Best Pre-Employment Assessment Software in 2026
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Hiring teams can use assessment software to evaluate candidates through different kinds of tests. Compare assessment types, coding assessments, and options for custom assessments, then consider candidate limits and proctoring in relation to your process. API access and custom branding add other points to weigh, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing help frame costs. CodeSignal, HackerEarth Assessments, and Geektastic are among the products shown. Use the listed criteria to compare assessment capabilities with the hiring workflow you need to support.
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5free plans on this page
$15/molowest paid tier
11 Oct 2026last checked
5 of 10 with known pricing have a free tier;0 apps show full bars: free, open, on most devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CodeSignalWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Three bars | 3 of 6 | $24.99/mo | 6.5 | ||
| 2 | HackerEarth AssessmentsWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | ||
| 3 | BrghtWeb | Two bars | 1 of 6 | €99/mo | 6.4 | ||
| 4 | GeektasticWeb · API | Two bars | 1 of 6 | $70/mo | 6.4 | ||
| 5 | TestGorillaWeb · API | Two bars | 1 of 6 | $142/mo | 6.4 | ||
| 6 | Arctic ShoresWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone · API | Two bars | 5 of 6 | 5.7 | |||
| 7 | HackerRankWeb · Windows · Mac · API | Two bars | 3 of 6 | $165/mo | 5.6 | ||
| 8 | Mercer | MettlWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · API | Two bars | 4 of 6 | 5.6 | |||
| 9 | SHLWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | 3 of 6 | 5.6 | |||
| 10 | BryqWeb · API | One bar | 1 of 6 | $69/mo | 5.4 | ||
| 11 | CappfinityWeb · API | One bar | 1 of 6 | 5.4 | |||
| 12 | iMochaWeb · API | One bar | 1 of 6 | 5.4 | |||
| 13 | Saville AssessmentWeb · API | One bar | 1 of 6 | 5.4 | |||
| 14 | Superset AssessmentsWeb | One bar | 1 of 6 | 5.4 | |||
| 15 | Thomas AssessWeb | One bar | 1 of 6 | 5.4 | |||
| 16 | TraitifyWeb · API | One bar | 1 of 6 | 5.4 | |||
| 17 | Wonderlic SelectWeb | One bar | 1 of 6 | 5.4 | |||
| 18 | VervoeWeb · API | One bar | 1 of 6 | 5.3 | |||
| 19 | CodilityWeb · Windows · Mac · API | Two bars | No | 3 of 6 | $100/mo | 5.2 | |
| 20 | TestHikeWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · API | Two bars | 4 of 6 | 5.2 | |||
| 21 | PsycruitWeb · API | One bar | No | 1 of 6 | 5.1 | ||
| 22 | TestlifyWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Two bars | No | 3 of 6 | $139/mo | 5.1 | |
| 23 | AdafaceWeb · API | One bar | No | 1 of 6 | $15/mo | 5.0 | |
| 24 | Alva LabsWeb · API | One bar | 1 of 6 | 5.0 | |||
| 25 | AssessFirstWeb · API | One bar | No | 1 of 6 | €499/mo | 5.0 |
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | Paid from | Assessment types | Custom assessments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CodeSignal | 6.5 | Yes | 79 /mo | skills, cognitive, behavioral, job fit | Yes |
| 2 | HackerEarth Assessments | 6.5 | Yes | skills, personality | Yes | |
| 3 | Brght | 6.4 | Yes | Numerical reasoning, logical reasoning, spatial reasoning; custom essay, multiple-choice, and file-upload questions on Pro | Yes | |
| 4 | Geektastic | 6.4 | Yes | challenges | ||
| 5 | TestGorilla | 6.4 | Yes | 142 /mo | skills, cognitive, personality, job fit | Yes |
| 6 | Arctic Shores | 5.7 | cognitive, personality, behavioral, job fit | Yes | ||
| 7 | HackerRank | 5.6 | No | 165 /mo | skills | Yes |
| 8 | Mercer | Mettl | 5.6 | skills, cognitive, personality, behavioral, job fit | Yes | ||
| 9 | SHL | 5.6 | skills, cognitive, personality, behavioral, job fit | Yes | ||
| 10 | Bryq | 5.4 | No | 69 /mo | skills, cognitive, personality, behavioral, job fit | Yes |
| 11 | Cappfinity | 5.4 | skills, cognitive, behavioral, job fit | Yes | ||
| 12 | iMocha | 5.4 | skills, cognitive, personality, job fit | Yes | ||
| 13 | Saville Assessment | 5.4 | skills, cognitive, personality, behavioral, job fit | Yes | ||
| 14 | Superset Assessments | 5.4 | cognitive and aptitude, technical domain, coding, English communication, work simulation, psychometric, behavioural, situational judgement, hackathon, quiz, case study, game-based, portfolio and project review | Yes | ||
| 15 | Thomas Assess | 5.4 | skills, cognitive, personality, behavioral, job fit | |||
| 16 | Traitify | 5.4 | personality assessments, cognitive assessments, realistic job previews | |||
| 17 | Wonderlic Select | 5.4 | cognitive, personality, job fit | |||
| 18 | Vervoe | 5.3 | ||||
| 19 | Codility | 5.2 | No | skills | Yes | |
| 20 | TestHike | 5.2 | No | coding, multiple-choice, written | Yes | |
| 21 | Psycruit | 5.1 | No | personality questionnaires, cognitive ability tests, situational judgement tests, assessment centre exercises | Yes | |
| 22 | Testlify | 5.1 | No | skills, cognitive, personality, behavioral, job fit | Yes | |
| 23 | Adaface | 5.0 | No | skills, cognitive, personality | Yes | |
| 24 | Alva Labs | 5.0 | No | Personality, logic, coding, structured interviews | Yes | |
| 25 | AssessFirst | 5.0 | No | skills, cognitive, personality, job fit | No |
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