20 Best Video Interview Software in 2026 for Faster, More Consistent Hiring

Choosing video interview software should not mean comparing a dozen tools that all use “video interviewing” to describe completely different workflows.

Some platforms specialize in one-way, pre-recorded interviews. Others combine asynchronous screening with live interviews, assessments, scheduling, or AI-led conversations. Pricing models vary just as much, from flat monthly subscriptions to per-role and enterprise contracts.

TestTrick appears first because we publish this guide and the product combines one-way video interviews with skills assessments. We disclose that relationship here. The numbers help readers navigate; they do not represent an independent performance ranking.

We reviewed available vendor product and pricing information for the 20 tools, but did not test these platforms hands-on. Treat feature descriptions as vendor-reported and confirm plan limits in a demo or trial.

We compared the tools by interview format, AI functions, named ATS connections, candidate workflow, pricing transparency, evaluation controls, and the hiring tasks each platform supports beyond video. Where we could not verify a feature in public vendor materials, we mark it as unverified rather than assuming the feature is absent.

Pricing and product details were checked against official vendor pages on October 7, 2026. Published starting prices do not include every usage limit, add-on, or custom fee.

How we define video interview software in 2026

Video interview software helps hiring teams conduct or review candidate interviews online. Depending on the product, it supports recorded responses, live video calls, or conversational AI interviews; not every tool offers all three.

One-way: A one-way interview, also called an asynchronous video interview, is a pre-recorded format. Recruiters send an interview link with a deadline. Candidates answer set questions on their own time, and recruiters review the answers later.

Live: Live video interviews run in real time with a recruiter or a panel.

Hybrid: Tools that support both asynchronous (one-way pre-recorded) and live (two-way real-time) video interviewing within the same platform.

What makes video interview tools the best

We compared vendor-documented features across eight buying criteria. We did not test every platform hands-on, so candidate experience and setup details reflect published information unless noted.

• AI functions: transcripts, summaries, answer scoring, or AI-led interviews, described separately
• ATS connections: named integrations and the data vendors say each connection can sync
• Candidate access: mobile and browser support, app or login needs, and recording steps where documented
• Pricing clarity, meaning a published rate and clear limits
• Setup path: self-service setup or sales-led onboarding, based on vendor documentation
• Structured evaluation: reusable questions, rubrics, and team review controls where available
• Level of control: recruiter control over time limits, retakes, and who sees each answer
• Interview formats: one-way, live, AI-led, or a combination

20 Best video interview software at a glance

The table compares video interview tools across five criteria. Use it as a guide to shortlist the tools that best suit your needs.

The 20 Video Interview Software Tools Compared

Each entry follows the same fields, so you can compare tools side by side.

1. TestTrick

TestTrick One Way Video Interview

Where it fits

TestTrick is one way video interview software that sits inside a broader candidate assessment platform. Instead of making recruiters use a separate product for a skills test and a recorded interview, TestTrick lets them combine multiple assessment types into one candidate experience.

Its Enterprise plan is built for organizations with 500 or more hires a year.

Main features

• Recruiters write video questions, set think time and answer limits, and decide on retakes.
• For text questions answered on video, recruiters can generate, edit, or add AI scoring criteria, review criterion-level results, and adjust a candidate’s score. AI evaluation is unavailable when the question itself is a recorded video. Teams can share responses for human review.
• Video sits beside 500+ skills tests, coding tasks, and psychometric assessments. The anti-cheating tools add webcam monitoring, screen recording, and tab-switch detection.
• TestTrick lists connections to Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, and other ATS platforms for assessment invitations and results. Confirm the data each connection transfers rather than assuming every recording syncs automatically. Candidate assessment reports pull the results into one view.

What sets it apart

• Every paid plan includes the core assessment features. Plans differ only in credits and user seats, and a credit is used when a candidate finishes an assessment.
• One-way video interviews plus skills assessments in one workflow
• AI scoring based on recruiter-defined criteria
• Recorded responses and candidate reports
• Proctoring and anti-cheating controls
• ATS integrations included across paid plans
• Transparent pricing
• Enterprise plan available for larger teams

Trade-offs

• TestTrick runs recorded interviews only, so teams that want a live video step need a second tool.
• Teams wanting only basic video interviewing may not need the broader assessment functionality

Pricing

Starter is $35 a month, Basic is $65, and Business is $75, all billed yearly. Enterprise pricing is custom. TestTrick advertises a 7-day free trial with no credit card required.

