The Problem
Why teams leave Greenhouse
Enterprise pricing typically $6K-$20K+/month
Long sales cycle and annual commitments
Onboarding module is a separate product
Advanced reporting needs Enterprise tier
Custom workflows require premium support
What We Build Instead
Your custom hr & people tool
Structured hiring platform with scorecards and workflows
Custom interview kits and evaluation criteria
Offer management and approval workflows
Onboarding integrated with recruiting
Hiring analytics and pipeline reports
Candidate portal with your employer brand
The Math
Greenhouse vs. custom build
Based on 15 seats at $125/seat/month, with ~10% annual SaaS price increases.
Keep paying Greenhouse
Build with 86 SaaS
3-year savings with 15 seats
$23,500
32% less than Greenhouse
Pricing Breakdown
Greenhouse tier pricing vs. one-time custom build
Compare what you pay per seat across Greenhouse's tiers against a single investment in software you own forever.
| Tier | Monthly/Seat | Annual/Seat | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | $100/mo | $85/mo | Core ATS, Structured hiring, Basic scorecards, Job board posting |
| Advanced | $150/mo | $125/mo | Custom workflows, CRM sourcing, Advanced reports, Interview kits |
| Enterprise | $250/mo | $210/mo | Onboarding module, Custom permissions, Audit trail, Dedicated support, SLA |
| Custom Build by 86 SaaS | $25,000–$45,000 one-time | $0/seat | Unlimited users, full ownership, no recurring fees |
Migration Timeline
From Greenhouse to ownership — week by week
A structured migration plan to move off Greenhouse in 6-10 weeks with zero downtime.
Discovery & Audit
1 weekAudit structured hiring processes, scorecards, interview kits, and approval workflows
Architecture & Design
1-2 weeksDesign hiring platform with custom scorecards, kits, and evaluation frameworks
Core Development
3-5 weeksBuild ATS, scorecards, offer management, interview scheduling, and analytics
Data Migration & Testing
1-2 weeksMigrate candidates, templates, and validate hiring workflow accuracy
Deployment & Training
1 weekDeploy platform and train recruiters and hiring managers
Total build time
6-10 weeks
Feature Comparison
What you keep, what you skip, and why
A transparent comparison of Greenhouse features vs. your custom-built alternative.
| Feature | Greenhouse | Custom Build | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structured Hiring | |||
| Custom Scorecards | |||
| Interview Kits | |||
| Offer Management | |||
| Job Board Distribution | |||
| Hiring Analytics | |||
| Candidate Surveys | |||
| Approval Workflows | |||
| Onboarding Module | Integrated with recruiting — not a separate product | ||
| Greenhouse Inclusion | Build DEI tracking directly into your hiring workflow | ||
| Predictable Costs | Fixed pricing — no enterprise contract negotiations |
Your custom build focuses on the features your team actually uses — typically 15-20% of what Greenhouse offers — built exactly for your workflow.
How It Works
From Greenhouse to ownership in 6-10 weeks
Free Audit
We analyze your Greenhouse usage and identify exactly which features your team actually uses.
Scope & Build
We build your custom hr & people tool with only the features you need. 6-10 weeks.
Deploy & Migrate
We deploy to your infrastructure, migrate your data from Greenhouse, and train your team.
You Own It
Full source code, documentation, and optional maintenance retainer. No vendor lock-in. Ever.