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Take2 AIMost similar to Alex in what it does, its category and its price.
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HyringFrom $160/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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iCIMSRated 4.2 out of 5 in our review, against 4.0 for Alex.
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At a glance
Green means better than Alex, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AlexBaseline | 4.0 | Not listed | No | Conversational AI interviewer that screens job candidates through interactive, real-time interviews. | |
| Take2 AI | 3.9−0.1 | $17/mo | No | AI interview agents that screen healthcare candidates around the clock. | vs Alex |
 ShortlistIQ | 3.7−0.3 | Not listed | No | Runs first-round interviews as a conversation, with a persona you configure. | vs Alex |
| Hyring | 4.0Same | $160/mo | No | AI-native hiring platform that runs adaptive, proctored video interviews and shortlists candidates without a recruiter on every call. | vs Alex |
 Talently.ai | 3.5−0.5 | Not listed | No | An AI interviewer that conducts live candidate interviews in multiple languages, with structured evaluation across every conversation. | vs Alex |
 HeyMilo AI | 4.0Same | Not listed | No | Runs automated voice interviews for high-volume hiring and scores the results. | vs Alex |
| iCIMS | 4.2+0.2 | Not listed | No | Enterprise recruiting platform with an applicant tracking system, candidate engagement and career sites, plus iCIMS AI: a Sourcing Agent, candidate ranking and matching, a GenAI search assistant, an AI career-site chatbot and AI email writing. | vs Alex |
 Interviewer.AI | 3.9−0.1 | Not listed | No | Automates first-round video interviews by scoring recorded candidate responses against structured hiring criteria. | vs Alex |
 ConverzAI | 4.0Same | Not listed | No | ConverzAI runs voice AI recruiters that source, screen, and schedule staffing candidates by phone, text, and email around the clock. | vs Alex |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Alex.
Take2 AI
3.9$17/mo
vs Alex−0.1
AI interview agents that screen healthcare candidates around the clock.
- AI interviewer agents purpose-built for healthcare roles
- 24/7 candidate screening independent of recruiter availability
- Instant screening results rather than scheduled callbacks
Solves the shift-worker scheduling deadlock in clinical hiring
Automated interviewing can deter candidates in a tight labour market
ShortlistIQ
3.7Not listed
vs Alex−0.3
Runs first-round interviews as a conversation, with a persona you configure.
- Conversational first-round interviews
- Configurable interviewer persona and style
- Follow-up questioning rather than a fixed list
A real follow-up question beats a two-minute skim or a keyword filter
No published pricing
Hyring
4.0$160/mo
vs AlexSame
AI-native hiring platform that runs adaptive, proctored video interviews and shortlists candidates without a recruiter on every call.
- 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
Cuts first-round screening time by handling video, phone, and coding interviews without recruiter involvement
No perpetual free plan, only paid tiers priced by interview volume
Talently.ai
3.5Not listed
vs Alex−0.5
An AI interviewer that conducts live candidate interviews in multiple languages, with structured evaluation across every conversation.
- Live AI-conducted candidate interviews
- Multi-language interviewing
- Consistent question set across all candidates
Removes the scheduling bottleneck in high-volume early screening
Automated employment assessment is regulated - NYC bias audits and EU AI Act high-risk rules apply
HeyMilo AI
4.0Not listed
vs AlexSame
Runs automated voice interviews for high-volume hiring and scores the results.
- Voice interviews conducted automatically
- Built for high-volume screening
- Works inside an existing applicant tracking system
Targets the real bottleneck in high-volume hiring
Pricing is not published
iCIMS
4.2Not listed
vs Alex+0.2
Enterprise recruiting platform with an applicant tracking system, candidate engagement and career sites, plus iCIMS AI: a Sourcing Agent, candidate ranking and matching, a GenAI search assistant, an AI career-site chatbot and AI email writing.
- Sourcing Agent for automated candidate sourcing
- Candidate ranking, talent matching and a GenAI search assistant
- AI career-site chatbot and conversational job search
Recruiters choose how much AI autonomy to enable
No published pricing; demo or sales call required
Interviewer.AI
3.9Not listed
vs Alex−0.1
Automates first-round video interviews by scoring recorded candidate responses against structured hiring criteria.
- Structured video interview scoring against defined hiring competencies
- Asynchronous candidate recording that removes live-interview scheduling
- Ranked shortlist and per-candidate scorecards for recruiting teams
Established track record dating back to 2018, not a recent entrant
No public pricing; quotes require a sales conversation
ConverzAI
4.0Not listed
vs AlexSame
ConverzAI runs voice AI recruiters that source, screen, and schedule staffing candidates by phone, text, and email around the clock.
- Voice, text, and email candidate outreach handled by one AI recruiter
- Automated screening with structured conversation summaries per candidate
- Interview scheduling built into the candidate conversation flow
Built specifically for staffing-firm workflows rather than generic HR tech
No public pricing, every deal requires a sales conversation
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Is Alex free?
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What is the cheapest alternative to Alex?
Among paid plans, Take2 AI has the lowest starting price (from $17/mo).
How did you pick these alternatives?
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