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Ashby vs Substack: 2026 Comparison

Ashby Substack
Overview An all-in-one recruiting platform combining ATS, CRM, scheduling, and analytics designed for high-growth companies. Publishing platform enabling writers to create paid newsletter subscriptions with built-in payment processing.
Pricing Subscription (Custom pricing) Freemium (10% of revenue)
Key Features
  • ATS
  • Recruiting CRM
  • Interview scheduling
  • Analytics
  • Sourcing
  • Offer management
  • Onboarding
  • Reporting
  • Newsletter publishing
  • Paid subscriptions
  • Podcasts
  • Notes
  • Chat
  • Mobile app
  • Recommendations
Pros
  • Modern UI
  • All-in-one platform
  • Great analytics
  • Designed for high-growth
  • Simple to use
  • Built-in payments
  • Growing network
  • Free to start
Cons
  • Custom pricing only
  • Newer platform
  • Smaller integration ecosystem
  • Learning curve
  • 10% revenue cut
  • Limited customization
  • Basic analytics