Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Greenhouse vs Workday
Applicant Tracking System · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Greenhouse | Workday |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $6000/mo | CustomBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/min | 200 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | HR & Recruiting AI | HR & People Ops |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR, CCPA, NYC LL144 | GDPR, SOC2, CCPA, ISO27001, HIPAA |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West | US-East, US-West, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AP-Northeast |
| Native Integrations | 6 listed | 7 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
Workday — Key Specs
- ✓Industry-leading HCM platform for Fortune 500 companies
- ✓Unified HR, payroll, and financial management in a single platform
- ✓AI-powered skills intelligence identifies talent gaps across the organization
- ✓Deployed in 175+ countries with local compliance built-in
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Greenhouse or Workday?+
Workday starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Greenhouse at $6000/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Greenhouse or Workday?+
Both support SOC2, GDPR, CCPA. Greenhouse additionally supports NYC LL144. Workday additionally supports ISO27001, HIPAA.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Greenhouse or Workday?+
Workday has a higher API rate limit at 200 requests per minute. Greenhouse: 100 req/min. Workday: 200 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. Workday has hosting regions: US-East, US-West, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AP-Northeast. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 26 June 2026
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