Official sources: TestTrick AI evaluation guide | TestTrick video question settings | TestTrick pricing.

2. Hireflix

HireFlix One-Way Video Interview

Where it fits

Hireflix fits teams that want simple recorded interviews at a flat price. It focuses on one-way interviews rather than live calls.

Main features

Questions can be video or text, with custom think and answer times and retakes. Bulk CSV invites go out by email, SMS, or WhatsApp, and transcripts are automatic.

It connects to Lever, Greenhouse, Ashby, Workable, Teamtailor, and others. A GraphQL API and Zapier cover the rest.

What sets it apart

Every plan includes unlimited positions, team seats, and interview responses. Candidates need no app or login, and the company lists SOC 2, GDPR, and SSO.

Trade-offs

Its pricing page lists no live interviews, skills tests, or AI scoring. Teams that want those need other tools.

Pricing

The Small plan is $75 a month billed yearly for companies under 50 employees. Medium is $150 for 50 to 250 employees, Custom covers larger teams, and the first month is free.

Official sources: Hireflix product and pricing details | Hireflix ATS integrations.

3. Spark Hire

SparkHire Video Interview

Where it fits

Spark Hire fits teams that want one-way and live interviews in one tool. It suits small and mid-size hiring teams.

Main features

Candidates get a branded portal with intro videos, think time, and take limits. Teams share interviews in bulk without a sign-in and rate them on scorecards.

AI features transcribe interviews in 50+ languages, summarize answers, and score submissions. Spark Hire lists 40+ ATS integrations and offers a SOC 2 Type II report on request.

What sets it apart

Unlimited one-way and live interviews come at a published price. Annual billing includes unlimited jobs and users; the monthly plan has lower limits.

Trade-offs

The monthly plan caps you at five jobs and five users. Live training and a customer success manager come only on annual plans, and API access, SSO, and extra brands cost more.

Pricing

Video interviews start at $299 a month on the monthly plan, or $249 a month billed annually. Pricing varies by company size.

Official sources: Spark Hire video interview features and pricing.

4. Willo

Willo Video Interview

Where it fits

Willo fits teams that hire for a few roles at a time, or large teams that want an enterprise rollout. It does one-way interviews.

Main features

Willo Intelligence adds transcripts, summaries, follow-up questions, and Insights. The platform includes scorecards, anti-cheat controls, an assessment library, and 18+ languages.

What sets it apart

The Lite plan has no contract, and you pay only for live roles. That keeps costs low for occasional hiring.

Trade-offs

Lite covers up to five live roles, 150 assessed candidates per role, and five users. Its ATS connections sit on the Enterprise plan, and Lite lists only Zapier and Integrately.

Pricing

Lite is $59 per live role per month, pay as you go. Enterprise starts at $3,799 a year, billed annually.

Official sources: Willo product features and pricing.

5. Truffle

Truffle Video Interview

Where it fits

Truffle fits small teams that hire often and want resume screening, video, and tests in one flow. It works beside your ATS and does not replace it.

Main features

AI Match scores resumes, while one-way interviews include transcripts, candidate summaries, and AI ranking against the criteria you set. Three assessments cover personality, situational judgment, and environment fit.

What sets it apart

The pricing page lists all three screening methods on every plan, with unlimited positions and team members. On Core and higher monthly plans, unused credits roll over for 12 months, up to three times the monthly pool.

Annual plans provide the year’s credits upfront. Confirm API availability: the integration page gives conflicting plan details.

Trade-offs

Credits drive the bill. A resume costs 1 credit, an assessed candidate costs 2, and a completed one-way interview costs 5.

Starter is a hard cap with no rollover, so busy months need a bigger plan.

Pricing

Starter is $49 a month, billed monthly only. Core is $99 billed annually or $119 monthly and Team is $199 or $239. A 7-day free trial is available with no card.

Official sources: Truffle one-way interview features | Truffle pricing | Truffle integration details.

