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title: "AI Candidate Screening Software"
lang: en
canonical_url: "https://www.lemonly.ai/ai-candidate-screening"
last_updated: "2026-10-11"
last_updated_source: build
summary: "How lemonly's AI parses applications, scores each candidate against your defined criteria, and produces a ranked shortlist – with recruiters able to accept, reject, or re-evaluate every recommendation. The human stays in the loop. Offered as a standalone screening product at $150/month per active role (separate from the $8,000 flat-fee sourcing service)."
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# AI-Powered Candidate Screening

> **Summary:** lemonly's AI candidate screening reviews and ranks every inbound application against the criteria you define – non-negotiables and nice-to-haves – filters out AI-generated and unqualified submissions, and delivers a shortlist ranked by fit, cutting screening time by up to 90%. Recruiters can accept, reject, or re-evaluate every recommendation: the human stays in the loop. It works in four steps: define criteria, import applications from your ATS or email, AI assessment of every candidate, and a ranked shortlist ready for interviews.

Find the talent you’re looking for

Save 20+ hours per role with AI-powered candidate screening that leads to better hires. Reduce screening time by 90% – and focus exclusively on qualified, interview-ready candidates.

[Learn More](https://www.lemonly.ai/hiring.md)

## How it works

01

### Define Criteria

Submit your job description with Non-Negotiables and Nice-to-Haves.

02

### Import Applications

System processes candidates from your ATS, email, or other sources within minutes.

03

### Comprehensive Assessment

AI evaluates every candidate against your specified job requirements.

04

### Shortlist Results

Receive only top-qualified candidates ready for the interview stage.

> “I used to spend 3hrs+ every week just reading resumes. With lemonly, I spend under 10 minutes - and our decisions are based on facts, so there's less bias.”

Head of People

Screening pricing

## Flat rate, per active role

Screening

$150/month

per active role

- Review and rank all inbound applications
- Filter out AI-generated and unqualified submissions
- Deliver a shortlist ranked by fit against your requirements
- Integrations with select ATSs
- No contract – cancel any time
- Cancel any time

Need help finding candidates, not just screening them? [See lemonly Sourcing](https://www.lemonly.ai/pricing.md). Or read our [guide to AI candidate screening software](https://www.lemonly.ai/guide-to-hiring/ai-candidate-screening-software.md) for how the category works.

## Questions about screening

### How much does lemonly AI candidate screening cost?

lemonly AI candidate screening is $150 per month per active role. It is billed separately from the $8,000 flat placement fee, which applies only when lemonly sources and you hire someone.

### Does a human review the AI screening results?

Yes. The AI ranks and shortlists; a recruiter can accept, reject, or re-evaluate every recommendation before anything reaches you. The human stays in the loop on every decision.

### What does AI candidate screening actually assess?

Each candidate is scored against the non-negotiables and nice-to-haves you write into the brief. The output is a ranked shortlist with the reasoning shown for each candidate, not a pass/fail score.

### Can lemonly screening connect to our ATS?

lemonly integrates with select ATSs, and can also take applications by email or direct import. Ashby has a step-by-step setup guide.

### How is screening different from lemonly sourcing?

Screening works on candidates who already applied to you, at $150 per month per active role. Sourcing goes and finds passive candidates who have not applied – 20,000+ assessed per role – for the flat $8,000 fee, due only when you hire.

## Screen your first role for free

No credit card required. See results in minutes.

[Get Started](#book-a-demo)

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