HireVue vs Speechify

HireVue and Speechify sit in the same category. The verdict below is calculated for each role from the tasks, the role fit and the price.

Short answer

Speechify wins for 14 of 17 roles in our data. Speechify starts at $139/yr; HireVue publishes no fixed price.

Verdict by role

Role	Better choice	Why
Lawyer	Speechify	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role; has a free plan
HR manager	HireVue	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0
Finance manager	Speechify	covers 1 tasks relevant to this role against 0; has a free plan
Manager	Speechify	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 1; built for this role; has a free plan
Marketer	Speechify	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 1; built for this role; has a free plan
Sales manager	Speechify	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 1; built for this role; has a free plan
Data analyst	Speechify	covers 1 tasks relevant to this role against 0; has a free plan
Teacher	Speechify	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 1; built for this role; has a free plan
Executive assistant	Speechify	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 1; built for this role; has a free plan
Logistics manager	Speechify	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 1; built for this role; has a free plan
Procurement manager	Speechify	covers 1 tasks relevant to this role against 0; has a free plan
Secretary	Speechify	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 1; built for this role; has a free plan
Recruiter	HireVue	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; part of the role's core toolkit
HR administrator	HireVue	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0
Economist	Speechify	covers 1 tasks relevant to this role against 0; has a free plan
Project manager	Speechify	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 1; built for this role; has a free plan
Social media manager	Speechify	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 1; built for this role; has a free plan

Side by side

	HireVue	Speechify
Vendor	HireVue	Speechify
Category	Other tools	Other tools
Free plan	No	Yes: Basic voices and standard speed, no premium voices and no scanning of large volumes
Cheapest paid plan	price on request	Premium, $139/yr
Top plan	price on request	Premium, $139/yr
Tasks covered	2	2

HireVue: Video interviews, skills assessments and interview scheduling for high-volume hiring.

Speechify: Reads documents, PDFs and web pages aloud in a natural voice at the speed you set.

Only HireVue covers

Only Speechify covers

Pitfalls to watch at work

HireVue

A person makes the decision about a candidate: treat the automated score as one signal among several
A candidate's video recording is personal data: get consent and set a retention period
Older candidates and those with poor internet drop out of video interviews more often: offer an alternative

Speechify

Documents you listen to are uploaded to the service's servers: keep contracts and HR documents with personal data out
The voice reads abbreviations and numbers oddly: for reports with figures, listen along with the text
The trial converts to annual billing automatically: cancel before it ends if the service does not suit you

FAQ

Is HireVue or Speechify better for work?

In our data Speechify is the better choice for 14 of 17 roles. The table above shows the reason for each role.

Which is cheaper, HireVue or Speechify?

Speechify starts at $139/yr; HireVue publishes no fixed price.

Do HireVue and Speechify have free plans?

HireVue: No. Speechify: Yes. Basic voices and standard speed, no premium voices and no scanning of large volumes.

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