Head to head

CodeSignal vs TestGorilla

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

CodeSignal

$79/mo

Skills assessments and AI interviewers on a credit meter. Hire Build is $79/mo billed annually, or $99/mo monthly.

Where CodeSignal fits

Small teams making first technical hires on Build
Growing orgs that need GTM assessments on Grow
Companies that want AI interviewers plus live tech screens
Enterprises that need SSO, RBAC, and validated content on Pro

TestGorilla

$142/mo Free tier

Skills assessments before the interview. Free plan, then Core at $142/mo and Plus from $400/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

Detail	CodeSignal	TestGorilla
Starting price	$79/mo	$142/mo
Free tier	–No	✓Yes
MCP server	✓Yes	–No
Public API	✓Yes	–No
Listed under	Assessments	Assessments, Candidate fraud & AI detection
Capterra	4.6 from 48 reviews	4.1 from 267 reviews

Where they pull apart

CodeSignal

Stands out: One credit pool for certified assessments and role-based AI interviewers, with Grow adding basic ATS hooks.

Watch out: Build includes 60 annual credits, or 5 a month on monthly billing. Extra credits are $20 each. ATS integrations and API access start on Grow.

Not the right fit for

Teams that only need a free coding-practice product
Buyers who need ATS integrations on the cheapest Hire 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

CodeSignal

Public Hire prices with annual 20% off
AI interviewers included on Build, not only Pro
Hosted MCP server plus API and webhooks

Build is light on credits (60/year or 5/month)
ATS integrations and API start on Grow
Pro plan is quote-only

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

CodeSignal

$79/mo

Hire Build is $79/mo billed annually ($948/year, 60 credits) or $99/mo billed monthly (5 credits a month). Grow is $479/mo annual or $599/mo monthly. Pro is custom; extra credits are $20 each. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 18 Sep 2026

TestGorilla

$142/mo

From ~$75/mo. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 17 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is CodeSignal cheaper than TestGorilla?

CodeSignal starts lower, at $79/mo against $142/mo for TestGorilla. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.

Can you try CodeSignal or TestGorilla for free?

TestGorilla carries a free tier on our listing.

Does CodeSignal or TestGorilla have an MCP server?

CodeSignal ships a first party MCP server, so an AI assistant can work the product directly.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 18 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?