6. OneWay Interview

One-Way Interview

Where it fits

OneWay Interview fits very small teams on tight budgets. It is a named product and not the category, so do not confuse it with generic one-way tools.

Main features

Interviews can mix video, text, and multiple-choice questions, with optional AI scoring. Anti-cheat controls include single-take recording, forward-only questions, and auto-record.

Teams get unlimited seats and a one-click ZIP export of each candidate record.

What sets it apart

Entry pricing starts at $13.99 a month billed annually, the lowest published paid starting rate in this list. Some other vendors offer free plans. Extra interviews start at $0.57.

Trade-offs

Important features are restricted to higher-priced plans. ATS integration is available only on Unlimited ($209.99/month billed annually), and AI Check is available from SME. Starter, SME, and Business have monthly interview limits of 30, 60, and 150. Confirm the AI Test Validation entitlement before buying.

Pricing

Starter is $13.99 a month, SME is $34.99, Business is $62.99, and Unlimited is $209.99, all billed annually. Monthly billing costs $19.99, $49.99, $89.99, and $299.99, with a 14-day trial and no card.

Official sources: OneWay Interview features and pricing.

7. VidCruiter

Vidcruiter Video Interview

Where it fits

VidCruiter fits large employers that run multi-stage, structured hiring. It supports one-way and live interviews inside custom workflows.

Main features

Teams build structured interviews with scoring, scheduling, and automated reference checks. Workflows can be customized by role.

VidCruiter also lists optional AI transcripts, summaries, competency-based scoring, and candidate fraud flags, with hiring teams retaining the final decision.

What sets it apart

VidCruiter's published product information describes configurable interview workflows, scoring, scheduling, and reference checks. Ask which modules and setup services the quote includes.

Trade-offs

VidCruiter publishes no price. Pricing is quote-based. Ask for a module-by-module quote and a walkthrough of setup before comparing it with self-serve tools.

Pricing

Quote only. Ask for a written quote that lists each module.

Official sources: VidCruiter pre-recorded interview features | VidCruiter pricing enquiry.

For more detail, read our VidCruiter review.

8. HireVue

Hirevue Video Interview

Where it fits

HireVue fits enterprises that want video interviews alongside AI-supported screening and assessments. It supports both on-demand and live interviews.

Main features

It offers video interviews, AI-driven scoring, and role-based assessments. HireVue acquired Modern Hire in May 2023, according to its press release.

Modern Hire brought Virtual Job Tryout, a role-based assessment.

What sets it apart

Its enterprise offering combines on-demand and live interviewing, assessments, and workflow automation. Named integrations include Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle/Taleo, iCIMS, and Greenhouse.

Trade-offs

HireVue publishes no price, and AI scoring adds compliance work. Smaller teams will find lighter tools easier to buy.

Pricing

Quote only.

Official sources: HireVue video interview formats | HireVue ATS integrations.

Compare both platforms in our TestTrick vs. HireVue guide.

9. KitaHQ

Kitahq Video Interview

Where it fits

KitaHQ fits teams that want AI-led first-round interviews with structured candidate assessment. It is designed to screen candidates without scheduling live calls.

Main features

Candidates complete conversational AI video interviews through a browser, with support for multiple languages. The AI interviewer asks follow-up questions. Teams can use custom questions and assessments, then review recordings, transcripts, summaries, and candidate reports.

KitaHQ evaluates interview responses against standard or custom criteria covering areas such as communication, technical reasoning, role knowledge, and problem-solving. Recruiters can review scores and explanations rather than relying on the AI alone.

What sets it apart

Its interview assessment and candidate-report features are built around structured scoring, giving hiring teams a way to compare responses against the same criteria.

Trade-offs

The platform is more focused on AI-assisted screening and assessment than traditional live interviewing. Higher-volume teams may need a custom package and integration support.

Pricing

KitaHQ’s AI Video Interview pricing starts at $99/month, billed annually. Ask which interview usage limits and extra charges apply to your hiring volume.

Official sources: KitaHQ AI interview pricing.

10. InterviewStream

InterviewStream Video Interviewing

Where it fits

InterviewStream fits organizations that want video interviewing alongside scheduling and broader recruiting workflows. It serves teams ranging from smaller organizations to large employers, schools, healthcare systems, and government agencies.

