Test Candidates vs TestGorilla: the terms compared.

Both let you test candidates before you interview. The biggest differences are in the terms: how you pay, whether credits expire and what each plan includes. Here is how they compare, checked against TestGorilla’s own website.

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In short

What sets Test Candidates apart.

No subscription

Pay for the results you unlock, billed monthly

No expiry

Free and prepaid candidates never expire

Integrations on every account

API, webhooks, Zapier and Make included

Tests in your candidates’ languages

English and 13 other languages

Choose the tests that reflect the role. Review results alongside other evidence.

THE TERMS, SIDE BY SIDE

How the terms compare

We compare four terms that change what you pay and how you work: commitment, credit expiry, integrations and test languages. Each TestGorilla fact links to the page we read it on.

Checked on 8 October 2026. Next review by 8 January 2027.

TermTest CandidatesTestGorilla

CommitmentTest CandidatesNo subscription and no annual commitment. You pay for each candidate whose results you unlock, billed monthly, or prepay if you prefer.TestGorillaPaid plans are subscriptions, billed monthly or annually, with annual billing priced lower. Its terms say plans are paid annually in advance unless otherwise agreed. Pricing Terms, clause 8.2

Credit expiryTest CandidatesFree candidate results never expire, and prepaid candidates never expire.TestGorillaCredits are single use and expire at the end of the subscription term. On monthly plans, credits reset each month. Terms, clause 8.6 Help centre

Integrations and APITest CandidatesAPI, webhooks, Zapier and Make are available on every account.TestGorillaATS integrations and API access are part of the Plus plan. They are not included on the Free or Core plans. Pricing

Test languagesTest CandidatesTests in English and 13 other languages. Most tests are available in every language; candidates choose theirs at the start.TestGorillaThe candidate experience is available in 12 languages. The full test library is in English, with 40 or more tests in each other language. Help centre

TestGorilla offers things we do not, including AI interviews, video questions, job simulations and a separate candidate sourcing product. If you need those, it may suit you better. If you want a straightforward test library with no subscription, Test Candidates may suit you better.

TestGorilla is a trade mark of its owner. Test Candidates is not connected with TestGorilla. Every TestGorilla fact above comes from its own website on the date shown, and terms can change, so check its site before you decide. If something here is out of date, tell us and we will correct it.

TESTS IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES

Assess candidates in the language they work in.

Our test suite includes English and translations across 13 languages. Choose the language that fits the role and your candidates.

Language availability varies by test and level. Check the available options when selecting your tests.

OUR TRANSLATION RANGE

CHOOSING AND USING YOUR ASSESSMENT

Choosing between TestGorilla and Test Candidates

Which suits which kind of team, and what to ask any testing provider.

When TestGorilla may suit you better

If you want AI interviews or other features beyond a test library, or you test large numbers of candidates every month and a subscription works out cheaper, TestGorilla may be the better fit.

When Test Candidates may suit you better

If you hire now and then, do not want a subscription, want integrations without moving to a higher plan, or need tests in your candidates’ own language, Test Candidates may be the better fit.

Questions to ask any testing provider

Is there a minimum term, and is it billed in advance? Do unused credits expire? Which plan includes integrations and the API? Are the tests themselves translated, or only the screens around them? The answers often matter more than the headline price.

FROM OUR CUSTOMER STORIES

“The platform is so simple to use. I had used competitor providers for over six years and will never go back. Fast, efficient and friendly!”

Greg, HR Business Partner, Littlefish Ltd

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BEFORE YOU START

Your questions, answered.

Explore the sample report concept or see current candidate pricing.

Is Test Candidates cheaper than TestGorilla?

It depends on how many candidates you test. With no subscription, you pay only for the results you unlock, which often suits teams that hire now and then. If you test large numbers of candidates every month, a subscription can work out cheaper per candidate. Check our pricing page to compare.

Can I try Test Candidates alongside TestGorilla?

Yes. Create an account, build an assessment from our library and invite candidates. Your first 5 candidate results are free, with no card needed, so you can compare the two with real candidates.

When was this page checked?

We checked every TestGorilla fact on this page against TestGorilla’s own website on 8 October 2026, and we link to each source. We review the page by 8 January 2027. Terms change, so check their site before you decide.

Should a test score decide who I hire?

No. Use job-relevant tests consistently, then consider results alongside interviews, work samples and relevant experience. Agree your criteria before reviewing candidates.

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