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In 2026, AI-powered screening is no longer optional — but the compliance stakes have never been higher. We compared five leading platforms head-to-head: OVI, HireVue, Paradox, Screenloop, and Sapia.ai. The regulatory context is real: Colorado's AI Act now requires impact assessments for automated hiring decisions, NYC Local Law 144 mandates annual bias audits, and the EU AI Act classifies hiring AI as high-risk. The difference between a platform that keeps humans in the loop and one that doesn't could determine your audit exposure. What we found: a pricing gap that's almost hard to believe. OVI starts at $99 a month for Starter — or even $29 for Launch — and brings compliant, audio-only screening with human review built-in. HireVue starts at $35,000 a year. Paradox at $50,000 and up. Same compliance story for SMBs, very different budget requirements. In this episode, we break down the five platforms across pricing, compliance architecture, and human-in-the-loop design — and give you a clear decision framework for choosing the right one in 2026.