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Hirevire vs Willo

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

Starting price

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

Willo

$59/role/mo 14 day free trial

One-way video interviews for async screening. $59 per live role/month on the entry plan, with enterprise from $3,799/year.

Where Willo fits

  • Small and mid-sized teams running async screens
  • Teams on Greenhouse, Workable, Lever or Ashby
  • Hiring managers who review on their own time
  • Buyers who want per-role rather than per-seat pricing

At a glance

DetailHirevireWillo
Starting price$49/mo$59/role/mo
Free tier–No–No
Free trial7 day free trial14 day free trial
MCP server✓Yes–No
Public API–No–No
Listed underInterviewingInterviewing
CapterraNot enough reviews4.7 from 39 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

Willo

Stands out: Priced per live role rather than per seat, with a long list of supported trackers.

Watch out: Priced in pounds, and there is a large gap between the entry plan and enterprise.

Not the right fit for

  • Desks that need live panel video
  • Teams running many roles at once on the entry plan

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

Willo

  • Priced per live role rather than per seat
  • Works with the major trackers
  • 14-day trial
  • Priced in pounds
  • Big jump to enterprise
  • Not a live-panel tool

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 4 Nov 2026

Willo

$59/role/mo

Willo Lite is $59 per live role per month with no contract, up to 5 live roles. Enterprise starts at $3,799/year. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Is Hirevire cheaper than Willo?
Hirevire starts lower, at $49/mo against $59/role/mo for Willo. 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 Willo for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing. Hirevire offers a 7 day free trial. Willo offers a 14 day free trial.
Does Hirevire or Willo 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 4 Nov 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?