CodeSignal vs. TestGorilla

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
CodeSignal
Score 9.2 out of 10
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CodeSignal is a technical skills assessment platform that enables companies to quickly hire qualified candidates for technical roles. With over 70 coding languages and tools and a built in plagiarism checker, companies can be confident that the candidates they select will be successful in their new roles.N/A
TestGorilla
Score 9.0 out of 10
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TestGorilla's pre-employment assessments and tests are designed to replace CVs with objective, reliable, and fair test results that measure aptitude, practical job skills, culture add, and motivation. By screening based on skills rather than resumes, TestGorilla aims to help decrease unconscious bias in the recruitment process and help companies hire more qualified and diverse candidates.
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Pricing
CodeSignalTestGorilla
Editions & Modules
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Free
$0
per month
Starter
Starting at $85
per month Based on company FTE
Pro
Starting at $130
per month Based on company FTE
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
CodeSignalTestGorilla
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsContact vendor for a demo and for custom pricing options.Each pricing tier has a maximum number of candidates and assessments. Additional candidates and assessments are charged out at a set fee. See the vendor website for more pricing details.
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Community Pulse
CodeSignalTestGorilla
Considered Both Products
CodeSignal
Chose CodeSignal
UX is smoother and more user-friendly.
Chose CodeSignal
We believe CodeSignal's ease of use and assessment customization make it the best product offering!
Chose CodeSignal
The pricing for CodeSignal was more in line with what our expectations for this product would be. We were also able to trial it out before buying and everyone on our team liked it. Lastly, it also came recommended from someone in our organization who had used it in a previous …
Chose CodeSignal
Hackerrank in general has more features as compared to CodeSignal although it does get heavy on the user using the platform unless you are accustomed to it. Although the platform in itself is more popular compared to CodeSignal. Personally I was introduced to hacker rank before …
Chose CodeSignal
I found CodeSignal's model for defining test cases to be more effective. Other products rely on console I/O which is very limiting, and adds complexity for candidates and interviews in parsing input and formatting output.
CodeSignal's interface of functions, with parameters and …
Chose CodeSignal
For me, the biggest difference between CodeSignal and other products is the questions set. The questions I was asked while using CodeSignal are way more related to what I would be doing on the job which I think is very important. It's annoying to do what basically amounts to a …
Chose CodeSignal
CodeSignal provides UI UX that is far more optimized than any other product on the market; the IDE itself has a multitude of options that aren’t available anywhere else. It functions as an end to end assessment system whereas the others are missing critical features that …
Chose CodeSignal
Codesignal and hacker rank are similar since they are both ways for employers to assess potential employees and applicants so they can understand who will be the best fit for the role, since they test coding abilities. I used code signal since Roblox required it and so I needed …
Chose CodeSignal
I've only ever used Leetcode and CodeSignal. Leetcode is better for learning while CodeSignals is better for actual practice after you have learned the basics from Leetcode.
Chose CodeSignal
I frankly really do not like remote desktop applications. They are slow and take a really long to join, ie have to find a computer and connect to VPN and among others. CodeSignal just works, which is why I prefer it.
Chose CodeSignal
CodeSignal's platform is the best in almost every aspect. It provides a nice user-friendly environment. The functionalities the environment provides are the best. It is a nice cheating-free platform that is very easy to understand and use. The scores provided are normalized and …
Chose CodeSignal
Both CodeSignal and HackerRank are popular platforms that offer coding challenges, assessments, and interview preparation for developers. Here are some key differences between the two and why I selected CodeSignal: Focus on assessment: While both platforms offer coding …
Chose CodeSignal
Codesignal stacks pretty well. The design of the product is clean and intuitive. I didn't choose Codesignal in particular. I'm only the user. I use it when companies send me coding tests on the platform. I think Codesignal is the best compared to these other platforms in …
Chose CodeSignal
We are still considering CodeSignal and haven't truly migrated to this. Hackerrank is still our preferred way of doing business due to its rich integration with our process. Additionally, its a familliar interface for most of our candidates hence CodeSignal still needs to go a …
Chose CodeSignal
Codesignal provides features like screen recording and monitors candidates while they take the assessments, thereby reducing the possibility of cheating during the assessment, which is a known problem with other providers like Hackerrank. Codesignal also provides predictive …
Chose CodeSignal
Code signal is much simpler on the eyes and while using than these products. Far more expensive and would take much longer to reach ROI than CodeSignal.
Chose CodeSignal
Hackerrank is better as it's just one or at max, two questions when asked by companies, whereas code-signal asks for 4 questions in a limited time. It helps you to complete the question and consider all its edge cases instead of jumping around multiple questions. This frequent …
Chose CodeSignal
I have selected code signal because it is easier to use and to evaluate my coding and my skills as well. Also, it improved my skills, and for my company, we use it to evaluate the candidates very extensively on the contrary of the other peers who don't offer like CodeSignal the …
Chose CodeSignal
I think codesignal has a more robust software set and tools than the competition I previously selected above. I believe that code signal is more comfortable for developers and gives them more tools to facilitate their assessment experience.
Chose CodeSignal
Currently we use CodeSignal only for conducting screening rounds of the candidate.
Chose CodeSignal
No other platforms I have used before
Chose CodeSignal
The gamified approach used by CodeSignal makes the application very fun to use and also it feels rewarding which make problem-solving easier compared to other application. CodeSignal also makes you know how you are performing on the leaderboard. CodeSignal is very fun to use …
TestGorilla
Chose TestGorilla
We did not look into much other systems as we were actually recommend to use this system from other who currently use it. So we did not use a software like this before and found it to be on the best decisions we made from a HR standpoint in recent years!
Chose TestGorilla
It is inexpensive, I don't have to spend so much for hiring a candidate. It is user-friendly and you will know how exactly how it is done. It is satisfactory accuracy with regard to candidates' accuracy of answers. Lastly, Integration into our process was easy enough, like no …
