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Pinpoint vs Greenhouse

Last updated October 2026

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

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

Pinpoint
Greenhouse
What it is
UK applicant tracking system with configurable workflows and AI-assisted hiring tools
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
No
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001, ISO 42001, SOC 2 Type II
ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 42001, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
$165/user/mo
No
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
G2 4.6/5 (3,000,000) · CAPTERRA 4.6/5 (2,500) · GETAPP 4.8/5 (29) · TRUSTPILOT 4.1/5 (30) · TRUSTRADIUS 3.5/5 (40)
No
Integrations
Workday, Oracle, UKG, ADP, Reed +3
HRIS, Calendar tools, Assessment platforms, Background check providers

Where each one wins

Pinpoint

Strengths

  • +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
  • +Valuable workflow automations and candidate pipeline management
  • +Effective pre-onboarding portal that improves new hire sign-to-start ratios
  • +Flexible customization options, including a robust career site builder
  • +Numerous HR software integrations for seamless workflows

Limitations

  • −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

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

Pinpoint
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
Published →
Published →
Sub-processors
Listed →
not established
Certifications
ISO 27001, ISO 42001, SOC 2 Type II
ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 42001, SOC 2 Type II

Pricing

Pinpoint

  • Plus $165 per month up to 5 users, up to 50 active job postingsSupports growing organizations · Fixed monthly cost · Scalable with hiring volume

Custom quotes available based on team size, hiring volume, and required features.

Greenhouse

No published pricing we could verify.

Pricing available on request for enterprise customers.

Features

Pinpoint

Applicant Tracking
Centralized candidate database, Customizable hiring pipelines, Collaborative hiring tools, Automated workflows
Job Posting & Distribution
Multi-board job posting, Automated job syndication, Customizable job templates, Branded career pages
Integrations & API
Deep bi-directional HRIS connectors (Workday, Oracle, UKG, ADP), Job board integrations (Reed, Totaljobs, CV-Library, Indeed), Modern REST API, Plugin framework for custom builds
Reporting & Analytics
Hiring metrics dashboards, Custom reports, Time-to-hire tracking, Source effectiveness analysis

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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