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SkilloraMost similar to HackerRank in what it does, its category and its price.
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Take2 AIFrom $17/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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HireVueRated 4.2 out of 5 in our review, against 3.8 for HackerRank.
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At a glance
Green means better than HackerRank, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 HackerRankBaseline | 3.8 | Not listed | No | AI Mock Interviewer, Chakra AI pre-screening, and a QuickApply agent span both sides of technical hiring - practicing for interviews and running them. | |
| Skillora | 3.8Same | Free | YesHackerRank has none | An AI interviewer for both sides - candidates practice for free, employers screen at scale - trusted by students from NYU, Yale and Virginia Tech. | vs HackerRank |
 Talently.ai | 3.5−0.3 | Not listed | No | An AI interviewer that conducts live candidate interviews in multiple languages, with structured evaluation across every conversation. | vs HackerRank |
 SmartRecruiters | 4.0+0.2 | Not listed | No | Enterprise talent acquisition platform covering sourcing through onboarding, with AI running across the hiring workflow rather than bolted onto one step. | vs HackerRank |
 Alex | 4.0+0.2 | Not listed | No | Conversational AI interviewer that screens job candidates through interactive, real-time interviews. | vs HackerRank |
 Hyring | 4.0+0.2 | $160/mo | No | AI-native hiring platform that runs adaptive, proctored video interviews and shortlists candidates without a recruiter on every call. | vs HackerRank |
 Talocity | 3.2−0.6 | $1,000/mo | No | The world's only psycholinguistic AI assessment ecosystem - LLM and LSTM models profile candidates across 60+ dimensions, plus AI Voice Evaluation for pronunciation and tone. | vs HackerRank |
| Take2 AI | 3.9+0.1 | $17/mo | No | AI interview agents that screen healthcare candidates around the clock. | vs HackerRank |
| HireVue | 4.2+0.4 | Not listed | No | Validates skills through video interviews and game-based assessments, since 2004 | vs HackerRank |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches HackerRank.
Skillora
3.8Free
vs HackerRankSameFree plan
An AI interviewer for both sides - candidates practice for free, employers screen at scale - trusted by students from NYU, Yale and Virginia Tech.
- AI-conducted video interviews for candidates and employers
- Free candidate practice mode
- Scaled candidate screening for hiring teams
Free practice mode lowers the barrier to genuine interview preparation
An AI interviewer is still a different experience than a real human one
Talently.ai
3.5Not listed
vs HackerRank−0.3
An AI interviewer that conducts live candidate interviews in multiple languages, with structured evaluation across every conversation.
- Live AI-conducted candidate interviews
- Multi-language interviewing
- Consistent question set across all candidates
Removes the scheduling bottleneck in high-volume early screening
Automated employment assessment is regulated - NYC bias audits and EU AI Act high-risk rules apply
SmartRecruiters
4.0Not listed
vs HackerRank+0.2
Enterprise talent acquisition platform covering sourcing through onboarding, with AI running across the hiring workflow rather than bolted onto one step.
- End-to-end talent acquisition from sourcing to onboarding
- AI matching and candidate discovery across the workflow
- Applicant tracking with built-in CRM
Consolidates four or five separate hiring tools into one system
No public pricing - enterprise sales only
Alex
4.0Not listed
vs HackerRank+0.2
Conversational AI interviewer that screens job candidates through interactive, real-time interviews.
- Interactive conversational AI interviewer
- Automated candidate screening and scoring
- Real-time follow-up question generation
Runs live, adaptive interviews instead of static video submissions
Pricing is not published and requires a sales conversation
Hyring
4.0$160/mo
vs HackerRank+0.2
AI-native hiring platform that runs adaptive, proctored video interviews and shortlists candidates without a recruiter on every call.
- Adaptive AI video interviewer that asks follow-up questions in real time
- Automated proctoring for tab-switching, multiple faces, and background noise
- AI resume screener that ranks candidates against job requirements
Cuts first-round screening time by handling video, phone, and coding interviews without recruiter involvement
No perpetual free plan, only paid tiers priced by interview volume
Talocity
3.2$1,000/mo
vs HackerRank−0.6
The world's only psycholinguistic AI assessment ecosystem - LLM and LSTM models profile candidates across 60+ dimensions, plus AI Voice Evaluation for pronunciation and tone.
- Psycholinguistic AI assessment using LLM and LSTM models
- AI Voice Evaluation for pronunciation and tone
- Candidate profiling across 60+ dimensions
Named, specific model architecture (LLM + LSTM) rather than vague AI claims
Voice and psycholinguistic assessments raise the same fairness-scrutiny questions as any AI evaluation tool
Take2 AI
3.9$17/mo
vs HackerRank+0.1
AI interview agents that screen healthcare candidates around the clock.
- AI interviewer agents purpose-built for healthcare roles
- 24/7 candidate screening independent of recruiter availability
- Instant screening results rather than scheduled callbacks
Solves the shift-worker scheduling deadlock in clinical hiring
Automated interviewing can deter candidates in a tight labour market
HireVue
4.2Not listed
vs HackerRank+0.4
Validates skills through video interviews and game-based assessments, since 2004.
- One-way and live video interviewing with AI candidate scoring
- Game-based assessments and coding challenges for skills validation
- Three tiers: Essentials, Enterprise, and Enterprise Plus
Two-decade operating history, among the most established in this category
Pricing isn't published, starts around $35,000 a year plus implementation fees
FAQ
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Is HackerRank free?
HackerRank does not list a free plan. Check its pricing page for current plans.
What is the best free alternative to HackerRank?
Skillora is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (3.8 out of 5).
What is the cheapest alternative to HackerRank?
Among paid plans, Take2 AI has the lowest starting price (from $17/mo). If you need it free, start with Skillora.
How did you pick these alternatives?
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