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Indie alternatives to Greenhouse

5 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Greenhouse does, 2 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.

At a glance

ProductPriceOpen sourceSelf-hostPlatforms
OpenCATSFreeYesYesWeb, Self-hosted
Breezy HRFree plan––Web, iOS, Android
ManatalPaid––Web, iOS, Android
RecruiteePaid––Web, iOS, Android
TeamtailorPaid––Web, iOS, Android

The alternatives

1. OpenCATS

Free open-source applicant tracking system

OpenCATS is an open-source applicant tracking system for recruiters and hiring teams to self-host.

Free · Web, Self-hosted · Website ↗

2. Breezy HR

Applicant tracking for small and growing teams

Breezy HR is an applicant tracking system with job posting, candidate pipelines and interview scheduling.

Free plan · Web, iOS, Android · Website ↗

3. Manatal

Recruitment software for agencies and HR teams

Manatal is an applicant tracking and recruitment CRM for hiring teams and recruitment agencies.

Paid · Web, iOS, Android · Website ↗

4. Recruitee

Collaborative hiring and applicant tracking

Recruitee is an applicant tracking system with job posting, careers pages and collaborative hiring pipelines.

Paid · Web, iOS, Android · Website ↗

5. Teamtailor

Applicant tracking with employer branding career sites

Teamtailor is an applicant tracking system with built-in career sites and employer branding tools.

Paid · Web, iOS, Android · Website ↗

Questions

Is there a free alternative to Greenhouse?

Yes. 2 of the 5 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: OpenCATS and Breezy HR.

Is there an open-source alternative to Greenhouse?

OpenCATS is open source.

Can I self-host an alternative to Greenhouse?

Yes: OpenCATS can run on your own server.

Which Greenhouse alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?

On iPhone and iPad: Breezy HR, Manatal, Recruitee and 1 more. On Android: Breezy HR, Manatal, Recruitee and 1 more.

What makes these alternatives to Greenhouse “indie”?

They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Greenhouse.

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