Alternatives
Best Codility alternatives in 2026
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5 direct alternatives to Codility and 3 more tools in the same category, compared on pricing, features, and best-for use cases. Pick the right replacement without the marketing fluff.
Quick answer
- TestGorilla is the top alternative to Codility on our list, followed by Spark Hire and HackerRank.
- 1 of the 8 alternatives has a free plan, starting with TestGorilla.
- Highest rated: Awardco, 4.9 out of 5 from 11,265 ratings, Sep 2026.
- 8 alternatives
- 5 direct
- 1 with a free plan
Top 3 alternatives to Codility
TestGorilla
#1 Top pickSkills-based hiring with AI assessments and pre-tested candidates
Starting price
From $215 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
4.3 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 1,716 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Best overall
Spark Hire
#2Streamline your hiring process with video interviews, behavioral assessments, and an applicant tracking system.
Starting price
From $249 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
4.7 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 815 ratings, Sep 2026
HackerRank
#3Assess and hire top tech talent with coding challenges
Starting price
From $79 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
4.5 /5 on G2 · 563 ratings, Sep 2026
Codility vs 8 alternatives
| Tool | Starting price (Nov 2026) | Free plan | Rating | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Price: $800/mo | Free plan: No | 4.6 out of 5, from 865 ratings on G2 (865) | |
| Price: $215/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.3 out of 5, from 1,716 ratings across G2 and Capterra (1,716) | Direct alternative |
| Price: $249/mo | Free plan: No | 4.7 out of 5, from 815 ratings across G2 and Capterra (815) | Direct alternative |
| Price: $79/mo | Free plan: No | 4.5 out of 5, from 563 ratings on G2 (563) | Direct alternative |
 | Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.1 out of 5, from 255 ratings on G2 (255) | Direct alternative |
 | Price: $25/mo | Free plan: No | n/a | Direct alternative |
 | Price: $8/mo | Free plan: No | 4.8 out of 5, from 18,284 ratings across G2 and Capterra (18,284) | Same category as Codility |
 | Price: $14/mo | Free plan: No | 4.7 out of 5, from 20,580 ratings across G2, Capterra and Trustpilot (20,580) | Same category as Codility |
 | Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.9 out of 5, from 11,265 ratings across G2 and Capterra (11,265) | Same category as Codility |
Why people consider alternatives to Codility
Codility is a technical assessment platform that helps enterprises evaluate engineering talent through validated, skills-based coding tests and structured interviews.
Here are the real cost and limitation gotchas that push teams to look elsewhere:
- Overage fees if 120 invites/year exceeded on Starter
- Monthly payment for Scale is 20% more expensive
The 5 direct alternatives below cover the same core job (HR & recruiting) with different trade-offs. The 3 tools marked "Same category as Codility" fit the category but replace Codility less directly.
Codility by the numbers
Toolradar data: Codility's entry paid plan ($800/mo, billed monthly) ranks #102 of 103 for price among the Testing & QA tools with a verified entry price and no stated unit, where the median is $39/mo. As of Nov 2026.
| Metric | Codility | Peer median | Position (1 is best) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | $800/mo, billed monthly | $39/mo | #102 of 103 tools with no stated price unit, verified price |
| Free plan | No | 70% have one | n/a |
| Listed as an alternative to | 6 tools | 2 | #100 of 401 (joint) |
| User rating | 4.6/5 (across the web, 865 ratings) | 4.5/5 | #32 of 121 (joint) tools with 20+ reviews |
Listed as an alternative to: #108 on 2026-10-16 to #100 on 2026-11-11 (rank among 401 tools, 1 is best).
Each position is counted among the tools that have data for that row, as noted under it. A lower entry price ranks higher; prices are read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis. All Testing & QA data · How we compute this. Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position.
Cite this: Toolradar, “Codility by the numbers”, Nov 2026.
HR & Recruiting leaderboards from Toolradar data
Toolradar ranks HR & Recruiting tools on one measure at a time, only where at least 8 tools have data. As of Nov 2026.
Lowest entry price, plans with no stated unit
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 85 tools with no stated price unit, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swingvy | $1.89/mo |
| 2 | HRJee | $2/mo |
| 3 | People HR | $3.78/mo |
| 4 | KeepActive | $4/mo, billed monthly |
| 5 | Crystal | $4.08/mo, billed yearly |
Lowest entry price, per-user plans
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 40 tools priced per user, verified price.
Lowest entry price, per-employee plans
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 18 tools priced per employee, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ThriveSparrow | $2/employee/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | PeopleForce | $2.50/employee/mo, billed yearly |
| 3 | Sesame HR | $3.75/employee/mo, billed monthly |
| 4 | ChartHop | $8/employee/mo, billed monthly |
| 4 | Shapes (formerly DreamTeam) | $8/employee/mo, billed monthly |
A position exists only when at least 8 tools have data for that metric. 160 of 417 HR & Recruiting tools have a verified price; the others publish none we could read (often "contact sales"). Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source. How we compute this. Cite this: Toolradar, “HR & Recruiting leaderboards”, Nov 2026. Data licensed CC BY 4.0. All HR & Recruiting statistics.
8 alternatives to Codility
Direct alternatives come first, ranked by G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editor review. Tools marked "Same category as Codility" follow, ranked the same way. "Verified competitor" means that tool's own team confirmed it competes with Codility; it does not change the order. Notes "From the ... team" are written by those vendors, not by us.
- 1
TestGorilla
Free plan Cheaper than CodilitySkills-based hiring with AI assessments and pre-tested candidates
4.3 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 1,716 ratings, Sep 2026
From $215/mo flat, billed yearly; free plan available
- 2
Spark Hire
PaidStreamline your hiring process with video interviews, behavioral assessments, and an applicant tracking system.
4.7 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 815 ratings, Sep 2026
From $249/mo flat, billed yearly
- 3
HackerRank
PaidAssess and hire top tech talent with coding challenges
4.5 /5 on G2 · 563 ratings, Sep 2026
From $79/mo, billed monthly
- 4
HireVue
PaidAI-powered platform for skill validation, video interviewing, and automated hiring.
4.1 /5 on G2 · 255 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
- 5
TheyTest
Paid Verified competitorAssess skills with ready-made or custom tests in 9 languages
From $25/mo flat, billed yearly
- 6
Rippling
Paid Higher rated by usersUnify HR, IT, and finance for seamless employee management
4.8 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 18,284 ratings, Sep 2026
From $8/user/mo, billed monthly
Same category as Codility
- 7
Deel
Free plan Cheaper than CodilityHire globally, pay compliantly, and manage payroll worldwide
4.7 /5 across G2, Capterra and Trustpilot · 20,580 ratings, Sep 2026
From $14/mo, billed monthly; free plan available
Same category as Codility
- 8
Awardco
Paid Higher rated by usersMake employee recognition more rewarding and drive engagement with a flexible platform.
4.9 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 11,265 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
Same category as Codility
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Codility?
Based on real-signal scoring (G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editorial review), the top alternatives to Codility are TestGorilla, Spark Hire, HackerRank. Each solves the same core job with different trade-offs on pricing, features, and integrations.
Is there a free alternative to Codility?
There is no fully free alternative in this list. TestGorilla is freemium: a permanent free tier plus paid plans (Skills-based hiring with AI assessments and pre-tested candidates).
Why do people look for Codility alternatives?
Common reasons teams switch away from Codility: pricing that scales aggressively, missing integrations with the rest of their stack, performance or scale limits, or a specific feature gap in hr & recruiting. The alternatives on this page solve the same core problem with different trade-offs.
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