Big Interview alternative for behavioral answers
Big Interview calls itself an all-in-one, AI-powered interview platform “to prep, practice, and get hired.” It combines video lessons with an interview simulator: voice-only mock interviews, recorded video answers with AI feedback, and an answer builder. It also has plans for organizations, such as university career centers, workforce agencies and non-profits.
MockRun and Big Interview, side by side
Behavioral answers out loud
- MockRun
- Yes. One behavioral question at a time, in a live spoken conversation. You can type instead.
- Big Interview
- Yes. Voice-only mock interviews, “just like a real phone screen,” and recorded video answers, with “behavioral, technical, and situational questions.”
Speaking skills (pace, filler words)
- MockRun
- No. The feedback is about what your answer shows, not your pace or filler words.
- Big Interview
- Yes. Its video feedback covers “body language, eye contact, pace, and filler words.”
Help during a live interview
- MockRun
- No. MockRun is practice before the interview. It gives no help during a real one.
- Big Interview
- Not listed on their site.
Video lessons
- MockRun
- No. Written interview guides you can read without an account.
- Big Interview
- Yes. Video lessons “with strategies, examples, and practice sets.”
How feedback works
- MockRun
- Written feedback on each question. It quotes your answer, sorts it into Situation, Task, Action, Result and Improvement, and names one thing to practice next.
- Big Interview
- Instant AI feedback on “delivery and answer quality,” with a report on what to improve.
Follow-up questions
- MockRun
- Yes, one at a time, about the story you just told, such as what you did yourself and how you know it worked.
- Big Interview
- Not listed on their site.
Price model
- MockRun
- Packs of 9 or 30 questions, paid once. No subscription. See prices.
- Big Interview
- Paid plans: a 30-day subscription, a 3-month subscription, or lifetime access for one fee, with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Platforms
- MockRun
- A current browser on a laptop or phone. Voice practice needs a microphone.
- Big Interview
- Not listed on their site.
Sign-in
- MockRun
- You sign in before you practice. The guides need no account.
- Big Interview
- An account: its site links to a “Log In” page for its app.
| MockRun | Big Interview | |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioral answers out loud | Yes. One behavioral question at a time, in a live spoken conversation. You can type instead. | Yes. Voice-only mock interviews, “just like a real phone screen,” and recorded video answers, with “behavioral, technical, and situational questions.” |
| Speaking skills (pace, filler words) | No. The feedback is about what your answer shows, not your pace or filler words. | Yes. Its video feedback covers “body language, eye contact, pace, and filler words.” |
| Help during a live interview | No. MockRun is practice before the interview. It gives no help during a real one. | Not listed on their site. |
| Video lessons | No. Written interview guides you can read without an account. | Yes. Video lessons “with strategies, examples, and practice sets.” |
| How feedback works | Written feedback on each question. It quotes your answer, sorts it into Situation, Task, Action, Result and Improvement, and names one thing to practice next. | Instant AI feedback on “delivery and answer quality,” with a report on what to improve. |
| Follow-up questions | Yes, one at a time, about the story you just told, such as what you did yourself and how you know it worked. | Not listed on their site. |
| Price model | Packs of 9 or 30 questions, paid once. No subscription. See prices. | Paid plans: a 30-day subscription, a 3-month subscription, or lifetime access for one fee, with a 30-day money-back guarantee. |
| Platforms | A current browser on a laptop or phone. Voice practice needs a microphone. | Not listed on their site. |
| Sign-in | You sign in before you practice. The guides need no account. | An account: its site links to a “Log In” page for its app. |
Big Interview’s column comes from its own pages, read on 26 October 2026: home page, pricing, interview simulator and for higher education. MockRun’s column comes from this site.
When Big Interview is the better choice
- You want lessons as well as practice: video lessons, an answer builder, salary negotiation training and a resume tool.
- You want feedback on how you come across on camera, such as body language and eye contact.
- You also want technical or situational questions, from thousands of questions sorted by industry, role and seniority.
- Your university or workforce program may already give you access. Big Interview has plans for career centers, workforce agencies and non-profits, so ask before you buy.
When MockRun fits better
MockRun is a spoken conversation that follows up on your answer. It fits better when:
- You want to practice saying your answers: a live spoken conversation, one behavioral question at a time, with typing if you prefer.
- You want follow-up questions that probe how you acted: what you did yourself and how, then why you chose that approach or what changed.
- You want a written review of each question that quotes your answer and names one thing to practice next.
- You want one framework for any behavioral interview. Questions are grouped by Amazon’s Leadership Principles, one of the most complete public lists of what these questions look for.
- You want practice shaped by hiring experience. MockRun is built by a former AWS hiring manager.
Common questions
Is Big Interview free?
Big Interview’s personal pricing page lists three paid plans: a 30-day subscription, a 3-month subscription and lifetime access, with a 30-day money-back guarantee. It also has plans for universities and workforce programs, so yours may already give you access. Check Big Interview’s site for current details.
Does Big Interview ask follow-up questions?
Follow-up questions aren’t listed on Big Interview’s site. MockRun asks follow-ups about the story you just told, one at a time, such as what you did yourself and how you know it worked.
Does MockRun use my camera?
No. MockRun is a spoken conversation, or typed if you prefer, with no video. Big Interview’s site describes feedback on recorded video answers.
MockRun isn’t affiliated with Big Interview. The name Big Interview belongs to its owner.