RecruitScreen vs Hireflix: two simple tools, one big difference for AU teams
Hireflix deserves its reputation: it’s the simplicity benchmark in one-way video interviewing, with flat pricing, unlimited seats, transcription on every plan and a genuinely clean product. It also shares our stance where it counts — reviewers rate answers themselves, with no AI scoring anywhere in the product.
So this comparison isn’t about philosophy. It’s about what each of us publishes underneath: where candidate recordings are stored, when they get deleted, and whether you can pay monthly in Australian dollars.
The short version: If simplicity is the only criterion, both fit — and credit to Hireflix for not pretending a model should pick your shortlist. If “where does candidate video live?”, “when is it deleted?” or “can I pay monthly in AUD?” has ever come up with a client or your finance team, RecruitScreen is the safer pick for an Australian business.
Side by side
| Hireflix | RecruitScreen | |
|---|---|---|
| Candidate data residency | No storage location published — the privacy policy names no country, region or cloud provider | Stored in Sydney, Australia — the default, not a paid region option |
| Retention & deletion | No retention schedule for active accounts; data is deleted 12 months after a subscription lapses | Deleted automatically at 12 months, and 30 days after a candidate is archived — set a shorter period at no extra cost |
| Who decides | No AI scoring — reviewers rate answers 1–5 stars themselves | Your reviewers. Nothing scores, ranks or shortlists candidates |
| Billing | Flat $75/month under 50 staff, $150/month for 50–250 staff, billed yearly only — the monthly rate and the currency are not stated on the pricing page | AUD, GST inclusive, monthly or annual — no FX fees on the company card |
| Free option | No free plan; one-month free trial, no card required | Free forever — one live campaign, no credit card |
| Company & support | US/EU-based team | Australian-owned (Indxtree Pty Ltd, ABN 22 699 760 113), Australian business hours |
Hireflix details are quoted from their own published pages and were last reviewed on 30 July 2026. Pricing and terms change — always confirm on their site. Sources: Hireflix pricing · Hireflix privacy policy · Hireflix terms of use
Choose Hireflix if…
- •You hire globally and Australian data residency is irrelevant to you.
- •You want unlimited seats on a flat rate and are happy to commit for a year.
Choose RecruitScreen if…
- •You hire in Australia and clients, candidates or your board ask where the video is kept.
- •You want a published deletion schedule rather than recordings that sit there until you cancel.
- •You’d rather pay monthly in AUD with GST handled than commit annually in an unstated currency.
- •You want more than one person reviewing: independent ratings, tags, comments on the specific answer, and a shortlist everyone can see.
Questions people ask
Is RecruitScreen as simple as Hireflix? +
Same shape: create campaign → share one link → review. Most teams send their first campaign the same afternoon.
Who is cheaper? +
RecruitScreen starts at A$49/month inc. GST and has a free-forever plan. Hireflix publishes $75/month for companies under 50 staff, billed yearly only. At larger team sizes compare current tiers — both are transparent about what they charge.
Does either use AI to score candidates? +
Neither. Both keep the rating in human hands, which is unusual in this market and worth knowing. RecruitScreen adds AI transcription so you can skim and search answers, and states plainly that nothing scores, ranks or shortlists candidates.
Does either need candidate apps or accounts? +
No — both record in the browser. RecruitScreen candidates also get an AU-hosted, brandable experience with your disclaimer text.
Related: why Australian data residency matters · RecruitScreen pricing (AUD) · industry guides