Main features

The platform supports on-demand and live video interviews, interview scheduling, custom questions, automated invitations and reminders, candidate rating, and collaborative review.

InterviewStream offers AI hiring tools alongside its video interviewing products, including AI Interview Summary and Interview Insights. Hiring teams can review and rate completed interviews. Ask which AI functions are included in your package; automated answer scoring is not confirmed here.

What sets it apart

Its combination of on-demand interviews, live interviews, and interview scheduling makes it useful for teams that want more than asynchronous screening alone.

Trade-offs

Pricing is not published as a fixed subscription. Teams also need to contact InterviewStream for integrations through its Open API.

Pricing

InterviewStream does not publish a standard price. Pricing varies based on factors such as organization size, users, and the products included, so teams need to request a quote.

Official sources: InterviewStream interview products | InterviewStream ATS integrations.

11. Talview

Talview Video Interview

Where it fits

Talview fits enterprise and high-volume hiring teams that need video interviews alongside assessments, candidate verification, scheduling, and interview security.

Main features

Its video interviewing tools support on-demand and live interviews, interview builders, candidate verification, scheduling, collaborative interview rooms, and interview insights.

Talview's Ivy AI Interviewer conducts structured interviews, asks contextual follow-up questions, and evaluates responses in real time. It also supports multilingual interview personas and can integrate with Talview workflows and ATS platforms.

What sets it apart

Its focus extends beyond interviewing into candidate verification and interview integrity, making it suited to high-volume or higher-stakes hiring processes.

Trade-offs

Talview is primarily positioned for larger organizations, and its pricing depends on candidate volume and the combination of products selected.

Pricing

Talview uses unit-based pricing and does not publish a standard subscription price. Customers select their products and expected candidate volume before receiving a quote.

Official sources: Talview Ivy AI interviewer | Talview pricing model.

12. XOR

XOR Video Interview

Where it fits

XOR fits recruiting teams that want live and on-demand video interviews alongside candidate communication. It is particularly suited to high-volume recruiting workflows.

Main features

Recruiters can create live interview links or on-demand interviews with automated questions and recorded responses. XOR advertises a no-app candidate experience; check support for the devices and browsers your candidates use.

What sets it apart

Video interviews sit alongside texting, chat, and calling, so recruiter-candidate communication can stay in one workflow.

Trade-offs

XOR does not publish a standard video-interview subscription price, making it harder to compare costs directly with self-serve tools.

Pricing

Request a sales quote for XOR video interviewing at your hiring volume; no standard video-interview subscription price.

Official sources: XOR video interview features.

13. ScreeningHive

ScreeningHive Video Interview

Where it fits

ScreeningHive fits teams looking for a straightforward one-way video interview platform for structured, asynchronous screening.

Main features

Recruiters can create reusable interview templates, add text or video questions, invite candidates in bulk, and automate reminders and follow-ups. Candidates can complete interviews from desktop, mobile, or tablet.

ScreeningHive focuses more on structured evaluation than AI-led interviewing. Recruiters can rate, comment on, and compare candidate responses using its evaluation tools.

What sets it apart

Its low-cost plans and simple setup make it an accessible option for teams that mainly need one-way video interviews rather than a full recruiting suite.

Trade-offs

The platform is focused on asynchronous interviews, so teams looking for live interviewing or more advanced AI interviewing capabilities may need another tool.

Pricing

ScreeningHive currently displays Starter at $19/month or $15/month billed annually, Team at $49/month or $39/month annually, and Enterprise at $99/month or $79/month annually. The page lists limits from 5 interviews on Free to 500 on Enterprise; confirm current offers before purchase.

Official sources: ScreeningHive interview features | ScreeningHive pricing.

14. iMocha

iMocha Video Interview

Where it fits

iMocha fits teams that want video interviews as part of a broader skills assessment platform, particularly for technical and skills-based hiring.

Main features

Its automated video interviews let recruiters add one-way video questions to assessments and evaluate technical, functional, and communication skills.

Teams can review responses from a central dashboard and share reports with hiring managers. Confirm question time limits and retake settings in a demo.

Its separate Tara AI interviewer conducts conversational interviews with structured scoring on skills and responses. Confirm Tara’s availability and pricing in your package.

