Alternatives
Best HackerRank alternatives in 2026
Data compiled by Toolradar Updated How we rate
Cite this list: Toolradar, best HackerRank alternatives 2026, toolradar.com/alternatives/hackerrank
1 direct alternative to HackerRank and 7 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
- Greenhouse is the top alternative to HackerRank on our list, followed by Rippling and Deel.
- 1 of the 8 alternatives has a free plan, starting with Bonusly.
- Highest rated: Awardco, 4.9 out of 5 from 11,265 ratings, Sep 2026.
- 8 alternatives
- 1 direct
- 1 with a free plan
Top 3 alternatives to HackerRank
Greenhouse
#1 Top pickHiring software for growing companies
Pricing
Contact sales
4.5 /5 on Capterra · 765 ratings, Oct 2026
Our take
Best overall
Rippling
#2Unify HR, IT, and finance for seamless employee management
Starting price
From $8 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of October 2026
4.8 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 18,284 ratings, Sep 2026
Deel
#3Hire globally, pay compliantly, and manage payroll worldwide
Starting price
From $19 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of October 2026
4.7 /5 across G2, Capterra and Trustpilot · 20,580 ratings, Sep 2026
HackerRank vs 8 alternatives
| Tool | Starting price (Oct 2026) | Free plan | Rating | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Price: $79/mo | Free plan: No | 4.5 out of 5, from 563 ratings on G2 (563) | |
| Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.5 out of 5, from 765 ratings on Capterra (765) | 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 HackerRank |
| Price: $19/mo | Free plan: No | 4.7 out of 5, from 20,580 ratings across G2, Capterra and Trustpilot (20,580) | Same category as HackerRank |
 | Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.9 out of 5, from 11,265 ratings across G2 and Capterra (11,265) | Same category as HackerRank |
 | Price: $10/mo | Free plan: No | 4.5 out of 5, from 10,281 ratings across G2 and Capterra (10,281) | Same category as HackerRank |
 | Price: $3/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.7 out of 5, from 8,994 ratings across G2 and Capterra (8,994) | Same category as HackerRank |
 | Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.6 out of 5, from 7,293 ratings on G2 (7,293) | Same category as HackerRank |
 | Price: Usage-based | Free plan: No | 4.5 out of 5, from 8,674 ratings across G2 and Capterra (8,674) | Same category as HackerRank |
Why people consider alternatives to HackerRank
HackerRank is a developer skills assessment platform used by over 3,000 companies to evaluate technical candidates during the hiring process.
Teams most often switch away when one of these starts to bite:
- Pricing at scale as usage or premium tiers add up.
- Missing integrations with the rest of your stack.
- Performance or scale limits as your needs grow.
- A specific feature gap you have hit in hr & recruiting.
The 1 direct alternative below cover the same core job (HR & recruiting) with different trade-offs. The 7 tools marked "Same category as HackerRank" fit the category but replace HackerRank less directly.
HackerRank by the numbers
Toolradar data: HackerRank's entry paid plan ($79/mo, billed monthly) ranks #76 of 118 (joint) 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.
- #112 (joint) most-listed alternative in Developer Tools, out of 1851 tools in Developer Tools. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
- #38 (joint) most-listed alternative in HR & Recruiting, out of 415 tools in HR & Recruiting. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
- #36 (joint) most-listed alternative in Testing & QA, out of 393 tools in Testing & QA. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
| Metric | HackerRank | Peer median | Position (1 is best) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | $79/mo, billed monthly | $39/mo | #76 of 118 (joint) tools with no stated price unit, verified price |
| Free plan | No | 74% have one | n/a |
| Listed as an alternative to | 16 tools | 2 | #36 of 393 (joint) |
| User rating | 4.5/5 (across the web, 563 ratings) | 4.5/5 | #43 of 119 (joint) tools with 20+ reviews |
| Media mentions, last 30 days | 1 article | 1 | #3 of 10 (joint) tools mentioned in the last 30 days |
| Compare-page visits, last 30 days | 51 visits | 32 | #27 of 112 (joint) tools with 20+ compare-page visits |
Listed as an alternative to: #36 on 2026-10-16 to #36 on 2026-11-02 (rank among 393 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. Visit counts include visits from every source.
Cite this: Toolradar, “HackerRank 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 95 tools with no stated price unit, verified price.
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 35 tools priced per user, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AccessOwl | $1.50/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | Engagedly | $2/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | Sling | $2/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | TalentHR | $2/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 5 | When I Work | $2.50/user/mo, billed monthly |
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 17 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 | ChartHop | $8/employee/mo, billed monthly |
| 3 | Shapes (formerly DreamTeam) | $8/employee/mo, billed monthly |
| 5 | ActivTrak | $10/employee/mo, billed monthly |
A position exists only when at least 8 tools have data for that metric. 156 of 415 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 HackerRank
Direct alternatives come first, ranked by G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editor review. Tools marked "Same category as HackerRank" follow, ranked the same way.
- 1
Greenhouse
PaidHiring software for growing companies
4.5 /5 on Capterra · 765 ratings, Oct 2026
Price not published
- 2
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 HackerRank
- 3
Deel
Paid Higher rated by usersHire globally, pay compliantly, and manage payroll worldwide
4.7 /5 across G2, Capterra and Trustpilot · 20,580 ratings, Sep 2026
From $19/employee/mo, billed monthly
Same category as HackerRank
- 4
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 HackerRank
- 5
BambooHR
Paid Battle-tested at scaleHR software for small businesses
4.5 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 10,281 ratings, Sep 2026
From $10/employee/mo, billed monthly
Same category as HackerRank
- 6
Bonusly
Free plan Cheaper than HackerRankReimagine employee recognition and rewards to drive continuous performance and build a thriving culture.
4.7 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 8,994 ratings, Sep 2026
From $3/seat/mo, billed monthly; free plan available
Same category as HackerRank
- 7
Achievers
Paid Battle-tested at scaleBoost employee engagement, productivity, and retention through meaningful recognition and rewards.
4.6 /5 on G2 · 7,293 ratings, Mar 2026
Price not published
Same category as HackerRank
- 8
Paycom
Contact Battle-tested at scaleOne powerful HR and payroll software that puts employee data at your command.
4.5 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 8,674 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
Same category as HackerRank
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to HackerRank?
Based on real-signal scoring (G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editorial review), the top alternatives to HackerRank are Greenhouse, Rippling, Deel. Each solves the same core job with different trade-offs on pricing, features, and integrations.
Is there a free alternative to HackerRank?
There is no fully free alternative in this list. Bonusly is freemium: a permanent free tier plus paid plans (Reimagine employee recognition and rewards to drive continuous performance and build a thriving culture).
Why do people look for HackerRank alternatives?
Common reasons teams switch away from HackerRank: 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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