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Interviewer.AIMost similar to ZappyVue 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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HeyMilo AIRated 4.0 out of 5 in our review, against 3.6 for ZappyVue.
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At a glance
Green means better than ZappyVue, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ZappyVueBaseline | 3.6 | Not listed | No | Async video interviews that score and rank candidates, billed by the minute. | |
| Interviewer.AI | 3.9+0.3 | Not listed | No | Automates first-round video interviews by scoring recorded candidate responses against structured hiring criteria. | vs ZappyVue |
 Headway.ai | 3.6Same | Not listed | No | AI hiring platform where bots source, assess and interview candidates and hand recruiters a proctored shortlist. | vs ZappyVue |
 Hire Hoc | 3.3−0.3 | 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. | vs ZappyVue |
 Talently.ai | 3.5−0.1 | Not listed | No | An AI interviewer that conducts live candidate interviews in multiple languages, with structured evaluation across every conversation. | vs ZappyVue |
 ShortlistIQ | 3.7+0.1 | Not listed | No | Runs first-round interviews as a conversation, with a persona you configure. | vs ZappyVue |
| HeyMilo AI | 4.0+0.4 | Not listed | No | Runs automated voice interviews for high-volume hiring and scores the results. | vs ZappyVue |
| Hyring | 4.0+0.4 | $160/mo | No | AI-native hiring platform that runs adaptive, proctored video interviews and shortlists candidates without a recruiter on every call. | vs ZappyVue |
 Alex | 4.0+0.4 | Not listed | No | Conversational AI interviewer that screens job candidates through interactive, real-time interviews. | vs ZappyVue |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches ZappyVue.
Interviewer.AI
3.9Not listed
vs ZappyVue+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
Headway.ai
3.6Not listed
vs ZappyVueSame
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
Hire Hoc
3.3Not listed
vs ZappyVue−0.3
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.
- AI shortlisting matches candidates to job descriptions automatically
- AI-generated, role-customized job descriptions
- AI-curated one-way (asynchronous) video interviews
Pay-as-you-go credits with no expiration or monthly commitment
Credit costs can add up quickly at real hiring volume
Talently.ai
3.5Not listed
vs ZappyVue−0.1
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
ShortlistIQ
3.7Not listed
vs ZappyVue+0.1
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
HeyMilo AI
4.0Not listed
vs ZappyVue+0.4
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
Hyring
4.0$160/mo
vs ZappyVue+0.4
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
Alex
4.0Not listed
vs ZappyVue+0.4
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
FAQ
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What is the cheapest alternative to ZappyVue?
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