Beamery vs Lever
Two recruitment CRMs compared on pricing, features, and fit, so you can shortlist with confidence.
✓Pricing verified against vendor pagesData reviewed July 4, 2026How we research →
By Ramin Assemi, B2B SaaS marketer and former Head of Content at Close.comPublished Updated
Beamery
AI talent platform for skills-first enterprise workforce planning
Best for: Global enterprises building skills-first talent networks on Workday/SAP
✓Deep skills-first frameworks and workforce intelligence
✓Surfaces overlooked candidates through intelligent mapping
✕Opaque modular pricing drives up total contract cost
✕Slow multi-stage enterprise implementations
Lever
ATS + native CRM for sourcing-led TA teams (Employ)
Best for: Mid-market teams where outbound sourcing and nurture drive hiring
✓NurtureKit CRM built natively into pipelines for passive talent
✓Visual candidate boards and flexible scheduling
✕AI roadmap lags Greenhouse and Ashby
✕Reporting customization limited at scale
Our verdict
Choose Beamery if…
- ✓You want built-in candidate sourcing instead of separate tools
- ✓You want workflow automation working out of the box
- ✓AI matching and assistance are on your must-have list
- ✓Reporting and analytics drive how you run the desk
Choose Lever if…
- ✓Multi-job-board posting is core to how you fill roles
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Beamery | Lever |
|---|---|---|
| ATS + CRM core | ~ | ✓ |
| Email/inbox sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| LinkedIn / Chrome extension | ~ | ~ |
| Multi-job-board posting | – | ✓ |
| Built-in candidate sourcing | ✓ | ~ |
| Workflow automation | ✓ | ~ |
| AI matching & assistance | ✓ | ~ |
| Reporting & analytics | ✓ | ~ |
| Temp back-office (pay & bill) | – | – |
| Open API | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | – | ~ |
Frequently asked questions
How do Beamery and Lever pricing compare?
Beamery uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Lever uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026).
What does Beamery cost?
Beamery uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Custom quote only: a demo- and implementation-led enterprise sale with no public module pricing. Positioned as an AI workforce platform connecting into Workday and SAP SuccessFactors (vendor site, Jul 2026).
What does Lever cost?
Lever uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Custom quote: pricing 'scales based on your team size and hiring needs' per the vendor's FAQ; every plan includes ATS, CRM, analytics, and integrations. No public seat or headcount tariff (vendor pricing page, Jul 2026).
Who is Beamery best for, and who is Lever best for?
Beamery: Global enterprises building skills-first talent networks on Workday/SAP. Lever: Mid-market teams where outbound sourcing and nurture drive hiring.