Who This List Is Not For
If you run a large enterprise HR team with a dedicated implementation resource, a procurement cycle, and a six-figure software budget, HireVue was designed for you. Stay there.
This guide is for staffing agencies: lean teams, high volume, candidates spread across time zones, clients who want quality placements fast. The tools below are evaluated entirely through that lens.
Why You Might Be Looking For HireVue Alternatives
HireVue is a solid product and nobody’s disputing that.
But it was built for large enterprise HR teams with six-figure software budgets and dedicated implementation resources. If you run a staffing agency, that’s most likely not you.
Here’s what the actual experience looks like when an agency tries to use it:
You spend weeks on implementation before a single candidate gets screened. Your candidates, a good chunk of whom are ESL speakers, get asked to sit in front of a camera for a screening interview. A portion of them drop off before completing it. The ones who do complete it get scored by an AI that wasn’t trained on their accent. And your recruiters end up re-screening a significant chunk of the shortlist manually anyway.
By the time you’ve gone through that cycle, a role that could have been filled in days has taken weeks. The candidates who dropped off mid-screen were often the ones who would have completed a phone-based screen without a second thought.
For the full breakdown of what HireVue actually costs agencies, including implementation fees and contract terms, see our HireVue pricing guide for staffing agencies.
If you want a tool that fits how a staffing agency actually works, high volume, lean team, candidates spread across multiple markets, you need something different. This list is for you.
If you’re already on HireVue and evaluating a switch, here’s a breakdown of why staffing agencies are switching from HireVue in 2026.
How We Evaluated These Tools
Every tool on this list was assessed on four criteria:
Fit for staffing agencies. Not whether it works for corporate HR or in-house talent teams. Whether it fits the specific operational reality of an agency: high volume, multiple clients, diverse candidate pools, lean team.
Candidate experience. Specifically for candidates in APAC and Gulf markets. Does the format create friction? Does the technology handle accent variation? Will candidates actually complete the screen?
Speed to value. How fast can a lean team get this running on a live role? Weeks-long implementations get penalized.
Price. Is the pricing built for an agency budget or an enterprise procurement conversation?
If you’re evaluating tools more broadly beyond screening, this guide on hiring automation tools for staffing agencies covers the wider stack.
For a comparison of which AI interview tools handle high-volume candidate screening best, see our guide to the best AI interview tools for high-volume hiring.
The 9 Best HireVue Alternatives for Staffing Agencies
1. Gappeo.ai — Best Overall for Staffing Agencies
Best for: High-volume staffing agencies screening candidates across APAC and Gulf markets
Starts at: $29/month
If you run a staffing agency and you want to screen more candidates without adding headcount, Gappeo is the tool to look at first.
The core difference between Gappeo and everything else on this list: it screens candidates over the phone, not on camera. That matters more than it sounds.
Video screening requires your candidate to have decent lighting, a quiet space, a working camera, and the confidence to perform on screen. None of those requirements exist for a phone call. A warehouse supervisor in Cebu, a nurse in Riyadh, a customer service rep in Kuala Lumpur — they all know how to answer a phone. Asking them to set up for a video interview is a barrier. A phone call isn’t.
If you want a deeper look at how this works operationally, here’s a practical guide on how to automate phone screening.
How Gappeo Actually Works
Gappeo’s AI conducts the screening interview over the phone. Not a robotic IVR with “press 1 for yes.” An actual conversational interview that adjusts based on what the candidate says.
The AI is trained on real accents across markets: Filipino English, Indian English, Gulf Arabic, Australian English. So when your candidate in Davao or Dubai picks up, the system actually understands them. And if you’re not confident in a transcript, you can review it yourself and override the AI’s assessment. You stay in control.
This matters more than it might sound — here’s why multilingual candidate assessment changes completion rates in global hiring.
After the call, you get two things most tools don’t give you together: a screening summary and a personality profile.
The personality analysis is built on Big Five and DISC, two of the most widely validated frameworks in occupational psychology. It’s not a proprietary algorithm with no documented basis. It’s designed as a signal for your recruiters, not a replacement for judgment. If a candidate scores low on conscientiousness and you’re placing them in a compliance-heavy role, that’s worth a conversation in the second round. It doesn’t make the decision for you.
