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# Lever vs Workday Recruiting Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Lever** [

4.3/5(2,125)

](https://www.g2.com/products/lever/reviews#reviews)

**Workday Recruiting** [

3.7/5(103)

](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-recruiting/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Lever**
No pricing available

**Workday Recruiting**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Lever**
2 monthsFaster

Based on 181 responses

**Workday Recruiting**
6 months

Based on 7 responses

Return on Investment

**Lever**
13 months

Based on 141 responses

**Workday Recruiting**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Lever**
$$$$$

**Workday Recruiting**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Lever**
12%

**Workday Recruiting**
Not enough reviews yet

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Pros & Cons

**Lever**
[
Ease of Use (44)
](https://www.g2.com/products/lever/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1538104&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
User Interface (25)
](https://www.g2.com/products/lever/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1538282&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Candidate Management (14)
](https://www.g2.com/products/lever/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1538525&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Poor Customer Support (14)
](https://www.g2.com/products/lever/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1540284&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Workday Recruiting**
[
Customizability (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-recruiting/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2456782&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Easy Tracking (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-recruiting/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2456829&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Form Issues (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-recruiting/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2064605&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Learning Curve (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-recruiting/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2456822&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Lever**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_655078e0d371d8c5d65524f6ae30a0ba/adobe-acrobat-sign.png "Product Avatar Image")

Adobe Acrobat Sign

](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat-sign/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_6581ac213d7946f2ef27505905652457/adp-global-payroll.png "Product Avatar Image")

ADP Global Payroll

](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-global-payroll/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_648dde46457d881752db10d9c92d2cd1/bamboohr.png "Product Avatar Image")

BambooHR

](https://www.g2.com/products/bamboohr/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_b9acf5c210172189cdd6890a51ec8afc/brighthire.png "Product Avatar Image")

BrightHire

](https://www.g2.com/products/brighthire/reviews)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/lever/integrations)

**Workday Recruiting**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_517cee48d5c61ab3a3a6863407369c44/anaplan.jpeg "Product Avatar Image")

Anaplan

](https://www.g2.com/products/anaplan/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_783e0d1a09dd250a8e5a262a3af032c6/hirevue.png "Product Avatar Image")

HireVue

](https://www.g2.com/products/hirevue/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_35fd25b861755f7091daa89c6aaa54d4/linkedin-job-search.png "Product Avatar Image")

LinkedIn Job Search

](https://www.g2.com/products/linkedin-job-search/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_218a6468d313312e43446d6a8135f441/microsoft-teams.png "Product Avatar Image")

Microsoft Teams

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-teams/reviews)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-recruiting/integrations)

Screenshots

**Lever**
 ![Lever screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1242252/Experience-Survey.png)

**Workday Recruiting**
 ![Workday Recruiting screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1487924/Workday-Talent-Acquisition-and-Recruiting-Job-Requisition.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Lever**

8.6

8.61,847

**Workday Recruiting**

8.0

8.067

Ease of Use

**Lever**

8.7

8.71,868

**Workday Recruiting**

7.6

7.667

Ease of Setup

**Lever**

8.4

8.4965

**Workday Recruiting**

7.0

7.017

Ease of Admin

**Lever**

8.5

8.5949

**Workday Recruiting**

8.1

8.112

Quality of Support

**Lever**

8.3

8.31,625

**Workday Recruiting**

7.8

7.855

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Lever**

8.5

8.5909

**Workday Recruiting**

8.5

8.512

Product Direction (% positive)

**Lever**

8.5

8.51,818

**Workday Recruiting**

7.5

7.557

Features

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)[Hide 134 FeaturesShow 134 Features](javascript:void(0);)

7.9

1,490

7.6

58

Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Adaptive Learning

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Decision Making

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Sourcing

Candidate Search

8.0(won by 0.1)

1129

7.9

43

Career Page Configuration

8.3(won by 0.4)

1109

7.9

35

Candidate Sourcing

7.4(won by default)

25

Not enough data

Job Posting

8.6(won by default)

27

Not enough data

Candidate Sourcing Metrics

7.7(won by default)

25

Not enough data

Boolean Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resume Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System

Candidate Evaluations

8.6(won by 1.1)

1223

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.5

38

Applicant Data Management

8.2(won by default)

30

Not enough data

Hiring Processes Tracking

8.5(won by default)

34

Not enough data

Automated Resume Parsing

7.5(won by default)

25

Not enough data

Scheduling

7.7(won by default)

30

Not enough data

Candidate-Facing Statuses

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Workflow Building

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Candidate Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pipeline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform

Integration APIs

8.1(won by 0.7)

775

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.4

17

User, Role, and Access Management

8.4(won by 0.5)

926

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.9

17

Activity Dashboard

8.1(won by 0.5)

