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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Greenhouse vs GitHub
Applicant Tracking System · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Greenhouse | GitHub |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $6000/mo | $4/moBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/min | 5000 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | HR & Recruiting AI | Developer Tools |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR, CCPA, NYC LL144 | SOC2, GDPR, CCPA, FedRAMP |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast |
| Native Integrations | 6 listed | 8 listedBetter |
Greenhouse — Key Specs
- ✓Best-in-class structured hiring methodology
- ✓Scorecard system reduces hiring manager subjectivity
- ✓SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, CCPA compliant
- ✓Integrates with 300+ HR tools
GitHub — Key Specs
- ✓GitHub Copilot AI pair programming integrates directly into VS Code and JetBrains
- ✓Actions CI/CD provides 2,000 free minutes per month for public repositories
- ✓Codespaces spins up cloud development environments in under 30 seconds
- ✓Secret scanning and code scanning detect vulnerabilities in every PR automatically
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Greenhouse or GitHub?+
GitHub starts at $4/mo, which is lower than Greenhouse at $6000/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Greenhouse or GitHub?+
Both support SOC2, GDPR, CCPA. Greenhouse additionally supports NYC LL144. GitHub additionally supports FedRAMP.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Greenhouse or GitHub?+
GitHub has a higher API rate limit at 5000 requests per minute. Greenhouse: 100 req/min. GitHub: 5000 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Greenhouse is evaluated for Applicant Tracking System in Global with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. GitHub has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 26 June 2026
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