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Testlify vs TestnHire

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

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

TestnHire

$49/mo 7 day free trial

Budget skills-testing tool for small and midsize employers that want to screen candidates on real skills before the first interview. A 7-day Free plan lets you try it with 5 invitations, then Starter is $49/mo for 50 connects and 3 users and Growth is $129/mo for 150 connects and 10 users, with 400+ tests covering coding, cognitive ability, languages and job-specific skills.

Where TestnHire fits

  • Startups and SMBs screening on skills before interviews
  • Employers hiring developers across 20+ coding languages
  • Teams that hire occasionally and prefer pay as you go

At a glance

DetailTestlifyTestnHire
Starting price$139/mo$49/mo
Free tier–No–No
Free trialNot on record7 day free trial
MCP server–No–No
Public API✓Yes–No
Listed underAssessments, InterviewingAssessments, AI interviewing
Capterra4.0 from 29 reviewsNot enough reviews

Where they pull apart

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

TestnHire

Stands out: Pay-as-you-go connects sit alongside monthly and yearly plans, so an employer hiring occasionally does not have to hold a subscription. The same account also runs AI video interviews and automated proctoring, where some low-cost test libraries stop at the test itself.

Watch out: Subscription fees and pay-as-you-go connects are generally non-refundable once paid, including connects left unused in a billing cycle, so buy connects in small batches at first. Its site names no ATS integrations, so results may need to be moved into your ATS by hand.

Not the right fit for

  • Teams that need test results synced into an ATS
  • Enterprises needing validated psychometric batteries
  • Buyers who want refunds on unused credits

Pros and cons

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

TestnHire

  • 7-day Free plan, then Starter at $49/mo
  • 400+ tests including coding in 20+ languages
  • Anti-cheating and AI video interviews included
  • No ATS integrations named on its site
  • Unused paid connects are non-refundable
  • No public API listed

What each one costs

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

TestnHire

$49/mo

TestnHire's Free plan is $0 for 7 days only (5 connects, 1 user), so it works as a trial. Starter is $49/mo with 50 connects and 3 users. Growth is $129/mo with 150 connects and 10 users. Business is $299/mo with 400 connects and 25 users, and Enterprise $749/mo with 1,000 connects and unlimited users. Yearly billing starts at $499 a year for Starter, and pay-as-you-go packs start at $100 for 50 connects that do not expire. All plans include AI-powered anti-cheating and the vetted talent pool. Subscription fees and connects are generally non-refundable once paid. Prices in USD. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Is Testlify cheaper than TestnHire?
TestnHire starts lower, at $49/mo against $139/mo for Testlify. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try Testlify or TestnHire for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing. TestnHire offers a 7 day free trial.

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