What sets it apart

Video interviews can be combined with skills assessments in the same candidate assessment, which is useful for roles where communication and job-specific skills both matter.

Trade-offs

iMocha is broader than a dedicated video interview platform, so teams that only need simple asynchronous interviews may find its assessment-focused platform more than they need.

Pricing

iMocha uses custom pricing based on organizational requirements, assessment volume, and selected features. It does not publish a standard video interview subscription price.

Official sources: iMocha recorded video assessments | iMocha Tara AI interviewer.

15. Harver

Harver Video Interview

Where it fits

Harver fits high-volume hiring teams that want asynchronous video interviews alongside predictive assessments and other pre-hire tools.

Main features

Recruiters can create custom questions, including video or written questions, and candidates record responses at their convenience. Teams can share recordings, collaborate on evaluations, and score responses using a consistent rating scale.

Harver's video interview module is intentionally separate from automated decision-making and facial or micro-expression analysis. Its broader platform uses predictive assessments and automated hiring solutions.

What sets it apart

Harver combines qualitative video responses with quantitative assessment data, giving recruiters a broader view of candidates during early screening.

Trade-offs

The video interview module is designed as part of Harver's broader hiring platform rather than as a standalone video interview product. Pricing is also quote-based.

Pricing

Harver does not publish standard pricing for its video interview solution. Organizations need to request a demo and quote based on their hiring requirements.

Official sources: Harver video interview features.

16. Jobma

Jobma One-Way Interview

Where it fits

Jobma fits teams that need one-way, live, and AI-led interviews alongside skills assessments. It is designed for high-volume and enterprise hiring.

Main features

Recruiters can create one-way interviews and combine them with video, audio, written, multiple-choice, game-based, and coding assessments. The platform also supports live interviews, customizable workflows, think time, retakes, and candidate proctoring.

Jobma's AI can score video responses against role-specific skills, generate summaries and transcripts, and provide candidate insights. Its AI proctoring can flag behaviors such as tab switching, multiple faces, and copy-and-paste activity.

What sets it apart

Jobma combines video interviews with skills validation, allowing teams to evaluate technical and communication skills in one candidate workflow.

Trade-offs

Pricing is quote-based, and some advanced features vary by plan. Teams should confirm which AI, proctoring, and integration features are included in their package.

Pricing

Jobma does not publish dollar amounts. Its Starter, Growth, Professional, and Enterprise plans are all available by request, with features and usage limits varying by tier.

Official sources: Jobma interview and assessment features | Jobma plan comparison.

Explore the plans and features in our Jobma pricing and review guide.

17. TestGorilla

TestGorilla Video Interview

Where it fits

TestGorilla fits teams that want video questions and AI interviews alongside skills tests, resume screening, and candidate assessments.

Main features

Candidates can answer video questions as part of an assessment, while recruiters can combine video responses with skills tests, qualifying questions, and resume scoring.

TestGorilla offers AI interviews and AI scoring. Its video questions can be AI-scored, while its customized AI interviews generate an assessment of candidate responses.

What sets it apart

Its assessment-first approach makes it useful when video responses are only one part of a broader skills-based screening process.

Trade-offs

AI interview access, custom video questions, and credit use vary by plan. Check the current plan matrix and estimate costs at your candidate volume.

Pricing

Gorilla Assessments is the relevant product for this comparison: Core starts at $215/month and Plus at $520/month, billed annually. Gorilla Sourcing is a separate product with separate pricing.

Official sources: TestGorilla AI interview and video question features | TestGorilla pricing | TestGorilla ATS plan availability.

18. Interviewer.AI

Interviewer.ai Video Interview

Where it fits

Interviewer.AI fits teams that want AI-powered asynchronous interviews with automated scoring and candidate matching. It also offers conversational AI interviews for teams that want more interactive screening.

Main features

The platform provides one-way video interviews, AI resume screening, candidate matching, branded application portals, and interview credits. Higher plans add transcripts, fraud checks, detailed score breakdowns, and dynamic interview flows.

AI can score response relevance, summarize interviews, generate follow-up questions, and conduct conversational interviews through AI avatars.

