Breezy HR 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
Breezy HR
Frictionless Kanban ATS with a free plan
Best for: SMBs without in-house recruiters who want visual, simple hiring
✓Drag-and-drop Kanban pipeline needs zero manager training
✓Genuinely useful free Bootstrap plan
✕Reporting lacks enterprise customization
✕UI feels slightly dated
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 Breezy HR if…
- ✓You want workflow automation working out of the box
- ✓You want to trial before committing (free trial available)
Choose Lever if…
- ✓You need an open API for custom integrations
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Breezy HR | 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 | ✓ | ~ |
What would it cost your team?
| Est. monthly cost, entry tier | 5 seats | 20 seats | 50 seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breezy HR (official) | $157/mo (Startup, annual)flat | $157/mo (Startup, annual)flat | $157/mo (Startup, annual)flat |
| Lever (official) | Custom quote | Custom quote | Custom quote |
Estimated from each vendor's published entry-tier price as of July 4, 2026; real quotes vary with plan tier, add-on modules, and contract terms. See how we label pricing confidence.
Frequently asked questions
How do Breezy HR and Lever pricing compare?
Breezy HR pricing starts at $157/mo (Startup, annual) (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Lever uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026).
What does Breezy HR cost?
Breezy HR pricing starts at $157/mo (Startup, annual) (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Free Bootstrap plan (1 active job), then Startup $157/mo, Growth $273/mo, Business $439/mo on annual billing ($189/$329/$529 monthly). 14-day full-feature trial; AI credits, SMS, and onboarding are priced add-ons (vendor pricing page, 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 Breezy HR best for, and who is Lever best for?
Breezy HR: SMBs without in-house recruiters who want visual, simple hiring. Lever: Mid-market teams where outbound sourcing and nurture drive hiring.