Criteria vs Hyring

Criteria9.2Visit Hyring8.6Visit

Higher score Criteria #3 in Interview Intelligence Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Criteria

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Hyring #8 in Interview Intelligence Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Hyring

• 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 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Hyring 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.6
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	—	$79/mo
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 checked yet	Not checked yet
Interviewer coaching	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
ATS integrations	✓	✓
Specs
Recording modes	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Transcription languages	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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… 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

• Criteria9.2/10 · Pricing on request

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

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• Hyring8.6/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit HyringFull verdict →