AI recruiting tools search candidate databases, screen applications against criteria the recruiter sets, schedule interviews and draft outreach messages. Some run first-round screening interviews by voice or chat and pass the results to a recruiter.
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LinkedIn (Microsoft) · recruiting / candidate sourcing
Searches LinkedIn's member network for candidates and reviews applicants against the recruiter's criteria.
Tasks in this job it helps with
- Perform searches for qualified job candidates, using sources such as computer databases, networking, Internet recruiting resources, media advertisements, job fairs, recruiting firms, or employee referrals.
- Review employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.
not published (pricing varies by company size, number of Recruiter seats, region and contract term; Recruiter is typically sold per seat on a one- to multi-year agreement; Hiring Assistant is a paid add-on to Recruiter; contact sales) (checked October 3, 2026)
Vendor siteGreenhouse Software, Inc. · ATS
Runs a voice-based first interview with the employer's questions and records and transcribes interviews.
Tasks in this job it helps with
- Interview job applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, or job skills.
- Review employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.
not published (plans Core, Plus and Pro; custom pricing based on plan, hiring volume and organizational complexity; request a demo) (checked October 3, 2026)
Vendor siteAshby, Inc. · ATS
Reviews applications against criteria the recruiter sets and turns plain-language prompts into candidate searches.
Tasks in this job it helps with
- Review employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.
- Perform searches for qualified job candidates, using sources such as computer databases, networking, Internet recruiting resources, media advertisements, job fairs, recruiting firms, or employee referrals.
All-In-One Foundations (up to 100 employees): $300/month for 1–10 employees, $400/month for 11–25, $500/month for 26–50, $700/month for 51–75, $900/month for 76–100; 10% discount for annual commitments. All-In-One Plus (101–1,000 employees), All-In-One Enterprise (1,000+) and Ashby Analytics: not published (get in touch). Some features are paid add-ons (e.g. AI Notetaker; extra SMS at $90 per 1,000). (checked October 3, 2026)
Vendor siteWorkable Technology Limited · ATS / HR software
Searches for passive candidates and screens every applicant against the job's criteria with reasons shown.
Tasks in this job it helps with
- Perform searches for qualified job candidates, using sources such as computer databases, networking, Internet recruiting resources, media advertisements, job fairs, recruiting firms, or employee referrals.
- Review employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.
Standard $299/month ($3,588/year); Premier $599/month ($7,188/year); Enterprise $719/month ($8,628/year); figures shown for the 1–20 employee band, price varies by company size; annual billing 'save 20%'. Standard add-ons: Texting +$89/mo, Video interviews +$109/mo, Assessments +$59/mo, Performance & Engagement +$39/mo. Workable Agent (AI add-on, any plan) runs on AI credits: 3,000 free AI credits per paid account; 5,000 credits $0.12/credit ($600 total); 10,000 credits $0.10/credit ($1,000); 50,000 credits $0.095/credit ($4,750); larger bundles by quote. Credits per action: Evaluate 1, Source 2, Chat 10; credits expire 1 year from purchase. · free trial (checked October 3, 2026)
Vendor siteParadox, Inc. (acquired by Workday, Inc.) · conversational recruiting / candidate experience
Texts and chats with candidates to screen them, schedule interviews and answer their questions.
Tasks in this job it helps with
- Contact job applicants to inform them of the status of their applications.
- Review employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.
not published (no pricing page; paradox.ai/pricing redirects to the homepage; request a demo) (checked October 3, 2026)
Vendor siteHirevue, Inc. · video interviewing / assessments
Runs voice-based AI screening interviews and takes notes in live interviews.
Tasks in this job it helps with
- Interview job applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, or job skills.
not published (pricing page has no plans or prices; request a demo) (checked October 3, 2026)
Vendor siteGem · recruiting CRM / ATS
Searches candidate profiles and scores and ranks inbound applications with reasons.
Tasks in this job it helps with
- Perform searches for qualified job candidates, using sources such as computer databases, networking, Internet recruiting resources, media advertisements, job fairs, recruiting firms, or employee referrals.
- Review employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.
Gem + Your ATS and Gem All-in-One: custom pricing based on company FTE count (talk to sales). Gem Startup Program: $130 per month (struck-through $270) for 1–10 FTE on a yearly payment term (10% off); companies under 30 employees get Gem All-in-One free for six months, then 50% off; 30–100 employees get reduced rates. AI features need an 'AI-Powered seat' rather than a Standard seat (seat prices not published). (checked October 3, 2026)
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