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Cezanne HR vs Greenhouse

Last updated October 2026

Looking for a European alternative to Greenhouse? Here's how Cezanne HR compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.

Our pick for a European buyer: Cezanne HR. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.

Cezanne HR
Greenhouse
What it is
Modular UK HR software with EU hosting and payroll
Applicant tracking and hiring software for companies.
Headquarters
🇬🇧 GB
🇺🇸 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 27001:2022, Cyber Essentials
ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 42001, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
$2/mo
No
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
CAPTERRA 4.5/5 (1,248)
No
Integrations
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Google Calendar, Slack, Microsoft Teams +8
HRIS, Calendar tools, Assessment platforms, Background check providers

Where each one wins

Cezanne HR

Strengths

  • +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
  • +Effective onboarding workflows and task automation reducing administrative overhead
  • +Responsive, knowledgeable customer support with extensive onboarding resources
  • +GDPR compliance and ISO 27001 certification for data security

Limitations

  • −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
  • −Mobile app functionality lags behind the browser version
  • −Pricing lacks transparency with bespoke quotes required
  • −Not a turnkey global payroll or Employer of Record solution

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

Cezanne 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
DPA
not established
Published →
Sub-processors
not established
not established
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001:2022, Cyber Essentials
ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 42001, SOC 2 Type II

Pricing

Cezanne HR

  • People (Core HR) $2 per employee / month minimum $200 / monthCore HR module · Modular pricing · Minimum monthly fee applies
  • Full Self-Service Plan $300 / month flat rateFull self-service capabilities · Expert support · Open API and integrations
  • Additional Modules $2 per employee / month per moduleAbsences · Time · Performance

Pricing is modular and based on selected features and employee count. Free trial available.

Greenhouse

No published pricing we could verify.

Pricing available on request for enterprise customers.

Features

Cezanne HR

Core HR
Personnel files and recordkeeping, HR portals and notifications, Custom reports and dashboards, Training management
Recruitment and Onboarding
Applicant tracking system, Onboarding workflows, Recruitment management
Absence and Time Management
Leave and time-off tracking, Timesheets, Attendance management
Performance and Career
Performance reviews, Goal setting, Pulse surveys, Career development tools
Analytics and Compliance
Advanced HR analytics and reporting, GDPR compliance, ISO 27001 certification

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
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