Head to head

HiPeople vs TestGorilla

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

HiPeople

$70/mo Free tier

HiPeople automates reference checks, skills surveys, and AI hiring workflows. A permanent Free plan covers one candidate. Paid Grow starts at $70/month with unlimited candidates, references, and users.

Where HiPeople fits

  • TA teams replacing manual reference calls with 24-hour surveys
  • Startups that will live on Free for a single candidate, then Grow at $70/mo
  • Mid-market desks that need ATS sync and 360 references on Scale
  • Employers that want fraud detection on references before an offer

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

DetailHiPeopleTestGorilla
Starting price$70/mo$142/mo
Free tier✓Yes✓Yes
MCP server–No–No
Public API–No–No
Listed underAssessments, Background checkAssessments, Candidate fraud & AI detection
Capterra4.8 from 1,563 reviews4.1 from 267 reviews

Where they pull apart

HiPeople

Stands out: Grow at $70/month adds fraud detection, PDF exports, and branded surveys on top of 50-plus templates. Scale at $98/month adds ATS integrations, 360-degree references, title verification, and a talent pool.

Watch out: HiPeople does not keep a self-serve pricing page. The live figures sit on a vendor compare page. Enterprise (API, CSM, SOC 2 Type II report, SLAs) is quoted. The homepage now leads with AI recruiting agents as well as reference checks.

Not the right fit for

  • Companies that only need a criminal background check, not a reference survey
  • Buyers who want one self-serve pricing page rather than figures on a compare page

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

HiPeople

  • Permanent Free plan for one candidate, then Grow at $70/mo
  • Capterra 4.8 from 1,563 reviews on the matching HiPeople listing
  • Fraud detection and 50-plus reference templates on paid plans
  • Plan figures live on a compare page rather than a pricing page
  • ATS connectors start on Scale at $98/mo, not Grow
  • API, CSM, and SOC 2 report wait for Enterprise quote

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

HiPeople

$70/mo

Free covers one candidate, 50-plus templates, AI surveys, and custom questions. Grow is $70 per month with unlimited candidates, references, and users, plus fraud detection, PDF exports, and branded surveys. Scale is $98 per month and adds ATS integrations, talent pool, title verification, 360 references, and onboarding insights. Enterprise (API, CSM, SOC 2 Type II, SLAs) is quoted. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

TestGorilla

$142/mo

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

Checked 17 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is HiPeople cheaper than TestGorilla?
HiPeople starts lower, at $70/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 HiPeople or TestGorilla for free?
HiPeople and TestGorilla carry a free tier on our listing.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 19 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?