AI Recruitment Engine

Screen smarter.
Communicate better.

Aptly ranks your candidates, tells you exactly who to interview and why — and makes sure every applicant knows where they stand. No integrations. No setup. Start in minutes.

20 free CV scans included. No credit card required.

✓ Shortlist ready ✉ 4 emails drafted
Aptly — Principal Data Architect
4 candidates analysed
#1
Sarah Baxter
87%
Strong shortlist AI: None
#2
James Okonkwo
74%
Strong shortlist AI: None
#3
Priya Nair
58%
Borderline AI: Mild
Email ready — Sarah Baxter
To: sarah@email.com
Great news — your application for Principal Data Architect
Hi Sarah, I'm pleased to let you know that after reviewing your application, we'd like to invite you to the next stage of our process. Your background in data architecture stood out — particularly your experience with cloud-native platforms...

AI changed what lands
in your inbox.

CVs are longer, more polished, and harder to read than ever before. The right candidates are in there — buried under applications that look right but feel wrong. Sorting signal from noise is taking longer, not less time.

And the candidates you didn't progress? Most will never hear back. In an industry built on relationships, ghosting has become the norm. It damages reputations, and everyone knows it.

Aptly finds the right match. And makes sure every candidate knows where they stand.

90s
From CVs uploaded to ranked shortlist with reasoning
100%
Of candidates receive a personalised response — every time
0
Integrations required. No setup. No IT team. Start immediately.

Up and running in two minutes.

Most recruitment tools need weeks of configuration — connecting to your ATS, importing candidate databases, training your team. If you don't already have an established tech stack, you're stuck before you've started.

Aptly needs none of that. Create an account, paste a job spec, drop in CVs. You're screening.

No existing ATS required. No candidate database to import. No IT support needed. Just you, a job spec, and a pile of CVs.
Most tools
Connect your ATS before you can screen
Aptly
Start screening immediately
Most tools
Require an existing candidate database
Aptly
Just upload the CVs you already have
Most tools
Complex per-seat pricing that scales unpredictably
Aptly
Flat, transparent pricing from $79/month
Most tools
Score candidates. Leave the rest to you.
Aptly
Score, rank, email, guide, PDF — end to end
Most tools
Candidate data lives in your ATS — or nowhere
Aptly
Every CV screened builds your searchable talent pool automatically

Three steps to a clear shortlist

No training. No configuration. Create a job, upload CVs, and you're done.

1

Create a job

Paste your existing job spec or use Aptly's AI builder — answer a few targeted questions and get a world-class spec in seconds, with a check for unrealistic criteria before you screen a single CV.

2

Drop in the CVs

PDF or Word, up to 50 at a time. Aptly reads every one, scores each candidate against your spec, and runs batches in parallel. No formatting requirements — it handles the mess.

#1
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Get your shortlist

A ranked candidate list with plain-English reasoning, ready-to-send emails for every applicant, an interview guide, and a white-labeled PDF. Share a live link with your client — they see stages update in real time and can leave comments on candidates.

What Aptly actually does

No buzzwords. Here's exactly what you get.

What makes Aptly different
✉ Email ready — Sarah Baxter · Stage: Shortlisted To: sarah@email.com Subject: Great news — your application for Principal Data Architect Hi Sarah, I'm pleased to let you know we'd like to invite you to the next stage... Your background in data architecture stood out, particularly your experience with... Send email Copy Shortlisted ✕ Reject

Candidate communication at every stage

Every applicant gets a personalised, specific email — shortlisted candidates receive warm outreach, borderline candidates get two options, rejected candidates get a respectful response. Move a candidate to a new stage and the right email appears instantly, ready to send.

No more ghosting. Every application gets a reply.
🔍 AI Database Search — Senior .NET Developer Searched 24 candidates · 3 strong matches found Sarah Baxter 8 years .NET/C# with fintech background — matches primary stack requirement 91% James Okonkwo Strong C# background, financial services sector, SQL Server experience confirmed 78% Priya Nair Mid-level .NET, some fintech exposure — borderline fit for seniority 54%

AI Database Search

Working a new role? Hit AI Database Search on any job and Aptly scans your entire candidate pool, ranks the best matches against the job spec, and explains why each one fits — with specific, evidence-based reasoning pulled from their CV. Add a match directly to the job without consuming a scan credit.

