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AsyncInterview vs Spark Hire

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Starting price

AsyncInterview

$70/user/mo Free tier

A low-cost one-way video interview tool: candidates answer recorded video, audio or text questions on their own time, and your team reviews, rates and shares the answers. Free for 60 responses a year, then $70 per user a month.

Where AsyncInterview fits

  • Small teams screening candidates across time zones
  • Recruiters on Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby or Workable who want interviews tied to the ATS
  • Seasonal or campus drives run from a shareable interview link

Spark Hire

$249/mo

One-way and live video interviews, with a separate ATS. Video starts at $249/mo billed annually.

Where Spark Hire fits

  • TA teams replacing live first rounds with one-way video
  • SMBs that want video without an enterprise HireVue contract
  • Companies that may grow into Spark Hire's ATS
  • Desks on Greenhouse or Lever that only need the video layer

At a glance

DetailAsyncInterviewSpark Hire
Starting price$70/user/mo$249/mo
Free tier✓Yes–No
MCP server–No–No
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underInterviewingInterviewing
CapterraNot enough reviews4.7 from 109 reviews

Where they pull apart

AsyncInterview

Stands out: Candidates need no app, login or registration, and invites go out by email, SMS or WhatsApp one at a time, by CSV upload or through a public link. It plugs into Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, Workable, SmartRecruiters, JazzHR, BambooHR, Teamtailor and Recruitee, and custom domains and white label are available.

Watch out: Response caps are per year, not per month: 1,200 on Standard and 2,400 on Professional, so a high-volume desk can hit the ceiling. The free plan keeps videos for six months and has no AI transcription. Pricing is per user, which adds up when several hiring managers need seats.

Not the right fit for

  • Teams that want AI scoring of answers, not just transcripts
  • High-volume hiring above 2,400 responses a year

Spark Hire

Stands out: Unlimited video interviews at a public $249/month annual start, then a full ATS if you want sourcing and workflows in the same vendor.

Watch out: The ATS (Recruit Pro) starts at $335/month billed annually, not $249. AI resume review and notetaker hours are metered by ATS plan. No free trial is advertised.

Not the right fit for

  • Enterprises standardised on HireVue
  • Buyers who thought $249 included the ATS
  • Teams that cannot ask candidates to record video

Pros and cons

AsyncInterview

  • Free plan with no card needed
  • Candidates answer without an app or login
  • Wide ATS coverage plus Zapier and an API with webhooks
  • Annual response caps on every plan
  • AI transcription only on paid plans
  • Per user pricing

Spark Hire

  • Public $249/mo annual start for unlimited video
  • One-way and live in the same product
  • Optional ATS if you want one vendor
  • ATS starts at $335/mo annual, not $249
  • No advertised free trial
  • AI notetaker hours are capped on ATS plans

What each one costs

AsyncInterview

$70/user/mo

AsyncInterview has a free plan with 60 video responses a year, six months of storage and no card needed. Standard is $70 per user a month ($65 billed annually) with 1,200 responses a year, AI transcriptions, API access and downloads. Professional is $150 per user a month ($135 annually) with 2,400 responses, multiple brands, dedicated onboarding and a success manager; single sign-on is an add-on. Custom plans are quoted. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 30 Sep 2026

Spark Hire

$249/mo

Video interviewing from $249/mo billed annually. The applicant tracking system is a separate plan from $335/mo. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 18 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is AsyncInterview cheaper than Spark Hire?
AsyncInterview starts lower, at $70/user/mo against $249/mo for Spark Hire. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try AsyncInterview or Spark Hire for free?
AsyncInterview carries a free tier on our listing.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 30 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?