A full simulation walks you through all 8 sections of a professional interview — from opening questions and behavioral scenarios to technical deep-dives and closing. An AI avatar asks you questions in real time, and after each section you get immediate feedback: a score, what you did well, and what to improve. The Free plan lets you practice any individual section; paid plans unlock end-to-end full simulations.

The free trial gives you a practice session — no credit card needed. It's a one-time trial that lets you experience the platform before deciding to upgrade.

No — it's a realistic AI avatar powered by live video streaming technology. It looks and sounds like a human interviewer, but it's entirely AI-driven. There's no real person on the other end.

A microphone is required — the AI interviewer listens to your spoken answers in real time. A camera is not required; the AI avatar appears on your screen but you don't necessarily need to be on video.

A full interview across all 8 sections typically takes 1–2 hours, depending on your plan and the role. For better focus and flexibility, you can practice one section at a time.

Your resume and job description are used only to generate a personalized interview plan for your role. Your answers are processed by AI to produce feedback. We do not use your data to train AI models. All files and session data are stored securely and linked only to your account.

Yes. You can delete individual sessions, uploaded files, or your entire account at any time from your profile settings. Once deleted, your data is permanently removed from our systems.

If your connection drops or you close the session, your timer stops at that moment so you don't lose unused time. The session will be marked as complete, and you can start a fresh one whenever you're ready.

Time resets monthly at your billing cycle — unused hours do not roll over. If you run out mid-month, you can upgrade to a higher plan immediately to continue. We recommend picking a plan that matches your expected weekly practice frequency.

Yes. Upgrades take effect immediately. Downgrades apply at the start of your next billing cycle. You'll not lose access to your session history, regardless of plan changes.

Human coaches offer nuanced mentorship and company-specific insight that AI can't fully replace. But premium coaching sessions start at $150–$300 each — which makes high-volume practice expensive. InterviewStudio is your daily practice partner: unlimited repetition, zero scheduling, and instant feedback at a fraction of the cost. Think of it as building the reps with AI, then using a human coach for final high-stakes prep.