Alternatives
Best HireVue alternatives in 2026
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Cite this list: Toolradar, best HireVue alternatives 2026, toolradar.com/alternatives/hirevue
5 direct alternatives to HireVue and 3 more tools in the same category, compared on pricing, features, and best-for use cases. Pick the right replacement without the marketing fluff.
Quick answer
- Lever is the top alternative to HireVue on our list, followed by SAP SuccessFactors and JazzHR.
- None of the 8 alternatives has a free plan.
- Highest rated: Awardco, 4.9 out of 5 from 11,265 ratings, Sep 2026.
- 8 alternatives
- 5 direct
Top 3 alternatives to HireVue
Lever
#1 Top pickAll-in-one talent acquisition to build equitable hiring
Pricing
Contact sales
4.4 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 2,778 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Best overall
Cloud HCM suite for HR management
Starting price
From $18 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
4.1 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 1,950 ratings, Sep 2026
JazzHR
#3AI-powered recruitment platform for small and mid-sized businesses to streamline hiring.
Starting price
From $83.33 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
4.4 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 1,365 ratings, Sep 2026
HireVue vs 8 alternatives
| Tool | Starting price (Nov 2026) | Free plan | Rating | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.1 out of 5, from 255 ratings on G2 (255) | |
| Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.4 out of 5, from 2,778 ratings across G2 and Capterra (2,778) | Direct alternative |
| Price: $18/mo | Free plan: No | 4.1 out of 5, from 1,950 ratings across G2 and Capterra (1,950) | Direct alternative |
| Price: $83.33/mo | Free plan: No | 4.4 out of 5, from 1,365 ratings across G2 and Capterra (1,365) | Direct alternative |
 | Price: Not published | Free plan: No | 4.2 out of 5, from 990 ratings across SourceForge and G2 (990) | Direct alternative |
 | Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.5 out of 5, from 765 ratings on Capterra (765) | Direct alternative |
 | Price: $8/mo | Free plan: No | 4.8 out of 5, from 18,284 ratings across G2 and Capterra (18,284) | Same category as HireVue |
 | Price: $14/mo | Free plan: No | 4.7 out of 5, from 20,580 ratings across G2, Capterra and Trustpilot (20,580) | Same category as HireVue |
 | Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.9 out of 5, from 11,265 ratings across G2 and Capterra (11,265) | Same category as HireVue |
Why people consider alternatives to HireVue
HireVue is an AI-powered hiring platform designed to streamline and optimize the recruitment process. It offers tools for skill validation through virtual job tryouts and AI-powered assessments, intelligent video interviewing with…
Teams most often switch away when one of these starts to bite:
- Pricing at scale as usage or premium tiers add up.
- Missing integrations with the rest of your stack.
- Performance or scale limits as your needs grow.
- A specific feature gap you have hit in hr & recruiting.
The 5 direct alternatives below cover the same core job (HR & recruiting) with different trade-offs. The 3 tools marked "Same category as HireVue" fit the category but replace HireVue less directly.
HireVue by the numbers
Toolradar data: It is listed as an alternative to 25 other tools on Toolradar, ranking #2 of 50 in Assessment Tools. As of Nov 2026.
- #2 most-listed alternative in Assessment Tools, out of 50 tools in Assessment Tools. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
- #71 (joint) most-listed alternative in AI Assistants, out of 1591 tools in AI Assistants. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
- #20 (joint) most-listed alternative in HR & Recruiting, out of 417 tools in HR & Recruiting. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
| Metric | HireVue | Peer median | Position (1 is best) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | 52% have one | n/a |
| Listed as an alternative to | 25 tools | 2 | #2 of 50 |
| User rating | 4.1/5 (across the web, 255 ratings) | 4.6/5 | #21 of 23 tools with 20+ reviews |
| Compare-page visits, last 30 days | 57 visits | 28 | #3 of 14 tools with 20+ compare-page visits |
Visitors most often compare HireVue with Interviewing.io (last 30 days, Nov 2026).
