How much will an AI resume-screening tool cost per candidate?
Want to estimate AI resume-screening cost per candidate? This page turns that question into a real number. It is aimed at HR tech and recruiting teams, who need a defensible monthly figure before they ship. Change the volume and token sizes to match your own product and the estimate updates instantly.
Results update automatically as you type.
- Input cost
- $0.00250
- Output cost
- $0.00500
- Per request
- $0.00750
- Per day
- $7.50
- Per month
- $225.00
Why this isn't trivial
The part people underestimate: each resume plus the job description is sizeable input, so input tokens per candidate dominate. In practice the biggest savings come from screening against a compact rubric rather than the full job description each time, so it is worth modelling before you commit.
How it's calculated
We estimate this by estimating input tokens per resume-plus-criteria and the short scoring output, applied per candidate. Every figure uses the current provider prices baked into the site (reviewed daily), and you can override any input to match your own assumptions.
Frequently asked questions
Is resume screening input or output heavy?+
Input heavy — resumes are long, while the score/verdict output is short.
How do I cut cost per candidate?+
Cache the job criteria and use a mid-tier model; screening rarely needs the top model.
Are these prices up to date?+
Yes. The model prices behind this calculator are refreshed and reviewed daily, so your estimate reflects current provider rates rather than a stale snapshot.
Related
Estimates for planning. Pricing data last reviewed 28 July 2026.