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Greenhouse vs Workiva
Applicant Tracking System · Global
ESG & Sustainability Reporting
Workiva
Listed Companies & Enterprise Finance · European Union
Visit Workiva →Specification Matrix
| Metric | Greenhouse | Workiva |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $6000/mo | $2500/moBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/min | 120 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | Global | European Union |
| Category | HR & Recruiting AI | ESG & Sustainability Reporting |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR, CCPA, NYC LL144 | CSRD, ESRS, GRI, TCFD, SEC Climate Rule, ISSB |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedBetter | 6 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
Workiva — Key Specs
- ✓Only platform connecting ESG data directly to financial reporting
- ✓SOC1/SOC2 Type II auditor-ready export formats
- ✓Pre-built ESRS (CSRD) and GRI taxonomy templates
- ✓Real-time collaboration with version control for audit defence
- ✓Trusted by 6,000+ enterprises including 75% of Fortune 500
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Greenhouse or Workiva?+
Workiva starts at $2500/mo, which is lower than Greenhouse at $6000/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Greenhouse or Workiva?+
Greenhouse additionally supports SOC2, GDPR, CCPA, NYC LL144. Workiva additionally supports CSRD, ESRS, GRI, TCFD, SEC Climate Rule, ISSB.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Greenhouse or Workiva?+
Workiva has a higher API rate limit at 120 requests per minute. Greenhouse: 100 req/min. Workiva: 120 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. Workiva has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 3 July 2026
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