What sets it apart

Its AI interviewer can move beyond fixed questions by using adaptive follow-ups based on a candidate's responses.

Trade-offs

Interview credits limit usage, and ATS integrations are reserved for the Enterprise plan. The Essential plan also limits interview duration to 20 minutes and provides 50 credits per month.

Pricing

Essential costs $199/month for 50 interview credits. Professional costs $399/month for 120 credits. Enterprise pricing is custom. A 14-day free trial is available.

Official sources: Interviewer.AI features and plan limits.

19. Hirevire

Hirevire Video Interview

Where it fits

Hirevire fits recruiters and small hiring teams that want simple one-way video screening with AI scoring and transcripts without a sales-led buying process.

Main features

Candidates can record video, audio, screen, or text responses. Recruiters can set knockout questions, share candidate responses with hiring managers, and customize the interview experience with their own branding.

What sets it apart

AI features are included across its paid plans rather than reserved for the highest tier, and recruiters pay based on completed interviews rather than every candidate who opens an invitation.

Trade-offs

The lower plans limit the number of active jobs, users, and interviews. Video storage is also limited to 90 days unless you purchase additional storage.

Pricing

Essentials costs $49/month, or $39/month billed annually. Professional costs $149/month, or $99/month billed annually, and Agency costs $249/month, or $199/month billed annually. All paid plans include a seven-day free trial with no credit card required.

Official sources: Hirevire features and pricing | Hirevire ATS integrations.

20. Recright

Recright Video Interview

Where it fits

Recright fits hiring teams seeking structured screening, interviews, and decision support alongside an existing ATS.

Main features

The platform helps teams build role profiles, create structured interview guides, screen candidates, and compare evidence before making hiring decisions. Its website lists pre-screening (Tove), video screening, interviews, and ATS integrations.

What sets it apart

Recright focuses on the full selection process from defining job requirements to reviewing hiring decisions rather than recorded interviews alone.

Trade-offs

AI scoring, live video interviews, supported ATS connections, and usage limits with custom pricing.

Pricing

Recright offers custom pricing.

Which type fits your hiring process

Match the format to the job before you compare prices.

Recorded first rounds

Pick a one-way tool when you screen many candidates for the same role. Every candidate answers the same interview questions, and your team reviews on its own time.

TestTrick is a strong option for this workflow, combining one-way video interviews with skills assessments and AI-scored responses in the same screening process. Our one-way video interview guide covers the setup. Recorded first rounds work best when many candidates answer the same initial questions.

Live interviews

Pick live software when the conversation is the test, such as panel interviews or senior hires. Spark Hire, and VidCruiter support live calls.

AI-led interviews or AI review

AI-led interviews and AI review are different functions. KitaHQ and Talview Ivy conduct conversational interviews; Spark Hire analyze recorded responses.

Willo adds summaries and insights, while Truffle ranks candidates against set criteria. Confirm the exact AI function and plan before comparing tools. Treat AI output as a first pass that a person checks.

What to check before you buy

Run each shortlisted tool through this checklist.

• Time limits and retakes. Can you set both per question?
• Mobile recording. Does it work in a phone browser with no app?
• Scoring rules and human control. Can a person override every AI score?
• Team access. Can hiring managers review without a full seat?
• ATS data flow. Do videos and scores sync, or only a status?
• Consent and privacy. Where is video stored, and when is it deleted?
• Total cost. What does the price become at your yearly volume?

Compliance rules for AI scoring

This is general information, not legal advice. Check the rules that apply in every region where you hire.

Illinois

Illinois has enforced its Artificial Intelligence Video Interview Act (820 ILCS 42) since January 1, 2020. If you ask applicants for Illinois positions to record video and use AI to analyze it, you must notify them, explain how the AI works and what characteristics it evaluates, and obtain consent before analysis.

If an applicant requests deletion, the employer must delete the video and copies within 30 days, then instruct every recipient to delete any copy, including backups. The Act also limits sharing to people whose expertise or technology is needed to evaluate the applicant.

Illinois also expanded AI employment requirements through HB 3773, amending the Illinois Human Rights Act. Effective January 1, 2026, the law prohibits discriminatory use of AI in employment and requires employers to provide notice when using AI for covered employment purposes, including recruitment and hiring. Implementing rules are still being developed.

