BafGo

Overview

BafGo is an asynchronous video interview platform designed specifically for small and midsize businesses that need structured first-round screening without the overhead of enterprise recruiting software. Instead of coordinating live calls for every candidate, hiring teams create a single question set, share one link, and watch recorded responses on their own schedule. The platform targets lean teams that hire one to ten roles per month and lack dedicated HR or recruiting operations. By eliminating the back-and-forth of calendar invites before any real signal is gathered, BafGo helps managers move from resume piles to shortlists in a single evening.

Key Features

• One-link candidate flow: Hiring teams create a question set with prompts, time limits, and retake rules. A single shareable link is generated and can be sent through an ATS, email, or job posting. Candidates record responses without creating an account, installing an app, or scheduling a time slot.
• Structured question sets: Every candidate answers the same questions in the same format. This eliminates interviewer variance and produces comparable signal across applicants. Reviewers can watch responses side by side and leave private notes before any live conversation occurs.
• Reviewer collaboration without meetings: Team members receive a link to watch candidate videos on their own schedule. They can leave private notes and align on decisions without coordinating a single meeting. The platform supports skip-level managers and hiring committees weighing in asynchronously.
• Privacy-first video storage: Video responses are stored in a self-hosted MinIO bucket, not a third-party CDN or cloud storage service. All video access is gated behind short-lived pre-signed URLs. Responses auto-delete after 30 days. No AI scoring, no LLM processing, and no third-party analytics (no Google Analytics, Mixpanel, etc.).
• Security and compliance basics: Account passwords are hashed with bcrypt. Sessions use HttpOnly JWT cookies not accessible to JavaScript. HSTS, X-Frame-Options: DENY, CSP, and nosniff headers are set in production. The company is transparent about being early-stage with no SOC 2 certification yet, but SOC 2 Type I is on the roadmap for 2026.
• Free tier with one active campaign: The free plan includes one active campaign at a time with one queued campaign. Users can upgrade only when they need more campaigns running simultaneously. Pricing is clear with no hidden fees or enterprise sales cycles.
• Industry-specific landing pages: BafGo provides tailored pages for hiring teams, restaurants, small business owners, real estate agents, childcare centers, educators, and legal practices. Each page adapts the core async screening workflow to the specific hiring context.

How It Works

A user signs up and creates a question set by defining prompts, time limits, and retake rules. The system generates a single candidate link that can be shared through an ATS, email, or job post. Candidates click the link and record their responses asynchronously using their browser or mobile device. No account creation or app download is required. Once responses are submitted, the hiring team receives notifications and can watch the videos on their own schedule. Reviewers leave private notes and compare candidates side by side. When the team is aligned, they invite top candidates for a live conversation with context already established. The entire workflow is designed to replace the typical pattern of scheduling 8 to 10 screening calls per week, most of which end early with no real signal.

Use Cases

• A solo founder launching a B2B SaaS who needs to screen five to ten applicants per month without a dedicated HR person. The founder creates one question set, shares the link via email, and watches responses during evenings or weekends. Within a few days, the founder has a shortlist of two or three candidates worth a live call.
• A restaurant manager hiring hourly staff who cannot afford to pull shift leads off the floor for screening calls. The manager sends a single link to all applicants. Candidates record responses on their own time. The manager reviews videos during a slow period and invites only the most promising candidates for an in-person interview.
• A mid-size real estate agency that needs to pre-qualify buyer and seller leads before the first showing. Agents create a question set about property preferences, budget, and timeline. Leads record responses. The agent reviews the videos and prioritizes the most serious prospects, saving hours of phone tag.
• A childcare center director hiring teachers and aides. The director asks candidates to record a short response about their experience with children and classroom management. The director and assistant director watch the videos separately, leave notes, and align on who to invite for an in-person visit.

Who It's For

BafGo is built for small and midsize businesses that need structured first-round screening without a dedicated recruiting team, procurement cycle, or enterprise software overhead. The ideal user is a business owner, hiring manager, or department head at a company with 10 to 200 employees who hires one to ten roles per month. The platform competes with enterprise tools like HireVue and Spark Hire, which are designed for high-volume corporate recruiting teams, and with simple scheduling tools like Calendly, which lack structured screening. BafGo differentiates by offering a middle ground: structured async interviews with no AI scoring, no complex workflows, and transparent pricing that starts free.