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Cernor vs CiiVSOFT

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

Starting price

Cernor

$199/role Free trial

AI applicant evaluation for teams with more applications than time to read them: Cernor scores every record against a standard you approve, checks whether the evidence backs each claim and asks follow ups where it does not. At $199 per role for up to 300 candidates with no subscription, it suits occasional hiring, but it is a young product with no published customers and ATS integration only on Enterprise.

Where Cernor fits

  • Teams hiring a few roles a year who do not want a subscription
  • Roles that draw many polished, keyword matched applications
  • Hiring panels that need a written record of why each candidate advanced

CiiVSOFT

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First pass CV screener that lives inside your current ATS rather than replacing it: it reads every application against your criteria and leaves an explained evaluation on each record. A good fit for high volume employers who like their ATS; prices are quoted only.

Where CiiVSOFT fits

  • High volume employers happy with their current ATS
  • TA teams that want explainable first pass screening
  • Multilingual applicant pools

At a glance

DetailCernorCiiVSOFT
Starting price$199/roleQuote
Free tier–No–No
Free trialYesNot on record
MCP server–No–No
Public API–No–No
Listed underAI screeningAI screening

Where they pull apart

Cernor

Stands out: Cernor keeps fit, credibility and proof apart for every requirement instead of blending them into one keyword score. Eleven trust checks flag JD mirroring, timeline conflicts and ownership gaps, and follow up questions are built from each candidate's own gaps, with each answer shaping the next. Pricing is per role with no subscription or seat fees, which is rare in AI screening.

Watch out: Cernor holds no SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certification and says so on its security page. ATS integration is listed only under Enterprise, and the site names no customers, reviews or team. Pricing does not say how long a role stays live, so check that before buying for a slow search. It evaluates and ranks only; it does not source, schedule or run interviews.

Not the right fit for

  • Buyers who need SOC 2 or ISO 27001 today
  • Teams wanting sourcing, scheduling or AI interviews in the same tool
  • High volume teams that need ATS sync without an Enterprise deal

CiiVSOFT

Stands out: Zero new logins: the screening, the best fit flags and the written evaluation notes all appear inside the ATS your recruiters already use, and each note shows which mandatory and experience criteria were met. Customers named on its site include Alstom, Khan Academy, Glovo and Agoda.

Watch out: No published pricing, and the site does not list which ATSs it connects to, so confirm yours is supported before the demo. It handles the CV first pass only, with no interviews, sourcing or outreach, and the 5x speed figure is the vendor's own.

Not the right fit for

  • Teams that also want AI interviews or sourcing
  • Buyers who need published prices
  • Small teams with low applicant volume

Pros and cons

Cernor

  • Per role pricing with no subscription or seat fees
  • Separates fit from credibility and proof for each requirement
  • Follow up questions built from each candidate's own evidence gaps
  • No SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certification yet
  • ATS integration listed only under Enterprise
  • No published customers or reviews yet

CiiVSOFT

  • No new platform or login for recruiters
  • Explained evaluation on every record
  • Screens every application regardless of volume
  • Prices not published
  • Supported ATSs not listed publicly
  • First pass screening only

What each one costs

Cernor

$199/role

Standard is $199 per role, paid once with no subscription, and covers up to 300 candidates on that role. Targeted follow up, the Decision Packet with change history and unlimited team members are included. Extra capacity is $89 per 100 candidates on the same role. Enterprise is quoted and adds volume pricing, ATS integration, a security review and deployment options. The first five candidates are free with no card. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 26 Sep 2026

CiiVSOFT

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CiiVSOFT does not publish prices; pricing is given after a 30 minute demo. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 23 Sep 2026

Common questions

Can you try Cernor or CiiVSOFT for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing. Cernor offers a free trial.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 26 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?