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recruitment software for small business

Recruitment software for small business teams that hire without HR

Truffle is recruiting software built for small teams. Candidates record on their own time. AI scores every response against your criteria and surfaces your top matches with summaries and 30-second Candidate Shorts.
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1. set up in minutes, not days

No training, no IT, no sales calls

Paste your job description. Truffle generates interview questions and scoring criteria. Customize anything you want, then share your Position Link with candidates. The whole setup takes about three minutes.
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Paste job description, get interview questions instantly
Customize questions and scoring criteria
Share one link with all candidates
2. stop spending hours on phone screens

Review candidates while you do your actual job

Small teams don't have the luxury of spending 10 hours a week on phone screens. Truffle lets candidates record answers on their own schedule. AI scores every response and ranks your candidate list by match percentage. You review when you have time, not when they're available.
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Candidates record on their own schedule
AI ranks candidates by match percentage
Review on your schedule, not theirs
3. get your team aligned without meetings

Everyone reviews the same candidates, same info

Invite your hiring manager, office manager, or team lead to review the same candidate profiles you see. Everyone rates, comments, and shortlists from the same dashboard. No more forwarding resumes or scheduling debrief meetings.
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Unlimited team members at no extra cost
Rate and comment from the same dashboard
No more forwarding resumes back and forth
4. pricing that works for small teams

One flat price. No per-user fees.

$99/month with annual billing. No per-user charges, no per-candidate fees, no feature gates. You get AI scoring, video interviews, assessments, team collaboration, and Candidate Shorts. 7-day free trial, no credit card required.
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$99/month with annual billing
No per-user or per-candidate fees
7-day free trial, no credit card required
why choose truffle for small business recruiting

The tools other small business hiring software doesn't have

Job posting is table stakes. Here's what Truffle adds on top.
Magic Review & Candidate ShortsTalent AssessmentsAI Detection

Review 50 candidates in the time one phone screen takes

Candidate Shorts compress every interview into a 45-second highlight reel — with reasoning for every clip selected. Magic Review lets you move through your entire pipeline without clicking into profiles, loading videos, or navigating back. Watch the highlights, read the reasoning, advance or pass. Next candidate.
45-second highlight reels with timestamped transcripts
AI explains why each moment was selected
Advance, hold, or pass with keyboard shortcuts
Full interviews always available when you want to go deeper
Candidate screening software interface showing applicant video analysis and key moments with percentages.

Combine video interviews with talent assessments

Three assessments, each designed to surface something different — and none of them have a universal right answer, so candidates can't game the results.
AI selects relevant questions based on your role
No right answers — alignment is based on your criteria
Gaps become conversation starters, not disqualifiers
Applicant screening software question assessing candidate's work pace and urgency preferences with AI suggested options.

Know when candidates let ChatGPT do the talking

AI-polished resumes got them in the door. AI detection helps you see who's still using it once they're on camera. Truffle flags responses that show patterns of AI assistance — so you can watch the video yourself and decide what it means.
Flags patterns of AI-generated language automatically
Context signal, not an automatic rejection
Watch the video to see if they're reading off-screen
Applicant screening software flags AI-assisted responses in candidate screening software review process notifications.

All small business recruiting features

Candidate management
Bulk candidate management with multi-select, status changes (advance, reject, on hold), notes, ratings, and more.
Customize Truffle's AI
Capture your unique company attributes for matching including culture, values, and success factors that calibrate AI scoring.
Qualification checks
Automatically screen your candidates against minimum role requirements such as availability and qualifications.
Works on mobile
Responsive design optimized for candidates to complete applications and video recordings from any device.
Automate communications
Email notifications for key events including candidate invitations, reminders and other notifications.
Magic Review
Easily move between candidates and review key details before deciding whether to dive in further.
Pricing

Recruitment software
without the enterprise price tag

Choose the plan that fits your team’s needs
Simple pricing
Everything you need to screen candidates faster. Get set up in 10 minutes.
$99
per month
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What is included:
AI Summaries & Match Scores
Every candidate response is summarized with a match score and reasoning so you can prioritize your review.
Async Video Interviews & Candidate Shorts
Candidates record on their own time You get a 30-second highlight reel for each with full interviews available.
Skills & Fit Assessments
Surface how candidates approach real situations and whether their work preferences align with your environment.
Unlimited users & team collaboration
Add managers, leads, and HR to the same view. Everyone rates, comments, and shortlists in one place.
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why small teams need better hiring tools

You're not a recruiter. You're not supposed to be.

At a 50-person company, HR means posting positions, reviewing applications, scheduling phone screens, handling onboarding, and answering benefits questions. Recruiting is one part of your job. You can't spend 10+ hours a week on phone screens.

‍Most hiring platforms were built for dedicated recruiters at large companies. Complex setup, annual contracts, pricing that starts at "contact sales." You end up spending more time learning the tool than reviewing candidates.

Small businesses need affordable recruitment software that's simple and transparent. Not enterprise bloat.

Truffle is a one-way interview platform built for teams that don't have a full-time recruiter. You set up your screening interview once, share one link, and every candidate records answers on their own time. AI scores each response so you get a ranked shortlist without a single phone call.
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Get your screening time back

Try Truffle free for 7 days, no credit card required. $149/month after that, or $99/month with annual billing. 150 candidates per month, unlimited positions, unlimited team members.