Hirevire
Video interviewing software
Recruiting software
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What is Hirevire
Hirevire is a video interviewing tool designed to collect asynchronous (one-way) video, audio, and text responses from candidates as part of early-stage screening. It is typically used by small to mid-sized teams to replace initial phone screens and standardize first-round questions across applicants. The product focuses on creating shareable interview links, capturing candidate responses, and reviewing submissions collaboratively. It positions itself as a lightweight alternative to full recruiting suites by centering on pre-recorded screening workflows.
Asynchronous screening workflows
Hirevire supports one-way interviews where candidates respond on their own time, which can reduce scheduling overhead for early-stage screening. Teams can use consistent question sets to compare applicants more uniformly. This approach is well-suited for high-volume roles where initial screening time is a bottleneck. It also helps distributed teams review responses without coordinating calendars.
Multiple response formats
The product supports collecting video responses and can also accommodate other response types (commonly audio and text) for screening questions. This flexibility can improve accessibility for candidates who cannot or prefer not to record video for every prompt. It also allows recruiters to tailor questions to the role (e.g., spoken communication vs. written reasoning). Mixed-format responses can make reviews faster when video is not necessary.
Lightweight setup and sharing
Hirevire is oriented around creating interview requests and distributing them via links, which simplifies deployment compared with broader recruiting platforms. This can be useful for teams that already have an ATS and only need a screening layer. A simpler footprint can reduce training time for hiring managers who only need to review submissions. It can also fit ad hoc hiring processes where a full recruiting suite is not required.
Limited end-to-end recruiting
Hirevire primarily addresses screening and does not function as a full applicant tracking system. Teams typically still need separate tools for job posting, pipeline management, offer workflows, and compliance reporting. This can increase tool fragmentation and require manual handoffs between systems. Organizations seeking a single system of record may find the scope too narrow.
Integration depth may vary
Compared with larger recruiting platforms, integration options and depth (e.g., automated stage updates, structured data sync, SSO/SCIM) may be more limited or require workarounds. If integrations are not available for a team’s existing ATS, recruiters may need to export, copy links, or manually reconcile candidate records. This can reduce the time savings gained from asynchronous screening. Integration requirements tend to increase as hiring volume and process maturity grow.
Potential candidate experience concerns
One-way video interviews can create candidate drop-off for some roles or demographics, particularly when requests are lengthy or feel impersonal. Some candidates have privacy concerns or limited bandwidth/device access, which can affect completion rates. Teams may need clear instructions, reasonable time limits, and alternatives (audio/text) to mitigate this. The format may be less appropriate for senior or highly specialized roles where live interaction is expected early.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $49/month (monthly) or $39/month (billed yearly) | 1 active job; 1 user; One-way video interviews: 300/year (or 25/month); Video storage: 90 days; AI transcripts & AI Match/Scorecards included; Unlimited questions; 7-day free trial (no credit card); pause subscriptions up to 3 months; add-ons available. |
| Professional | $149/month (monthly) or $99/month (billed yearly) | 5 active jobs; 5 users; One-way video interviews: 1,200/year (or 100/month); Video storage: 90 days; AI features included; Multiple organizations available as an add-on; all Essentials features included. |
| Agency | $249/month (monthly) or $199/month (billed yearly) | 20 active jobs; 15 users; One-way video interviews: 12,000/year (or 1,000/month); Video storage: 90 days; Includes up to 5 organizations (separate branding/domains); AI features included; designed for recruitment agencies. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Tailored plan for large organizations — contact sales for custom quote, job limits, SLA, and enterprise needs. |
Add-ons (official site):
- Extended Video Storage: $9/month for additional 90 days of storage.
- Additional Organizations: $29/month per organization OR $250 one-time fee per organization.
Notes: All paid plans include AI features (transcripts, AI match & scorecards, AI analysis) with no usage credits; yearly billing gives a discounted per-month equivalent as listed on the vendor site.
