BlogGreenhouse named in G2’s 2026 Best Software Awards and ranked #1 ATS in Spring 2026 Reports
Key takeaways
- Hiring today is a signal problem – teams need better ways to identify high-quality candidates amid rising noise and application volume
- As hiring grows more complex, teams need systems they can trust – ones that provide visibility, consistency and adaptability
- The best hiring outcomes come from combining better processes, reliable data and human decision-making supported by AI
We’ve got some exciting news to share – and this comes straight from the people who matter most: our customers.
Greenhouse has been recognized in G2’s 2026 Best Software Awards, with strong momentum across multiple categories:
- Best HR Software Products: 13 out of 50
- Best Software Products: 74 out of 100
- Global Software Companies: 56 out of 100
- Highest Customer Satisfaction Products: 73 out of 100
And that momentum carries into G2’s Spring 2026 Reports, where we appeared in 225 reports, earned 98 badges, ranked top 3 in 91 reports and took the #1 spot in 57 reports, including:
- Grid Report for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Enterprise Grid Report for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- EMEA Regional Grid Report for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Mid-Market Grid Report for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Even more importantly, 94% of users rated Greenhouse 4 or 5 stars, with a 98.3% satisfaction rate.
Awards are great – but what matters most is why customers continue to choose Greenhouse in a hiring landscape that’s only getting more complex.
Hiring teams today need clarity, confidence and systems that actually support better decision-making. Here’s how we’re helping them do exactly that.
Finding and hiring the right people in a noisy market
For many hiring teams, hiring has become a signal problem – finding the right candidates quickly amid growing noise, spam and inconsistent evaluation.
That’s where Greenhouse helps create more clarity. From intuitive, structured hiring tools like scorecards with AI summaries, to effective solutions like Real Talent™, which helps filter out spam and fraud and uses AI to prioritize the most qualified candidates – all while providing transparent explanations for every decision.
Greenhouse helps teams move from reactive hiring to a more intentional approach. Instead of starting from scratch for every role, recruiters can build stronger pipelines, re-engage warm candidates and evaluate talent through a fair, consistent process.
Greenhouse delivers a smooth, user-friendly experience for both candidates and recruiters. Their implementation team was incredible to work with … and their ongoing support has been just as impressive.
– M’Kenzy W., Talent Acquisition Operations Program Manager, Enterprise, Americas
That matters because better hiring outcomes come from giving recruiters and hiring managers the tools to identify great candidates, create a seamless experience and make confident decisions together. The result is stronger hires, faster ramp-up and fewer costly backfills.
Looking for more proof? Just take it from PetVet Care Centers – a national network of vet practices with over 10,000 employees. Thanks to Greenhouse, they’ve achieved a 91% retention rate among their support staff members.
Helping recruiters work more efficiently without losing control
Efficiency matters more than ever, but most TA teams are slowed down by everything around the work – manual tasks, disconnected tools, limited visibility into bottlenecks and constant pressure to do more with less.
Greenhouse helps reduce that burden through automation, structured workflows, better reporting and AI features designed to support recruiter productivity in practical, responsible ways. That includes helping teams streamline screening, create interview plans faster, reduce administrative work and make process improvements without relying on clunky systems or extra back-and-forth.
I really like the AI tools in Greenhouse, which help me work more efficiently when screening and creating interview questions and kick-offs, and just walking the candidates through their journey. The UI is very clean, and even managers who haven’t worked with Greenhouse before have provided positive feedback.
– Alejandra V., Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, Mid-Market, EMEA
The goal is to free up recruiters’ time so they can spend less time on manual coordination and more time on the work that improves hiring outcomes. When teams have trusted data, better workflows and AI that supports the process transparently, they can shorten hiring cycles, reduce spend and improve results without sacrificing consistency or control.
Interested in a real-life example? See how global satellite imagery organization Planet cut time-to-hire by 47% with Greenhouse.
Building a hiring foundation teams can trust and adapt with
Leading hiring teams are focused on building systems they can rely on as hiring conditions continue to shift – from changing applicant volume to increasing AI usage and rising expectations around compliance, fairness and data transparency.
Greenhouse helps customers build for that reality with flexible hiring infrastructure, transparent AI, and tools that give teams more visibility and control over how hiring decisions are made. That includes centralized data, configurable workflows and safeguards to help teams manage risk and maintain consistency as their needs evolve.
I use Greenhouse to automate recruitment, centralize candidate management and streamline reporting and onboarding. It speeds up shortlisting and allows for easy template creation and automated reminders, helping me avoid manual processes.
– Tanisha M., Recruiter, Mid-Market, Americas
That kind of foundation matters because long-term advantage depends on having a system teams can trust – one that provides reliable data, supports consistent decision-making and enables AI in a way that is visible, explainable and aligned with business and compliance needs.
For teams dealing with constant change, that creates a real competitive advantage: the ability to adapt with confidence, reduce risk and continue improving how hiring gets done over time.
Find out how one of the biggest game tech companies in the world, Kaizen Gaming, centralized their global data and transformed their hiring with Greenhouse.
Continuing to build with customers in mind
Recognition like this is meaningful because it reflects what matters most: how hiring teams are actually experiencing Greenhouse day to day. As hiring grows more complex, teams need systems that help them find the right talent, operate efficiently and adapt with confidence.
That’s exactly what we’re focused on building – continuing to listen, learn and evolve alongside our customers so we can solve the challenges that matter most to them.
Ready to cut through candidate noise and find the right talent faster? See Real Talent in action.
FAQs
Why does Greenhouse consistently rank highly in G2 reports?
Greenhouse rankings are based on real customer reviews, reflecting how hiring teams experience the platform day to day – from usability and support to measurable hiring outcomes.
How does Greenhouse help teams adapt as hiring changes?
Greenhouse provides flexible workflows, centralized data and transparent AI tools that allow teams to adjust their processes, maintain consistency and stay confident in their decisions as hiring conditions evolve.
