Head to head

Cangrade vs TestGorilla

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Cangrade

Sales-quoted 30 day free trial

AI candidate screening for HR teams facing large applicant pools: Jules AI Copilot screens resumes against the job description, then Cangrade runs assessments, structured or video interviews, scheduling and reference checks, with scores that explain each ranking. Pricing is quoted after a demo, and a 30-day trial of Jules is available on request.

Where Cangrade fits

  • HR teams screening large applicant pools who want scored, explainable shortlists
  • Employers on Workday, UKG, NEOGOV, iCIMS or Greenhouse who want screening synced into the ATS
  • Teams that want resume screening, assessments and reference checks from one vendor

TestGorilla

$215/mo Free tier

Skills assessments before the interview. Free plan, then Core at $215/mo and Plus from $520/mo.

Where TestGorilla fits

  • Teams that want evidence before a live interview
  • Organisations on the major applicant trackers
  • Buyers replacing an enterprise assessment module
  • Small teams that can start on the free plan

At a glance

DetailCangradeTestGorilla
Starting priceSales-quoted$215/mo
Free tier–No✓Yes
Free trial30 day free trialNot on record
MCP server–No–No
Public API–No–No
Listed underAI screening, AssessmentsAssessments, Candidate fraud & AI detection
CapterraNot enough reviews4.1 from 267 reviews

Where they pull apart

Cangrade

Stands out: Every score comes with a visual report showing why the candidate ranked where they did, tied to the job requirements you set. The same talent data carries past the hire into onboarding, retention forecasts and an internal talent marketplace, and bidirectional syncs cover Workday, UKG, iCIMS, Greenhouse, Lever, NEOGOV and SAP SuccessFactors.

Watch out: There is no public price or self-serve plan. Pricing is tailored after a demo, and the 30-day trial covers Jules AI Copilot and starts from a request form rather than an instant sign up.

Not the right fit for

  • Buyers who need a published price before a sales call
  • Recruiters who only want a resume parser without assessments
  • Teams looking for a free forever plan

TestGorilla

Stands out: A large test library with anti-cheating measures and a genuine free plan.

Watch out: The jump from Core to Plus is steep, and it is tests rather than video interviewing.

Not the right fit for

  • Desks that need video as the product
  • Buyers who want one flat low price

Pros and cons

Cangrade

  • Explainable scores tied to the job requirements you set
  • Resume screen, assessments, interviews, scheduling and reference checks in one platform
  • Bidirectional integrations with Workday, UKG, iCIMS, Greenhouse and more
  • No public pricing; quoted after a demo
  • Free trial covers Jules AI Copilot only and starts by request

TestGorilla

  • Free plan with monthly credits
  • Works with most major trackers
  • Anti-cheating measures included
  • Steep step from Core to Plus
  • No MCP
  • Not a video interview suite

What each one costs

Cangrade

Sales-quoted

Sales-quoted. Cangrade does not publish prices; its demo page offers tailored pricing after a call. A 30-day free trial of Jules AI Copilot is available on request. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 28 Sep 2026

TestGorilla

$215/mo

The free plan includes 10 credits a month. Core is $215/mo on an annual commitment ($2,580/yr) and Plus starts at $520/mo. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 21 Sep 2026

Common questions

Can you try Cangrade or TestGorilla for free?
TestGorilla carries a free tier on our listing. Cangrade offers a 30 day free trial.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 28 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?