The best alternatives to Greenhouse

18 European alternatives · updated 8 October 2026 · How we select

Greenhouse excels at structured hiring for large teams, but smaller recruiters often hit its complexity and pricing walls. If you need simpler workflows or a tool built with GDPR as the default, European ATS platforms like Personio or Recruitee offer a more straightforward path.

In short

Greenhouse covers recruiting workflows, reporting & analytics, hr management, onboarding and compliance & security. European alternatives: HRLocker, Factorial, CharlieHR, Recruitee and Bizneo HR and 13 more. By area: HRLocker, Factorial and Recruitee for recruiting workflows; HRLocker, Recruitee and Bizneo HR for reporting & analytics; HRLocker, Factorial and CharlieHR for HR management; HRLocker, Factorial and CharlieHR for onboarding; HRLocker, Recruitee and Bizneo HR for compliance & security.

European alternatives to Greenhouse

HRLocker🇮🇪 IE

Irish HR software with ISO 27001 and EU hosting

Replaces all Greenhouse jobs with full HR, onboarding and compliance modules.

Covers all of GreenhouseFrom €4/user/mo★ 4.5 (64 reviews)

EU hostingGDPRISO 27001

HRLocker vs Greenhouse →

What users praise and criticise

Intuitive interface requiring minimal training
Centralizes HR functions (records, leave, documents, performance reviews) in one platform
GDPR-compliant and secure data handling

Limited pricing transparency and minimum user requirement of 15
Complex annual leave settings for part-time workers
Requests for enhanced integrations (e.g., calendar sync with Gmail)

Factorial🇪🇸 ES

All-in-one HR software from Barcelona, EU-hosted with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 for SMEs.

Replaces Greenhouse’s recruiting and HR management for SMEs with time and payroll tools.

Recruiting workflowsHR managementOnboardingFrom $8/user/mo★ 4.3 (2229 reviews)Import from Greenhouse: ✓ built-in sync for new hires · source

EU hostingGDPRISO/IEC 27001:2017

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What users praise and criticise

Intuitive, user-friendly interface with high ease-of-use ratings (9.2/10 on G2, 4.5/5 on Capterra)
Comprehensive HR feature set covering time tracking, document management, leave requests, recruitment workflows, performance management, and ATS capabilities
AI-driven automation layer streamlines repetitive HR tasks

Inconsistent and unresponsive customer support, particularly after onboarding, with delayed responses and unresolved tickets
Integration limitations with complex enterprise systems, posing challenges for companies with 200+ employees
Occasional performance issues and perceived feature bloat for simpler organizations

CharlieHR🇬🇧 GB

UK HR software for small businesses with EU-hosted data

Replaces Greenhouse’s HR management and onboarding for SMBs; no recruiting workflows.

HR managementOnboardingFrom £5/user/mo★ 4.7 (233 reviews)

EU hostingGDPRISO 27001

CharlieHR vs Greenhouse →

What users praise and criticise

Simple and intuitive interface for non-HR specialists
Centralizes leave, holiday, and sick leave tracking effectively
Streamlined onboarding workflows for new hires

Basic reporting tools lacking depth for advanced HR needs
Limited integration options compared to larger platforms
No native payroll functionality

Recruitee🇳🇱 NL

Dutch ATS with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II

Replaces Greenhouse’s recruiting workflows with a dedicated ATS and hiring tools.

Recruiting workflowsReporting & analyticsOnboardingCompliance & security★ 4.3 (776 reviews)

EU hostingGDPRISO 27001

Recruitee vs Greenhouse →

What users praise and criticise

Intuitive drag-and-drop interface with minimal training required
Responsive 24/7 support, live chat, and dedicated onboarding for Lead plan users
Customizable hiring workflows, role-based access, and job scheduling

Limited reporting functionality with occasional data accuracy issues
Restricted mobile app capabilities for certain tasks
Advertised features like skill assessments and video interviewing require third-party integrations

Bizneo HR🇪🇸 ES

Modular Spanish HR suite with 16+ tools for recruitment, performance and time tracking — EU-hosted and ISO-certified.

Replaces Greenhouse’s recruiting and HR management with modular tools and analytics.

