Switching from Lever to PontaHR?

Set up in 15 minutes, no $15K implementation fees

Transparent pricing, no sales calls required

Built for SMBs, not enterprise complexity

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How PontaHR compares to Lever

Lever has been around since 2009, but many teams find it dated and expensive once they add the features they actually need. Here's how PontaHR compares on what matters most.

Setup and onboarding

Lengthy implementation process, often $15,000+ in professional services fees

JazzHR

Ready in 15 minutes, intuitive from day one — no training needed

PontaHR

User experience

Feature-rich but complex – built for dedicated recruiting teams

JazzHR

Clean, modern design your whole team can use without training

PontaHR

Pricing transparency

No public pricing. Must talk to sales. Costs scale with headcount and add-ons

JazzHR

Pricing on our website. $169/month all-inclusive. No surprises

PontaHR

AI features

CRM and nurture campaigns, limited AI

JazzHR

Built-in AI summaries, smart scheduling, upcoming AI agents for recruiting

PontaHR

Contract terms

Annual contracts required, auto-renewal with limited notice

JazzHR

Month-to-month, cancel anytime, no lock-in

PontaHR

Best for

Mid-market & enterprise with 100+ employees and dedicated TA teams

JazzHR

Growing startups & SMBs (10-100 people) who value speed and simplicity

PontaHR

What you get with PontaHR

Everything you need to hire better, faster – without the complexity of legacy platforms.

Full ATS with custom pipelines

Manage candidates from application to offer with flexible pipelines that adapt to your hiring process.

Hire faster with AI-powered features

Candidate summaries, smart scheduling, and upcoming AI agents that handle recruiting tasks for you.

Email and scheduling built right in

Communicate with candidates and schedule interviews without juggling third-party tools.

Customizable workflows

Adapt the system to your process, not the other way around. No rigid templates or forced workflows.

Transparent pricing

No hidden fees, no surprise add-ons, no annual lock-in. Simple pricing that makes sense.

Modern tech stack

Fast, reliable, and mobile-friendly. Built with modern infrastructure, not decade-old code.

What does Lever really cost?

Lever doesn't publish pricing – you have to talk to sales. Here's what teams typically pay compared to PontaHR's all-in plan.

Platform

Lever

Base price

$583/month (50–100 employees)

$169/month (Grow plan)

Users

Unlimited

Unlimited

Implementation

$15k – $25k (typical)

Free

Data migration

$3k – $8k

Free

Training

$2k – $4k for advanced training

Free

Contract

Annual, auto-renews

Monthly, cancel anytime

Year 1 total cost

$25k – $45k

$2,028 / year

With PontaHR, you save $20k in the first year alone, $4k+ every next year

Lever pricing based on publicly available market data as of November 2025. Actual costs vary based on company size and negotiation.

"Transitioning to PontaHR for our applicant tracking needs has been nothing but joy. Its user-friendly interface has made the hiring process a breeze for our team. Every team member loves it and what truly sets PontaHR apart is their exceptional customer service."

"PontaHR has a design as sharp as a dive bar neon sign. We’ve snugly fit it into our daily hiring process, tweaking it in just moments. Collaboration is as easy as pie, and hats off to their product team; the hiring pipeline is as spotless as your Sunday best!"

"PontaHR has been a game-changer for our HR processes. It's beautiful, easy-to-use, and we've customized it to fit our company culture perfectly. Being able to loop in our entire team has made collaboration a breeze. I can't imagine going back to the old ways."

Tomislav Bilic

CEO at Inchoo

Lex Koen

Co-founder at Sawraft Studio®

Sanja Karan

HR Manager at Ars Futura

Ready to see PontaHR in action?

Book a 15-minute demo and see how PontaHR makes hiring faster, simpler, and more enjoyable for your team.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about switching from Lever to PontaHR.

How long does it take to migrate from Lever?

Most teams are fully migrated within 24-48 hours. We offer free data migration with our Grow plan — we'll transfer your candidates, job listings, and hiring history so you don't lose anything. No IT involvement required.

Will my team need training to use PontaHR?

No. PontaHR is designed to be intuitive from day one. Most teams are up and running within 15 minutes. If you ever need help, our support team is available via Intercom chat with fast response times.

What's included in the $169/month Grow plan?

Everything. Unlimited users, unlimited job listings, unlimited candidates, AI-powered features, email and scheduling, visual reporting, and priority support. No hidden fees, no surprise add-ons, no annual lock-in.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. PontaHR is month-to-month with no annual contracts required. You can cancel anytime with no penalties. We believe you should stay because you love the product, not because you're locked in.

How is PontaHR different from Lever?

Lever is built for mid-market and enterprise teams with dedicated recruiters and big budgets — implementation alone can cost $15,000+. PontaHR is built for growing SMBs who need a modern ATS without the complexity or cost. We have transparent pricing on our website, free setup, and you can be hiring in 15 minutes.