What is Lever?
Lever is a talent acquisition suite that combines ATS and CRM functionality. Acquired by Employ Inc. in 2022 (which also owns JazzHR and Jobvite), Lever positions itself as a relationship-driven hiring platform. It is known for its clean interface and CRM-first approach to candidate management.
What is Teamtailor?
Teamtailor is a modern ATS and employer branding platform used by over 12,000 companies globally. It combines applicant tracking, candidate relationship management, a no-code career site builder, and an AI Co-pilot in a single, intuitive platform. Teamtailor is particularly strong in employer branding, candidate experience, and ease of use.
Feature comparison
A side-by-side look at the capabilities that matter most for modern recruitment teams. Features are ordered by impact on hiring outcomes.
| Feature | Teamtailor | Lever |
|---|---|---|
| Career site builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Employer branding tools | ✓ | ✕ |
| AI assistant / co-pilot | ✓ | ✕ |
| Candidate CRM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Onboarding module | ✓ | ✕ |
| Workflow automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Structured interview kits | ✓ | ✓ |
| Applicant tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reporting & analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Job board integrations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Employee referral tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Collaborative hiring | ✓ | ✓ |
| Candidate messaging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom workflows | ✓ | ✓ |
| GDPR compliance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-language support | ✓ | ✕ |
| Video interview support | ✓ | ✓ |
| E-signatures | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open API | ✓ | ✓ |
Lever: strengths and limitations
Strengths
- Strong CRM capabilities with nurture campaign tools
- Clean, modern interface that is easy to navigate
- Good DEI analytics and reporting features
- Solid integration ecosystem
Limitations
- Acquired by Employ Inc. — product direction and support have seen changes
- No built-in employer branding or career site builder
- No AI co-pilot functionality
- No onboarding module
- Limited multi-language support
When to choose which
Choose Lever if...
You are heavily focused on CRM and nurture campaigns, and the Employ acquisition does not concern you. You are primarily hiring in English-speaking markets.
Choose Teamtailor if...
You want an independent, fast-moving company with a clear product vision. You need employer branding, AI, onboarding, and multi-language support alongside your ATS and CRM.
Pricing
Teamtailor
Transparent, scalable pricing based on company size. All core features included — no hidden add-on costs for employer branding or AI tools.
Lever
Custom pricing. Since the Employ acquisition, pricing structure has changed and transparency has decreased.
