// Candidate
Free
Forever. No credit card needed.
- Unlimited challenge attempts
- AI-scored across 6 dimensions
- Verified artifacts on public profile
- Human expert review for high scores
- Prompt challenges (10-minute, browser-based)
- Public profile — discoverable by companies
// Company Trial
Free trial
No time limit. Credits-based.
- 10 candidate profile searches
- 3 company challenge credits
- Access to all challenge categories
- View full scored artifacts
// Crucible Pro
Pro
Unlimited hiring access.
Sign up for a free trial — upgrade in-app when ready.
- Unlimited candidate search & profile views
- Create and publish company challenges
- Direct invitation links with custom messages
- Talent pipeline management
- Score alerts — get notified when candidates hit your threshold
- Webhook integration with your ATS
- Priority human review queue
- No per-seat fees
- No long-term contracts
- Cancel anytime
// Feature comparison
| Feature | Candidate | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Browse challenge library | ||
| Public profile with scored artifacts | ||
| Candidate search | ||
| View scored profiles | ||
| Create company challenges | ||
| Send invitations to candidates | ||
| Score alerts & ATS webhooks |
// Common questions
Is it really free for candidates?
Yes, permanently. Candidates never pay. Complete challenges, earn scored artifacts, and get discovered by companies — all at no cost.
What counts as a 'search credit'?
Each time you view a candidate's full profile (not just the public page), it uses one search credit. Browsing the leaderboard and challenge results is always free.
What happens when my trial credits run out?
You'll be prompted to upgrade to Crucible Pro. No access is lost — you can still manage your pipeline, invitations, and existing company challenges.
Can I post jobs without a paid plan?
Yes. Job postings are separate from search credits. Any company account can post jobs for review. Approved jobs are listed on our public jobs board.
Is there a free plan for companies?
Every company account starts with 10 free search credits and 3 challenge credits — no payment required. This lets you evaluate the platform before upgrading.
What's the difference between Pro and trial?
The trial gives you a fixed number of searches to evaluate the platform. Pro gives you unlimited searches, unlimited company challenges, and access to advanced features like score alerts and ATS webhooks.
Start with what you need
Candidates join free. Companies start with 10 searches — no card required.