--- description: Review of Criteria Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Criteria | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Recruitment Software](/directory/372/recruiting-software/software) > [Criteria](/software/75159/hireselect) # Criteria Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/75159/hireselect Page: 1 / 9\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/75159/hireselect?page=2) > Criteria is a talent success platform that helps organizations hire faster and smarter with science-backed assessments, structured interviews, and automation tools. Designed for teams of all sizes and industries, Criteria streamlines hiring by reducing manual screening, improving candidate quality, and accelerating time-to-hire. With pre-employment assessments measuring cognitive ability, personality, emotional intelligence, and skills, hiring teams can make data-driven, unbiased decisions that lead to better hires and lower turnover. Automation features like ATS integrations, structured interviews, and candidate communication tools eliminate inefficiencies, allowing recruiters to focus on top talent. Trusted by 4,500+ organizations across 60 countries, Criteria delivers a seamless, scalable hiring experience that improves quality of hire, reduces bias, and enhances workforce performance. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 197 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 197 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Criteria Corp - **Location**: West Hollywood, US - **Founded**: 2006 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Varies by company size - **Target Audience**: 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, English, European Portuguese, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 193 more ## Features - API - Activity Dashboard - Alerts/Notifications - Applicant Tracking - Application Management - Aptitude Testing - Assessment Management - Automatic Grading - Candidate Comparison - Candidate Management - Candidate Profiles - Candidate Tracking - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Content Library - Course Management - Customisable Branding - Customisable Questions - Customisable Reports - Customisable Templates ## Integrations (52 total) - ADP Workforce Now - ATS OnDemand - AcquireTM - AdParlor - ApplicantStack - Ashby - BambooHR - Breezy - Bullhorn ATS & CRM - Cadient - Carerix - ClearCo - Cornerstone - Dayforce HCM - Deltek Ajera ... and 37 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Recruitment Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/372/recruiting-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Recruitment Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/372/recruiting-software/software) - [Talent Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/371/talent-management-software/software) - [Online HR Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/369/web-based-hr-software/software) - [Assessment Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4132/assessment/software) - [Human Capital Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1867/hcm/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Furthermore, the platform enables us to use performance scores to validate our hiring quality, providing historical data that will be invaluable for making more informed, data-driven hiring decisions in the future. > > **Cons**: One significant drawback is the inability to view or export aggregate test scores for all candidates in one place. This forces us to manually track and compile data in external spreadsheets, which is time-consuming and prevents us from easily leveraging historical data to inform future hiring decisions. > > The staff at Criteria has been incredibly responsive and helpful, consistently providing excellent suggestions on how we can better utilize the full range of features the platform offers. ----- ### "Great Insights & Customizable" — 5.0/5 > **Joanna** | *2 April 2026* | Transportation/Trucking/Railroad | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The assessment results seem accurate and have allowed us extra insights in the interviewing process. The assessments are also easy to complete in about 10 minutes or less. I like that you can pay a flat rate for as many tests. The trial period was excellent to make this choice. I like you can customize different tracks for different jobs and have different standards of fit based on job family. > > **Cons**: I think the flexibility to add more hard skills testing. Also, the pricing model increases about 17-20% YoY if you don't go for a 3 year contract. ----- ### "Criteria has terrible customer service" — 1.0/5 > **Steve** | *12 June 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 1.0/10 > > **Pros**: Their assessments are good. There are lots of options, and even within those options, you get different results for different things. But they are difficult to customize. > > **Cons**: They have terrible customer service. I am a customer and have been trying to reach them by email, phone, and voicemail for several days, but they still have not answered. It seems like once they get your money, they disappear. Buyer beware if that is true. > > As I said, the software seems good. Once they get their grips on you and sign you up, they disappear with no communication back. ----- ### "We love Criteria" — 5.0/5 > **Jason** | *24 June 2026* | Building Materials | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ease of use and the pricing model was great. Sensing assesments and reviewing the scores makes it easier than any other platform. > > **Cons**: The website is a bit clunky at spots but once you get the hang of it it’s fine. I needed about 2 hours to become savvy. > > 10 out of 10. Easiest buying decision I have made this year. All inclusive pricing, multiple assessments. Perfect. ----- ### "Assessments Made Easy for Onboarding New Hires" — 5.0/5 > **Kat** | *9 December 2024* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Criteria not only provides research-backed content for a wide range of roles, but also allows you to create customized content tailored to the specific qualities you're seeking in a candidate. > > **Cons**: I do wish there was an easier way to set a range for custom created content. > > Overall, we have had success with Criteria assessments in our hiring efforts, and we find that the interview tools included with the assessment results help bring alignment and consistency to our onboarding process. ----- Page: 1 / 9\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/75159/hireselect?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/75159/hireselect) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data