Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Greenhouse vs WorkOS
Applicant Tracking System · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Greenhouse | WorkOS |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Custom pricing | $0/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/min | 200 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | HR & Recruiting AI | Auth & Identity |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | SOC2, GDPR, CCPA, NYC LL144 | SOC2, GDPR, ISO27001 |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West | US-East, EU-West |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedBetter | 5 listed |
Greenhouse — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Best-in-class structured hiring methodology
- ✓Scorecard system reduces hiring manager subjectivity
- ✓SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, CCPA compliant
- ✓Integrates with 300+ HR tools
WorkOS — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Enterprise SSO, Directory Sync, MFA — ship enterprise features in days
- ✓SOC 2 Type II certified, GDPR DPA included
- ✓SCIM provisioning to 100+ identity providers
- ✓Free for first 1M MAU — best deal in enterprise auth
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Greenhouse or WorkOS?+
Greenhouse uses custom pricing. WorkOS starts at Free plan available. Contact Greenhouse directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do Greenhouse and WorkOS list?+
Both list SOC2, GDPR in their vendor documentation. Greenhouse additionally lists CCPA, NYC LL144. WorkOS additionally lists ISO27001. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — Greenhouse or WorkOS?+
WorkOS has a higher documented API rate limit at 200 req/min versus Greenhouse at 100 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do Greenhouse and WorkOS support?+
Greenhouse lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. WorkOS lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. For data residency requirements in Global, confirm exact region configuration directly with each vendor.
Data last updated: 29 August 2026 — Sourced from official vendor documentation. Not independently audited. Report incorrect information
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