HackerRank review
Best for: technical screening with a self-serve entry point.
HackerRank's screening tests, interview tool and projects-based assessments cover most languages and frameworks. The Starter plan is self-serve and priced per month, which distinguishes it from CodeSignal's enterprise-only model. Enterprise tiers add plagiarism detection, SSO and analytics.
The main criticism is familiarity: many questions circulate publicly, so custom or project-based tasks produce better signal.
Pros and cons
Where HackerRank ranks
- #7 in Best Recruitment Tools for Startups: Self-serve technical screening without an enterprise contract once engineering hiring picks up.
- #5 in Best Recruitment Tools for Hiring Engineers: Self-serve technical screening for smaller engineering teams.
Head-to-head
- CodeSignal vs HackerRank: CodeSignal wins for volume and early-career engineering hiring on validated, comparable scores; HackerRank wins for smaller teams on accessibility and self-serve pricing.
Alternatives to HackerRank
CodeSignal
4.3/5 · screening software engineers at volume
Skills assessmentTestGorilla
4.0/5 · non-technical skills and cognitive tests for small businesses
FAQ
What is HackerRank best for?
HackerRank is best for technical screening with a self-serve entry point. Ideal team size: 10+ employees.
How much does HackerRank cost?
HackerRank sits in our $$ price tier ($100–$1,000/mo). Trial or free option: Free trial.
What are the best alternatives to HackerRank?
The closest alternatives we rate are CodeSignal and TestGorilla. CodeSignal is best for screening software engineers at volume. TestGorilla is best for non-technical skills and cognitive tests for small businesses.
Ratings reflect the editorial board's assessment of HackerRank for the teams it is best suited to, as of October 13, 2026. HackerRank did not pay for this review or its position. Pricing figures are approximate and change; confirm with the vendor. How we rank · Request a correction.