Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Greenhouse vs Sphera
Applicant Tracking System · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Greenhouse | Sphera |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $6000/mo | $4167/moBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/minBetter | 60 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | HR & Recruiting AI | Carbon & EHS Compliance |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR, CCPA, NYC LL144 | EU ETS, ISO 14064, GHG Protocol, REACH, CSRD, TCFD |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West | US-East, EU-West, AP-Singapore |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedBetter | 5 listed |
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
Sphera — Key Specs
- ✓EHS + carbon + product sustainability in one enterprise platform
- ✓EU ETS allowance tracking and surrender automation
- ✓ISO 14064 verified carbon footprint methodology built-in
- ✓Chemical and process safety module for REACH and HAZMAT
- ✓Trusted by BASF, Dow, ExxonMobil, Siemens
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Greenhouse or Sphera?+
Sphera starts at $4167/mo, which is lower than Greenhouse at $6000/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Greenhouse or Sphera?+
Greenhouse additionally supports SOC2, GDPR, CCPA, NYC LL144. Sphera additionally supports EU ETS, ISO 14064, GHG Protocol, REACH, CSRD, TCFD.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Greenhouse or Sphera?+
Greenhouse has a higher API rate limit at 100 requests per minute. Greenhouse: 100 req/min. Sphera: 60 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. Sphera has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Singapore. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 3 July 2026
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