Bright Apply vs Tellability

Bright Apply is a conversational AI screening tool for talent-acquisition teams hiring at volume. It conducts structured, role-relevant conversations and can ask follow-up questions when candidate answers are vague. Employers can receive interview transcripts, eligibility outcomes, reasoned scores, an indicator of possible AI use, and briefings for next-stage interviews. Interview questions and length can be configured around the role and employer’s criteria. Candidates can respond by voice; a text interview is available as a reasonable adjustment, and additional time can be allowed for video questions. Bright Apply says it supports more than 250 applicant-tracking-system integrations, with its team handling technical setup. The product flags possible AI use and advises careful review of high scores instead of using a score alone to reject candidates. Bright Apply says people remain accountable for hiring decisions and candidates are not automatically rejected or progressed based on scores. It lists ISO 27001, ISO 42001, and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications. Pricing is on request, with a volume plan starting at 3,000 interviews annually and one-, two-, or three-year terms.

Tellability is an AI-powered hiring platform for recruiters and hiring teams, with tools for candidate profiles, sourcing, and screening. Its assistant Tess has a 15-minute conversation with each candidate and provides recruiters with a two-minute summary. Recruiters can upload PDF or DOCX resumes in bulk and receive scores from 0 to 100 against job requirements, then invite selected candidates to chat with Tess. Jobs can be created through AI chat, with recruiter-defined questions for Tess to ask. Match scores help prioritize candidates but do not automatically accept or reject them; recruiters make the final decisions. The Free Pilot includes 50 credits per month, three active job postings, and 50 candidate unlocks. Growth costs ₹3,999/ month and includes 150 monthly credits and up to 10 active postings. Enterprise costs ₹12,999/ month+ and includes custom credits, unlimited job postings and matched candidates, API access, and team seats. Paid plans include a 14-day trial without a credit card. Credits reset monthly without rollover, and one credit covers one candidate screened by Tess. Candidates can use the service free.