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Criba vs Paradox
Paradox's Olivia is an enterprise conversational AI assistant that automates high-volume hiring through chat. Criba runs a focused 5-minute voice-first AI interview and hands back a ranked Pass/Borderline/Reject shortlist with evidence — built for lean recruiting teams, not enterprise rollouts.
Which AI screening tool is right for you?
Paradox and Criba both use AI to screen candidates, but they solve different problems. Paradox's Olivia is an enterprise conversational assistant that automates the whole high-volume funnel through text chat — knockout screening questions, scheduling, reminders, and onboarding — and is typically bought by large brands through a sales process and annual contract. Criba does one thing exceptionally well: it replaces the manual first-round screen. You define 3-5 signals, candidates take a 5-minute voice-first conversational interview, and Criba returns a Pass/Borderline/Reject shortlist with scores tied to candidate quotes. It is built for lean recruiting teams across LATAM, with native Spanish and English interviews, and you start free with text screenings and add voice when you need it — no demo or enterprise contract required.
Why teams choose Criba over Paradox
Voice-first depth, not just chat
A real 5-minute spoken conversation surfaces communication and reasoning signals that text-chat knockout questions miss.
Evidence you can defend
Every signal score links back to what the candidate actually said, so a Pass/Borderline/Reject decision is explainable — not a black-box chatbot pass.
Built for LATAM hiring
Native Spanish and English interviews and scoring, designed for the realities of recruiting across Latin America.
Start free, transparent pricing
Begin with free text screenings and usage-based plans — no custom enterprise quote or per-seat platform fee.
Focused on first-round screening
Criba replaces the manual first round instead of automating an entire high-volume recruiting operation you may not need.
Side-by-side comparison
| Capability | Criba | Paradox (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary use case | Automated first-round screening for lean teams | Conversational AI for high-volume hiring and automation |
| Interview format | 5-minute voice-first conversational interview | Text/chat screening questions via the Olivia assistant |
| Who does the evaluation | AI interviews and scores, returns a ranked shortlist | Chatbot screens with knockout rules, then routes and schedules |
| Scoring output | Pass / Borderline / Reject with evidence quotes | Qualification status and recruiter-defined routing |
| Languages | Spanish and English, built for LATAM | Multilingual, English-first enterprise product |
| Pricing model | Free to start, transparent usage-based plans | Enterprise contracts, custom pricing via sales |
| Best fit | Startups, agencies, and SMB recruiting teams | Large enterprises with high-volume or hourly hiring |
Frequently asked questions
Is Criba a Paradox alternative?
Yes. Criba is an alternative to Paradox for teams that want the first-round screen done for them without an enterprise conversational-AI platform. Where Paradox's Olivia automates high-volume hiring through text chat and scheduling, Criba runs a 5-minute voice-first AI interview and returns a ranked Pass/Borderline/Reject shortlist with evidence quotes.
What is the main difference between Criba and Paradox?
Paradox is a broad conversational AI assistant for high-volume hiring — chat-based screening, scheduling, reminders, and onboarding — sold to large enterprises. Criba is a focused voice-first AI tool that conducts the screening interview and scores candidates against 3-5 signals, returning a defensible shortlist for lean teams.
Does Criba use a chatbot like Paradox's Olivia?
No. Criba's core is a 5-minute voice-first conversational interview, not a text chatbot. Candidates speak through a real interview and Criba scores each response against your signals, so you get depth and evidence rather than chat-based knockout questions.
Is Criba cheaper than Paradox?
Criba is free to start with text screenings and uses transparent, usage-based pricing with no contract. Paradox is sold through enterprise contracts with custom pricing, so Criba is far more accessible for startups, agencies, and SMB teams.
Which is better for Spanish-language hiring in LATAM?
Criba is purpose-built for LATAM hiring, with native Spanish and English interviews and scoring. If most of your candidates interview in Spanish, Criba evaluates them in-language rather than relying on an English-first enterprise workflow.