Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Greenhouse vs Jira
Applicant Tracking System · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Greenhouse | Jira |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Custom pricing | $0/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/min | 200 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | HR & Recruiting AI | Project Management |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | SOC2, GDPR, CCPA, NYC LL144 | GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001, CCPA, HIPAA |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East |
| Native Integrations | 6 listed | 8 listedBetter |
Greenhouse — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Best-in-class structured hiring methodology
- ✓Scorecard system reduces hiring manager subjectivity
- ✓SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, CCPA compliant
- ✓Integrates with 300+ HR tools
Jira — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Free plan supports up to 10 users with full scrum and kanban boards
- ✓Deep GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket integration auto-links every PR to an issue
- ✓Advanced Roadmaps visualises cross-team dependencies at the programme level
- ✓Atlassian Intelligence AI writes issue descriptions and summarises sprint progress
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Greenhouse or Jira?+
Greenhouse uses custom pricing. Jira starts at Free plan available. Contact Greenhouse directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do Greenhouse and Jira list?+
Both list SOC2, GDPR, CCPA in their vendor documentation. Greenhouse additionally lists NYC LL144. Jira additionally lists ISO27001, HIPAA. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — Greenhouse or Jira?+
Jira has a higher documented API rate limit at 200 req/min versus Greenhouse at 100 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do Greenhouse and Jira support?+
Greenhouse lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. Jira lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East. For data residency requirements in Global, confirm exact region configuration directly with each vendor.
Data last updated: 29 August 2026 — Sourced from official vendor documentation. Not independently audited. Report incorrect information
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