Best Talent Assessment Software in 2026
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In short: CodeSignal is ranked #1 of 36 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Aon Radford McLagan Compensation Database and Testlify. The best-ranked option with a free plan is TalentClick. The lowest first paid tier on this page is CoderPad at $6.67/mo.
Hiring teams comparing assessment software can weigh the evaluation options against the candidate volume and results detail each entry publishes. Check assessment types and custom assessments alongside proctoring, candidate capacity, and benchmarking. Reporting depth and API access offer further comparison points; also note free-plan availability and paid-from pricing. CodeSignal, Testlify, and TestGorilla lead the early entries, with SHL and HackerRank also near the start. Consider the roles you are hiring for and the assessment approaches you plan to use when reviewing these listed capabilities.
36 talent 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 7.8$24.99/mo Custom assessments: Yes
- 2 Aon Radford McLagan Compensation Database iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2 Custom assessments: Yes
- 3 Testlify iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0$139/mo Custom assessments: Yes
- 4 SHL iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Custom assessments: Yes
- 5 TalentClick No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$100/mo
- 6 TestGorilla No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$142/mo Custom assessments: YesCandidate capacity: 10 candidates/mo
- 7 TestUP No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$49/mo Custom assessments: Yes
- 8 HackerEarth Assessments No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free Custom assessments: YesCandidate capacity: 5 candidates/mo
- 9 Assessment.com No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7 Custom assessments: Yes
- 10 Bryq No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7$69/mo Custom assessments: Yes
- 11 HackerRank No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7$165/mo Assessment types: skillsCustom assessments: YesCandidate capacity: 120 candidates/mo
- 12 CoderPad No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6$6.67/mo Assessment types: skillsCustom assessments: Yes
- 13 Glider AI Interview Software No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6
- 14 Vervoe No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6
- 15 TestDome No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Assessment types: skillsCustom assessments: YesCandidate capacity: 5 candidates/mo
- 16 Arctic Shores No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Custom assessments: Yes
- 17 Cappfinity No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Custom assessments: Yes
- 18 Codility No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Assessment types: skillsCustom assessments: Yes
- 19 Hogan Assessments No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Custom assessments: Yes
- 20 iMocha No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Custom assessments: Yes
- 21 Korn Ferry Assess No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3
- 22 Mercer | Mettl No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Custom assessments: Yes
- 23 Saville Assessment No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Custom assessments: Yes
- 24 SignalLoop No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Assessment types: skillsCustom assessments: No
- 25 Skillvee No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3$99/mo Custom assessments: YesCandidate capacity: 150 candidates/mo
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Questions about this list
Which talent assessment software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
CodeSignal is ranked #1 of 36 with a score of 7.8. Aon Radford McLagan Compensation Database is second and Testlify third.
How many of these have a free plan?
5 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, CoderPad has the lowest first paid tier we found: $6.67/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.