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Inhire AI vs Mekari Talenta: recruitment features compared

Last updated: 26 October 2026

Mekari Talenta is an Indonesian HR system for payroll, attendance and employee records, with a recruitment module that includes an ATS, AI candidate scoring, job portal posting and an MBTI test. Inhire AI is a first-round screening tool: it reads CVs, runs assessment tests and holds AI voice interviews in Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Melayu and English. The two overlap at CV screening. Talenta can stay your HR system while Inhire AI handles the first round.

Who each product is for

Inhire AI

Teams that already have an HR system or ATS, receive hundreds of applicants per role, and want the first-round interview done by AI in the candidate's language.

Mekari Talenta

Indonesian companies that want payroll, attendance, employee self-service, performance and recruitment in one HR system, with features for Indonesian tax rules. Talenta also has English sites for Singapore and Malaysia.

How we compared

We compared the two products on eleven points that matter when many people apply for the same role. You can check each one yourself in a trial or a demo.

  1. What it is. An ATS, an HR suite, or a screening tool that works next to your ATS.
  2. AI interview. Voice, video or text, and whether the AI asks follow-up questions.
  3. Interview languages. Whether Bahasa Indonesia and Bahasa Melayu are named as interview languages.
  4. How candidates join. Email, SMS, WhatsApp or a link.
  5. CV screening and tests. What the product checks before the interview.
  6. Integrations. ATS, calendar and meeting tools named on the vendor's site.
  7. Security and data. Certifications and data laws the vendor names.
  8. Pricing model. Per user, per month, per candidate or credits.
  9. Published prices. The list prices on the vendor's site.
  10. Free plan or trial. What you can use before you pay.
  11. How you start. Self sign-up or a sales demo.

Features and pricing side by side

CriterionInhire AIMekari Talenta
Features
What it isA first-round screening tool: CV screening, assessment tests, AI interview and a ranked shortlist. It is not an ATS. SourceAn HR system (HRIS): payroll, attendance, employee self-service, performance and recruitment. Recruitment comes with the Talenta 360 package or as a separate module. Source
AI interviewVoice interview in the browser. The AI asks up to 2 follow-up questions per question. The camera stays on, and the recruiter sets how often a snapshot is saved. You get audio, a transcript and a scorecard. SourceNo AI interview is described. You send interview invitations from the dashboard and track the interview stages. Source
Interview languagesBahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Melayu and English. The recruiter dashboard is in English and Bahasa Indonesia. SourceNot published for interviews. The site is in Indonesian and English, with English versions for Singapore and Malaysia. Source
How candidates joinA link sent by email. No WhatsApp or SMS invites. SourceInterview invitations from the dashboard. The channel is not stated. Automatic rejection emails for candidates below a minimum score. Source
CV screening and testsCV screening and assessment tests (multiple choice, true or false, essay, file upload) are free for every applicant. SourceAI Candidate Scoring rates candidates by experience, skills and role criteria. MBTI personality test. Source
IntegrationsGoogle Calendar with Google Meet links for human interviews. No Microsoft Teams or Zoom. No built-in ATS connector: you export the shortlist as a CSV file. SourceJob posting to LinkedIn, JobStreet, Kalibrr and Glints, and Mekari Sign for digital signatures. Source
Security and dataA separate workspace per customer and HTTPS. The Security page covers UU PDP and PDPA. No ISO 27001 or SOC 2 certificate is published. SourceISO 27001 certification, encryption, audit logs and role-based access control. Source
Pricing
Pricing modelCredits. CV screening and tests are free. The AI interview costs 2 to 4 credits per question, depending on the follow-up limit. No per-user fee. SourcePackages (Essential, Plus, Talenta 360) plus add-ons and modules, quoted by sales. Source
Published pricesStarter: 2,000 credits for $100, so 1 credit = $0.05. A 10-question interview with 2 follow-ups uses 40 credits. SourceNot published. The ATS allows 5 active jobs on Essential and Plus, and unlimited jobs on Talenta 360. Source
Free plan or trialFree CV screening and tests, with no time limit and no credit card. Source14-day free trial, with no contract and no credit card. Source
How you startSign up yourself at app.getinhire.com. No sales demo needed. SourceFree trial, or a consultation with sales. Source

Competitor facts checked on 26 October 2026. "Not published" means we did not find it on their public pages.

When Inhire AI is the better choice

  • You want AI to interview applicants. Talenta's recruitment pages describe AI candidate scoring and interview invitations, not an AI interview.
  • You want to see prices before you talk to sales. Inhire AI lists its credit packages, and Talenta does not publish prices.
  • You only need help with hiring and already have a payroll or HR system.
  • You interview candidates in Bahasa Melayu or English as well as Bahasa Indonesia.

When Mekari Talenta is the better choice

  • You want payroll, attendance, tax and employee records in one Indonesian HR system, with recruitment in the same place.
  • You post jobs to LinkedIn, JobStreet, Kalibrr and Glints and want every application in one dashboard.
  • You use an MBTI personality test in hiring.
  • You want offer letters signed digitally with Mekari Sign.
  • Your security review asks for ISO 27001. Talenta names it, and Inhire AI has no published certificate.

Questions

Does Mekari Talenta have AI interviews?

On the recruitment and pricing pages we checked on 26 October 2026, Talenta describes AI Candidate Scoring, an ATS, job portal posting, an MBTI test and interview invitations from the dashboard. We did not find an AI interview. Inhire AI runs AI voice interviews with follow-up questions.

Can I use Inhire AI and Mekari Talenta together?

Yes, because they do different jobs. Talenta can stay your HR and payroll system, and Inhire AI handles the first round. Inhire AI has no built-in Talenta connector, so you move the shortlist with a CSV export.

How much does Mekari Talenta cost?

Talenta does not publish prices. Its pricing page lists the Essential, Plus and Talenta 360 packages and asks you to contact sales. It offers a 14-day free trial with no contract and no credit card. Inhire AI's Starter package is 2,000 credits for $100, and CV screening and tests are free.

Which one screens CVs with AI?

Both. Talenta's AI Candidate Scoring rates candidates by experience, skills and role criteria. Inhire AI reads each CV against the requirements of the role for free. Candidates who pass can then take an assessment test and an AI interview.

Is Mekari Talenta only for Indonesia?

Talenta is built around Indonesian HR rules, such as tax slips connected to the tax office (DJP), and it also has English sites for Singapore and Malaysia. Inhire AI serves Indonesia and Malaysia and interviews in Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Melayu and English.

Sources

All pages checked on 26 October 2026.

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