Head-to-head · Interview Intelligence Software
Criteria vs 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 ↗ |
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| 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 |
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| 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… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
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