New York City

New York City’s Local Law 144 regulates automated employment decision tools (AEDTs). Employers and employment agencies generally must ensure a bias audit was conducted within one year before using a covered AEDT, make information about the audit publicly available, and provide required notices.

The DCWP FAQ states that candidates must receive the required notice at least 10 business days before the AEDT is used.

European Union

The EU AI Act classifies certain AI systems used for recruitment and candidate evaluation as high-risk under Annex III. Under the Digital Omnibus on AI (Regulation (EU) 2026/1744, in force since July 27, 2026), the high‑risk obligations for stand‑alone Annex III systems apply from December 2, 2027, and for high‑risk systems embedded in regulated products (Annex I) from August 2, 2028.

Some AI uses are already prohibited. Since February 2, 2025, the AI Act has prohibited AI systems that infer emotions in workplaces and educational institutions, except where the system is intended for medical or safety reasons. This can be relevant to recruitment tools that infer candidates’ emotions from biometric data.

TestTrick

TestTrick describes GDPR-aligned privacy and security measures on its GDPR compliance page, including data-processing agreements, consent controls, retention settings, deletion and anonymization tools, encryption, audit logs, and support for data-subject rights. Employers remain responsible for assessing their own GDPR obligations and configuring their use of the platform appropriately.

Questions to ask in a demo

• Does the AI score or rank candidates, and what does it measure?
• Can we turn AI analysis off for each role?
• How long are videos stored after we cancel?
• What does the invoice look like at our volume?

Why teams pick TestTrick for one-way video interviews

TestTrick is designed for teams that want more from a screening stage than a recorded answer.

A recruiter can combine a one-way video interview with skills tests, personality or situational assessments, and proctoring in one candidate assessment. Video answers can be evaluated against criteria the recruiter defines, while the response itself remains available for human review.

The pricing model also keeps the feature set consistent across paid plans. Starter, Basic, and Business plans differ mainly by candidate credits and user seats rather than putting core features behind increasingly expensive tiers.

Setup takes three steps.

• Step 1: Write your video questions and set think time, answer limits, and retakes.
• Step 2: Invite candidates by link or from your ATS.
• Step 3: Review recordings and criterion-level AI results, adjust scores when needed, and share results with your team. AI evaluation applies to text questions answered on video, not questions recorded as video.

Proctoring can flag activity for a recruiter to review; a flag does not prove cheating or prevent all outside help. Paid plans include the core feature set, while Enterprise adds a dedicated account manager.

See it in action. Book a demo with the TestTrick team, or read about TestTrick's one-way video interview software.

Conclusion

The best video interview software depends on the part of hiring you want to improve.

Hireflix and OneWay Interview focus on straightforward asynchronous screening. Spark Hire combines live and one-way interviews. Willo emphasizes human-controlled AI assistance, while Truffle adds AI screening across resumes, assessments, and video. VidCruiter and HireVue target broader enterprise workflows.

TestTrick combines one-way video interviews with skills assessments, AI scoring, and proctoring, giving recruiting teams one workflow for screening and assessment.

Start your free TestTrick trial to test the process with your own hiring workflow.

FAQs

Are one-way and pre-recorded interviews the same?

Yes. Both mean candidates record answers to set questions on their own time. Vendors also call this asynchronous or on-demand interviewing, and no interviewer is present.

Does every tool score answers with AI?

No. Some products transcribe or summarize answers; others score video responses, assess skills tests, or conduct AI-led interviews. Hireflix lists transcripts without AI scoring, while TestGorilla offers AI-scored video questions. Check the exact feature and plan before comparing tools.

Can candidates record on a phone?

Phone recording depends on the platform, device, and browser. Check the candidate flow on a phone before choosing a tool; a no-app claim alone does not confirm support on every device.

Can my team review the same answers?

Yes. Hireflix shares responses by link with no login, Spark Hire shares interviews in bulk without a sign-in, and TestTrick uses a shared review panel.

What affects the final price?

Price usually combines a base plan with usage limits. Vendors can charge by candidate credits, completed interviews, active roles, users, or company size.

Add-ons can raise the total. Check charges for SSO, API access, extra credits, storage, and support in the vendor’s current plan details.