A better alternative to Ashby
Ashby is a modern ATS popular with tech startups — but it comes with a steep price tag and per-seat pricing. KiteHR gives you the same recruiting power, free.
No credit card required · Free forever
Pricing
Free forever ($49/mo for AI features)
Starting at $300–$600+/mo (custom pricing, requires demo)
See exactly what you'd save
Adjust your team size and open roles to see a real cost comparison between KiteHR and Ashby.
Hiring team members
Recruiters, HR, hiring managers
Active job openings
Roles you're hiring for right now
KiteHR
Free forever — unlimited jobs, users & candidates
With AI features (Pro)
$49/mo per workspace
Ashby
Estimated · Per-seat pricing (requires demo)
Estimated based on Ashby pricing. Actual cost requires a demo and custom quote.
You save $351/mo with KiteHR Pro
$4,212 per year · $21,060 over 5 years
Feature comparison
Why teams choose KiteHR over Ashby
No sales call required
Ashby requires a demo before you can get started. KiteHR lets you sign up and start hiring in minutes — no sales process, no waiting.
Actually free
Ashby has no meaningful free tier. KiteHR's core ATS is free forever with unlimited jobs, users, and candidates — no trial period.
Flat-rate AI, not per-seat
Ashby's advanced features scale with your headcount. KiteHR Pro is $49/mo per workspace — one flat price regardless of team size.
Built for every team size
Ashby is designed for growth-stage companies with complex hiring ops. KiteHR works for any team — from solo founders to scaling startups — with zero overhead.
Start hiring free — no strings attached
Unlimited users, jobs, and candidates. No credit card. No contracts.
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