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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (57.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Year
No pricing available
Criteria
Star Rating
(139)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSpark Hire
Star Rating
(678)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (57.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Spark HireSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Spark Hire excels in making the hiring process more efficient and consistent, with users highlighting its ability to filter candidates effectively. One user noted that it helps in identifying candidates who may look good on paper but struggle in interviews, ultimately saving time in the hiring process.
- Users say that Criteria's new AI-assisted coaching platform is a game changer, making it easier for teams to set up and utilize the software. Reviewers appreciate the personalized assistance they receive, which enhances their overall experience and effectiveness in recruitment.
- According to verified reviews, Spark Hire stands out for its collaboration features, allowing team members to send and review interview videos seamlessly. This capability is particularly beneficial for remote teams, as it keeps everyone informed about candidate evaluations.
- Reviewers mention that while Criteria offers reliable technology and a customer-focused team, some users find that it may not be as intuitive as Spark Hire, particularly in terms of user experience during the setup process.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Spark Hire has a significantly higher overall satisfaction score compared to Criteria, reflecting a more positive user experience across various metrics, including support quality and ease of use.
- Users report that while Criteria provides valuable insights through its psychometric testing, Spark Hire's performance in video interviewing and candidate screening is particularly praised, with users appreciating the high-quality video interview capabilities that enhance the selection process.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Criteria
Professional
Contact Us
Per Year
BEST FOR: Small businesses to large enterprises who want to uncover candidate potential with comprehensive assessments backed by science.
- All assessments: cognitive aptitude, personality, emotional intelligence, risk, and skills
- Intuitive, real-time results
- User-friendly assessment platform
Spark Hire
No pricing availableFree Trial
Criteria
Free Trial is available
Spark Hire
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
130
9.2
481
Ease of Use
9.1
131
9.2
485
Ease of Setup
9.2
85
9.4
287
Ease of Admin
9.3
83
9.4
289
Quality of Support
8.8
116
9.4
438
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
82
9.7
302
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
130
9.4
450
Features by Category
Basics
9.0
20
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
9.4
21
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
9.3
21
Not enough data
7.4
20
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
Content
8.6
18
Not enough data
8.5
18
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
Feature Not Available
8.2
57
7.9
25
9.0
118
Feature Not Available
9.2
77
Platform
8.2
81
8.6
121
7.9
66
8.3
82
8.1
71
Feature Not Available
8.9
82
9.0
131
9.1
85
9.3
134
8.5
72
8.6
97
8.9
77
8.3
94
8.7
80
8.6
123
Platform Functionality
Feature Not Available
8.2
57
Not enough data
9.0
60
7.9
25
9.0
118
Feature Not Available
9.2
77
Agentic AI - Recruiting Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
8.2
81
8.6
121
7.9
66
8.3
82
8.1
71
Feature Not Available
8.9
82
9.0
131
9.1
85
9.3
134
8.5
72
8.6
97
8.9
77
8.3
94
8.7
80
8.6
123
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.0
5
8.3
136
|
Verified
8.6
6
8.1
134
|
Verified
9.0
5
9.4
177
|
Verified
8.9
6
9.3
175
Platform Content
9.3
7
9.3
184
|
Verified
8.3
7
9.1
164
|
Verified
8.3
5
8.8
171
|
Verified
Platform Additional Functionality
7.5
6
8.8
163
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.5
131
|
Verified
8.7
5
8.5
124
|
Verified
9.0
5
8.8
172
|
Verified
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.1
36
Not enough data
8.7
35
Not enough data
8.0
33
Basics
Not enough data
8.4
29
Not enough data
7.9
32
Not enough data
7.3
31
Performance
Not enough data
8.6
40
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
7.7
32
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
7.2
33
Not enough data
8.5
33
Not enough data
8.5
34
Platform
8.2
81
8.6
121
7.9
66
8.3
82
8.1
71
Feature Not Available
8.9
82
9.0
131
9.1
85
9.3
134
8.5
72
8.6
97
8.9
77
8.3
94
8.7
80
8.6
123
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.3
7
Recruitment Platform - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Recruitment AI - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Sourcing
Not enough data
7.9
71
Not enough data
8.6
69
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
Not enough data
8.8
91
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
8.2
81
8.6
121
7.9
66
8.3
82
8.1
71
Feature Not Available
8.9
82
9.0
131
9.1
85
9.3
134
8.5
72
8.6
97
8.9
77
8.3
94
8.7
80
8.6
123
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content - Talent Assessment
8.8
72
9.3
5
8.3
70
8.7
5
9.1
75
8.7
5
8.6
74
9.0
5
8.5
67
9.0
5
8.8
68
9.0
5
8.2
63
9.0
5
8.6
65
9.0
5
Platform Performance - Talent Assessment
8.7
71
9.7
5
8.6
70
9.3
5
Feature Not Available
9.3
5
Platform Additional Functionality - Talent Assessment
8.4
64
9.0
5
Feature Not Available
7.7
5
8.2
63
8.7
5
8.2
64
8.0
5
7.1
55
9.7
5
7.5
53
9.0
5
Platform Basics - Talent Assessment
8.6
67
8.0
5
8.2
64
8.3
5
8.1
70
9.3
5
AI Capabilities - Talent Assessment
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.6
7
Platform Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
6.0
5
Not enough data
7.5
6
Platform Performance
Not enough data
7.1
8
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
8.1
8
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
7.2
9
Platform
8.2
81
8.6
121
7.9
66
8.3
82
8.1
71
Feature Not Available
8.9
82
9.0
131
9.1
85
9.3
134
8.5
72
8.6
97
8.9
77
8.3
94
8.7
80
8.6
123
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Criteria and Spark Hire are categorized as Talent Assessment and Video Interviewing
Unique Categories
Criteria is categorized as Candidate Relationship Management and Career Management
Spark Hire is categorized as Recruitment Marketing, Recruiting Automation, Employee Referral, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and Recruitment Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Criteria
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Spark Hire
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
14.0%
Financial Services
9.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.6%
Staffing and Recruiting
5.1%
Manufacturing
4.4%
Other
60.3%
Computer Software
10.3%
Staffing and Recruiting
8.3%
Information Technology and Services
7.6%
Hospital & Health Care
5.2%
Primary/Secondary Education
5.0%
Other
63.6%
Discussions
How long does it take to get up and running?
1 Comment
CC
Hi - it's very quick and easy to get set up with Criteria's platform. Please get in touch with our team by emailing sales@criteriacorp.com if you have any...Read more
How does HireSelect support work?
1 Comment
CC
Hi - Criteria is an assessment company that helps organizations find and hire great candidates. Our scientifically designed assessments help both...Read more
Can I integrate HireSelect with an applicant tracking system?
1 Comment
CC
Yes, we integrate with a number of ATS platforms. Visit the Integration page on our website to see the full list of ATS platforms Criteria integrates with by...Read more
Does Comeet have an employee referral program feature?
3 Comments
Official Response from Comeet
Yes, Comeet has a number of options for this feature. You will be able to quickly implement an employee referral program that tracks across all media and...Read more
How do user seats work?
2 Comments
Official Response from Spark Hire
The number of user seats varies per plan (can be viewed here: https://www.sparkhire.com/pricing)
A user is someone from your organization that will have...Read more
Can I move my contacts from my current ATS/recruiting software (including databases or excel files) into Comeet?
2 Comments
Official Response from Comeet
Yes, Comeet is happy to help import your data from another solution. There are a few options for moving data over and the process can be discussed during...Read more
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