Compare/Head to head

TestGorilla vs Testlify

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

Starting price

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

Testlify

$139/mo

Skills tests paired with video interview screening. Standard is $139/mo billed at $1,668 a year, with a 7-day free trial.

Where Testlify fits

  • TA teams that want skills tests and video in one tool
  • Companies building role-based assessments
  • Hiring teams comparing TestGorilla

At a glance

DetailTestGorillaTestlify
Starting price$215/mo$139/mo
Free tier✓Yes–No
MCP server–No–No
Public API–No✓Yes
Listed underAssessments, Candidate fraud & AI detectionAssessments, Interviewing
Capterra4.1 from 267 reviews4.0 from 29 reviews

Where they pull apart

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

Testlify

Stands out: Role-based test library plus video screening in one workflow, aimed at skills-first hiring rather than a coding-only HackerRank brief.

Watch out: Standard includes 100 candidate credits a year and 3 users; extra credits are $21 each. ATS integrations and white label are $2,388 a year each on Standard.

Not the right fit for

  • Teams that only need a coding IDE
  • Enterprises that need HireVue-scale structured video
  • Teams that need more than 100 candidates a year on a small budget

Pros and cons

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

Testlify

  • Skills tests and video screening in one workflow
  • Large role-based library
  • Aimed at skills-first hiring rather than coding-only
  • Standard caps at 100 candidate credits a year
  • ATS integrations are a $2,388 a year add-on on Standard
  • Not an ATS of record

What each one costs

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 4 Nov 2026

Testlify

$139/mo

Standard is $139/mo billed at $1,668 a year, with 100 candidate credits a year and 3 users; extra credits are $21 each and extra seats $15 per seat per month. A credit is spent only when a candidate starts an assessment. White label and the 100+ ATS integrations are $2,388 a year each on Standard. Custom plans for 25,000+ candidates a year are quoted. A 7-day free trial needs no credit card, and there is a 30-day money-back guarantee. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Is TestGorilla cheaper than Testlify?
Testlify starts lower, at $139/mo against $215/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 TestGorilla or Testlify for free?
TestGorilla carries a free tier on our listing.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 4 Nov 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?