Teamtailor alternatives in 2026
Keep every applicant moving toward a hiring decision without losing resumes, updates, or next steps. Compare the options below by their fit, pricing and tradeoffs, then check which Teamtailor features Recruiting covers before switching.
Side by side
Teamtailor alternatives compared
| Tool | Type | Best for | Pricing | Tradeoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recruiting on Borg App Hub | Built by Borg | Keep every applicant moving toward a hiring decision without losing resumes, updates, or next steps. | No per-seat cost; pay for AI + compute | Runs inside your Borg workspace. |
| Greenhouse | SaaS | Structured hiring processes and recruiting operations. | Contact sales for pricing. | Quote-based and may be more than a small hiring team needs. |
| Lever | SaaS | Recruiting teams combining candidate tracking and relationship management. | Contact sales for pricing. | Pricing and package scope require a sales conversation. |
| Ashby | SaaS | Teams seeking recruiting workflows and hiring analytics. | Free and paid plans; check current pricing. | Advanced features and scale can change costs. |
| Workable | SaaS | Small and midsize organizations hiring across roles. | Paid plans; check current pricing. | Plan limits and hiring volume affect fit. |
| SmartRecruiters | SaaS | Larger organizations with established talent acquisition teams. | Contact sales for pricing. | Implementation may be heavier for small teams. |
| OpenCATS | Open source | Teams wanting a self-hosted applicant tracking system. | Open source; infrastructure and maintenance costs apply. | Interface and integrations may require technical upkeep. |
The push
Why teams leave Teamtailor
Teamtailor quote-based pricing makes it hard to compare ATS costs before talking to sales.
A small hiring team may not need a full recruitment platform.
Hosted candidate records may not fit your data residency policy.
Moving active job pipelines and candidate records makes ATS lock-in painful.
Before switching
Check the coverage you need
Review the feature details for Recruiting before moving your workflow from Teamtailor.
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Hiring workflows
Partly coveredCore hiring steps are supported; advanced automation may differ from Teamtailor.
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Candidate communication
Partly coveredBasic hiring communication is supported; integrations may differ.
Borg App Hub
Recruiting, without the seat tax
Keep every applicant moving toward a hiring decision without losing resumes, updates, or next steps. The Borg App Hub runs Recruiting with no per-seat cost and no usage caps. You pay only for the AI and compute you use, inside a workspace you control.
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Questions
Teamtailor alternatives, answered
What are Teamtailor alternatives?
Options include Recruiting, Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, Workable, SmartRecruiters, and OpenCATS. Compare pricing, workflow needs, integrations, and hosting.
How much does Teamtailor cost?
Teamtailor does not list a universal fixed price publicly and asks organizations to contact sales. Request a quote for your hiring needs.
Is there an open-source / free alternative to Teamtailor?
Yes. OpenCATS is an open-source ATS you can self-host, though infrastructure and maintenance still cost money. Borg's Recruiting app is first-party, not open source.
What does an applicant tracking system do?
An ATS organizes job listings, applications, candidate details, and hiring stages. Some systems also add automation, scheduling, and analytics.
Can I move candidate data from Teamtailor?
It depends on available exports and the destination workflow. Review data fields and permissions before moving active candidate records.
How does Borg App Hub pricing work?
There is no per-seat cost and usage is unlimited. You pay only for the AI and compute the app uses as part of your Borg subscription.
Ready to look closer? See Recruiting on the Borg App Hub.
Teamtailor pricing checked 2026-10-07. Pricing source