Head to head

Hirevire vs Spark Hire

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

Hirevire

$49/mo 7 day free trial

One-way video screening with AI scorecards on every plan. Essentials is $49/mo, or $39/mo billed yearly, with a 7-day trial and no card.

Where Hirevire fits

Solo recruiters screening 1 or 2 roles on video
Teams that want AI scorecards without an add-on fee
Agencies that need client-branded interview rooms
Desks that auto-disqualify must-have misses

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

Detail	Hirevire	Spark Hire
Starting price	$49/mo	$249/mo
Free tier	–No	–No
Free trial	7 day free trial	Not on record
MCP server	✓Yes	–No
Public API	–No	✓Yes
Listed under	Interviewing	Interviewing
Capterra	Not enough reviews	4.7 from 109 reviews

Where they pull apart

Hirevire

Stands out: AI scorecards, transcripts in 90+ languages and auto-disqualify ship on Essentials, not only on Agency.

Watch out: Essentials is 1 job, 1 user and 300 interviews a year. Videos are stored for 90 days unless you buy an extension.

Not the right fit for

Teams that need a full ATS, not a screener
High-volume hiring on the Essentials quota

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

Hirevire

AI scorecards on every paid plan
7-day trial, no credit card
MCP server for Claude and ChatGPT

Essentials is 1 job and 1 user
Videos stored 90 days unless extended
Hiring-manager sharing starts on Professional

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

Hirevire

$49/mo

Essentials is $49/mo monthly or $39/mo billed yearly; Professional is $149/mo or $99 yearly; Agency is $249/mo or $199 yearly. Every plan includes the AI features, and the 7-day trial needs no card. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 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 Hirevire cheaper than Spark Hire?

Hirevire starts lower, at $49/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 Hirevire or Spark Hire for free?

Neither carries a free tier on our listing. Hirevire offers a 7 day free trial.

Does Hirevire or Spark Hire have an MCP server?

Hirevire 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 19 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?