Surface candidates you've already screened. No extra cost.
aptly.pro/share/abc123... Aptly — Principal Data Architect · BrightRock Open 8 screened 3 shortlisted 1 interviewing #1 Sarah Baxter sarah@email.com Strong shortlist Interviewing Leave a comment for your recruiter... Send

Live client shortlist link

Share a live, branded shortlist page with your hiring manager — no login required. They see ranked candidates, pipeline stages, and match reasoning. As you progress candidates the page updates automatically. They can leave comments directly on candidates that notify you instantly.

No more emailing PDFs. Your client always has the latest view.
Everything else you need
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Ranked shortlist

Every candidate scored 0–100 with plain-English reasoning — why they stand out and what gaps to probe in interview. No black box.

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Candidate database

Every CV screened builds your searchable talent pool automatically. See past scores, search by role or skills, delete records on request.

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Pipeline tracking

Move candidates through Screened → Shortlisted → Interviewing → Offered → Placed with one click. Active and rejected candidates stay separated.

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Interview guide

Tailored questions, strong and weak answer indicators, and red flags — specific to the role and the actual candidates in your shortlist.

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White-labeled PDF

Professional shortlist report with your agency name and client details. Includes ranked candidates, reasoning, and interview guide. Ready to send.

AI job spec builder

Answer targeted questions and get a world-class spec in seconds — with flags for unrealistic criteria, contradictory requirements, and below-market compensation.

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AI-CV detection

Flags CVs showing signs of AI generation — None, Mild, Moderate, or Strong. Know what you're dealing with before you pick up the phone.

Hidden gem flag

Surfaces candidates with unique credentials that others lack — even if their overall score is lower. The candidates you'd otherwise overlook.

Built for anyone who hires

Whether you place candidates for a living or just need to fill a role — Aptly works from day one.

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Recruitment agencies

You're placing candidates across multiple clients and roles simultaneously. Every hour spent manually screening is an hour not spent building relationships or closing placements. Your clients expect a polished shortlist, not a pile of CVs.

Ranked shortlist, white-labeled PDF, and candidate emails — ready for your client in 90 seconds.
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In-house HR teams

You're hiring across departments with different requirements and limited time. Inconsistent screening leads to inconsistent hires — and decisions that are hard to explain to hiring managers who want to know why someone didn't make the cut.

Every CV screened against the same criteria, every time. Clear reasoning your hiring managers can act on.
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Business owners hiring directly

You posted a role and now you have 40 applications. You don't have a recruiter or an HR department — just a business to run and a hire to make. You need to move quickly without making an expensive mistake.

Aptly reads every CV, tells you who to interview and why, and handles the candidate responses for you.

Simple, transparent pricing

Start free. Upgrade when you're ready. No contracts, no hidden fees, no per-seat surprises.

Save ~17% with annual billing — contact us to pay annually.

Free
Free
 
20 screenings — lifetime, no reset
  • Ranked shortlist
  • AI-CV detection
  • Candidate emails drafted
  • Interview guide
  • PDF report
  • Client sharing link
Get started free
Solo
$79/mo
or $65/mo billed annually
200 screenings per month · 1 seat
  • Everything in Free
  • 200 screenings/month — resets monthly
  • Bulk email sending
  • Screening history
  • Priority support
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Agency
$499/mo
or $415/mo billed annually
2,000 screenings per month · 15 seats
  • Everything in Team
  • 15 team seats — coming soon
  • Dedicated account support
  • Usage analytics
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Enterprise
Custom
pricing
 
Unlimited screenings · Unlimited seats
  • Everything in Agency
  • Unlimited seats
  • Custom onboarding
  • SLA support
  • API access
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Need more scans mid-month?

CV scan top-up packs are coming soon — buy additional scans anytime without changing your plan. Contact us if you need more scans now.

Try it on your
next role.

20 free CV scans. No credit card. No integrations to set up. If it doesn't save you time, you've lost nothing.

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