Setup takes hours, not weeks. There’s no implementation project. No dedicated IT resource required. You connect it to your existing HR software and start screening.
What Gappeo does well:
- Phone-first screening removes the camera barrier for candidates in APAC and Gulf
- AI trained on English accents across multiple markets
- Personality analysis (Big Five + DISC) included at every tier
- Recruiters can review full transcripts and override AI scoring
- Integrates with existing HR software
- Fast setup — no long implementation cycles
- Starts at $29/month, not $35,000/year
Where Gappeo may not be your pick:
If you’re hiring exclusively for roles where visual presentation is part of the job criteria (e.g., on-camera talent, luxury retail), video screening may still make sense alongside it.
A note on brand recognition: HireVue has been around since 2004. Gappeo is newer. The practical answer is to evaluate it on what it does, not on name recognition. Book a demo, run a pilot on a live role, and look at what your completion rates and recruiter workload look like. At $29/month, the cost of testing it is low.
See how Gappeo works for your agency — Book a free demo
2. Hireflix — Best for Simple, Low-Cost Video Screening
Best for: Small agencies that just need one-way video, nothing more
Hireflix does one thing. Candidates record video answers to pre-set questions on their own time. You watch them when it suits you.
No AI scoring. No personality analysis. No scheduling back-and-forth. If you want to get off phone screens and onto something async without spending much, Hireflix is a reasonable starting point. It’s clean, it’s affordable, and candidates don’t need to download an app.
The limitation is just as simple: it’s video-only. If your candidates are in markets where video screening creates friction, you’ll feel that in your completion rates. And there’s no AI layer to help you process volume faster — you’re still watching every recording yourself.
Good fit if: You’re a small agency, budget is tight, and your candidates are comfortable on camera. Not the right fit if: You screen high volumes, need personality insights, or work across APAC and Gulf markets.
Pricing — Small: $75/mo (billed yearly) | Medium: $150/mo (billed yearly) | Custom rates available
3. Willo — Best for Human-Reviewed Async Screening
Best for: Agencies that want async video screening with recruiter control over every decision
Willo’s whole pitch is that humans, not AI, make the calls. Candidates record video responses. Recruiters review them using structured scorecards. No AI scoring. No automated ranking.
If you’ve had a bad experience with AI making decisions you didn’t agree with, Willo is a direct response to that concern.
The tradeoff is volume. If you’re screening hundreds of candidates a week, watching every video and scoring manually doesn’t scale. Willo works best for agencies doing structured, quality-focused hiring rather than pure high-volume throughput.
At $279/month, it’s more expensive than several tools on this list that do more.
Good fit if: You want full recruiter control and your volume is manageable. Not the right fit if: You’re screening at high volume and need AI to help you process faster.
Pricing — Growth: $279/mo | Scale: $409/mo | Enterprise: Custom
4. Spark Hire — Best for Teams That Want Flexibility
Best for: Agencies that want both one-way and live video options in one tool
Spark Hire gives you one-way recorded interviews and live video interviews in the same platform. You can use AI features if you want them, or ignore them entirely.
It’s a solid mid-range option. The interface is clean. Candidates don’t find it intimidating. The pricing is reasonable for what you get, and the customer base is large enough that the product is well-tested.
The gap for staffing agencies is the same as most video tools: it’s camera-first. If your candidates are in markets where video creates friction, that’s a problem Spark Hire doesn’t solve.
Good fit if: You want a flexible video tool with live and async options. Not the right fit if: Phone or audio screening is a priority for your candidate markets.
Pricing (Video Interviewing) — Pro: $299/mo | Growth: $499/mo | Enterprise: Custom (billed monthly or annually)
Pricing (Full ATS Suite) — Recruit Pro: $399/mo | Recruit Growth: Custom | Recruit Enterprise: Custom
[Read Spark Hire reviews on G2]
5. VidCruiter — Best for Enterprise-Level Workflow Automation
Best for: Larger agencies with complex, multi-step hiring workflows
VidCruiter is built for organizations that want to automate everything: scheduling, screening, reference checks, structured scoring. It’s comprehensive.
For a large agency managing multiple clients with different hiring workflows, that depth is genuinely useful. The platform is highly customizable and customer support is consistently well-reviewed.
