Head to head

TestGorilla vs Willo

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

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

Willo

$59/role/mo 14 day free trial

One-way video interviews for async screening. £59 per live role/month on the entry plan, with enterprise from £2,999/year.

Where Willo fits

  • Small and mid-sized teams running async screens
  • Teams on Greenhouse, Workable, Lever or Ashby
  • Hiring managers who review on their own time
  • Buyers who want per-role rather than per-seat pricing

At a glance

DetailTestGorillaWillo
Starting price$142/mo$59/role/mo
Free tierYesNo
Free trialNot on record14 day free trial
MCP serverNoNo
Public APINoNo
Listed underAssessments, Candidate fraud & AI detectionInterviewing
Capterra4.1 from 267 reviews4.7 from 39 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

Willo

Stands out: Priced per live role rather than per seat, with a long list of supported trackers.

Watch out: Priced in pounds, and there is a large gap between the entry plan and enterprise.

Not the right fit for

  • Desks that need live panel video
  • Teams running many roles at once on the entry plan

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

Willo

  • Priced per live role rather than per seat
  • Works with the major trackers
  • 14-day trial
  • Priced in pounds
  • Big jump to enterprise
  • Not a live-panel tool

What each one costs

TestGorilla

$142/mo

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

Checked 17 Sep 2026

Willo

$59/role/mo

From ~$100/mo. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 17 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is TestGorilla cheaper than Willo?
Willo starts lower, at $59/role/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 TestGorilla or Willo for free?
TestGorilla carries a free tier on our listing. Willo offers a 14 day free trial.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 17 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?