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Karat alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Karat alternative is HackerRank (2.0 GPA).
Karat compared with 5 alternatives: HackerRank, CoderPad, CodeSignal, Codility and interviewing.io.
Karat's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| KaratThis tool | Paid | No | Web |
| HackerRank | 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 |
| interviewing.io | Paid | No | Web |
How each one differs from Karat
HackerRank
Coding assessments, pair-programming interviews and an AI interviewer
- HackerRank starts at $79 per month, billed annually ($948).
- HackerRank also covers AI agents.
Suits: Engineering teams that want one tool for screens and live interviews
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.
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.
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 reports, which Karat does.
Suits: Engineering teams screening developers by invite pack
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 reports, which Karat does.
Suits: Startups hiring engineers without a large recruiting team
Limits worth knowing in Karat
- No prices are published: the site directs buyers to request a consult, and its pricing path returns an error.
- It is a service delivered by Karat's interviewers, not a self-serve test library.
- Product pages are built for enterprise buyers; no free plan or trial is mentioned.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Karat?
The alternatives to Karat in this directory are HackerRank, CoderPad, CodeSignal, Codility and interviewing.io. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Karat.
Is there a free alternative to Karat?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. HackerRank, CoderPad and Codility 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.