TestGorilla

Overview

TestGorilla is a recruitment assessment platform for employers evaluating candidates across different kinds of roles. It is best suited to teams that need more than one-off skills tests, though the annual commitment and credit rules call for a close look at hiring volume.

Key features

Paid plans draw on a library of more than 350 assessments covering cognitive and situational ability, role-specific and software skills, programming, languages, personality, and culture. That breadth makes the platform useful for employers hiring across varied jobs; custom assessments add room to shape evaluations for particular needs. By contrast, the free plan includes five essential skills tests.

TestGorilla Sourcing opens access to more than 2 million skills-tested candidates. AI interviews are offered on applicable plans and use two credits per candidate. Resume scoring, qualifying questions, and custom questions are free screening tools, which lets teams add preliminary filters alongside formal assessments.

Integrations include ATS products such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, BambooHR, Greenhouse, Lever, and Workable, as well as Make and Zapier. Plus customers can use the open API to connect other systems and create custom workflows. That is a practical advantage for teams with established processes, though custom connections mean additional implementation work.

The Trust Layer includes an honesty agreement, AI-agent blocking, behavior monitoring, and optional camera snapshots and ID verification. It presents flags for human review rather than making them the final judgment. TestGorilla says its security practices are SOC 2 Type II audited and that candidate and customer data are handled under GDPR. It also says it does not train AI models on candidate data or share personally identifiable information with generative AI models. Images, video, and audio are retained for up to six months; other personally identifiable information, including names and emails, for up to 24 months.

Pricing

The Free plan costs nothing, billed at $0/mo. It includes 10 free credits every month, five essential skills tests, one full access seat, and help center support. This is a useful way to try a limited workflow, but the single seat and small test selection constrain broader hiring.

Core costs $142 a month, billed $1,704 billed annually, with an annual commitment. It includes 350+ tests, two full access seats, and email support. It is positioned for smaller companies or limited hiring needs; the two-seat cap may be restrictive for a wider hiring team.

Plus starts from $400/mo, with an annual commitment starting at $4,800. It includes unlimited full access seats and live chat support, and scales with hiring needs. That makes it the more fitting paid option for larger teams with ongoing hiring, but its starting commitment is substantially higher than Core. Enterprise has custom pricing and is aimed at complex, high-volume hiring; it adds scientific validation, security and compliance reviews, tailored agreements, and customer success support.

Credits are charged when a candidate starts an assessment and are not refunded if the candidate leaves before finishing. AI interviews use two credits per candidate on applicable plans, so incomplete assessments can still consume budget. Match the commitment and credit allowance to likely candidate starts, not just completed assessments.

Platforms

TestGorilla supports web and API access. The API is also a route for Plus customers to build custom integrations.

Who it's for

Choose TestGorilla if you hire across varied roles and want assessments, screening tools, sourcing, and ATS connections in one recruitment workflow. Smaller teams with occasional needs can start with Free or consider Core; larger teams hiring continuously are better aligned with Plus. It is less compelling for employers whose hiring volume is too low to justify an annual paid commitment or who cannot absorb credits spent on candidates who do not finish.

Pros and cons

• Pros: A broad paid assessment library and custom assessments can serve different roles without limiting a team to one test type.
• Pros: Free screening tools, sourcing, and numerous ATS integrations extend the workflow beyond assessments.
• Pros: Trust safeguards, human review of flags, and stated GDPR and SOC 2 Type II practices address candidate integrity and data handling.
• Cons: Paid plans carry annual commitments, with Plus starting at $400/mo and Enterprise requiring a sales contact for pricing.
• Cons: Credits are spent at assessment start and are not returned when a candidate abandons the process.
• Cons: Free is limited to one full access seat and five essential skills tests, while Core has two full access seats.

Alternatives

CodeSignal is worth considering for individuals who want a free start with a built-in tutor, personalized skills paths, practice-based learning, bite-sized modules, and a skills profile.

HackerEarth Assessments offers a free plan with five test invites, three interview invites, and two admins; unused invites do not carry over, so it may suit teams whose needs fit those caps.

TalentClick has a free basic account with one assessment link per organization active for 30 days, up to 20 free AVP uses, and basic cloud portal access.

TestUP has a free plan with unlimited mini tests but no included credits; additional credits cost $25 / Credit.

HackerRank is a paid alternative with a Starter plan at $165 a month, billed $1,990 billed annually, for one user, Screen + Interview, 2000+ questions, and 120 attempts per year; additional attempts cost $20 each.

Mercer | Mettl offers customized assessments on a pay-as-you-go basis with custom pricing.

SHL is another paid alternative.

Aon Radford McLagan Compensation Database is a paid alternative focused on compensation benchmarking, with fees varying by benchmarking needs and 24/7 platform access for participants.

For broader comparisons, browse Talent Assessment Software, Pre-Employment Assessment Software, Quiz Maker Software, and Assessment Software.

Verdict

TestGorilla is a strong fit for employers hiring across roles who want a broad assessment library, screening, candidate sourcing, and ATS connectivity in one place. Its chief advantage is that range; its chief reason to look elsewhere is the combination of annual commitments and credits consumed as soon as an assessment starts, even if a candidate does not complete it.