interviewing.io
Job search sites
Recruiting software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
Take the quiz to check if interviewing.io and its alternatives fit your requirements.
Pay-as-you-go
Free Trial unavailable
Free version
Small
Medium
Large
- Information technology and software
- Banking and insurance
- Professional services (engineering, legal, consulting, etc.)
What is interviewing.io
interviewing.io is a technical interview practice and hiring platform focused on software engineering roles. It enables candidates to do mock interviews—often anonymously—with experienced interviewers and receive feedback, and it also connects candidates to employers through an interview-based talent marketplace. The product is primarily used by engineers preparing for interviews and by companies that want to evaluate candidates through structured technical interviews rather than resumes alone.
Anonymous mock interview format
The platform supports anonymous practice interviews, which can reduce bias and allow candidates to practice without reputational risk. This format is distinct from typical job boards that emphasize profiles and applications. It also encourages more candid feedback from interviewers. For candidates, it provides a structured way to simulate real technical interviews.
Interview-based candidate evaluation
For hiring teams, the marketplace approach emphasizes demonstrated interview performance rather than only resume keywords. This can help employers identify candidates who interview well but may be overlooked in traditional application funnels. It also aligns the screening step with the actual job interview process. The model can reduce time spent reviewing large volumes of applications for certain roles.
Practice plus hiring workflow
interviewing.io combines interview preparation with pathways into recruiting, which is less common among general job search sites. Candidates can use the same environment for skill practice and for being considered by employers. This can create a tighter feedback loop between preparation and outcomes. It is particularly relevant for technical roles where interview performance is central.
Narrow role and domain focus
The product is primarily oriented toward software engineering and technical interviews, which limits usefulness for non-technical hiring. Organizations recruiting across many job families may still need broader recruiting software or job boards. Even within tech, it is most relevant where live technical interviewing is a key selection method. This specialization can reduce fit for high-volume or non-technical roles.
Not a full ATS replacement
interviewing.io focuses on interviewing and matching rather than end-to-end recruiting operations. Many employers will still require separate systems for requisition management, compliance workflows, offer management, and onboarding. As a result, it may function as a sourcing/screening channel rather than the system of record. Integration needs can add process overhead.
Outcome depends on interviewer supply
Candidate experience and employer value depend on the availability and consistency of qualified interviewers. If interviewer capacity is constrained, scheduling and coverage for specific stacks or seniority levels can be uneven. Quality control and calibration across interviewers can also vary compared with fully internal interview loops. This can affect predictability for both candidates and hiring teams.
Plan & Pricing
Employer / Recruiting (subscription)
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Recruiting (Employers) | $500 per month + 10% of first year's base salary on hire | Monthly fee plus placement fee on hire; contact sales / sign up for employer product. Source: interviewing.io employers FAQ. |
Candidate / Interview Practice (usage-based)
Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go Free tier/trial: Free peer practice available (permanent free tier); no evidence of a time-limited free trial on the site. Example costs: Premium mock interviews — start at $179 per interview (price varies by subject matter and if you request an interviewer from a specific company). Gift interviews page lists $179 per interview and notes 10% off for purchases of 4 or more. Discount options: Volume discount noted on gift page (10% off for 4+ interviews); employer pricing includes a placement fee structure (10% of first-year base salary).
Notes:
- The site also previously referenced a broader price range for interviews in blog posts, but the FAQ and gift pages list current per-interview starting pricing as $179.
Seller details
interviewing.io, Inc.
Private
https://interviewing.io/
https://x.com/interviewingio
https://www.linkedin.com/company/interviewing-io/
