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HackerRank alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded HackerRank alternative is CoderPad (2.0 GPA).
HackerRank compared with 7 alternatives: CoderPad, CodeSignal, Codility, TestDome, Karat and 2 more.
HackerRank is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $79 per month, billed annually ($948). None of the alternatives has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| HackerRankThis tool | Free trial · from $79/mo | Trial only | Web |
| CoderPad | Free trial · from $80/mo | Trial only | Web |
| CodeSignal | From $79/mo | No | Web |
| Codility | Free trial · from $800/mo | Trial only | Web |
| TestDome | Free trial · from $7 | Trial only | Web |
| Karat | Paid | No | Web |
| interviewing.io | Paid | No | Web |
| Mercer Mettl | Paid | No | Web |
Price against what you get
HackerRank starts at $79 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from HackerRank
CoderPad
Coding assessments and live technical interviews with AI in the editor
- CoderPad starts at $80 per month, billed annually ($120 billed monthly).
- CoderPad also covers video calls.
- CoderPad does not cover AI agents, which HackerRank does.
Suits: Engineering teams that interview candidates while using AI tools
CodeSignal
Coding and skills assessments with AI interviewers
- CodeSignal starts at $79 per month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly).
- CodeSignal also covers applicant tracking.
- CodeSignal does not cover AI agents, which HackerRank does.
Suits: Engineering teams screening developers at volume
Codility
Technical screening and live coding interviews
- Codility starts at $800 per month for 25 invites, billed monthly; yearly packs from $4,800.
- Codility also covers applicant tracking.
- Codility does not cover AI agents and reports, which HackerRank does.
Suits: Engineering teams screening developers by invite pack
TestDome
Skills tests and live coding interviews, paid per candidate
- TestDome starts at $7 per candidate, in packs of 600 ($4,200).
- TestDome also covers video calls.
- TestDome does not cover AI agents, which HackerRank does.
Suits: Small teams that hire a few times a year and want no subscription
Karat
Expert-run technical interviews for hiring and contractor vetting
- Karat does not cover AI agents, which HackerRank does.
Suits: Large engineering orgs that want interviews run by a third party
interviewing.io
Hire engineers who passed anonymous mock technical interviews
- interviewing.io also covers video calls and job board posting.
- interviewing.io does not cover AI agents and reports, which HackerRank does.
Suits: Startups hiring engineers without a large recruiting team
Mercer Mettl
Pre-hire assessments, coding tests and AI-assisted proctoring
- Mercer Mettl also covers surveys.
- Mercer Mettl does not cover AI agents, which HackerRank does.
Suits: Campus and high-volume hiring programs
Limits worth knowing in HackerRank
- Plans cap candidate attempts per year (60 on Starter, 360 on Pro); extra attempts are $20 each.
- ATS and calendar integrations start at Pro, and the larger ATS set at Enterprise.
- Leaked question protection, certified assessments and API access are Enterprise only.
- The monthly-billing price was not shown on the page; the figures here are the annual rates.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to HackerRank?
The alternatives to HackerRank in this directory are CoderPad, CodeSignal, Codility, TestDome, Karat, interviewing.io and Mercer Mettl. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with HackerRank.
Is there a free alternative to HackerRank?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. CoderPad, Codility and TestDome offer a free trial.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.