Why choose Truffle's async interviews

Get to the right few faster — without more meetings

Truffle gives you fast signal, not another system to babysit. Candidates answer on their time; you review transcripts, summaries, and a match view based on your criteria—so the best few rise quickly and you save hours of scheduling.

The Truffle difference

If you’re like most owners and lean recruiting teams I talk to, the problem isn’t applicants—it’s signal.

One-click applies and polished resumes flood every role. You burn hours skimming CVs and juggling first-call scheduling, and still feel unsure you’re looking at the right few.

That’s why we built Truffle: a quick, transparent first round you control.

Candidates answer a handful of short questions by video or audio on their own time—no logins, no downloads, no calendar ping-pong. Truffle turns those answers into transcripts and per-question summaries with clear reasons tied to the criteria you set, so you can scan in minutes and move the right few forward.

If this sounds useful, take a 10-minute test drive. Set one role up, send a single link, and see your likely matches with reasons. If it doesn’t save you time this week, don’t keep it.

Start for free or book a quick demo—I’d love to hear how you hire today and make sure Truffle fits your flow.

Best,
Sean Griffith
CEO & Founder
Truffle
Why teams choose Truffle
Quick setup with smart workflows. Quick review with AI diagnostics. Pricing that doesn't break the bank.
Launch fast in < 10 minutes
Create a role, accept or edit AI-suggested questions, and share a single invite link. No training required unless you want it.
Async answers at scale
Candidates record on any device with no logins. Works across modern devices and browsers so completion stays high.
AI you can trust
Each answer is summarized against a clear rubric. Get a ranked shortlist by professionalism, communication, and role fit.
Shortlists you can share
Build a manager-ready shortlist with notes so decisions happen faster with less back and forth. No per-seat pricing so you can include the whole team.
A hiring funnel that works
Share links from any job board today. Push and pull candidate data with your ATS when you need it. Choose between sharing a link or inviting candidates from Truffle.
Affordable pricing
Start free and pay only when you’re hiring. Month-to-month from $129 with no seat caps or setup fees. Pricing tracks jobs and interview volume so small teams stay lean.

How Truffle works (yes, it’s this easy)

Interview setup creates the foundation for a great candidate interview experience and rich AI diagnostics.
Step 1
Create an async interview
Add your job description/define success criteria and culture factors for custom-fit matches
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Step 2
Video interview screening
Collect rich responses with simple, candidate-friendly screening interviews
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Step 3
AI matching and review
Utilize AI diagnostics, match %, video shorts, and summaries to supercharge your review.
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Next up? Automate and integrate
Send your top matches to your ATS or team Slack
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What changes when you switch
You'll wonder how you screened candidates before Truffle.
Before Truffle
100+ applications look the same
First-call scheduling blocks your week
Managers review different signals
Great people slip through
After Truffle
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5-10 best candidates appear fast
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No first-call scheduling
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One rubric keeps everyone aligned
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Time goes to finalists, not inbox triage
We didn’t build Truffle to blend in
If you are a team of one or a lean group, speed to value beats heavy workspaces. Truffle signs up self serve, invites by link, and shows a ranked shortlist fast. Many async platforms expect sales calls, contracts, or admin setup before you see value. If you need enterprise suites or deep analytics, those tools may fit better
Decision factor Truffle Willo Spark Hire HireVue
What you get in week one Ranked shortlist you can share Workspace stood up and invites ready Process defined, pilot in motion Project plan and stakeholder alignment
How candidates apply Simple link, no logins, mobile-friendly Single link, but doesn’t work on certain browsers Simple link plus configured steps Enterprise candidate portal
How reviewers decide Rubric summaries and top stack Manual review with filters Manual review with basic AI AI assessments plus analytics
How fast managers join Share shortlist, no seats to manage Seats assigned by plan Seats managed by admin Seats provisioned by IT
How pricing scales Based on usage; small teams start light Seats and add-ons by tier Plan-based with add-ons Enterprise pricing
How risky a trial is Start free on a live role Plan dependent Plan dependent Contract first
How much change Minimal Moderate Moderate to high High
Who it is for Small, scrappy recruiting teams and owners who want speed Centralized teams that want assessments and one-way interviews Larger teams with implementation bandwidth Enterprises with complex needs

Frequently asked questions

Don't see your question answered here? Our support team is here to help. Get in touch today.
How is Truffle priced?
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Plans align to job usage and interview volume so small teams can start light and grow without seat caps. Month-to-month is available and starts at $129.
Can I try it before I buy?
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Yes. Start a free trial to test our AI features and shortlists on a real role.
Do I need a certain number of candidates?
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No minimums. Use it for one critical role or weekly high volume.
Will this work with my ATS?
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You can start by sharing links from any board and push or pull data when needed via API workflows.
Does Truffle replace interviews?
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No. It replaces the slog of reviewing applications and first-call scheduling so you spend time on finalists.
Can I switch plans later?
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No. It replaces the slog of reviewing applications and first-call scheduling so you spend time on the most compelling candidates.
Is this an enterprise platform?
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While our features are enterprise-quality, if you need enterprise analytics or heavy compliance suites, consider larger vendors like HireVue.