lemonly.ai is a hiring platform that sources, screens, and interviews passive candidates traditional recruiters miss, charging a flat $8,000 per hire regardless of salary. The service evaluates 15,000–30,000 candidates per role, with a human recruiter interviewing every finalist before introduction. It also offers a separate AI candidate screening tool for $150/month per active role.
- Artificial Intelligence
- HR Technology
- Sales Technology
- Software Only
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Product
Problem
Traditional recruiting agencies often rely on active applicants, missing the passive talent that makes up a large portion of the qualified workforce. Their percentage-based fees, typically 15–25% of first-year salary, escalate with higher offers and create misaligned incentives, while screening hundreds of resumes manually consumes significant time and introduces bias.
Solution
lemonly.ai provides a flat-fee hiring solution that sources, screens, and interviews candidates across the entire market, not just those who apply. The platform evaluates 15,000–30,000 profiles per role using AI, surfaces the strongest matches—including passive candidates—and has a human recruiter interview every finalist before introduction. This approach reduces screening time by up to 90% and ensures a shortlist of interview-ready candidates, with a 90-day replacement guarantee if the hire doesn't work out.
Target Audience
Primary customers are companies in Canada and the US hiring for mid-level to senior roles, particularly those struggling to fill positions with active applicants and seeking a cost-effective alternative to contingency agencies.
Features
- AI-driven assessment of 15,000–30,000 candidates per role, far exceeding a typical recruiter's network
- Human recruiter interview with every candidate before any introduction, ensuring quality control
- Flat $8,000 fee per hire, independent of salary, with no percentage or hidden costs
- 90-day replacement guarantee if the hire leaves or doesn't work out
- Separate AI candidate screening product at $150/month per active role, which ranks applicants against non-negotiables and nice-to-haves, filters AI-generated submissions, and integrates with select ATSs