# aperture vs screenloop

screenloop combines interview recording with background checks, with strong traction in Europe. aperture replaces the first-round screening step entirely with adaptive AI interviews and returns a scored shortlist. different parts of the funnel, different tools.

## pick screenloop if

- you want interview intelligence and background checks from one vendor.
- you're an EU-based team prioritizing GDPR-native tooling.

## pick aperture if

- your pain is first-round screen volume, not background checks.
- you want AI to run the interview, not sit on top of human ones.
- you want scored shortlists and a built-in ATS.

## how aperture compares to screenloop

| feature                                   | aperture                                           | screenloop                            |
|-------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| ai behavioral interviews                   | 15-minute adaptive, probes deeper based on answers | records human-led interviews + bg checks |
| scoring model                             | [λ-core scoring with confidence intervals across 6 dimensions](/content/lambda-core/index.html) | notes + risk flags                    |
| 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 [screenloop](https://screenloop.com/).

## common questions

### does aperture run background checks?

no. aperture focuses on adaptive interviews and scoring. for background checks, teams integrate a dedicated provider.

### is aperture a screenloop alternative?

partially. aperture replaces the screening and intelligence layer with AI-led interviews. it doesn't replace background checks.

## aperture vs other platforms

- [aperture vs heymilo](/content/compare/heymilo/index.html) — voice-first AI screening for high-volume hiring.
- [aperture vs chakra](/content/compare/chakra/index.html) — structured voice interviews for technical screens.
- [aperture vs brighthire](/content/compare/brighthire/index.html) — records the interviews your team already runs.
- [aperture vs hirevue](/content/compare/hirevue/index.html) — the legacy incumbent in async video.

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