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Kolay vs Lever

Kolay and Lever are both HR & recruiting tools. Kolay is aimed at small businesses and enterprise, while Lever is aimed at enterprise.

Kolay

HR software for Turkish companies

Lever

ATS and CRM for talent teams

PricingPaidPaid
Starting priceNot publishedNot published
Free planNoNo
Free trial15 days—
Built forSmall businesses, EnterpriseEnterprise
Platformsweb, ios, androidweb
CountryTR · 2016US · 2012
Rating——

Choose Kolay if

Turkish companies from 10 to several thousand employees that want compliant HR operations.

  • Built for Turkish legal requirements
  • Clean mobile app employees actually use
  • Integrates with local payroll systems

Look elsewhere if: Companies whose workforce is mostly outside Turkey.

Choose Lever if

Mid-size recruiting teams that source heavily.

  • CRM and ATS in one
  • Good for sourcing-heavy teams
  • Gmail and Outlook integration

Look elsewhere if: Startups wanting modern analytics (Ashby).

Kolay vs Lever pricing

Kolay

  • Per employeeCustomQuote by employee count; performance and shifts extra

Lever

  • Core PlatformCustomATS + CRM, reporting, AI screening
  • Add-onsCustomCandidate Insights, AI Screening, Onboarding

Kolay · Key features

  • Employee database with documents and org chart
  • Leave, overtime and attendance aligned with Turkish labor law
  • Shift planning and time tracking
  • Expense management with mobile receipt capture
  • Onboarding, offboarding and performance reviews
  • Own payroll product, Kolay Bordro

Cons

  • Turkey-focused; limited for multinational setups
  • Payroll calculation stays in external systems
  • Advanced analytics on higher tiers

Lever · Key features

  • ATS plus candidate CRM
  • Nurture campaigns for passive candidates
  • Sourcing browser extension
  • Interview feedback and scheduling
  • Analytics and reports
  • Integrations with HRIS

Cons

  • Quote-based pricing
  • Slower innovation
  • Analytics behind Ashby

Kolay vs Lever: FAQ

Do Kolay and Lever have a free plan?

Kolay has no free plan, a 15-day free trial. Lever has no free plan.

Which is better for small businesses, Kolay or Lever?

Kolay lists small businesses as a core audience, while Lever is aimed more at enterprise.

Not sure yet?