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Headway.aiMost similar to HireVue in what it does, its category and its price.
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JobJumpHas a free plan, rated 3.7 out of 5. HireVue has none.
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HyringFrom $160/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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ParadoxRated 4.3 out of 5 in our review, against 4.2 for HireVue.
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At a glance
Green means better than HireVue, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 HireVueBaseline | 4.2 | Not listed | No | Validates skills through video interviews and game-based assessments, since 2004 | |
| Headway.ai | 3.6−0.6 | Not listed | No | AI hiring platform where bots source, assess and interview candidates and hand recruiters a proctored shortlist. | vs HireVue |
 HackerRank | 3.8−0.4 | 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 HireVue |
| Paradox | 4.3+0.1 | Not listed | No | Olivia texts candidates back in seconds, in over 100 languages, around the clock | vs HireVue |
 Interviewer.AI | 3.9−0.3 | Not listed | No | Automates first-round video interviews by scoring recorded candidate responses against structured hiring criteria. | vs HireVue |
 SmartRecruiters | 4.0−0.2 | Not listed | No | Enterprise talent acquisition platform covering sourcing through onboarding, with AI running across the hiring workflow rather than bolted onto one step. | vs HireVue |
 Talocity | 3.2−1.0 | $1,000/mo | No | The world's only psycholinguistic AI assessment ecosystem - LLM and LSTM models profile candidates across 60+ dimensions, plus AI Voice Evaluation for pronunciation and tone. | vs HireVue |
| JobJump | 3.7−0.5 | $14.99/mo | YesHireVue has none | Real-time AI interview copilot that listens to video interviews and suggests tailored answers. | vs HireVue |
| Hyring | 4.0−0.2 | $160/mo | No | AI-native hiring platform that runs adaptive, proctored video interviews and shortlists candidates without a recruiter on every call. | vs HireVue |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches HireVue.
Headway.ai
3.6Not listed
vs HireVue−0.6
AI hiring platform where bots source, assess and interview candidates and hand recruiters a proctored shortlist.
- Auto Source: AI matching against a claimed 1M+ candidate database
- Auto Assessment: 850+ skills, live coding in 60+ languages, CEFR in 65+ languages
- Auto Interview: conversational video interview with scoring, transcript and footage
Covers sourcing through offer, or plugs in as separate modules
Pricing is not published; registration or a demo is needed
HackerRank
3.8Not listed
vs HireVue−0.4
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
Paradox
4.3Not listed
vs HireVue+0.1
Olivia texts candidates back in seconds, in over 100 languages, around the clock.
- Olivia AI assistant screens, schedules, and answers candidates via SMS and chat
- Operates 24/7 across 100+ languages
- Built specifically for high-volume, frontline, and hourly hiring
Purpose-built for high-volume hiring speed, not a general-purpose ATS
Pricing isn't published, requires a sales conversation
Interviewer.AI
3.9Not listed
vs HireVue−0.3
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
SmartRecruiters
4.0Not listed
vs HireVue−0.2
Enterprise talent acquisition platform covering sourcing through onboarding, with AI running across the hiring workflow rather than bolted onto one step.
- End-to-end talent acquisition from sourcing to onboarding
- AI matching and candidate discovery across the workflow
- Applicant tracking with built-in CRM
Consolidates four or five separate hiring tools into one system
No public pricing - enterprise sales only
Talocity
3.2$1,000/mo
vs HireVue−1.0
The world's only psycholinguistic AI assessment ecosystem - LLM and LSTM models profile candidates across 60+ dimensions, plus AI Voice Evaluation for pronunciation and tone.
- Psycholinguistic AI assessment using LLM and LSTM models
- AI Voice Evaluation for pronunciation and tone
- Candidate profiling across 60+ dimensions
Named, specific model architecture (LLM + LSTM) rather than vague AI claims
Voice and psycholinguistic assessments raise the same fairness-scrutiny questions as any AI evaluation tool
JobJump
3.7$14.99/mo
vs HireVue−0.5Free plan
Real-time AI interview copilot that listens to video interviews and suggests tailored answers.
- Real-time transcription of interviewer questions during live video calls
- AI-generated answer suggestions matched to resume and job description
- Screenshot-based reading of live coding interview challenges
Works without screen sharing, so the assistant stays invisible to interviewers
Relies on candidates feeding it accurate resume and job data, so mismatched inputs weaken suggestions
Hyring
4.0$160/mo
vs HireVue−0.2
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
FAQ
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Is HireVue free?
HireVue does not list a free plan. Check its pricing page for current plans.
What is the best free alternative to HireVue?
JobJump is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (3.7 out of 5).
What is the cheapest alternative to HireVue?
Among paid plans, JobJump has the lowest starting price (from $14.99/mo). If you need it free, start with JobJump.
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.