Lever vs Teamtailor
Two recruitment CRMs compared on pricing, features, and fit, so you can shortlist with confidence.
✓Pricing verified against vendor pagesData reviewed July 5, 2026How we research →
By Ramin Assemi, B2B SaaS marketer and former Head of Content at Close.comPublished Updated
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
Teamtailor
Employer-branding-first ATS + CRM with unlimited users
Best for: SMBs that win talent through their brand and careers site
✓Best-in-class no-code career page builder
✓High hiring-manager adoption and polished candidate booking
✕Customization limits for complex multi-brand setups
✕Light compliance auditing for large enterprises
Our verdict
Choose Lever if…
- ✓You need an open API for custom integrations
Choose Teamtailor if…
- ✓You want workflow automation working out of the box
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Lever | Teamtailor |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ~ | ✓ |
IncludedPartial or paid add-onNot available
Frequently asked questions
How do Lever and Teamtailor pricing compare?
Lever uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Teamtailor uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 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).
What does Teamtailor cost?
Teamtailor uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Custom quote only. The pricing page promises unlimited users and unlimited job postings, but publishes no amounts; third parties report ~$300/mo entry for small teams, unverified (vendor pricing page, Jul 2026).
Which is rated higher, Lever or Teamtailor?
Teamtailor is rated higher: 4.6/5 on G2 versus 4.3/5 for Lever on G2.
Who is Lever best for, and who is Teamtailor best for?
Lever: Mid-market teams where outbound sourcing and nurture drive hiring. Teamtailor: SMBs that win talent through their brand and careers site.