Best Pre-Employment Assessment Software in 2026
Updated
In short: CodeSignal is ranked #1 of 37 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Testlify and SHL. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Geektastic. The lowest first paid tier on this page is CodeSignal at $24.99/mo.
Hiring teams use pre-employment assessment software to evaluate candidates through tests and other assessment formats. Compared on assessment types, coding assessments, custom assessments, and proctoring, these options can be weighed against the roles and hiring process you support. CodeSignal, Testlify, and SHL are among the tools to consider. Candidate limits may matter for hiring volume; API access and custom branding offer additional points to check when considering fit with existing systems and candidate-facing materials. Free-plan availability and Paid from pricing round out the comparison. Look across the listed criteria to identify assessment capabilities and workflow details relevant to your recruiting needs.
37 pre-employment assessment software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 CodeSignal iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$24.99/mo Assessment types: skills, cognitive, behavioral, job fitCustom assessments: Yes
- 2 Testlify iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0$139/mo Assessment types: skills, cognitive, personality, behavioral, job fitCustom assessments: Yes
- 3 SHL iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Assessment types: skills, cognitive, personality, behavioral, job fitCustom assessments: Yes
- 4 Geektastic No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4$70/mo Assessment types: challenges
- 5 TestGorilla No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4$142/mo Assessment types: skills, cognitive, personality, job fitCustom assessments: Yes
- 6 HackerEarth Assessments No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free Assessment types: skills, personalityCustom assessments: Yes
- 7 Bryq No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8$69/mo Assessment types: skills, cognitive, personality, behavioral, job fitCustom assessments: Yes
- 8 HackerRank No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8$165/mo Assessment types: skillsCustom assessments: Yes
- 9 Codejudge No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6 Assessment types: coding, project-based, multiple-choice, data science, live coding interviewsCustom assessments: YesCoding assessments: Yes
- 10 TestDome No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6 Assessment types: skillsCustom assessments: Yes
- 11 Vervoe No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6
- 12 Alva Labs No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Assessment types: Personality, logic, coding, structured interviewsCustom assessments: YesCoding assessments: Yes
- 13 Coderbyte No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5$99/mo Assessment types: Coding, spreadsheet, data science, design, sales, logic, personality, whiteboard, video response, and text responseCustom assessments: YesCoding assessments: Yes
- 14 Skillmeter No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5$59/mo Assessment types: Questionnaire, programming, multiple choice, true/false, ranking, essay, file upload, typing speed, video recordingCustom assessments: YesCoding assessments: Yes
- 15 TestHike No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Assessment types: coding, multiple-choice, writtenCustom assessments: YesCoding assessments: Yes
- 16 Superset Assessments No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Assessment types: cognitive and aptitude, technical domain, coding, English communication, work simulation, psychometric, behavioural, situational judgement, hackathon, quiz, case study, game-based, portfolio and project reviewCustom assessments: YesCoding assessments: Yes
- 17 Arctic Shores No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Assessment types: cognitive, personality, behavioral, job fitCustom assessments: Yes
- 18 Brght No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Assessment types: Numerical reasoning, logical reasoning, spatial reasoning; custom essay, multiple-choice, and file-upload questions on ProCustom assessments: Yes
- 19 Cappfinity No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Assessment types: skills, cognitive, behavioral, job fitCustom assessments: Yes
- 20 Codility No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Assessment types: skillsCustom assessments: Yes
- 21 iMocha No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Assessment types: skills, cognitive, personality, job fitCustom assessments: Yes
- 22 Mercer | Mettl No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Assessment types: skills, cognitive, personality, behavioral, job fitCustom assessments: Yes
- 23 Prevue APS Pro No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Assessment types: Aptitude, motivations, personality, work ethic, skills, cultureCustom assessments: Yes
- 24 Saville Assessment No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Assessment types: skills, cognitive, personality, behavioral, job fitCustom assessments: Yes
- 25 Wonderlic Select No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Assessment types: cognitive, personality, job fit
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Questions about this list
Which pre-employment assessment software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
CodeSignal is ranked #1 of 37 with a score of 7.9. Testlify is second and SHL third.
How many of these have a free plan?
4 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, CodeSignal has the lowest first paid tier we found: $24.99/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.