The catch is complexity. VidCruiter takes time to set up and configure properly. If you’re a lean team that needs to be up and running on a live role this week, that’s friction you probably don’t want.
Good fit if: You run a larger agency with dedicated ops resources and complex, multi-client workflows. Not the right fit if: You need something fast to deploy and easy to manage day-to-day.
Pricing — Starting at ~$5,000/year (billed annually); enterprise custom available
[Read VidCruiter reviews on G2]
6. Workable — Best If You Also Need an ATS
Best for: Agencies that want screening and applicant tracking in one place
Workable is an ATS with async video screening built in. If you’re still managing candidates across spreadsheets and email threads, Workable solves two problems at once.
The video interview feature is an add-on, not the core product. So if screening is your primary pain point, you’re paying for a lot of ATS functionality you may not need.
Good fit if: You need an ATS and want basic video screening included. Not the right fit if: Screening is your core problem and you already have an ATS.
Pricing — Starter: $149/mo | Standard: $299/mo | Premier: $599/mo | Enterprise: $719/mo
7. TestGorilla — Best for Skills-First Screening Before Any Interview
Best for: Agencies that want to filter on hard skills before spending time on interviews
TestGorilla flips the sequence. Instead of starting with an interview, you start with a skills test. Candidates who pass move to the interview stage. Candidates who don’t, don’t.
If you’re receiving a high volume of unqualified applicants, that filter is genuinely valuable. The test library covers 400+ roles, and you can mix pre-built tests with custom questions.
The limitation for staffing agencies is that skills testing works best for roles with clear, testable competencies: tech roles, finance, data. For volume hiring in customer service, logistics, or hospitality, it adds candidate effort without a proportional return.
Good fit if: You hire for technical or skills-specific roles and want to filter before interviewing. Not the right fit if: You do high-volume generalist hiring where soft skills and fit matter more than hard skills.
Pricing — Free: $0 | Core: from $77/mo ($924/yr) | Plus: from $400/mo ($4,800/yr) | Custom available
[Read TestGorilla reviews on G2]
If TestGorilla doesn’t fit your agency’s profile, here’s a breakdown of TestGorilla alternatives for staffing agencies.
8. Hirevire — Best for Multi-Format Async Screening on a Budget
Best for: Agencies that want candidates to choose how they respond
Hirevire lets candidates respond however they want: video, voice note, or text. That flexibility is useful when you’re screening candidates across different comfort levels and tech setups.
At $39/month, it’s one of the most affordable options on this list. There’s no AI layer, no personality analysis, and no deep integrations, but for a small agency that just needs async screening without the overhead, it works.
Good fit if: You want affordable async screening with format flexibility. Not the right fit if: You need AI-assisted processing to handle volume or personality insights for placement quality.
Pricing — Essentials: $39/mo | Professional: $99/mo | Agency: $199/mo
9. MyInterview — Best for AI-Assisted Video Screening on a Small Budget
Best for: Small agencies wanting AI-assisted video screening at low cost
MyInterview records candidate video responses and uses AI to scan transcripts for keywords. It surfaces candidates who match the language patterns you’re looking for.
At $19/month, the price is hard to argue with. The AI is keyword matching, not deep analysis, but for a small agency doing straightforward screening, it gets the job done.
Good fit if: You want basic AI-assisted video screening at minimal cost. Not the right fit if: You need nuanced candidate assessment or work in markets where video creates friction.
Pricing — Free: $0 | Growth: $19/mo | Professional: $79/mo | Enterprise: Custom Quote
[Read MyInterview reviews on G2]
Quick Comparison: HireVue vs. The Alternatives
| Tool | Format | Starts At | Best For |
| Gappeo.ai | AI Phone/Voice | $29/mo | High-volume staffing agencies, APAC & Gulf markets |
| HireVue | Video + Games | ~$35,000/yr | Fortune 500 & Government (Enterprise) |
| Hireflix | Video | $75/mo | Simple, reliable one-way video on a budget |
| Willo | Video | $279/mo | Recruiter-controlled screening, no AI decisions |
| Spark Hire | Video + ATS | $299/mo | Live and async video in one platform |
| VidCruiter | Video + Testing | ~$5,000/yr | Complex, multi-stage compliance workflows |
| Workable | Video + ATS | $149/mo | All-in-one hiring platform |
| TestGorilla | Skills Tests | $77/mo | Skills-first hiring before any interview |
| Hirevire | Multi-format | $39/mo | Budget-friendly multi-format async |
| MyInterview | Video | $19/mo | Startups and small agencies on a tight budget |
How to Pick the Right Tool for Your Agency
If candidates are dropping off before they complete the screen, the format is the problem. Switch to phone or audio. Gappeo is built for exactly this.
