HackerRank vs TestDome (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, HackerRank grades higher than TestDome: 2.0 against 1.8 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
HackerRank 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.
HackerRank
Coding assessments, pair-programming interviews and an AI interviewer
TestDome
Skills tests and live coding interviews, paid per candidate
Which one is for you
Pick HackerRank if
- Fits if you hire engineers and want tests plus live coding in one place
- Works for teams where many people interview, since every self-serve plan has unlimited users
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you test many candidates: 60 attempts a year on Starter, and extra ones are $20 each
- Pricey if you need integrations, because they start at Pro, $419 a month
- Watch out: certified assessments, leaked-question protection and API access are Enterprise only
- Watch out: the pricing page wouldn't show its prices to us, so the figures are from the listing and not rechecked
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
| 2.0GPAHackerRankFair | 1.8GPATestDomeWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CStarter is $79 a month on yearly billing for 60 candidate attempts a year, just above the category's cheaper quarter at $74. Pro is $419 for 360. | 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 and Pro, 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 | CCoding assessments, pair-programming, an AI interviewer and proctoring. ATS integrations start at Pro, and certified assessments and API access are Enterprise only. | 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 tests and question libraries 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 with ATS and calendar integrations from Pro and API access on Enterprise. No desktop or phone app, so B. | CWeb only, with no apps and no integrations outside Enterprise. One kind of device, so C. |
| Best for | coding tests and live coding interviews | skills 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: HackerRank and TestDome. How we grade
Where they differ
- HackerRank also covers AI agents.
- TestDome also covers video calls.
At a glance
| HackerRank | TestDome | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free trial |
| Starts at | $79 per month, billed annually ($948) | $7 per candidate, in packs of 600 ($4,200) |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | Free trial offered on Starter and Pro; length not stated | 14-day trial; the home page offers one, other terms not stated |
| Web | ||
| Made by | HackerRank | TestDome |
| Price read from | hackerrank.com | testdome.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
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.
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
HackerRank
- Chakra AI interviewer
- Runs conversational screens with real-time follow-up questions, then produces a report with transcript, session replay and scores.
- Coding assessments
- Take-home tests built from a question library of 2,000+ to 7,500+ questions, with multi-file projects and custom questions.
- Pair-programming interviews
- Live collaborative coding with recording and playback, a full IDE, and scorecard assistance for interviewers.
- AI-aware editor
- Candidates can work with AI agents in the IDE, with a choice of Claude, Gemini or GPT; employers set guarded or unguarded AI.
- Integrity features
- Advanced proctoring on every plan, with leaked-question protection reserved for Enterprise.
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
HackerRank
Starter$79
per month, billed annually ($948 a year)
Unlimited users, 60 candidate attempts a year, 2,000+ library questions, AI interviewer and proctoring.
Pro$419
per month, billed annually ($5,028 a year)
360 candidate attempts a year, 4,000+ library questions, ATS and calendar integrations.
EnterpriseCustom
Sold through sales: custom users and attempts, certified assessments, API and MCP access, 7,500+ questions.
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
HackerRank
- Annual discount
Save 20% with annual billing
The pricing page toggle is labeled Save 20% annually; Pro attempts can also be pre-bought at $15 on annual plans.
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, HackerRank or TestDome?
As of Nov 13, 2026, HackerRank starts at $79 per month, billed annually ($948), and TestDome starts at $7 per candidate, in packs of 600 ($4,200).
Which has a free plan, HackerRank or TestDome?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither HackerRank 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.