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Maki vs Recruiting Buddy
Both stand on candidate screening software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid APIWeb
Choose Maki if an enterprise hiring operation wants coordinated recruiting agents alongside an existing ATS, with integrations and human review safeguards. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or a published price.
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Recruiting Buddy combines resume scoring, voice screening, and recruiter review in a managed workflow. Buyers should confirm pricing, integrations, consent requirements, and support terms before activation.
Visit Recruiting BuddyThe facts
| Maki | Recruiting Buddy | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Extension, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Maker | Maki | Not published |
| Website | makipeople.com | recruitingbuddy.ai |
| On candidate screening software | #25 of 36 | #29 of 36 |
Maki: what it does well
- Coordinates agents from job intake to hire recommendation.
- Screens skills across 300+ skills and assesses across 400+.
- Voice screening runs 24/7 in 45+ languages.
- Connects to 30+ ATS and HRIS systems.
- Lists ISO 27001 certification and EU data residency by default.
What to know first
- Pricing is available on request.
- There is no free plan.
- Requires an existing ATS for its stated hiring workflow.
Recruiting Buddy: what it does well
- Scores readable resumes against job requirements
- AI voice screening with job-specific questions
- Recruiter review can include transcripts and audio
- Calendar options include Microsoft 365 and Google
What to know first
- No free plan
- Pricing is on request
- Forwarded email and browser capture require managed setup
- Native ATS or API work is assessed separately
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