Listed as an alternative to: #2 on 2026-10-16 to #2 on 2026-11-11 (rank among 50 tools, 1 is best).
Each position is counted among the tools that have data for that row, as noted under it. All Assessment Tools data · How we compute this. Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source.
Cite this: Toolradar, “HireVue by the numbers”, Nov 2026.
HR & Recruiting leaderboards from Toolradar data
Toolradar ranks HR & Recruiting tools on one measure at a time, only where at least 8 tools have data. As of Nov 2026.
Lowest entry price, plans with no stated unit
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 85 tools with no stated price unit, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swingvy | $1.89/mo |
| 2 | HRJee | $2/mo |
| 3 | People HR | $3.78/mo |
| 4 | KeepActive | $4/mo, billed monthly |
| 5 | Crystal | $4.08/mo, billed yearly |
Lowest entry price, per-user plans
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 40 tools priced per user, verified price.
Lowest entry price, per-employee plans
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 18 tools priced per employee, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ThriveSparrow | $2/employee/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | PeopleForce | $2.50/employee/mo, billed yearly |
| 3 | Sesame HR | $3.75/employee/mo, billed monthly |
| 4 | ChartHop | $8/employee/mo, billed monthly |
| 4 | Shapes (formerly DreamTeam) | $8/employee/mo, billed monthly |
A position exists only when at least 8 tools have data for that metric. 160 of 417 HR & Recruiting tools have a verified price; the others publish none we could read (often "contact sales"). Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source. How we compute this. Cite this: Toolradar, “HR & Recruiting leaderboards”, Nov 2026. Data licensed CC BY 4.0. All HR & Recruiting statistics.
8 alternatives to HireVue
Direct alternatives come first, ranked by G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editor review. Tools marked "Same category as HireVue" follow, ranked the same way.
- 1
Lever
Paid Higher rated by usersAll-in-one talent acquisition to build equitable hiring
4.4 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 2,778 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
- 2
SAP SuccessFactors
Enterprise Battle-tested at scaleCloud HCM suite for HR management
4.1 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 1,950 ratings, Sep 2026
From $18/user/mo, billed monthly
- 3
JazzHR
Paid Higher rated by usersAI-powered recruitment platform for small and mid-sized businesses to streamline hiring.
4.4 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 1,365 ratings, Sep 2026
From $83.33/mo flat, billed yearly
- 4
iCIMS
PaidThe #1 Applicant Tracking System and AI-powered hiring platform for global enterprises.
4.2 /5 across SourceForge and G2 · 990 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
- 5
Greenhouse
Paid Higher rated by usersHiring software for growing companies
4.5 /5 on Capterra · 765 ratings, Oct 2026
Price not published
- 6
Rippling
Paid Higher rated by usersUnify HR, IT, and finance for seamless employee management
4.8 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 18,284 ratings, Sep 2026
From $8/user/mo, billed monthly
Same category as HireVue
- 7
Deel
Free plan Cheaper than HireVueHire globally, pay compliantly, and manage payroll worldwide
4.7 /5 across G2, Capterra and Trustpilot · 20,580 ratings, Sep 2026
From $14/mo, billed monthly; free plan available
Same category as HireVue
- 8
Awardco
Paid Higher rated by usersMake employee recognition more rewarding and drive engagement with a flexible platform.
4.9 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 11,265 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
Same category as HireVue
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to HireVue?
Based on real-signal scoring (G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editorial review), the top alternatives to HireVue are Lever, SAP SuccessFactors, JazzHR. Each solves the same core job with different trade-offs on pricing, features, and integrations.
Is there a free alternative to HireVue?
There is no fully free alternative in this list. Deel is freemium: a permanent free tier plus paid plans (Hire globally, pay compliantly, and manage payroll worldwide).
Why do people look for HireVue alternatives?
Common reasons teams switch away from HireVue: pricing that scales aggressively, missing integrations with the rest of their stack, performance or scale limits, or a specific feature gap in hr & recruiting. The alternatives on this page solve the same core problem with different trade-offs.
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