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Textio
AI guidance for less-biased job posts, interview notes and performance feedback
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Pricing
Contact for pricing
Free trial
Yes
Platforms
Web
What is Textio?
Textio is an AI tool for HR teams. It reviews recruiting communications and performance feedback as they are written. In recruiting, it flags biased language and keeps messaging consistent with the employer brand. In feedback, it gives managers guidance while they write, so their feedback is more actionable and focused on growth.
A newer product, Lavalier, handles interview intelligence. It matches interview questions to job requirements and records feedback for each candidate. Textio says its AI uses more than 30 models trained on over 1 billion HR documents, with 10 million new records added every month.
You can use Textio on textio.com or connect it to an applicant tracking system or a performance management tool. It's built for talent acquisition and talent management teams. Pricing isn't published. Companies can start a free trial or contact sales for a custom package.
Key features
- Flags biased language in recruiting communications
- Keeps job messaging consistent with the employer brand
- In-the-moment guidance for managers writing feedback
- Aligns interview questions to job requirements (Lavalier)
- Documents interview feedback for each candidate
- Integrates with ATS and performance management tools
Use cases
Who it's for
RecruitersTalent acquisition teamsHR and people teamsPeople managers
Writing inclusive job posts
Recruiters can check job postings and outreach for biased language before they publish.
Structured interviews
Hiring teams can match interview questions to the job requirements and keep a record of feedback on each candidate.
Performance reviews
Managers get guidance while they write, so their feedback is more actionable and focused on growth.
Textio pricing
From the vendor's site, checked Oct 26, 2026; we re-check prices monthly. Prices change — confirm on their pricing page.
Custom package
Custom
- Contact sales for pricing
- Free trial available
How Textio compares
- Textio has no free plan, and neither do the 4 alternatives below.
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | Free trial | API | Open source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTextio | Quote | — | — | — | ||
G Greenhouse | Quote | — | — | — | Textio vs Greenhouse | |
H HireVue | Quote | — | — | — | — | Textio vs HireVue |
W Workable | $299/mo | — | — | Textio vs Workable | ||
E Eightfold AI | Quote | — | — | — | — | Textio vs Eightfold AI |
Compare 8 capabilities
| Capability | Textio | Greenhouse | HireVue | Workable | Eightfold AI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI interviews | — | — | |||
| Candidate sourcing | — | — | — | ||
| Interview self-scheduling | — | — | — | ||
| Candidate fraud detection | — | — | |||
| Multi-board job posting | — | — | — | — | |
| ATS integrations | — | — | — | — | |
| Bias safeguards | — | — | |||
| MCP / LLM connector | — | — | — |
Capabilities as stated on each vendor's own site; — means the site doesn't say. The closest alternatives in our directory by category. “Starts at” is the cheapest paid plan per month, as each vendor lists it.
Textio data and privacy
Trains AI on your content
Not stated
Data retention
Not stated
Where data is stored
Not stated
Security and compliance
ISO 27001SOC 2 Type IIGDPRCCPA
From Textio's own privacy and security pages , checked Oct 28, 2026. We only show what the vendor states in writing; “not stated” means the pages don't say.
Who's behind Textio
- Company
- Textio, Inc.
- Based in
- Seattle, United States
- Founded
- 2014
- Founders
- Jensen Harris, Kieran Snyder
“Building AI for HR since 2014”
“Jensen Harris Founder Emeritus (he/him) Kieran Snyder Founder Emeritus (she/her)”
From Textio's own about, terms and privacy pages and Wikidata, checked Oct 28, 2026.
Pros and cons
Strengths
- Free trial available
- Covers recruiting, interviews and performance feedback
- Integrates with ATS and performance management tools
Limitations
- No public pricing; custom packages through sales
- No mobile app listed
Textio FAQ
How much does Textio cost?
Textio doesn't publish prices. Companies get a custom package by contacting sales.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. The website offers a free trial.
Where can I use Textio?
You can use it on textio.com or connect it to your ATS or performance management tool.
What is Lavalier?
Lavalier is Textio's interview intelligence product. It matches interview questions to job requirements and records feedback for each candidate.
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