No video review backlog
Criba scores every interview and ranks candidates automatically, so you read a shortlist instead of watching hours of recorded video.
Criba vs Spark Hire
Spark Hire records one-way video interviews for your team to watch and rate. Criba runs a 5-minute voice-first AI interview and hands back a ranked Pass/Borderline/Reject shortlist with evidence — so you skip the hours of video review.
Which screening tool is right for you?
Spark Hire and Criba both move screening out of the calendar, but they work very differently. Spark Hire is a one-way (asynchronous) video interview platform: candidates record answers to your prompts, and your team watches and rates each video. The AI scores candidate responses for you, so screening still scales with how many videos a human can review. Criba is a voice-first AI screening engine built for lean recruiting teams, especially across LATAM: you define 3-5 signals, candidates take a 5-minute conversational interview, and Criba returns a Pass/Borderline/Reject shortlist with scores tied to candidate quotes. You start free with text screenings and add voice when you need it.
Why teams choose Criba over Spark Hire
Voice-first, not on-camera
A 5-minute conversation feels lower-pressure than recording yourself on camera, which lifts completion rates and widens your funnel.
Built for LATAM hiring
Native Spanish and English interviews and scoring, designed for the realities of recruiting across Latin America.
Evidence you can defend
Every signal score links back to what the candidate actually said, so decisions are explainable instead of a subjective video rating.
Start free, no per-job plan
Begin with free text screenings and transparent usage-based pricing — no subscription tier gating how many roles you can screen.
Focused on first-round screening
Criba does one job extremely well — replacing the manual first round — instead of a broader video-interviewing suite.
Side-by-side comparison
| Capability | Criba | Spark Hire |
|---|---|---|
| Primary use case | Automated first-round screening for lean teams | One-way video interviewing and assessments |
| Interview format | 5-minute voice-first conversational interview | Recorded one-way (async) video responses |
| Who does the evaluation | AI interviews and scores, returns a ranked shortlist | Your team reviews and rates each recorded video |
| Scoring output | Pass / Borderline / Reject with evidence quotes | Reviewer ratings and comments per candidate |
| Languages | Spanish and English, built for LATAM | Broad language support, English-first product |
| Pricing model | Free to start, transparent usage-based plans | Paid subscription tiers, typically annual |
| Best fit | Startups, agencies, and SMB recruiting teams | Teams that prefer reviewing video themselves |
Frequently asked questions
Is Criba a Spark Hire alternative?
Yes. Criba is an alternative to Spark Hire for teams that want screening done for them rather than recording and reviewing one-way video. Where Spark Hire has candidates record video answers for your team to watch and rate, Criba runs a 5-minute voice-first AI interview and returns a ranked shortlist with evidence quotes.
What is the main difference between Criba and Spark Hire?
Spark Hire is a one-way video interview platform where your team reviews recorded answers. Criba is a voice-first AI tool that conducts the interview and scores candidates for you, returning a Pass/Borderline/Reject shortlist — so screening does not scale with how much video a human can watch.
Does Criba use one-way video interviews like Spark Hire?
No. Criba's core is a 5-minute voice-first conversational interview. There is no on-camera recording for candidates and no video review queue for your team — Criba scores each interview and ranks candidates automatically.
Is Criba cheaper than Spark Hire?
Criba is free to start with text screenings and uses transparent, usage-based pricing. Spark Hire uses paid subscription tiers, typically billed annually, so Criba is generally more accessible for teams that screen sporadically or are just getting started.
Which is better for Spanish-language hiring?
Criba is 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 workflow.