Covers all of Greenhouse★ 4.6 (719 reviews)

EU hostingGDPRISO 27001

Bizneo HR vs Greenhouse →

What users praise and criticise

Intuitive, lightweight interface with quick adoption and easy navigation for HR workflows
Highly responsive and professional support with a 98% satisfaction rate for responsiveness
Comprehensive all-in-one HR suite covering recruitment, onboarding, performance, time tracking, absence management, payroll, and employee self-service

Advanced configuration requires time and admin support, with a learning curve for complex setups
Onboarding process can be slow, lacking a single clear guide for quick ramp-up
Reporting and analytics depth varies and may not meet advanced requirements

Cezanne HR🇬🇧 GB

Modular UK HR software with EU hosting and payroll

Replaces Greenhouse’s recruiting and HR management with modular UK-focused tools.

Recruiting workflowsReporting & analyticsHR managementOnboardingFrom $2/mo★ 4.5 (1248 reviews)

EU hostingGDPRISO/IEC 27001:2022

Cezanne HR vs Greenhouse →

What users praise and criticise

Intuitive interface accessible to non-technical users
Flexible and customizable to specific HR workflows
Comprehensive modular coverage of core HR, onboarding, absence, performance, recruitment, payroll and analytics

Occasional performance issues like slow server responses or system hangs
Interface sometimes described as less modern or clunky, particularly for mail merges
Limited filing functions, such as multi-document uploads and data deletion controls

Rexx Systems🇩🇪 DE

German ATS and HR suite with AI shortlisting and EU hosting

Replaces Greenhouse for full HR and recruiting with AI tools and lifecycle management.

Covers all of GreenhouseFrom €0.50/user/mo★ 3.1 (2092 reviews)

EU hostingGDPRISO 27001

Rexx Systems vs Greenhouse →

What users praise and criticise

Centralizes HR processes from onboarding to offboarding
Digital personnel file with secure employee data management
Automated workflows for absence tracking, working hours, and salary administration

Slow and inefficient customer support with long response times
Modular pricing increases total cost of ownership
Outdated and non-intuitive user interface with excessive clicks

Personio🇩🇪 DE

All-in-one HR software for European SMBs — payroll, recruiting and employee data in one EU-hosted platform.

Replaces Greenhouse’s recruiting and HR management for SMBs with payroll and analytics.

Recruiting workflowsReporting & analyticsHR managementOnboarding★ 4.4 (1830 reviews)

EU hostingGDPRISO 27001

Personio vs Greenhouse →

What users praise and criticise

Intuitive, user-friendly interface with clean navigation and minimal training requirements for HR teams and employees
Responsive and helpful customer support that analyzes and implements user feedback where possible
Comprehensive all-in-one HR platform covering recruitment, onboarding, payroll, time tracking, absence management, performance, and employee self-service

Occasional performance issues, including slow page loading times and cumbersome navigation requiring multiple clicks
Inconsistent customer support quality, with reports of delayed responses and lack of follow-up on feedback
Limited pricing transparency, as Core and CorePro plan prices are no longer publicly available, and additional costs for features like API access

HiBob🇬🇧 GB

London-based HRIS with EU-hosted data, AI-driven insights and Mercer compensation benchmarks for scaling teams.

Replaces Greenhouse’s recruiting and HR management with AI insights and Mercer benchmarks.

Recruiting workflowsReporting & analyticsHR management★ 4.5 (2662 reviews)

EU hostingGDPRISO 27001:2022

HiBob vs Greenhouse →

Kenjo🇩🇪 DE

Berlin HR platform for recruitment, payroll and time tracking

Replaces Greenhouse’s recruiting, reporting and HR management; lacks onboarding and compliance tools.

Recruiting workflowsReporting & analyticsHR managementFrom €5.40/mo★ 4.3 (430 reviews)

GDPR

Kenjo vs Greenhouse →

What users praise and criticise

Review research provided is unrelated to Kenjo and focuses on review platforms (Capterra, G2, Trustpilot) instead of the product itself

Jobylon🇸🇪 SE

Swedish ATS with EU hosting, ISO 27001 and built-in employer branding

Replaces Greenhouse’s recruiting workflows with employer branding and multi-channel job distribution.

