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HireFoundry vs Metaview

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

Starting price

HireFoundry

$99/mo 30 day free trial

Three AI agents that sit beside the recruiter rather than replace them: one scores resumes with the evidence shown, one feeds live questions and follow-ups during recruiter-run interviews, and one flags mismatches between resume, LinkedIn and contact details. It works inside 30+ ATSs, from $99/mo billed annually after a 30-day trial.

Where HireFoundry fits

  • Agency and in-house recruiters screening technical roles outside their own expertise
  • Teams that want AI help during live interviews while recruiters keep control
  • Recruiting teams worried about candidate fraud and resume inflation
  • Companies on Bullhorn, Greenhouse, Lever, Loxo, PCRecruiter and other supported ATSs

Metaview

$60/user/mo Free tier

AI notes for every interview, written back to the ATS. Free for 25 calls a month, with the Notetaker Pro plan at $60 per user/month for unlimited calls.

Where Metaview fits

  • Recruiters who dislike writing up interviews
  • Teams that need notes on the ATS record
  • Buyers who want a free start
  • Desks connecting interview notes to an assistant via MCP

At a glance

DetailHireFoundryMetaview
Starting price$99/mo$60/user/mo
Free tier–No✓Yes
Free trial30 day free trialNot on record
MCP server–No✓Yes
Public API–No–No
Listed underInterviewing, Candidate fraud & AI detection, AI screeningAI note takers, Interviewing

Where they pull apart

HireFoundry

Stands out: The Interview Agent helps during the call, not after it: it rewrites the questions you have not asked yet as the candidate talks and suggests follow-ups only the interviewer sees, which lets a non-technical recruiter run a credible technical screen. Seats are unlimited on every plan, so cost is set by interview minutes.

Watch out: Plans are annual contracts paid upfront after the trial, and the Candidate Trust Agent and custom resume scoring only arrive at $999/mo. The agent joins calls as a visible participant, so candidates may notice it. HireFoundry is a new brand, launched from Fusemachines' earlier Interview Agent, with no outside reviews yet.

Not the right fit for

  • Teams that want AI to run interviews or screens on its own
  • Buyers who need monthly billing without negotiation
  • Small teams that only need meeting notes after the call

Metaview

Stands out: Notes land on the candidate record rather than in someone's document.

Watch out: Each agent is priced separately, so adding Sourcing ($100 or $300 per user) or Application Review ($150 a month) to the $60 Notetaker adds up fast.

Not the right fit for

  • High-volume voice screening
  • Teams that need coaching as well as notes

Pros and cons

HireFoundry

  • Live interview guidance that adapts as the candidate answers
  • Unlimited seats on every plan
  • Connects to 30 ATSs, including staffing ATSs like Bullhorn and PCRecruiter
  • Annual contracts paid upfront
  • Candidate Trust Agent only on the $999/mo plan
  • New brand with no outside reviews yet

Metaview

  • Free tier to start on
  • MCP available
  • Writes notes back to the ATS
  • Steep step up to paid
  • No interviewer coaching
  • Small vendor

What each one costs

HireFoundry

$99/mo

Starter is $99/mo billed annually with 1,000 interview minutes a month, unlimited seats and ATS integration. Premium is $999/mo billed annually with 10,000 interview minutes, unlimited custom resume scoring and the Candidate Trust Agent. Enterprise is quoted, starting at 20,000 interview minutes, with SSO, role-based access and custom onboarding. Teams start with a 30-day trial connected to their ATS; plans are then annual contracts paid upfront, with quarterly or monthly payment negotiable and overages set in the order form. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 20 Oct 2026

Metaview

$60/user/mo

Metaview prices each AI agent separately. The Notetaker has a free plan with 25 calls a month, Pro at $60 per user a month with unlimited calls, and Enterprise on tailored pricing. AI Sourcing is free for the first 100 profiles, then Pro at $100 per user a month (200 profiles) or Max at $300 per user a month (unlimited). Application Review is free for 50 applications a month, then Pro at $150 a month with unlimited users. The full agentic recruiting platform is custom priced through sales. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 23 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is HireFoundry cheaper than Metaview?
Metaview starts lower, at $60/user/mo against $99/mo for HireFoundry. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try HireFoundry or Metaview for free?
Metaview carries a free tier on our listing. HireFoundry offers a 30 day free trial.
Does HireFoundry or Metaview have an MCP server?
Metaview ships a first party MCP server, so an AI assistant can work the product directly.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 20 Oct 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?