Shortlist by what you need
Start here if you know why you are leaving Hyring.
Want the closest match?
Talently.aiMost similar to Hyring in what it does, its category and its price.
Visit (opens Talently.ai in a new tab)Need a free plan?
SkilloraHas a free plan, rated 3.8 out of 5. Hyring has none.
Visit (opens Skillora in a new tab)Want to pay less than Hyring?
Take2 AIFrom $17/mo, against from $160/mo for Hyring.
Visit (opens Take2 AI in a new tab)Want the best rated?
AlexRated 4.0 out of 5 in our review, against 4.0 for Hyring.
Visit (opens Alex in a new tab)
At a glance
Green means better than Hyring, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 HyringBaseline | 4.0 | $160/mo | No | AI-native hiring platform that runs adaptive, proctored video interviews and shortlists candidates without a recruiter on every call. | |
| 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 Hyring |
 Headway.ai | 3.6−0.4 | Not listed | No | AI hiring platform where bots source, assess and interview candidates and hand recruiters a proctored shortlist. | vs Hyring |
 ShortlistIQ | 3.7−0.3 | Not listed | No | Runs first-round interviews as a conversation, with a persona you configure. | vs Hyring |
| Alex | 4.0Same | Not listed | No | Conversational AI interviewer that screens job candidates through interactive, real-time interviews. | vs Hyring |
 HackerRank | 3.8−0.2 | 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 Hyring |
| Skillora | 3.8−0.2 | Free | YesHyring has none | An AI interviewer for both sides - candidates practice for free, employers screen at scale - trusted by students from NYU, Yale and Virginia Tech. | vs Hyring |
| Take2 AI | 3.9−0.1 | $17/mo$143 less | No | AI interview agents that screen healthcare candidates around the clock. | vs Hyring |
 Humanly | 4.0Same | Not listed | No | Combines an AI Recruiter, AI Interviewer, and ATS after a $25M round focused on candidate experience | vs Hyring |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Hyring.
Talently.ai
3.5Not listed
vs Hyring−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
Headway.ai
3.6Not listed
vs Hyring−0.4
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
ShortlistIQ
3.7Not listed
vs Hyring−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
Alex
4.0Not listed
vs HyringSame
Conversational AI interviewer that screens job candidates through interactive, real-time interviews.
- Interactive conversational AI interviewer
- Automated candidate screening and scoring
- Real-time follow-up question generation
Runs live, adaptive interviews instead of static video submissions
Pricing is not published and requires a sales conversation
HackerRank
3.8Not listed
vs Hyring−0.2
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
Skillora
3.8Free
vs Hyring−0.2Free plan
An AI interviewer for both sides - candidates practice for free, employers screen at scale - trusted by students from NYU, Yale and Virginia Tech.
- AI-conducted video interviews for candidates and employers
- Free candidate practice mode
- Scaled candidate screening for hiring teams
Free practice mode lowers the barrier to genuine interview preparation
An AI interviewer is still a different experience than a real human one
Take2 AI
3.9$17/mo
vs Hyring$143 less−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
Humanly
4.0Not listed
vs HyringSame
Combines an AI Recruiter, AI Interviewer, and ATS after a $25M round focused on candidate experience.
- AI Recruiter, AI Interviewer, and ATS combined in one platform
- Conversational AI across chat, phone, and video for candidate engagement
- Built specifically for high-volume hiring scenarios
Combines recruiting, interviewing, and tracking rather than requiring separate tools
Pricing isn't published, requires a demo and custom quote
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Hyring free?
Hyring does not list a free plan. Paid plans start from $160/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Hyring?
Skillora is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (3.8 out of 5).
What is the cheapest alternative to Hyring?
Among paid plans, Take2 AI has the lowest starting price (from $17/mo). If you need it free, start with Skillora.
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.