Comparison 2026

Oblivion vs Lever

Lever is excellent for in-house teams but lacks the shift management, invoicing, and WhatsApp tools that temp and labour hire agencies depend on daily.

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Why Agencies Switch

The Problems with Lever

❌ No temp/shift scheduling — purely a hiring ATS

This is the #1 complaint from Lever users switching to Oblivion.

❌ Per-seat licensing adds up fast at scale

Gaps that cost agencies time and money every single week.

❌ No payroll or umbrella company integration

Forces workarounds with spreadsheets or expensive integrations.

❌ No WhatsApp messaging for candidate engagement

Critical for modern candidate engagement — missing in Lever.

❌ GDPR compliance tools limited for EU agencies

Support gaps that slow agencies down at critical moments.

✅ Oblivion includes all of this

Built for agencies managing temps, perm placements, clients, payroll and compliance — all from one platform.

Feature Comparison

Oblivion vs Lever — Feature by Feature

FeatureOblivionLever
Flat-rate pricing✅ Yes — from $499/mo❌ Per-seat charges
60-day free trial✅ No credit card needed❌ Shorter trial periods
ATS + CRM combined✅ Fully integrated✅ Yes
WhatsApp messaging✅ Built-in bulk messaging❌ Not included
Shift scheduling✅ Full temp worker scheduling❌ Not available
Umbrella payroll✅ Integrated invoicing❌ No payroll tools
GDPR compliance✅ Right-to-work, DBS checks❌ Limited
AI CV parsing✅ 42+ AI features❌ Basic only
Dedicated account manager✅ On all plans❌ Enterprise only
Free data migration✅ 48-hour migration❌ Paid service
Pricing

Transparent Pricing vs Lever's Per-Seat Model

Lever
Custom pricing (typically $3,000–$15,000/year)

Costs increase with every recruiter you add. No budget certainty.

Oblivion
From $499/mo flat — 60-day free trial, no credit card

One fixed monthly price. Grow your team without growing your bill.

FAQ

Common Questions About Switching from Lever

Is Oblivion better than Lever for staffing agencies?

Lever is a great CRM for structured recruiting. Agencies running temp desks, labour supply, and compliance-heavy placements need Oblivion's all-in-one toolset.

How does the pricing compare?

Lever charges Custom pricing (typically $3,000–$15,000/year). Oblivion charges From $499/mo flat — 60-day free trial, no credit card. For agencies with 5+ recruiters, the savings are immediate and compound as you grow.

How long does migration from Lever take?

Our migration team handles everything in 48 hours. We transfer all candidates, client records, job history, and documents — no data loss, no downtime.

What happens after the free trial?

After your 60-day trial you choose your plan — Starter at $499/mo, Professional at $999/mo, or Enterprise at $1,999/mo. No hidden fees, no setup costs.

Ready to Switch from Lever?

Book a free demo and see why agencies are switching to Oblivion. Free 60-day trial, free migration, dedicated support.

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