Purehire vs HireVue

Overview

HireVue is a pioneer in video interviewing and assessments, offering one-way and live video interviews, basic AI-driven video analysis, and ATS integrations. Its focus remains limited to the interview and assessment stage, requiring enterprises to adopt additional tools for sourcing, candidate relationship management, and onboarding.

However, Purehire builds on the same interview capabilities but extends into a full-cycle, AI-driven hiring platform. It also integrates sourcing, resume screening, AI voice and video interviews, scheduling, candidate engagement, offers, and onboarding; all within a single, explainable system.

Feature	Purehire	Hirevue
One-Way Video Interviews	Unlimited branded one-way video interviews where candidates respond on their own time. Recruiters get AI-powered transcript analysis of every response for consistent, scalable, and fair early-stage screening.	Yes, supports on-demand video interviews. Includes practice mode and configurable time limits. Paired with AI-assisted resume review to move candidates forward, but no deep AI transcript analysis like Purehire.
Human Video Interviews	Supports live interviews on-platform or via Zoom/Teams, Google Meet integration. Includes an Interview Companion for guides and note-taking during interviews.	Yes, supports live video interviews with recording and playback. Functions more as a standard video call; it has fewer structured interviewer tools.
AI Resume & Application Screening	Automatically matches resumes to job descriptions, scoring candidates on competencies. Those meeting the set excellence threshold advance instantly, while unqualified profiles are filtered out, streamlining the scheduling process and saving recruiters time.	Yes; Spark Hire Recruit offers AI Resume Review to evaluate and rank resumes based on skills, qualifications, and job criteria. Scoring exists, but “instant advancement” or workflow automation is less emphasized.
AI in Video Analysis	AI analyzes responses for competencies, keywords, and notable moments. Summaries allow quick review, all with explainable scoring.	Partial; transcripts, highlights, scorecards, and structured questions are available. Deeper competency or sentiment scoring is limited compared to Purehire.
Interview Question Generation	Auto-generates questions from job descriptions and competencies. Provides question banks, templates, and multi-stage interview planning.	Yes; Spark Hire provides AI-generated interview questions and scorecards. However, lacks broader planning and evaluation workflows across stages.
Scope of Platform	End-to-End – Covers JD creation, sourcing, screening, interviews, offers, and onboarding. Can function as ATS or integrate with one.	Broader than before: includes video interviewing (one-way & live), AI resume tools, reference checks, behavioral assessments, and Spark Hire Recruit (ATS). Post-offer onboarding workflows not fully covered.
ATS & Integration	Fully integrated or standalone. Two-way sync ensures seamless candidate flow.	Spark Hire has its own ATS (“Recruit”) that ties into its video and reference tools. External ATS integrations exist but its standalone Recruit is geared to SMBs.
Candidate Experience	Candidates enjoy a branded and mobile-friendly portal with flexible scheduling and even AI voice interview options. An AI assistant guides them with updates and support at every stage, creating a smooth and engaging experience.	Emphasises candidate clarity through mobile usability, AI-generated email templates, and reference survey automation. Does not offer AI voice interview options or an interactive assistant.
Reference Checks & Onboarding	Automates reference checks and onboarding tasks to keep candidates engaged post-offer.	Yes; automated with customizable surveys and dashboards. Onboarding is limited; not offered as a native module.

Observations

Interview Depth

Both platforms support one-way and live video interviews, but Purehire adds structured guides, note-taking, and AI transcript analysis. Spark Hire remains closer to a standard video call with playback.

AI Breadth

Purehire applies AI across resumes, interviews, transcripts, and competency scoring with explainable outputs. Spark Hire uses AI for resume ranking and question generation, but video analysis is limited.

Platform Scope

Purehire covers the full hiring lifecycle, from sourcing to onboarding. Spark Hire has broadened with an ATS and reference checks, but does not extend into offer management or onboarding.

Candidate Experience

Purehire provides a branded, mobile portal, AI chatbot assistance, and even AI voice interview options. Spark Hire emphasises simplicity and email automation but lacks interactive candidate engagement tools.

Post-Interview Workflow

Purehire automates both reference checks and onboarding tasks. Spark Hire automates reference checks but leaves onboarding outside the platform.