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CoderPad vs TestDome (2026): which should you pick?

As of Nov 13, 2026, CoderPad grades higher than TestDome: 2.0 against 1.8 out of 4.0.

Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA

CoderPad grades higher on platforms. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan, features and ease of use.

Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.

CoderPad

Coding assessments and live technical interviews with AI in the editor

Free trial · from $80/mo
Full detailscoderpad.io

TestDome

Skills tests and live coding interviews, paid per candidate

Free trial · from $7
Full detailstestdome.com

Which one is for you

Pick CoderPad if

  • Fits if you run live coding interviews with several interviewers
  • Works for teams that want their candidates' AI use handled inside the editor

Look elsewhere if

  • Tight if you interview a lot: each plan has a set number, and extras cost $30 each
  • Pricey if you want agentic interviews, which start at Frontier Lite, $1,000 a month
  • Watch out: webcam proctoring and real-time cheating alerts aren't on the lower plans
  • Watch out: monthly billing is offered only on Starter and Team

Pick TestDome if

  • Fits if you hire now and then and want to pay only for the candidates you test
  • Works for teams hiring developers who also need non-technical skills tests

Look elsewhere if

  • Pricey if you test a few people: a 5-candidate pack is $20 each
  • Watch out: multi-user accounts, ATS integrations, API access and SSO are listed under Enterprise
  • Watch out: sales tax or VAT may be added to the listed prices
  • Tight if you want a free trial with known terms, as only the 14 days are stated

How we grade them

2.0GPACoderPadFair1.8GPATestDomeWeak
Value for money
CStarter is $80 a month on yearly billing for 60 interviews a year, just above the category's cheaper quarter at $74. The tiers jump to $400, then $1,000.
C$7 to $20 per candidate in prepaid packs, from $100 for 5 to $4,200 for 600. The category's figures are monthly subscriptions, so we put a 5-candidate pack against its middle and call it C.
Free plan and trial
DA free trial is offered on Starter, Team and Frontier Lite, but its length isn't stated. A trial with no terms is a D.
DA 14-day trial is offered on the home page; its other terms aren't stated. A trial with unknown terms is a D.
Features
CLive coding, take-homes, screens and AI in the pad. Agentic interviews and Claude Code in the editor start at Frontier Lite, and webcam proctoring isn't on lower plans.
CTest library, coding in 30+ languages, AI proctoring, live interviews and reports. Multi-user accounts, ATS links, API and SSO sit under Enterprise.
Ease of use
CNo store rating on record, and the listing shows question libraries and tests to set up. That puts it at C.
CNo store rating on record, and the listing shows tests to pick and candidates to invite. That puts it at C.
Platforms and integrations
BWeb product connecting to Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby and Workday. No desktop or phone app, so B.
CWeb only, with no apps and no integrations outside Enterprise. One kind of device, so C.
Best forlive coding interviews in a shared editorskills tests paid per candidate

The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: CoderPad and TestDome. How we grade

Where they differ

    In commonWebPublic APIAI featuresVideo callsReportsSkills tests

    At a glance

    CoderPadTestDome
    PricingFree trialFree trial
    Starts at$80 per month, billed annually ($120 billed monthly)$7 per candidate, in packs of 600 ($4,200)
    Free planNoneNone
    Free trialFree trial offered on Starter, Team and Frontier Lite; length not stated14-day trial; the home page offers one, other terms not stated
    Web
    Made byCoderPadTestDome
    Price read fromcoderpad.iotestdome.com
    CheckedNov 13, 2026Nov 13, 2026

    Worth knowing

    CoderPad

    • Each plan includes a set number of interviews; extra tests or interviews cost $30 each.
    • Claude Code and Codex in the editor, and agentic interviews, start at Frontier Lite.
    • Webcam proctoring and real-time cheating alerts are not on the lower plans.
    • Monthly billing is offered only on Starter and Team.

    TestDome

    • Invites are spent per candidate; one unused for 6 days is refunded to the balance.
    • Multi-user accounts, ATS integrations, API access and SSO are listed under an Enterprise heading, not as pack features.
    • Sales tax or VAT may be added on top of listed prices depending on country.

    Key features

    CoderPad

    Collaborative coding interviews
    Live pair-coding in a shared editor supporting 40+ languages and frameworks, with a digital whiteboard and code playback.
    AI assistant in the pad
    An LLM runs inside the editor on every plan and each prompt is captured for playback. Higher plans add stronger models.
    Automated screens and take-homes
    Question libraries and auto-scored screening tests, with a Qualify product that runs automated pre-screens at scale.
    Agentic interviews
    Frontier Lite and above let candidates work with coding agents such as Claude Code and Codex side by side in a session.
    Integrity checks
    Session recording and code playback on all plans; webcam proctoring with AI behavior analysis and live cheating alerts on higher plans.

    TestDome

    Question and test library
    Over 2,000 questions and pre-made tests for 130+ skills, with custom questions and an AI helper for building a test.
    Coding tests in 30+ languages
    Automated grading for coding questions across languages and frameworks such as Python, Java, JavaScript, SQL, React and Angular.
    AI proctoring
    Webcam and screen recording with AI video analysis that flags signs of outside help, plus duplicate IP and browser detection.
    Live code interviews
    A collaborative code editor with video call, chat, a virtual whiteboard and private notes for the interviewer.
    Candidate reports
    Skill breakdowns, comparison between candidates, a submission timeline, and PDF and Excel export or a shared link.

    Plans

    CoderPad

    • Starter$80

      per month, billed annually ($120 billed monthly)

      60 interviews a year (5 a month when monthly). 400+ question library, 10 custom questions, unlimited users.

    • Team$400

      per month, billed annually ($500 billed monthly)

      360 interviews a year (30 a month). 1,400+ question library, 20 custom questions, take-homes and auto-scored screens.

    • Frontier Lite$1,000

      per month, annual billing only

      360 interviews a year. Adds agentic interviews, Claude Code and Codex in the pad, and top-tier AI models.

    • EnterpriseCustom

      Sold through sales: agentic hiring at scale, dedicated customer success manager, advanced cheating detection.

    TestDome

    • Starter$20

      per candidate, pack of 5 ($100)

      Prepaid pack of 5 candidate invites. All features are included at every pack size.

    • Small$16

      per candidate, pack of 25 ($400)

      Pack of 25 invites at a 20% discount on the Starter rate.

    • Medium$10

      per candidate, pack of 100 ($1,000)

      Pack of 100 invites at 50% off the Starter rate; the page marks it as recommended.

    • Large$8

      per candidate, pack of 300 ($2,400)

      Pack of 300 invites at 60% off the Starter rate.

    • Extra Large$7

      per candidate, pack of 600 ($4,200)

      Pack of 600 invites at 65% off the Starter rate.

    Ways to pay less

    CoderPad

    • Annual discount

      Save 20% with annual billing

      The pricing page shows a Save 20% label on annual billing; Starter is $80 a month annually against $120 monthly.

    TestDome

    • Other savings

      Volume discount on larger packs

      Per-candidate cost falls from $20 in the 5-pack to $7 in the 600-pack, a 65% discount on the page.

    Common questions

    Which is cheaper, CoderPad or TestDome?

    As of Nov 13, 2026, CoderPad starts at $80 per month, billed annually ($120 billed monthly), and TestDome starts at $7 per candidate, in packs of 600 ($4,200).

    Which has a free plan, CoderPad or TestDome?

    As of Nov 13, 2026, neither CoderPad nor TestDome has a free plan. Both have a free trial.

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    How this page was made

    • The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
    • The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
    • Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
    • The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.
    How we review and grade