884

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.6

17

Customization 

Feature Not Available

7.4(won by default)

18

Internationalization

Feature Not Available

7.1(won by default)

12

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Goal Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Action Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Benefits Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recruitment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Orientation Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Help Desk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Description Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Initiative Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Community Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Referral Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Candidate Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Advertising Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discount Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pipeline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compensation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Competency Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Description Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Evaluation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Predictive Insights

6.2(won by default)

20

Not enough data

AI Job Description

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Chatbot

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Question Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recruiting Firms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Talent Pool

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Candidate Profiles

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Board

Not enough data

Not enough data

Internal HR

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reference Checking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Careers Page

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resume Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Matching Engine

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Recruiting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Onboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Small Businesses

Not enough data

Not enough data

Background Screening

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resume Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Marketing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Searchable Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

GDPR Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Requisition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Diversity Recruiting[Hide 108 FeaturesShow 108 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.2

1,319

Not enough data

Platform Basics

Interoperability

8.1(won by default)

31

Not enough data

Performance

8.2(won by default)

31

Not enough data

Reporting

8.2(won by default)

32

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Data

Platform Search

8.1(won by default)

32

Not enough data

Visualization

8.2(won by default)

31

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Content

Automation

8.4(won by default)

32

Not enough data

Content Creation

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Content Library

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Dashboard Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Additional Functionality

Sourcing and Candidate Identification

8.3(won by default)

719

Not enough data

Job Posting

8.8(won by default)

333

Not enough data

Applicant Tracking

9.0(won by default)

831

Not enough data

Unbiased Sourcing

7.8(won by default)

25

Not enough data

Job Description Management

7.7(won by default)

27

Not enough data

Goal Setting/Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Benchmarking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Microlearning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Implicit Bias Elimination

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Engagement

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Resource Groups

Not enough data

Not enough data

GDPR Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Diversity Recruiting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Collection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

DEI Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Career Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Unified Communications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Candidate Profiles

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform

Integration APIs

8.1(won by 0.7)

775

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.4

17

User, Role, and Access Management

8.4(won by 0.5)

926

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.9

17

Activity Dashboard

8.1(won by 0.5)

884

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.6

17

Customization 

Feature Not Available

7.4(won by default)

18

Internationalization

Feature Not Available

7.1(won by default)

12

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Goal Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Action Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Benefits Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recruitment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Orientation Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Help Desk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Description Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Initiative Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Community Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Referral Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Candidate Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Advertising Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discount Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pipeline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compensation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Competency Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Description Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Evaluation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Candidate Relationship Management[Hide 79 FeaturesShow 79 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.2

1,324

Not enough data

Basics

Reporting

7.7(won by default)

543

Not enough data

Interoperability

8.1(won by default)

510

Not enough data

Performance

8.5(won by default)

582

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Dashboard

8.3(won by default)

580

Not enough data

Cloud

8.4(won by default)

428

Not enough data

Mobility

7.2(won by default)

441

Not enough data

Content

Automation

8.1(won by default)

509

Not enough data

File Sharing

8.2(won by default)

501

Not enough data

Recruiting and Onboarding

Sourcing and Candidate Identification

8.3(won by default)

719

Not enough data

Interview Scheduling

8.6(won by default)

771

Not enough data

Applicant Tracking

9.0(won by default)

831

Not enough data

Platform

Integration APIs

8.1(won by 0.7)

775

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.4

17

User, Role, and Access Management

8.4(won by 0.5)

926

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.9

17

Activity Dashboard

8.1(won by 0.5)

884

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.6

17

Customization 

Feature Not Available

7.4(won by default)

18

Internationalization

Feature Not Available

7.1(won by default)

12

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Goal Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Action Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Benefits Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recruitment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Orientation Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Help Desk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Description Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Initiative Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Community Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Referral Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Candidate Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Advertising Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discount Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pipeline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compensation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Competency Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Description Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Evaluation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

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7.7

15

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recruitment Platform - Recruitment Platforms

User Permissions

8.2(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Sourcing

7.8(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Interviews

7.3(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Dashboard

8.3(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Internationalization & Locationalization

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Customization

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recruitment AI - Recruitment Platforms

Candidate Matching

7.3(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Engagement

7.6(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Gen AI in Talent Acquisition

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Recruitment Platforms

Adaptive Learning

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Decision Making

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resume Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Talent Pool

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Marketing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Searchable Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

GDPR Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Board

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recruiting Firms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reference Checking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Recruiting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Internal HR

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Requisition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Background Screening

Not enough data

Not enough data

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8.8

145

Not enough data

Platform Basics

Interoperability

8.9(won by default)

109

|

Verified

Not enough data

Performance

9.0(won by default)

119

|

Verified

Not enough data

Integrations

8.9(won by default)

111

|

Verified

Not enough data

Internal Chat Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Content

Candidate Relationship Management

9.2(won by default)

124

|

Verified

Not enough data

Employer Branding

8.5(won by default)

