Ashby vs Deputy

Ashby

Ashby is a modern all-in-one recruiting platform built for high-growth companies. It combines ATS, CRM, scheduling, and analytics in a single tool, eliminating the need for multiple recruiting tools. Ashby is loved by tech startups and scale-ups for its powerful analytics and modern interface that helps recruiting teams make data-driven hiring decisions.

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Deputy

Deputy is a workforce management platform focused on employee scheduling, time tracking, and labor compliance. It helps businesses with shift-based workforces build schedules, manage leave, and track hours worked. Deputy integrates with major payroll providers to streamline the pay run process.

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Pros

• ✓All-in-one platform eliminates need for separate recruiting CRM and scheduling tools
• ✓Exceptional analytics — best-in-class reporting for recruiting teams
• ✓Modern and fast interface loved by recruiting ops teams
• ✓Strong integrations with developer tools

Cons

• ✗Expensive — pricing requires custom quote and targets growth-stage companies
• ✗Overkill for small teams making fewer than 20 hires per year
• ✗Requires dedicated recruiting ops resources to get full value
• ✗Less widely known than Greenhouse or Lever

Pros

• ✓Excellent scheduling tools with AI-powered shift recommendations
• ✓Strong labor compliance features for overtime and break rules
• ✓Good mobile app for employees to clock in, swap shifts, and request leave
• ✓Integrates with 30+ payroll providers

Cons

• ✗Limited core HR features beyond scheduling and time tracking
• ✗Not a full HRIS replacement
• ✗Reporting could be more customizable for complex workforce analytics

Best For

High-growth tech companies wanting an all-in-one recruiting platform with exceptional analytics

Best For

Businesses with hourly workers needing scheduling and time tracking