Hyring vs ShortlistIQ (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: ShortlistIQ does not list a price
Free plan
Tie
Neither has one
Higher rating
Hyring
4.0 against 3.7
Same job?
Yes
Both are HR & Recruiting AI tools

Side by side

Compared on	Hyring	ShortlistIQ
Our rating	4.0Better	3.7
Starts at	$160/mo	Not listed
Free plan	No	No
Category	HR & Recruiting AI	HR & Recruiting AI
Plans	From $160/mo	See pricing
Key features	Adaptive AI video interviewer that asks follow-up questions in real time Automated proctoring for tab-switching, multiple faces, and background noise AI resume screener that ranks candidates against job requirements AI phone screener for early-stage candidate filtering AI coding interviewer for technical assessments	Conversational first-round interviews Configurable interviewer persona and style Follow-up questioning rather than a fixed list Automated scoring and evaluation reports Multilingual with human-like pacing
Pros	Cuts first-round screening time by handling video, phone, and coding interviews without recruiter involvement Adaptive questioning digs past rehearsed answers instead of running a fixed script Built-in proctoring flags likely cheating or AI-generated responses during interviews	A real follow-up question beats a two-minute skim or a keyword filter Consistent process across every candidate Free trial before committing
Cons	No perpetual free plan, only paid tiers priced by interview volume Entry-level tier pricing works out higher-priced for employers hiring in small batches Candidates may find an AI-run interview colder than a human conversation	No published pricing Candidates increasingly resent being screened by software Automated scoring in hiring carries documented bias risk
Company	Hyring, founded 2022	UNIT01 doo

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260814. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Hyring better than ShortlistIQ?

In our reviews Hyring scores 4.0 and ShortlistIQ scores 3.7. The better pick depends on the job. Hyring: AI-native hiring platform that runs adaptive, proctored video interviews and shortlists candidates without a recruiter on every call. ShortlistIQ: Runs first-round interviews as a conversation, with a persona you configure.

Which is cheaper, Hyring or ShortlistIQ?

Hyring: from $160/mo. ShortlistIQ: see pricing.

Do Hyring and ShortlistIQ have free plans?

Neither lists a free plan.

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