118

|

Verified

Not enough data

Social Recruiting

8.8(won by default)

120

|

Verified

Not enough data

Digital Strategy

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Referral Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interview Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recruitment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Performance

Marketing Automation

8.6(won by default)

117

|

Verified

Not enough data

File Sharing

8.8(won by default)

111

|

Verified

Not enough data

Reporting

9.0(won by default)

100

Not enough data

Platform Additional Functionality

Dashboard

9.0(won by default)

121

|

Verified

Not enough data

Mobility

8.3(won by default)

107

|

Verified

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Email Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Background Screening

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chatbot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Talent Acquisition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Board

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Careers Page

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Applicant Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

SMS Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Built-in ATS

Not enough data

Not enough data

Skills Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Marketing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Internal HR

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Marketing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Onboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resume Parsing

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

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Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

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Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Lever](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0c784590b1c46f3dff03816ce640bd03/lever.svg "Lever")](https://www.g2.com/products/lever/reviews)

Lever

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

19.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

65.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

15.7%

[![Workday Recruiting](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/606c76b1813abca2e96fde9dc8fa51ec/workday-recruiting.svg "Workday Recruiting")](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-recruiting/reviews)

Workday Recruiting

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

6.2%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

32.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

61.9%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

19.0%

6.2%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

65.3%

32.0%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

15.7%

61.9%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Lever](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0c784590b1c46f3dff03816ce640bd03/lever.svg "Lever")](https://www.g2.com/products/lever/reviews)
Lever

Computer Software

18.3%

Information Technology and Services

13.9%

Financial Services

6.3%

Internet

4.1%

Marketing and Advertising

4.0%

Other

53.3%

[![Workday Recruiting](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/606c76b1813abca2e96fde9dc8fa51ec/workday-recruiting.svg "Workday Recruiting")](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-recruiting/reviews)
Workday Recruiting

Computer Software

10.3%

Information Technology and Services

8.2%

Retail

6.2%

Financial Services

5.2%

Staffing and Recruiting

5.2%

Other

64.9%

FAQs

## Lever vs Workday Recruiting FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Lever vs Workday Recruiting?

Lever stands out for its higher user satisfaction, ease of setup, and support, while Workday Recruiting is more commonly used by enterprise organizations and offers a lower overall rating.

| [Lever](https://www.g2.com/products/lever/reviews) | [Workday Recruiting](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-recruiting/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.3/5 (2,123 reviews) | 3.7/5 (101 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Enterprise |
| 8.4 | 6.9 |
| 8.3 | 7.8 |
| Ease of Use (44 all-time mentions) | Customizability (1 all-time mention) |

### How do the pricing models of Lever and Workday Recruiting compare?

Lever is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to Workday Recruiting.

- **Lever:** In recent reviews, buyers highlight Lever as a good financial fit for small and mid-size companies, noting its flexibility and modular features that allow access to ATS advantages at a reasonable price point.
- **Workday Recruiting:** Reviewers describe Workday Recruiting as a more expensive solution in the market, with some noting that advanced features and support may require additional costs or consultants.
- **Switching reasons:** Recent reviews mention switching from Workday Recruiting to other platforms due to higher costs and less practical recruitment features compared to dedicated ATS solutions.

### What are the best alternatives to Lever and Workday Recruiting?

The top three alternatives to Lever and Workday Recruiting are Greenhouse, ClearCo, and ICIMS.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Lever](https://www.g2.com/products/lever/reviews) | 4.3/5 (2,123) | Mid-Market | Reviewers highlight strong value for small and mid-size companies | Ease of Use (44 all-time mentions) |
| [Workday Recruiting](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-recruiting/reviews) | 3.7/5 (101) | Enterprise | Described as more expensive, with additional costs for advanced features | Customizability (1 all-time mention) |
| [Greenhouse](https://www.g2.com/products/greenhouse/reviews) | 4.4/5 (3,978) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [ClearCo](https://www.g2.com/products/clearco-clearco/reviews) | 4.6/5 (508) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [ICIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/icims/reviews) | 4.2/5 (989) | Enterprise | — | — |

### Which Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) features should I prioritize when comparing Lever and Workday Recruiting?

Buyers comparing Lever and Workday Recruiting should prioritize Ease of Use, Integrations, Automation, Customizability, and Data/Reporting.

- **Ease of Use:** Lever scores 8.7, Workday Recruiting 7.6; 44 all-time mentions for Lever.
- **Integrations:** Lever has 21 all-time mentions for integrations, including Docusign and Okta; Workday Recruiting lacks significant integration mentions.
- **Automation:** Lever has 14 all-time mentions for automation features; Workday Recruiting does not have notable automation mentions.
- **Customizability:** Workday Recruiting is cited for customizability (1 all-time mention); Lever has 10 all-time mentions for customizability.
- **Data/Reporting:** Lever is frequently mentioned for reporting and data visualization, though reviewers note room for improvement; Workday Recruiting is cited for straightforward report generation.

