Cegid HR vs Greenhouse
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Greenhouse? Here's how Cegid HR compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Cegid HR. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
French cloud HR suite for enterprises with payroll, talent and compliance
Applicant tracking and hiring software for companies.
Headquarters
🇫🇷 FR
🇺🇸 US · 2012
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request for enterprise plans.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001, HDS
ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 42001, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
$50/user/mo
No
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
LinkedIn
HRIS, Calendar tools, Assessment platforms, Background check providers
Where each one wins
Cegid HR
Strengths
- +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
- +Strong integration with time management, training and reporting systems
- +Responsive customer support with personalized training and implementation guidance
Limitations
- −Limited customization for unique organizational workflows
- −Weak or inflexible reporting capabilities
- −Performance issues with large data volumes or high concurrent usage
Greenhouse
Strengths
- +Strong compliance framework with multiple ISO certifications
- +Customizable workflows for hiring teams
- +Robust reporting and analytics tools
Limitations
- −No public pricing transparency
- −EU data residency not default
- −Limited export format options documented
Data residency & compliance
Cegid HR
Greenhouse
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request for enterprise plans.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
Sub-processors
not established
not established
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001, HDS
ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 42001, SOC 2 Type II
Pricing
Cegid HR
- Quote-based subscription From $50 per user / month per user / monthModular pricing based on selected features · Tailored to business needs · Exact pricing upon request
Pricing varies by modules, user count, and business needs. Contact Cegid for a quote.
Greenhouse
No published pricing we could verify.
Pricing available on request for enterprise customers.
Features
Cegid HR
- Core HR & Analytics
- Centralized employee data management, Real-time dashboards and advanced analytics, Flexible HR data governance, Ecosystem connectivity for informed decision-making
- Recruitment
- Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Candidate Relationship Management (CRM), Career site management, Streamlined sourcing, onboarding, and collaboration
- Talent Management
- Skills and competencies centralization, Personalized assessments and feedback, AI-powered performance management, Succession planning
- Learning
- Customizable training course creation, Access to comprehensive training catalog, Employee development tracking, Continuous learning and skill development tools
- AI Integration
- Generative AI assistant (Cegid Pulse), Process simplification and advice, Alerts for HR issues, AI-driven recruitment, career, and training recommendations
Greenhouse
- Recruiting workflows
- Customizable job postings, Interview scheduling, Candidate scorecards, Offer management
- Reporting & analytics
- Hiring metrics dashboards, EEO compliance reporting, Custom reports
- Integrations
- HRIS sync, Calendar tools, Assessment platforms, Background check providers
- Compliance & security
- GDPR compliance, Role-based permissions, Audit logs, Data retention policies