Competitive Pricing Comparison

Competitive Pricing Comparison

All totals include verification as well as applicant‑to‑applicant comparison. Adjust hires to model your scenario.

Hires this month
SalaryX / Cleo (+ Verified) Best Value
$9,699
Monthly Total
Platform Fee
$999
Verification
$29 × 300 = $8,700
Contract
Month‑to‑month
Automation
Full automation: screening, e-sign, I‑9, onboarding
Paradox.ai (Olivia)
$19,500 – $21,000
Monthly Total
Platform Fee
$1,500 – $3,000
Verification
$60 × 300 = $18,000
Contract
Annual
Automation
Chat & scheduling (no verification)
Fountain.ai
$20,000 – $21,000
Monthly Total
Platform Fee
$2,000 – $3,000
Verification
$60 × 300 = $18,000
Contract
Annual
Automation
Funnel automation; manual verification
Legacy ATS (Workday / SmartRecruiters)
$27,500 – $30,500
Monthly Total
Platform Fee
$5,000 – $8,000
Verification
$75 × 300 = $22,500
Contract
Annual
Automation
Administrative workflows; no instant hire

Assumptions

  • • Paradox and Fountain platform fees are typical ranges from public buyer disclosures.
  • • Verification costs reflect external vendor averages: $50–$75 per candidate (midpoint used = $60; legacy = $75).
  • • SalaryX uses VerifyID at $29 per candidate as an integrated add-on.

Reading the Table

Totals are illustrative for the selected monthly hires. Use this to frame ROI and budget approvals.

Why SalaryX

Full automation + verification in one flow: month‑to‑month flexibility and transparent pricing.