DeepHire vs Ducknowl
Ducknowl describes itself as a talent screening and assessment platform. Next to one-way and live video interviews, it offers resume screening and assessments. DeepHire is a video interviewing tool with published plans starting at $49 a month and a 14-day free trial. Ducknowl prices by quote.
At a glance
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What Ducknowl offers besides video interviews
Ducknowl covers more than interviews. Alongside one-way and live video interviewing, it offers resume screening and assessments. The assessments test skills and cognitive ability. There are personality assessments too. The site has separate solution pages for employers and for staffing agencies.
For one-way interviews, candidates can answer on video. Ducknowl also lists audio and essay answers. Recruiters can set think time and allow candidates to re-record a response. For live interviews, Ducknowl's video interviewing page describes scheduling and holding interviews with the platform's own scheduling tools, then sharing the recordings with team members.
The one-way interview page says candidates can record on mobile, but it is not consistent about Android. One section refers to Android and iOS apps, while the features list says iOS candidates have an app and Android candidates use a web browser. If many of your applicants apply from their phones, ask Ducknowl which setup applies today.
Its integrations page, under the heading "Some of Our Leading Integrations", shows Greenhouse, JazzHR, Crelate, Zoho, SmartRecruiters, JOYND, LinkedIn, Dice, Jobvite, Ceipal, and Indeed, among others. If you want assessments and interviews from one vendor, Ducknowl lists products for both.
What our tool covers at the interview step
DeepHire's features are built around the interview step. Assessments and resume screening are not among them.
Candidates record one-way interviews in the browser on any device, with nothing to download. Live interviews are recorded, so someone who missed the call can watch it later. Reviewers can play answers at normal speed or speed them up to 1.5x or 2x, and ratings and comments are shared with the rest of the team. When a hiring manager or a client needs to see a shortlist, you send a share link, and they can watch without an account.
We integrate with Greenhouse and Lever, and with Workday as well. For other systems, there is CSV export and a REST API. It is built for recruiters and staffing agencies as well as other teams that hire at volume. If you are new to the format, this guide to one-way video interviews covers how they work from both sides.
How pricing works for each tool
Our pricing is on the site. Basic is $49 a month and Pro is $149 a month, or $39 and $119 a month billed yearly. Enterprise pricing is custom. The 14-day free trial does not ask for a credit card.
Ducknowl's pricing page shows no prices and asks visitors to contact the company for a quote. Ask for one scoped to the products you would actually use. A quote that bundles assessments and screening won't line up with a plan for interviews alone, so match the scope before you compare totals.
How to choose between the two tools
Start with what you need beyond the interview. If you want assessments from the same vendor as your interviews, Ducknowl lists those products. DeepHire does not list assessments among its features.
If you already test candidates elsewhere, or don't test at all, compare how each tool handles the interview step:
- Which ATS you use. Both list Greenhouse. Lever and Workday users should confirm support with Ducknowl. If you use an ATS that only Ducknowl lists, such as JazzHR or Zoho, our CSV export or API can stand in for a native connection.
- Which answer formats you need. Besides video, Ducknowl lists audio and essay answers for one-way interviews.
- How candidates record. Send a test interview to your own phone on both platforms, on iOS and Android if you can.
- How reviewers and clients will watch. Share a shortlist with someone outside your team and count the steps it takes them.
- What you will pay. Compare a published plan against a quote scoped to the same work.
If you are running a formal evaluation, our video interview software RFP template gives you a question list to send to both vendors.
Frequently asked questions
Does Ducknowl publish its pricing?
No. Ducknowl's pricing page shows no prices and asks visitors to contact the company for a quote. DeepHire lists Basic at $49 a month and Pro at $149 a month, or $39 and $119 a month billed yearly, with custom Enterprise pricing.
Which tool offers skill or personality assessments?
Ducknowl lists skill and cognitive assessments. It also has personality assessments and resume screening. Assessments are not among DeepHire's features, so you would need a separate tool for testing.
Do both tools integrate with Greenhouse?
Yes, both list Greenhouse. DeepHire also integrates with Lever and Workday and offers CSV export and a REST API. Ducknowl's integrations page also shows JazzHR, Crelate, Zoho, SmartRecruiters, JOYND, and others. Check their site for the full list.
Can candidates record interviews on their phones?
With DeepHire, candidates record in the browser on any device with nothing to download. Ducknowl's one-way interview page says candidates can record on mobile, but it describes Android support in two different ways, so ask Ducknowl which applies.
Can I try DeepHire before paying?
Yes. There is a 14-day free trial, and you do not need a credit card to start it.