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Head-to-head · Interview Intelligence Software

Criteria vs Hyring

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Criteria #3 in Interview Intelligence Software 3.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Criteria
Higher score Hyring #8 in Interview Intelligence Software 5.9/10 Free plan · paid from $79/mo Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Hyring

Criteria leads on 0 checks, Hyring on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreHyring · 5.9/10
  • Free planonly Hyring

Hyring scores higher on our rubric for interview intelligence software: 5.9 against 3.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #8 and #3.

Hyring offers free plan; Criteria doesn't.

Criteria is the better fit for structured hiring with live and async interviews. Hyring is the better fit for budget teams needing both interview modes.

  • Criteria fits best

    Structured hiring with live and async interviews

  • Hyring fits best

    Budget teams needing both interview modes

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Side by side

Feature Criteria 3.9/10 Visit ↗ Hyring 5.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 3.9 5.9
Ranking #3 in Interview Intelligence Software #8 in Interview Intelligence Software
Best for Structured hiring with live and async interviews Budget teams needing both interview modes
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Integrations 8 integrations 11 integrations
Features Criteria 1/3 · Hyring 1/3
Automated scorecards Not published Not published
Interviewer coaching Not published Not published
ATS integrations ✓ ✓
Specs
Recording modes Not published Not published
Transcription languages Not published Not published
Supported platforms Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Supports both one-way async and real-time two-way interviews
  • Adds reusable rubrics, scoring, blind review, and independent evaluations
  • Connects with eight named ATS platforms and includes AI review features
  • Supports both one-way asynchronous and two-way live interviews
  • Adds adaptive questions, AI scoring, transcripts, and evidence-backed reports
  • Business includes unlimited job posts, API access, and priority support
Cons
  • Pricing is handled through a request-pricing flow
  • There is no free plan
  • The product is available on the web platform
  • Free is limited to one team seat and one active job post
  • All 24 ATS integrations and API access require the Business plan
  • The platform is available on the web only
Our verdict

Criteria is a web-based video interviewing product for employers and hiring teams that need structured hiring workflows across live and asynchronous interviews. Candidates can record one-way video responses, while evaluators can conduct…

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Hyring is AI-powered recruiting software for employers and recruiting teams that need structured video interviews. Its AI Video Interviewer supports one-way asynchronous interviews and two-way live interviews, with adaptive follow-up…

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  1. CriteriaInterview Intelligence Software 3.9Pricing on request
  2. HyringInterview Intelligence Software 5.9Free plan · paid from $79/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Criteria — where it wins

    • Supports both one-way async and real-time two-way interviews
    • Adds reusable rubrics, scoring, blind review, and independent evaluations
    • Connects with eight named ATS platforms and includes AI review features

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through a request-pricing flow
    • There is no free plan
    • The product is available on the web platform
  • Hyring — where it wins

    • Supports both one-way asynchronous and two-way live interviews
    • Adds adaptive questions, AI scoring, transcripts, and evidence-backed reports
    • Business includes unlimited job posts, API access, and priority support

    Where it doesn't

    • Free is limited to one team seat and one active job post
    • All 24 ATS integrations and API access require the Business plan
    • The platform is available on the web only
  • Criteria3.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad interview suite combining live, async, recording, rubrics, and AI review.

    Visit CriteriaFull verdict →
  • Hyring5.9/10 · Free plan · paid from $79/mo

    A flexible interview platform with free access, live sessions, scoring, and ATS connections.

    Visit HyringFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026