The UK-built Greenhouse alternative for AI CV screening
Why hiring teams are switching to CVSense
Evidence-Based Skill Validation
CVSense® EBSV classifies every required skill as Evidenced, Claimed or Missing. No keyword matching. A shortlist built on proof.
Screening that thinks like a specialist
AI scoring, ranked shortlists and structured evidence — without the noise of a system trying to manage your entire hiring funnel.
Distribution beyond the job boards
CVSense pushes your role through influencer channels, professional communities and niche networks — reaching candidates who never see a standard job board listing.
Explainable AI, by design
Every score can be read and justified. Bias mitigation built in, human always in the loop, AI ethics policy published.
Live in minutes
Paste a job description, upload CVs, get a ranked shortlist. No migration, no onboarding project, no waiting.
Works with the tools you already use
Keep Greenhouse for hiring workflows and offer management. Use CVSense where the quality decision happens: the shortlist.
CVSense vs Greenhouse — at a glance
| Capability | CVSense | Greenhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Skill Validation (EBSV) | Yes — proprietary | No — keyword-based scoring |
| Tri-state skill classification (Evidenced / Claimed / Missing) | Yes | No |
| Purpose-built for AI CV screening | Yes — core product | Part of broader ATS |
| Setup time | Minutes | Weeks of rollout |
| UK-hosted by default | Yes | Varies |
| Published AI ethics policy | Yes | Check provider |
| Free to start, no card | Yes | Sales-led |
| Works alongside existing ATS | Yes | Replaces ATS |
| Suited to high-volume UK roles | Yes — NHS, Civil Service, agencies | Enterprise-focused |
Comparison based on publicly available information at time of writing. Greenhouse is a trademark of Greenhouse Software, Inc. and is not affiliated with CVSense. For the most accurate, up-to-date comparison, check each provider's website.
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