If your recruiters are spending hours on first-round calls, you need async screening. Almost any tool on this list solves that.
If your shortlists keep disappointing hiring managers, you need more than a screening summary. You need personality and fit data. That’s where Gappeo’s personality analysis earns its keep.
If you’re screening across the Philippines, Gulf, or Southeast Asia, accent recognition and phone-first format are mandatory, not optional.
If you just need something cheap and simple to get started, Gappeo at $29/month or MyInterview at $19/month will get you off manual phone screens without a big procurement conversation.
For a broader look at how agencies cut hiring time across the funnel, see this guide on how to reduce time to hire.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the most common reason staffing agencies switch away from HireVue?
Price and implementation overhead, in that order. HireVue’s pricing is built for enterprise HR budgets with a procurement process behind them. For a lean agency team that needs to be screening candidates this week, not after a multi-week implementation, the tools on this list fit better operationally and financially.
How should I compare tools if I’m not sure which format is right for my agency?
Run a short pilot on a live role before committing. Pick one role, screen a batch of candidates through the new tool, and track two things: completion rate and how much recruiter time it saved downstream. That’s a more reliable signal than any feature comparison matrix.
Will candidates actually complete a phone screen with an AI?
Yes, and more of them complete it than a video screen. A phone call has zero setup friction. Your candidate in Riyadh or Cebu picks up the phone the same way they’d answer any call. Gappeo’s AI is conversational, not robotic. It doesn’t sound like an IVR menu. Candidates stay engaged because it feels like a real interview, not a form they’re filling out.
How does Gappeo handle different accents across APAC and the Gulf?
The AI is specifically trained on Filipino English, Indian English, Gulf Arabic, and Australian English. It’s not a generic English model applied to every accent. Every interview generates a full transcript. If you’re not confident in how the AI interpreted a response, you read the transcript yourself and override the assessment. The AI gives you a starting point. You make the call.
Is the personality analysis actually useful or just a nice-sounding feature?
It depends on how you use it. Gappeo’s personality analysis is built on Big Five and DISC, two of the most widely validated frameworks in occupational psychology. It’s designed as a signal, not a verdict. Your recruiter sees the profile alongside the screening summary and applies their judgment. If the profile indicates a candidate scores low on conscientiousness and you’re placing them in a compliance-heavy role, that’s worth a conversation in the second round. It doesn’t make the decision for you.
How long does it take to set up Gappeo?
Hours, not weeks. There’s no implementation project. No dedicated IT resource. You connect it to your existing HR software, configure your screening questions, and start. If you’ve spent months implementing enterprise software before, this will feel very different.
Does Gappeo work if I’m screening candidates in multiple countries at once?
Yes. The platform is built for agencies operating across multiple markets simultaneously. You can run screening campaigns across different geographies, and the AI handles the accent variation across those markets without you needing to configure separate setups per country.
So What Is the Best HireVue Alternative for Staffing Agencies?
HireVue is a good product for the customer it was built for: a large enterprise with a big HR team, a long implementation runway, and a $35,000+ annual software budget.
If that’s not you, and if you’re reading this, it probably isn’t, then you don’t need HireVue. You need something built specifically for how a staffing agency actually works.
High volume. Lean team. Candidates spread across time zones and markets. Clients who want quality placements fast.
If you’re mapping out the full picture beyond screening, here’s a look at the best AI interview tools for staffing agencies right now.
If you want to screen more candidates without burning out your recruiters, start with Gappeo.
The phone-first format works for your candidates. The personality analysis gives your recruiters more to work with. And at $29/month, you can run a real pilot without a procurement process.
Book a free demo with Gappeo — see it on a live role before you commit
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