# Aperture vs Fetcher

Fetcher automates sourcing and adds lightweight screening on top. Aperture is focused on evaluation: adaptive interviews, λ-core scoring, and a built-in ATS. Fetcher fills the top of the funnel. Aperture turns the middle into a ranked shortlist.

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## Pick Fetcher If
- Your primary pain is sourcing volume, not evaluation depth.
- A basic qualifier on sourced candidates is enough screening for you.

## Pick Aperture If
- You already have candidates and need real evaluation depth.
- You want confidence intervals on scores, not pass/fail qualifiers.
- You want the full screening pipeline in one platform.

## How Aperture Compares to Fetcher

| Feature                                | Aperture                                                                 | Fetcher              |
|----------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|
| AI Behavioral Interviews                | 15-minute adaptive; probes deeper based on answers                       | Basic qualifier questions |
| Scoring Model                          | [λ-core scoring with confidence intervals across 6 dimensions](/content/lambda-core/index.html) | Qualifier logic      |
| Confidence Intervals on Scores         | Yes                                                                      | No                  |
| Pool-Relative Ranking                  | Yes                                                                      | No                  |
| Built-in Applicant Tracking System      | Yes                                                                      | No                  |
| ATS Integrations                       | [LinkedIn, Greenhouse, Ashby, Lever, Indeed](/content/product/index.html) | Yes                  |
| Pricing Model                          | [Plan-based, never per-interview](/content/pricing/index.html)      | Contact sales       |
| Free Tier                              | Yes                                                                      | No                  |
| Candidate Data Never Sold              | Yes                                                                      | Check provider policy|

*Comparison based on publicly available information as of May 2026. Verify details directly on [Fetcher](https://fetcher.ai/).*

## Common Questions

**Is Fetcher a Competitor or Complement?**  
Complement. Fetcher does sourcing. Aperture does interviewing and scoring. Teams often run both.

**Does Aperture Replace Fetcher's Screening?**  
Yes, for any role where qualifier logic isn't enough depth.

## Aperture vs Other Platforms

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[Interview Intelligence - Aperture vs BrightHire](/content/compare/brighthire/index.html)  
Records the interviews your team already runs.  
[One-Way Video Interviewing - Aperture vs HireVue](/content/compare/hirevue/index.html)  
The legacy incumbent in async video.

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