Recruiting workflowsReporting & analyticsOnboardingCompliance & security★ 4.6 (1527 reviews)

EU hostingGDPRISO 27001

Jobylon vs Greenhouse →

What users praise and criticise

intuitive and user-friendly interface requiring minimal training
responsive and helpful customer support
streamlines recruitment processes for managers and candidates

occasional system freezes or slowness during peak usage
limited mobile experience in some areas
reporting and analytics functionality needs improvement

Sympa🇫🇮 FI

Finnish HR platform covering the full employee lifecycle with 300+ integrations and multi-geo support.

Replaces Greenhouse’s recruiting and HR management with lifecycle tools and 300+ integrations.

Recruiting workflowsReporting & analyticsHR managementOnboarding★ 4.4 (19 reviews)

EU hostingGDPRISO 27001

Sympa vs Greenhouse →

Cegid HR🇫🇷 FR

French cloud HR suite for enterprises with payroll, talent and compliance

Replaces Greenhouse’s recruiting and HR management with enterprise-grade talent tools.

Recruiting workflowsReporting & analyticsHR managementFrom $50/user/mo★ 3.4 (489 reviews)

EU hostingGDPRISO/IEC 27001

Cegid HR vs Greenhouse →

What users praise and criticise

Comprehensive HR feature set covering recruiting, onboarding, performance and compensation management
Intuitive and user-friendly interface for HR teams and employees
Modular design supporting payroll, self-service and personalized development plans

Limited customization for unique organizational workflows
Weak or inflexible reporting capabilities
Performance issues with large data volumes or high concurrent usage

skeeled🇱🇺 LU

AI-driven talent acquisition software with predictive candidate matching

Replaces Greenhouse’s recruiting with AI-driven candidate matching and predictive tools.

Recruiting workflowsReporting & analyticsCompliance & securityFrom €299.00/mo★ 4.0 (36 reviews)

EU hostingGDPR

skeeled vs Greenhouse →

What users praise and criticise

Intuitive interface with quick setup and customization, often ready within a day
Improves HR and line manager collaboration with streamlined communication
Clear overview of recruitment pipelines, even with high application volumes

AI candidate matching algorithm lacks precision for specialized or niche roles
Unclear per-user visibility, role limits, and permissions complicate budgeting and access control
Limited advanced reporting and analytics for pipeline and hiring KPIs

BreatheHR🇬🇧 GB

UK HR software for SMEs with GDPR compliance

Replaces Greenhouse’s HR management for SMEs; no recruiting workflows.

HR managementFrom £24/mo★ 4.4 (889 reviews)

EU hostingGDPR

BreatheHR vs Greenhouse →

What users praise and criticise

No long-term commitment, cancel anytime
Intuitive and easy to navigate interface
Fast implementation and onboarding

Limited advanced reporting features
Occasional performance slowdowns

Pinpoint🇬🇧 GB

UK applicant tracking system with configurable workflows and AI-assisted hiring tools

Replaces Greenhouse’s recruiting and reporting; no HR management, onboarding or compliance.

Recruiting workflowsReporting & analyticsFrom $165/user/mo★ 4.6 (3002599 reviews)

EU hostingISO 27001

Pinpoint vs Greenhouse →

What users praise and criticise

Intuitive interface with minimal learning curve for quick team adoption
Streamlines recruitment processes and improves candidate engagement
Strong, responsive customer support that resolves issues quickly

Onboarding module requires additional cost for full DocuSign integration
Onboarding process can feel clunky and navigation could be more intuitive
Limited automation and reporting capabilities for large enterprises

Eploy🇬🇧 GB

UK talent acquisition platform with ATS and recruitment CRM

Replaces Greenhouse’s recruiting, reporting, onboarding and compliance; no HR management.

Recruiting workflowsReporting & analyticsOnboardingCompliance & security★ 4.7 (120 reviews)

GDPR

Eploy vs Greenhouse →

What users praise and criticise

Intuitive and user-friendly interface for hiring managers and candidates
Flexible customization of workflows, emails, templates and company structures
Efficient interview scheduling and end-to-end visibility in recruitment

Outdated and non-intuitive user interface slows new user onboarding
Reporting features lack advanced customization options
Limited third-party integrations compared to competitors

Recruitive ATS🇬🇧 GB

UK recruitment software for agencies and HR teams

Replaces Greenhouse’s recruiting workflows with a dedicated ATS for agencies and HR teams.

