ShortlistIQ vs Skillora (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
Skillora
Only Skillora has one
Higher rating
Skillora
3.7 against 3.8
Same job?
Yes
Both are HR & Recruiting AI tools

Side by side

Compared on	ShortlistIQ	Skillora
Our rating	3.7	3.8Better
Starts at	Not listed	Free
Free plan	No	YesBetter
Category	HR & Recruiting AI	HR & Recruiting AI
Plans	See pricing	Free
Key features	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	AI-conducted video interviews for candidates and employers Free candidate practice mode Scaled candidate screening for hiring teams AI training programs for educational institutions Named university partnerships (NYU, Yale, Virginia Tech, Maryland)
Pros	A real follow-up question beats a two-minute skim or a keyword filter Consistent process across every candidate Free trial before committing	Free practice mode lowers the barrier to genuine interview preparation Same technology serves both candidate practice and employer screening Real, named university partnerships back its educational credibility
Cons	No published pricing Candidates increasingly resent being screened by software Automated scoring in hiring carries documented bias risk	An AI interviewer is still a different experience than a real human one Full hiring-side pricing wasn't detailed on the page checked Best used as skill-building practice, not an exact interview simulation
Company	UNIT01 doo	Skillora

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260824. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is ShortlistIQ better than Skillora?

In our reviews ShortlistIQ scores 3.7 and Skillora scores 3.8. The better pick depends on the job. ShortlistIQ: Runs first-round interviews as a conversation, with a persona you configure. Skillora: An AI interviewer for both sides - candidates practice for free, employers screen at scale - trusted by students from NYU, Yale and Virginia Tech.

Which is cheaper, ShortlistIQ or Skillora?

ShortlistIQ: see pricing. Skillora: free.

Do ShortlistIQ and Skillora have free plans?

Only Skillora has a free plan.

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