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Recruit CRMMost similar to HireAra in what it does, its category and its price.
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FlowmingoHas a free plan, rated 3.9 out of 5. HireAra has none.
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HeyMilo AIRated 4.0 out of 5 in our review, against 3.9 for HireAra.
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At a glance
Green means better than HireAra, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 HireAraBaseline | 3.9 | Not listed | No | Reformats candidate CVs into branded, client-ready presentations for recruitment agencies. | |
| Recruit CRM | 4.1+0.2 | Not listed | No | ATS and CRM for recruitment agencies, with agents that format CVs and draft replies. | vs HireAra |
 CVFAST | 3.7−0.2 | Not listed | No | Reformats messy candidate resumes into consistent, branded submissions for recruiters - GPT-5 plus Mistral OCR under the hood. | vs HireAra |
 Spott | 3.8−0.1 | Not listed | No | AI-native ATS and CRM built specifically for recruitment agencies, not internal talent-acquisition teams | vs HireAra |
 HireLakeAI | 3.4−0.5 | Not listed | No | Bulk resume parsing and matching against job descriptions, for teams processing high application volumes. | vs HireAra |
| Flowmingo | 3.9Same | $49/mo | YesHireAra has none | AI hiring platform with unmetered free AI interviews, CV screening and skills tests | vs HireAra |
| HeyMilo AI | 4.0+0.1 | Not listed | No | Runs automated voice interviews for high-volume hiring and scores the results. | vs HireAra |
 Textkernel | 4.0+0.1 | Not listed | No | Recruitment AI from Bullhorn: CV and job parsing, semantic matching and skills intelligence used by HR software vendors and staffing firms. | vs HireAra |
 RecruitGenius.ai | 3.2−0.7 | Free | YesHireAra has none | Recruitment automation with a CV anonymisation feature, on a free-forever entry plan. | vs HireAra |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches HireAra.
Recruit CRM
4.1Not listed
vs HireAra+0.2
ATS and CRM for recruitment agencies, with agents that format CVs and draft replies.
- ATS and client CRM in one system
- Agents for CV formatting, email replies and submissions
- Chrome sourcing extension and LinkedIn messaging
Built for agencies, where candidates and clients share a pipeline
No published pricing for the premium plans
CVFAST
3.7Not listed
vs HireAra−0.2
Reformats messy candidate resumes into consistent, branded submissions for recruiters - GPT-5 plus Mistral OCR under the hood.
- Resume reformatting into a consistent branded candidate profile
- GPT-5-based content restructuring
- Mistral OCR support for scanned and image-based resumes
Targets a specific, recurring agency workflow rather than generic resume writing
Pricing wasn't accessible on the pages checked (403) - confirm directly
Spott
3.8Not listed
vs HireAra−0.1
AI-native ATS and CRM built specifically for recruitment agencies, not internal talent-acquisition teams.
- Unified ATS and CRM built specifically for recruitment agencies, not internal TA teams
- AI-assisted candidate and client relationship management in one system
- Founded by former McKinsey, BCG, and Bain consultants with staffing-industry insight
Purpose-built for recruitment agencies rather than a generic ATS retrofitted for them
Very new company, launched November 2024, with limited public track record
HireLakeAI
3.4Not listed
vs HireAra−0.5
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
Flowmingo
3.9$49/mo
vs HireAraSameFree plan
AI hiring platform with unmetered free AI interviews, CV screening and skills tests.
- Unlimited AI interviews, CV evaluation, skills tests and chat screening on the free plan
- Full applicant tracking system with free job posts
- API, webhooks and an MCP server for connecting your own stack
Screening is unmetered on the free plan, not capped at a handful of candidates
The free plan keeps interview videos only in-app; downloads need Starter at $49
HeyMilo AI
4.0Not listed
vs HireAra+0.1
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
Textkernel
4.0Not listed
vs HireAra+0.1
Recruitment AI from Bullhorn: CV and job parsing, semantic matching and skills intelligence used by HR software vendors and staffing firms.
- Parser that extracts structured data from CVs and job postings
- Source and Match semantic matching engine for candidates and roles
- Skills Intelligence built on a standardised skills taxonomy
Named, specific products rather than one generic AI claim
Quote-only pricing
RecruitGenius.ai
3.2Free
vs HireAra−0.7Free plan
Recruitment automation with a CV anonymisation feature, on a free-forever entry plan.
- CVHide anonymisation for blind candidate screening
- Recruitment workflow automation
- Free-forever entry plan with no card required
Blind screening has a genuine evidence base behind it
Marketing register overstates what the product does
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is HireAra free?
HireAra does not list a free plan. Check its pricing page for current plans.
What is the best free alternative to HireAra?
Flowmingo is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (3.9 out of 5). Other free options: RecruitGenius.ai.
What is the cheapest alternative to HireAra?
Among paid plans, Flowmingo has the lowest starting price (from $49/mo). If you need it free, start with Flowmingo.
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.