Recruiting workflows

GDPR

Recruitive ATS vs Greenhouse →

All Greenhouse alternatives at a glance

Which part of Greenhouse each alternative covers.

Provider	Recruiting workflows	Reporting & analytics	HR management	Onboarding	Compliance & security	From	Rating	Import from Greenhouse
Greenhouse 🇺🇸 (the tool you are replacing)	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	–	–	–
HRLocker 🇮🇪	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	€4	★ 4.5 (64)	–
Factorial 🇪🇸	✓		✓	✓		$8	★ 4.3 (2229)	✓ built-in
CharlieHR 🇬🇧			✓	✓		£5	★ 4.7 (233)	–
Recruitee 🇳🇱	✓	✓		✓	✓	On request	★ 4.3 (776)	–
Bizneo HR 🇪🇸	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	On request	★ 4.6 (719)	–
Cezanne HR 🇬🇧	✓	✓	✓	✓		$2/mo	★ 4.5 (1248)	–
Rexx Systems 🇩🇪	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	€0.50	★ 3.1 (2092)	–
Personio 🇩🇪	✓	✓	✓	✓		On request	★ 4.4 (1830)	–
HiBob 🇬🇧	✓	✓	✓			On request	★ 4.5 (2662)	–
Kenjo 🇩🇪	✓	✓	✓			€5.40/mo	★ 4.3 (430)	–
Jobylon 🇸🇪	✓	✓		✓	✓	On request	★ 4.6 (1527)	–
Sympa 🇫🇮	✓	✓	✓	✓		On request	★ 4.4 (19)	–
Cegid HR 🇫🇷	✓	✓	✓			$50	★ 3.4 (489)	–
skeeled 🇱🇺	✓	✓			✓	€299.00/mo	★ 4.0 (36)	–
BreatheHR 🇬🇧			✓			£24/mo	★ 4.4 (889)	–
Pinpoint 🇬🇧	✓	✓				$165	★ 4.6 (3002599)	–
Eploy 🇬🇧	✓	✓		✓	✓	On request	★ 4.7 (120)	–
Recruitive ATS 🇬🇧	✓					On request	–	–

Prices per user and month in the cheapest paid plan. Ratings are weighted across G2, Capterra, OMR and other portals, with the review count in brackets.

Greenhouse: the facts

What to know about the tool you are replacing, with sources.

Headquarters: 🇺🇸 US · since 2012
Where your data is stored: EU region only on some plansEU data residency available on request for enterprise plans.
Transfers to the US based on: Standard Contractual Clauses
Contracts: DPA

What users value in Greenhouse

Strong compliance framework with multiple ISO certifications
Customizable workflows for hiring teams
Robust reporting and analytics tools

What they criticise

No public pricing transparency
EU data residency not default
Limited export format options documented

Sources: greenhouse.com · greenhouse.io · researched 5 October 2026

Moving away from Greenhouse

Factorial imports Greenhouse content with a built-in importer. Every import above links its source on the product card.

Frequently asked questions

Which European ATS fully replaces Greenhouse for recruiting workflows?

Rexx Systems, Recruitee, Jobylon, skeeled, Pinpoint, HRLocker and Eploy cover the same core recruiting workflows as Greenhouse. Rexx Systems also adds HR management, onboarding and compliance tools.

Do European Greenhouse alternatives guarantee EU data residency?

Most listed alternatives host data in the EU by default. Rexx Systems, Recruitee, Jobylon, skeeled, Pinpoint and HRLocker explicitly state EU hosting. Greenhouse offers EU data residency only on request for enterprise plans.

Which European ATS is the best fit for a small HR team?

CharlieHR and Factorial are designed for small businesses and SMEs. Both offer EU hosting and cover core HR needs. Rexx Systems and Cezanne HR also publish their pricing, which helps small teams budget.

What are the best alternatives to Greenhouse for structured hiring workflows?

Rexx Systems, Recruitee, Jobylon, skeeled, Pinpoint and Eploy provide structured hiring workflows comparable to Greenhouse. Rexx Systems is the only one in this list that also offers self-hosting.

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