### What are the pros and cons of Lever vs Workday Recruiting?

Lever’s headline strength is ease of use, while Workday Recruiting’s is customizability.

- **Lever strengths:** Ease of Use (44 all-time mentions), User Interface (25), Integrations (21), Intuitive (17), Helpful (16), Time-saving (16), Functionality (15), Tracking Ease (15), Automation (14), Efficiency (14), Navigation Ease (13), Customizability (10).
- **Lever trade-offs:** Candidate Management (14), Poor Customer Support (14), Limited Customization (11).
- **Workday Recruiting strengths:** Customizability (1), Easy Tracking (1), Process Management (1).
- **Workday Recruiting trade-offs:** Form Issues (1), Learning Curve (1), Navigation Difficulty (1), Not Intuitive (1), Onboarding Issues (1).

### Is Lever or Workday Recruiting better for small businesses?

Lever is the better fit for small businesses, with stronger reviewer sentiment and a mid-market focus.

- **Lever:** Largest segment is Mid-Market, with reviewers highlighting its suitability for small and mid-size companies and ease of setup.
- **Workday Recruiting:** Largest segment is Enterprise, with reviewers noting a steeper learning curve and more complex setup, making it less ideal for small businesses.

### Which Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) platform has better integrations?

Lever is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited integrations and higher mention counts.

- **Lever:** Docusign (30 all-time mentions), Okta (2 all-time mentions), and integrations in general (21 all-time mentions) are frequently cited by reviewers.
- **Workday Recruiting:** Reviewers mention integration with other HR modules, but no specific third-party integrations are cited with significant frequency.

### How do Lever and Workday Recruiting compare on customer support?

Lever and Workday Recruiting are rated within 0.5 points on Quality of Support, with Lever at 8.3 and Workday Recruiting at 7.8, indicating near parity.

- **Lever:** Reviewers frequently mention helpful support but also cite inconsistent experiences, with 13 all-time mentions for customer support and 14 for poor customer support.
- **Workday Recruiting:** Reviewers describe support as generally responsive, though some note the need for paid consultants for advanced help and a learning curve for complex configurations.

### Which is easier to implement, Lever or Workday Recruiting?

Lever is easier to implement, with a 1.5-point higher Ease of Setup score (8.4 vs 6.9) and consistently positive reviewer sentiment on setup speed and simplicity.

- **Lever:** Reviewers consistently describe the initial setup as straightforward, fast, and requiring minimal external support, with many citing easy onboarding and quick adoption.
- **Workday Recruiting:** Reviewers note a longer setup process, especially for mid-size companies, and mention a steeper learning curve and more complex configuration requirements.

### Which product has better Data?

Lever is favored for Data, with more frequent reviewer mentions and higher satisfaction on reporting and data visualization.

- **Lever:** Reviewers frequently cite reporting and data visualization as strengths, with recurring mentions of visual insights and pipeline health, though some note a desire for more user-friendly analytics.
- **Workday Recruiting:** Reviewers mention straightforward report generation and integrated data flows, but also note limitations in reporting intuitiveness and data connection between job and candidate data.

Alternatives

**Lever Alternatives**

 ![Greenhouse](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/25ad43dc46a40257961c33d384f93a74/greenhouse.svg "Greenhouse")

[
Greenhouse
](/products/greenhouse/reviews)

 ![ClearCo](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/62f251afd8042a52d6b62ac2266a93b9/clearco-clearco.svg "ClearCo")

[
ClearCo
](/products/clearco-clearco/reviews)

 ![ICIMS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_fad990c4118f3becced027c8d77e5e65/icims.png "ICIMS")

[
ICIMS
](/products/icims/reviews)

 ![Workable](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4496fcf7c30dcd24317961f86f947572/workable.svg "Workable")

[
Workable
](/products/workable/reviews)

**Workday Recruiting Alternatives**

 ![Greenhouse](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/25ad43dc46a40257961c33d384f93a74/greenhouse.svg "Greenhouse")

[
Greenhouse
](/products/greenhouse/reviews)

 ![ICIMS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_fad990c4118f3becced027c8d77e5e65/icims.png "ICIMS")

[
ICIMS
](/products/icims/reviews)

 ![ClearCo](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/62f251afd8042a52d6b62ac2266a93b9/clearco-clearco.svg "ClearCo")

[
ClearCo
](/products/clearco-clearco/reviews)

 ![Teamtailor](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/78f4d4eccca5c16e7f54963ae2cbcc72/teamtailor.png "Teamtailor")

[
Teamtailor
](/products/teamtailor/reviews)