Head-to-head · Video Interview Software
Criteria vs CandidReel
Criteria leads on 0 checks, CandidReel on 4, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCandidReel · 9.0/10
- Free planonly CandidReel
- Most featuresCandidReel · 4 of 4
CandidReel scores higher on our rubric for video interview software: 9.0 against 3.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #8 and #4.
CandidReel offers free plan; Criteria doesn't. CandidReel offers interview scorecards; Criteria doesn't publish it. CandidReel offers interview scheduling; Criteria doesn't publish it. CandidReel offers interview transcription; Criteria doesn't publish it.
Criteria is the better fit for structured interview teams using established ATSs. CandidReel is the better fit for small teams wanting free live and async interviews.
- 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 3.6/10 Visit ↗ | CandidReel 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 3.6 | 9.0 |
| 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 | Not published | $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 published | ✓ (best) |
| Interview scheduling | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Interview transcription | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Interview modes | Not published | Both |
| Candidate limit | Not published | Not published |
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| 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
- Criteria3.6/10 · Pricing on request
A mature video interview suite for structured hiring workflows and established ATS connections.
Visit CriteriaFull verdict → - CandidReel9.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $29/mo
A flexible interview workflow for small teams that need live and async options.
Visit CandidReelFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026