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ZappyVueMost similar to Hire Hoc in what it does, its category and its price.
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JobHire.AIHas a free plan, rated 3.6 out of 5. Hire Hoc has none.
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HumanFlowFrom $49/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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HyringRated 4.0 out of 5 in our review, against 3.3 for Hire Hoc.
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At a glance
Green means better than Hire Hoc, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hire HocBaseline | 3.3 | Not listed | No | AI shortlisting matches candidates to your job description, AI writes the job posting itself, and AI-curated one-way video interviews screen candidates asynchronously - all on pay-as-you-go credits. | |
| ZappyVue | 3.6+0.3 | Not listed | No | Async video interviews that score and rank candidates, billed by the minute. | vs Hire Hoc |
 HireLakeAI | 3.4+0.1 | Not listed | No | Bulk resume parsing and matching against job descriptions, for teams processing high application volumes. | vs Hire Hoc |
| JobHire.AI | 3.6+0.3 | Free | YesHire Hoc has none | Auto-applies to hundreds of matching U.S. jobs from 1M+ monthly postings, with a resume score check and per-application cover letters. | vs Hire Hoc |
 Interviewer.AI | 3.9+0.6 | Not listed | No | Automates first-round video interviews by scoring recorded candidate responses against structured hiring criteria. | vs Hire Hoc |
| Hyring | 4.0+0.7 | $160/mo | No | AI-native hiring platform that runs adaptive, proctored video interviews and shortlists candidates without a recruiter on every call. | vs Hire Hoc |
| HumanFlow | 2.9−0.4 | $49/mo | No | Scores every technical candidate and calls the result zero bias. | vs Hire Hoc |
 HackerRank | 3.8+0.5 | Not listed | No | AI Mock Interviewer, Chakra AI pre-screening, and a QuickApply agent span both sides of technical hiring - practicing for interviews and running them. | vs Hire Hoc |
 JazzHR | 4.0+0.7 | $83.33/mo | No | Applicant tracking system for small businesses that handles hiring from job posting to offer letter, with TalentFit AI recommending candidates and AI-powered candidate matching on higher plans. | vs Hire Hoc |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Hire Hoc.
ZappyVue
3.6Not listed
vs Hire Hoc+0.3
Async video interviews that score and rank candidates, billed by the minute.
- Asynchronous on-demand video interviews
- Automatic scoring and ranking of candidates
- Language proficiency analysis across 50+ languages
Removes the scheduling round that loses the best candidates
Face recognition and screen monitoring on applicants is surveillance with legal obligations attached
HireLakeAI
3.4Not listed
vs Hire Hoc+0.1
Bulk resume parsing and matching against job descriptions, for teams processing high application volumes.
- Bulk resume parsing into structured data
- Matching against job descriptions
- High-volume processing for agencies
Parsing is the least contentious AI use in recruitment - transcription, not judgement
Candidate matching is assessment and falls under discrimination and AI hiring law
JobHire.AI
3.6Free
vs Hire Hoc+0.3Free plan
Auto-applies to hundreds of matching U.S. jobs from 1M+ monthly postings, with a resume score check and per-application cover letters.
- Automated applications across 1M+ monthly U.S. job postings
- Resume matching against specific job descriptions before applying
- Per-application customized cover letter generation
Resume-matching before applying is a real quality filter, not blind spray
High-volume auto-applying can still read as less targeted to employers
Interviewer.AI
3.9Not listed
vs Hire Hoc+0.6
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
Hyring
4.0$160/mo
vs Hire Hoc+0.7
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
HumanFlow
2.9$49/mo
vs Hire Hoc−0.4
Scores every technical candidate and calls the result zero bias.
- Automated scoring across the candidate pipeline
- Interview preparation automation
- Pipeline view for technical recruiting
Structured scoring genuinely beats unstructured human screening at volume
'Zero bias' is unsupportable for a model trained on past hiring decisions
HackerRank
3.8Not listed
vs Hire Hoc+0.5
AI Mock Interviewer, Chakra AI pre-screening, and a QuickApply agent span both sides of technical hiring - practicing for interviews and running them.
- AI Mock Interviewer for candidate interview practice
- Chakra AI-powered interview pre-screening
- AI plagiarism detection for coding assessments
Covers both candidate prep and employer screening with distinct AI tools
Pricing isn't published on the homepage
JazzHR
4.0$83.33/mo
vs Hire Hoc+0.7
Applicant tracking system for small businesses that handles hiring from job posting to offer letter, with TalentFit AI recommending candidates and AI-powered candidate matching on higher plans.
- TalentFit AI candidate recommendations
- AI-powered candidate matching on Plus and Pro
- Automated resume parsing and candidate screening
Published yearly prices from $1,000
AI candidate matching is not on the entry Hero plan
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Hire Hoc free?
Hire Hoc does not list a free plan. Check its pricing page for current plans.
What is the best free alternative to Hire Hoc?
JobHire.AI is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (3.6 out of 5).
What is the cheapest alternative to Hire Hoc?
Among paid plans, HumanFlow has the lowest starting price (from $49/mo). If you need it free, start with JobHire.AI.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.