Quick Summary of SparkHire
Spark Hire is a video interview and hiring platform that helps recruiting teams screen candidates faster through one-way interviews, live interviews, and behavioral assessments. It has grown into a modular suite built around two product lines: Meet, for one-way and live video interviews plus a behavioral assessment, and Recruit, an ATS with AI-powered resume review. Employers can send candidates preset questions to answer on their own schedule, then review and share recordings with hiring managers.
Recruit advertises more than 100 integrations spanning job boards, HRIS tools, background check providers, and apps like Slack and Microsoft Teams. Spark Hire was founded in 2010 by Josh Tolan and launched publicly in 2012, and is now headquartered in Highland Park, Illinois. As of 2026, it serves 7,000+ organizations in 100+ countries, with a ~4.7/5 average rating across G2 and Capterra.
Meet and Recruit are priced as separate subscriptions, and as of 2026 there is no free trial on any Spark Hire product. It's a solid fit for small and mid-sized businesses wanting a feature-rich platform with room to expand into a full ATS. Teams should weigh its broader, pricier lineup against focused alternatives like ScreeningHive if simple one-way screening is the main goal.
| Supported Countries | 100+ Countries |
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| Languages Supported | English |
| On-premise/Self-Hosted Option | |
| Cloud Option | |
| Mobile Application | |
| New Release/Updates | - |
| Support Hours | 24/7 |
| Live Support | |
| Chatbot Support | |
| Setup Support | |
| Training | |
| Dedicated Account Manager | |
| Help Center | |
| Help Videos | |
| Freemium | |
| Free Trial | |
| Open API | |
| Competitors | ScreeningHive, Hirevue, Vidcruiter, Hireflix, Recright |
Recent Awards Won by SparkHire
SparkHire Reviews
| Trust Pilot Score | 3.7 |
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| SaaSWorthy Score | 1900-01-03 |
| Software Suggest Score | 1900-01-03 |
| Capterra - Ease of Use | 4.6 |
| Capterra - Customer Service | 4.8 |
| Capterra - Features | 4.5 |
| Capterra - Value for Money | 4.8 |
| Capterra Rating | |
| G2 Rating |
Pros
Easy to use platform.
Fast candidate selection process.
Attentive customer support.
Quick candidate review sharing.
Saves time and effort.
Convenient interview review anytime.
High video quality interface.
Efficient one-way interview process.
Ryan W
Spark Hire allows me to quickly and confidently review candidates as well as share with hiring managers. We don't spend time in interviews without having confidence that we will get ROI on the time spent.
Cons
Limited mobile device features.
Minor navigation quirks exist.
Monthly cost can be high.
Occasional software bugs occur.
Technical difficulties can impact workflow.
Older candidates struggle with technology.
Email links go to spam.
Internet speed affects video quality.
Hana
"Misleading Sales and Customer Service"
Very inflexible product. Customer service that is not empowered to help.
SparkHire Features
| One-Way Video Interviews | Live Video Interviews | ATS Integrations | Customizable Question Templates | Job Profile-Specific Templates | Text & Video Question Support | Mandatory/Optional Questions | Reattempt Options | Bulk Candidate Selection & Invitations | Automated Completion notifications | Secure, Encrypted Recordings | Candidate Ratings & Feedback Management | Video Sharing with Hiring Managers/Clients | Collaboration features for Joint Decisions | Mobile-Friendly Interface | Reference Checks | Customer Support | Workflow Automation | Multi Device Support | Bias Free Candidate Interview | Email notifications |
SparkHire Pricing
SparkHire Alternatives
 ScreeningHive
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 SparkHire
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| Pricing Starts From |
$299 |
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| Free Trial |
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| Ease of Use | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Customer Service | 4.7 | 4.8 |
| Features | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Value for Money | 4.6 | 4.8 |
| Capterra Rating | ||
| G2 Rating |
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