Lever vs Yello
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
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
Yello
Enterprise campus recruiting operations and events platform
Best for: Enterprises running multi-campus event-driven graduate programs
✓Best-in-class career-fair check-in and virtual event tooling
✓Nurtures databases of tens of thousands of prospects
✕Steep learning curve for seasonal campus recruiters
✕High pricing limits accessibility
Our verdict
Choose Lever if…
- ✓You're in in-house talent acquisition, a segment Yello doesn't focus on
- ✓You need an open API for custom integrations
- ✓Multi-job-board posting is core to how you fill roles
Choose Yello if…
- ✓You're in campus & graduate recruiting, a segment Lever doesn't focus on
- ✓You want built-in candidate sourcing instead of separate tools
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Lever | Yello |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Lever and Yello pricing compare?
Lever uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Yello 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 Yello cost?
Yello uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Custom quote only; no public pricing (vendor site, Jul 2026).
Who is Lever best for, and who is Yello best for?
Lever: Mid-market teams where outbound sourcing and nurture drive hiring. Yello: Enterprises running multi-campus event-driven graduate programs.