Why choose Truffle's async interviews

A hiring assistant, not just a video recording tool

Collect short video answers, get a ranked shortlist in minutes, and skip the screening slog. Self-serve setup. One link to invite everyone. Review on your time and move only the top few forward.

The Truffle difference

There are lots of ways to hire. And no shortage of tools. You’ve probably tried a few. Yet here you are.

The job isn’t getting more applicants, it’s cutting through the noise. One-click applies and look-alike AI applications that flood every role while you burn hours skimming CVs and chasing first calls.

Meet Truffle, your second pair of hiring hands. Candidates record short async video or audio answers. Truffle’s AI turns them into structured notes and a ranked shortlist in minutes, so you skip calendar ping-pong. Drop-in setup. One link. Fast signal. Less chasing.

We built Truffle for smaller, hungrier teams. Think owners, operators, and small recruiting teams who want a clean stack of the 3–5 people worth meeting, not a dashboard jungle.

Our AI highlights professionalism, communication, and fit against the rubric you set, with transparent reasons and links back to the raw answers. You stay in control of the questions and the final call.

Kick the tires with a 10-minute test. Post one role, pick three screening questions, send a single link, and watch your AI-assisted shortlist appear. If it doesn’t save you time this week, don’t keep it.

Say “no” to 95% faster so you can say “yes” to the right few.

Sean Griffith
CEO & Founder
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.
Workflows that suit
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.