Purehire vs Spark Hire

Overview

Spark Hire is a comprehensive hiring tool offering video interviewing (one-way & live), reference checks, behavioural/talent assessments, and an integrated ATS called “Recruit.” It aims to streamline hiring workflows via automation, AI-assist, and collaborative tools.

Whereas, Purehire offers unlimited asynchronous video interviewing, live interviews, AI screening, question generation, full sourcing-to-onboarding workflow, strong candidate experience, voice/video interview options, reference checks, and automated onboarding.

Feature / Aspect	Purehire	Spark Hire
One-Way Video Interviews	Unlimited asynchronous video interviews via a branded portal. Candidates can record answers with configurable think time, retries, and time limits per question, fully customizable for enterprise needs.	Supports one-way video interviews with features like think time limits, number of takes, configurable time limits. Self-recorded answers.
Live Video Interviews	Supports live interviews on-platform or via Zoom/Teams integration. Includes an Interview Companion for guides and note-taking during interviews.	Supports live video interviews; includes recording. Tools for scheduling, collaboration (sharing with hiring managers), plus branding. But on interviewer guidance (structured guides/interview companion), it is less explicit.
AI Resume & Application Screening	AI pre-screens resumes and applications, scoring fit and providing shortlisting. Recommendations reduce the load before interviews.	Offers AI resume review: Spark Hire’s "Recruit" AI assists to score resumes vs job criteria. Candidates can be filtered/ranked.
AI in Video Analysis	AI analyses responses for competencies, keywords, and notable moments. Summaries allow quick review, all with explainable scoring.	Provides transcripts, highlights, scorecards, and video evaluation tools. AI-powered evaluation and rating of video responses. Depth (notable moments beyond transcript + highlights) seems less emphasised.
Interview Question Generation	Auto-generates questions from job descriptions and competencies. Provides question banks, templates, and multi-stage interview planning.	Has AI-assist features: generating interview question sets, creating screening questions, and templates. Some evaluation workflows/scorecards.
Scope of Platform	End-to-End – Covers JD creation, sourcing, screening, interviews, offers, and onboarding. Can function as ATS or integrate with one.	Broad SME/medium focus. Includes video interviewing (one-way & live), ATS ("Recruit"), talent assessments, and reference checks. Offers built-in workflows and reporting. Onboarding tasks are less clearly documented as core.
ATS & Integration	Fully integrated or standalone. Two-way sync ensures seamless candidate flow.	Has its own ATS ("Recruit"), which integrates with its video and assessment tools. Also integrates with external ATS and HR tools.
Candidate Experience	Branded portal, flexible scheduling, practice Q&A, AI assistant, mobile-friendly, and AI voice interview options. Candidates get updates and guidance throughout the process.	Offers branded experience, mobile usability, clear candidate communication, video interviews with configurable settings, and templates for communication. Does not clearly offer AI voice interviews or all the assistant features Purehire claims.
Reference Checks & Onboarding	Automates reference checks and onboarding tasks to keep candidates engaged post-offer.	Automated reference check functionality is present. Onboarding automation less prominent in documentation.

Observations

Interview Coverage

Both platforms support one-way and live interviews.

Purehire emphasizes structured guides, note-taking, and AI transcript analysis.

Spark Hire provides recording and playback but less depth in interviewer support tools.

AI Capabilities

Purehire applies AI across resumes, interviews, and transcripts with explainable scoring.

Spark Hire provides AI resume review, question generation, and basic video evaluation.

Purehire’s “AI voice interview” feature has no direct counterpart in Spark Hire.

Platform Breadth

Purehire is positioned as an end-to-end hiring suite (sourcing → onboarding).

Spark Hire bundles video interviewing with an ATS (“Recruit”), assessments, and reference checks, but onboarding is less defined.

ATS & Integration

Purehire can act as an ATS or integrate bi-directionally with enterprise ATS systems.

Spark Hire offers its own ATS (Recruit) designed for SMBs, with external ATS integrations available.

Candidate Journey

Purehire emphasizes branded portals, AI assistant support, flexible scheduling, and AI voice options.

Spark Hire provides mobile usability, branded video interview portals, and automated email templates, but no interactive AI assistant or voice interview option.