User Ratings
CodeSignalTestGorilla
Likelihood to Recommend
9.7
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8.5
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Likelihood to Renew
8.0
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Usability
9.8
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Availability
9.0
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Performance
8.2
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Support Rating
8.5
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In-Person Training
8.1
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Online Training
8.2
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Implementation Rating
5.7
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Configurability
8.1
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Ease of integration
8.2
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Product Scalability
9.0
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Vendor post-sale
8.1
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Vendor pre-sale
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User Testimonials
CodeSignalTestGorilla
Likelihood to Recommend
I think code signal is one of the best platforms for organizations to better test the resource for their coding skills. Its way of conducting the test saves engineering time, reduces the risks that hiring companies have in technical interviews, and provides a cheating-free environment. The platform can be improved to make the new learners practice well on the platform and get used to it.
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Daily, I received a bulk of Resumes/applicants, I sometimes mistook the important details to look into or to question due to I have a lot of applicants waiting to be called next. TestGorilla is well suited for you when you received a bulk of applications however if you only received one or two applicants better do it yourself.
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Pros
  • The test cases are quite well-written, and the grade we earn as a result of them is very fair. Users can use a unit testing tool to perform their own unit testing, allowing them to double-check their code before submitting it.
  • Intensive technical interview preparation
  • The online evaluation option is an excellent approach to assess candidates.
  • Simple UI for Simple Operations
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  • Do pre-employment screening.
  • Finds candidate fast and unbiased.
  • Accurate results.
  • Provides specific test for a specific skills.
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Cons
  • Random questions are useful for practicing, but I believe they should be separated into easy, medium, and difficult levels, with a random generator to assist new coders without demotivating them.
  • The interval between assessments is a little longer this time. It should, in my opinion, be decreased in a way that benefits everyone.
  • For the technical assessment round, there is no specific solution. I will not receive a solution if I am unable to solve that question during this time. At the end of the job, a suggestion generator can be used to solve the problem and understand the way of doing it.
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  • More training videos
  • More features on dashboard
  • Cleaner app on the App Store
  • More cross integrations with other systems (I.e our employee management software)
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Likelihood to Renew
The overall ease of use and selection does a good job for it. The focus on design and other aspects would be super helpful in reducing the cost overhead of hiring a new person. Even though we need to take interviews still the screening process is reduced drastically. A bit more UI focus would evolve Code Signal
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Usability
The UI of configuring CodeSignal for a non-technical screener can be tricky to navigate at first. Once you get the hang of the platform and how to master customization, it becomes a much smoother experience. However, some restrictions to search functions and reporting still need improvement.
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Reliability and Availability
Yes, the staff has been very quick
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Performance
Yes, pages load quickly, reports comes in a reasonable time frame, only when CodeSIgnal integrates, it provide small glitches.
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Support Rating
I am not sure whether or not they have replaced but surely emerged as a big competitor. Their support system should be good knowing that they are in completion with the best hackerrank. I feel they could do a much better job but I have not used their support much
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In-Person Training
It has clear details for every staff to understand the basic, and staffs can communicate efficiently to provide strong backgrounds. Also, the manager who provided this training has collaborated well with the Codesignal staff so that everyone could learn more about CodeSignal and look at it from different users' perspectives. So the training was really helpful
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Online Training
I think it has the essential knowledge to refresh for staffs before the in-person training.
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Implementation Rating
No, everything went pretty well with no hiccups
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Alternatives Considered
The pricing for CodeSignal was more in line with what our expectations for this product would be. We were also able to trial it out before buying and everyone on our team liked it. Lastly, it also came recommended from someone in our organization who had used it in a previous company.
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We did not look into much other systems as we were actually recommend to use this system from other who currently use it. So we did not use a software like this before and found it to be on the best decisions we made from a HR standpoint in recent years
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Scalability
It works on multiple departments.
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Return on Investment
  • My coding abilities have vastly increased and continue to assist me in improving.
  • It smooths down the screening process, and because the administered appraisals are verified by CodeSignal, the results of the evaluations are guaranteed to be accurate.
  • Because of their verifiable experience, more people can be hired.
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  • Saved money on hires
  • No longer have to give candidates assessments
  • We are saving time on interviewing
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ScreenShots

CodeSignal Screenshots

Screenshot of candidate evaluation using languages, frameworks, and tools unique to the job including JavaScript, Python, PHP, React, Ruby, and SwiftScreenshot of a live remote and on-site interview using CodeSignal's pair programming solution with high definition video and CodeSignal's advanced IDE environment.Screenshot of an analysis of a large volume of assessments.

TestGorilla Screenshots

Screenshot of Example of TestGorilla’s results dashboard.