Lever blends applicant tracking with candidate-relationship management and earns the strongest satisfaction scores in this set, helped by seamless LinkedIn, Gmail and Slack integrations. It suits companies under roughly 500 employees, but it lacks a mobile app, trails newer rivals on AI, and its pricing is quote-only.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Intuitive interface with smooth candidate management and scheduling
- Strong onboarding support and native LinkedIn, Gmail and Slack integrations
Cons
- – No mobile app and limited AI capabilities versus newer competitors
- – Customization and approval workflows constrain larger enterprises
What users really rate it
Our 4.6/5 consensus is weighted by review volume across the public sources below (captured Jul 2026). We aggregate the numbers rather than send you off to a single site.
| Source | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Capterra | 4.6 / 5 | 654 |
| Consensus | 4.6 / 5 | 654 total |
Key features
- Job posting & careers page
- Candidate pipeline/CRM
- Interview scheduling & scorecards
- Collaboration & approvals
- Recruiting analytics
- Job-board/HRIS integrations
How Lever compares
See Lever next to the other ATS Software we reviewed:
WorkableOur score 90/100 · 4.4/5 users
AshbyOur score 88/100 · 4.5/5 users
GreenhouseOur score 85/100 · 4.5/5 users
JazzHROur score 82/100 · 4.3/5 users
See the full ATS Software comparison
Lever head-to-head
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How we rate Lever. The user rating is a consensus we calculate across public review platforms (weighted by volume); our score is a transparent 100-point rubric. We may earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you — it never affects our rating. Read our methodology →
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