Criteria vs CandidReel

Criteria8.8Visit CandidReel8.4Visit

Higher score Criteria #4 in Video Interview Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Criteria

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CandidReel #8 in Video Interview Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit CandidReel

• Criteria fits best

  Structured interview teams using established ATSs

• CandidReel fits best

  Small teams wanting free live and async interviews

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Side by side

Feature	Criteria 8.8/10 Visit ↗	CandidReel 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.4
Ranking	#4 in Video Interview Software	#8 in Video Interview Software
Best for	Structured interview teams using established ATSs	Small teams wanting free live and async interviews
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$29/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Integrations	8 integrations	6 integrations
Features Criteria 1/4 · CandidReel 4/4
Interview recording	✓	✓
Interview scorecards	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Interview scheduling	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Interview transcription	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Interview modes	Not checked yet	Both
Candidate limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Supports both asynchronous and real-time browser-based interviews Adds reusable rubrics, scoring, comments, and independent reviews Connects with major ATSs including Greenhouse and Workday	Supports both one-way asynchronous and live interviews AI transcription, summaries, and configurable scoring ATS, calendar, pipeline, and scorecard features in one workflow
Cons	No free plan is available Pricing requires contacting sales The product is available on the web only	Published pricing presents different paid-plan details Free-plan limits are not specified Advanced workflow features begin on higher-priced plans
Our verdict	Criteria is a web-based video interviewing product for employers and hiring teams that need consistent candidate evaluation. It supports asynchronous, one-way interviews with candidate-recorded responses alongside real-time, two-way… Read the review →	CandidReel is a browser-based video interviewing platform for recruiting teams that want both asynchronous one-way interviews and scheduled live sessions. Live interviews support up to six participants, while candidates can record from… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Criteria — where it wins

  • Supports both asynchronous and real-time browser-based interviews
  • Adds reusable rubrics, scoring, comments, and independent reviews
  • Connects with major ATSs including Greenhouse and Workday

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • The product is available on the web only

• CandidReel — where it wins

  • Supports both one-way asynchronous and live interviews
  • AI transcription, summaries, and configurable scoring
  • ATS, calendar, pipeline, and scorecard features in one workflow

  Where it doesn't

  • Published pricing presents different paid-plan details
  • Free-plan limits are not specified
  • Advanced workflow features begin on higher-priced plans

• Criteria8.8/10 · Pricing on request

  A mature video interview suite for structured hiring workflows and established ATS connections.

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• CandidReel8.4/10 · Free plan

  A flexible interview workflow for small teams that need live and async options.

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