Traditional ATS tools treated candidates like inventory—tracking them through stages but ignoring the relationship-building side. Lever combined the tracking with CRM functionality, and that dual approach became its defining feature.

ATS Meets CRM

Every candidate in Lever has a full relationship history. Whether they applied through a job board, got sourced on LinkedIn, or came through an employee referral, the context travels with them. If someone wasn't right for a role two years ago but fits perfectly now, you can pick up where you left off. That's the CRM side working.

Interview Scheduling and Feedback

The scheduling tools cut back-and-forth emails significantly. Interviewers get structured feedback forms tied to specific competencies, and panel reviews happen in the platform. Lever's debrief view aggregates all interview scores side by side, which speeds up hiring decisions.

Diversity and Analytics

Lever's diversity analytics track the demographic composition of your pipeline at every stage. You can spot where underrepresented candidates drop off and adjust your process accordingly. The EEO reporting is built in rather than bolted on. Pipeline analytics show time-to-hire, source effectiveness, and conversion rates by stage.

Automation and Workflows

Nurture campaigns let you stay in touch with passive candidates through automated email sequences. Trigger-based actions move candidates through stages, send notifications, or assign tasks. The API is well-documented and supports most HRIS integrations.

Pricing isn't published—you'll need to contact sales. Expect somewhere in the $3,000 to $10,000+ per year range depending on company size and hiring volume. Lever targets companies from 50 to 5,000 employees, though it's strongest in the 200-1,500 range. They were acquired by Employ in 2022, which also owns Jobvite and JazzHR.