Why teams look for a Lever alternative
- No published price. Lever is quote only; Vendr buyer data puts typical contracts at roughly $12,000–24,000 a year.
- AI as an add-on. Screening and interview summaries are in the core platform, while agent-based screening by VONQ costs extra.
- Assistant support. Lever has announced an MCP connector; in November 2026 we could not confirm that it is generally available.
Lever and 5 alternatives side by side
List prices from each vendor's website, checked on November 11, 2026.
| Product | Starting price | Free plan | AI | Official MCP server |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lever | Quote only | No | AI screening, interview transcripts and summaries in the core platform; agent-based screening by VONQ as a paid add-on | Announced; we could not confirm general availability |
| Ashby | From $300/month | No | AI-assisted application review, metered by credits (1,500 a month on Foundations); AI Notetaker is a paid add-on | Yes, open beta since June 29, 2026, on all plans |
| Greenhouse | Quote only | No | AI notetaker and suggestions for scorecards, interview questions and job posts; sourcing automation from Plus | Yes; announced May 7, 2026, rolling out to customers from June 2026 (plans not stated) |
| Gem | Custom; startup program | No (six months free under 30 employees) | Sourcing agents, ranking and AI application review on the AI-powered seat | Yes (GeMCP) |
| Evander | Free, then from $79/month | Yes: unlimited jobs and teammates, 50 AI resume scorings a month | Every applicant scored against a written brief, with the evidence for each requirement. 500 scorings a month on Startup | Yes. Every action in the app is a tool; sensitive actions wait for a person's approval |
| Workable | From $299/month | No | Screening, sourcing and engagement agents metered by credits (3,000 included; 5,000 more for $600) | Yes, on all plans |
The alternatives
Ashby
The closest like-for-like replacement: ATS, sourcing CRM, scheduling and analytics, with published prices up to 100 employees.
Greenhouse
For larger companies that want structured hiring and a very large integration marketplace. Quote only.
Gem
If the CRM is what you value in Lever: sourcing, outreach and CRM with an ATS, free for six months under 30 employees.
Evander
If most candidates apply or are referred: AI screens every applicant against your brief, automations are plain English, and Claude or ChatGPT can run any action. Free plan, then from $79 a month. No outbound sourcing. Evander vs. Lever.
Workable
Published prices from $299 a month and broad job-board distribution.
When to stay with Lever
Stay with Lever if your team has built its nurture campaigns and candidate relationships in its CRM and the contract price works for you.
Questions
What is the best alternative to Lever?
Ashby is the closest replacement with ATS and CRM in one product. Gem if sourcing and CRM matter most. Evander if you want AI screening, a free plan and published prices. Greenhouse for larger companies.
How much does Lever cost?
Lever does not publish prices. Vendr buyer data puts typical contracts at roughly $12,000–24,000 a year depending on company size.
Does Lever have an MCP server?
Lever has announced an MCP connector. In November 2026 we could not confirm that customers can enable it themselves; third-party connectors exist.