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The open-source TestGorilla alternative

CoderScreen is the developer-focused alternative to TestGorilla, offering live coding interviews and real-world technical assessments instead of multiple-choice tests.

Why engineering teams choose CoderScreen over TestGorilla

Discover why engineering teams are making the switch to CoderScreen for their technical interviews.

Live Coding Interviews

TestGorilla focuses on pre-recorded assessments. CoderScreen enables real-time pair programming where you can see how developers actually think and code.

Developer-Focused

Built specifically for technical roles. TestGorilla covers everything from sales to accounting. CoderScreen is laser-focused on engineering hiring.

Real Code Execution

Candidates write and run real code in a full development environment. No multiple-choice questions or simulated coding.

System Design Support

Evaluate architecture skills with our collaborative whiteboard. Essential for senior engineering roles that TestGorilla can't assess.

Open Source

Full transparency into how the platform works. Inspect the code and never worry about proprietary assessment algorithms.

Interview Playback

Review every keystroke and decision. Share recordings with team members for collaborative hiring decisions.

Technical Assessment Screening

Filter candidates at scale with intelligent assessments that evaluate code quality, problem-solving, and technical depth.

Senior Fullstack Engineer
Technical Assessment Results
─────────────────────────────
        
Candidate A
Score:███████░░░75%
Time: 45m | Questions: 6/8
Status: FAILED ✗
Candidate B
Score:█████████░95%
Time: 32m | Questions: 10/10
Status: PASSED ✓

Real World Take-Home Projects

Move beyond algorithmic puzzles with projects that mirror your actual work. Evaluate coding style, architecture, and documentation skills.

$ git clone @coderscreen/takehome
Cloning into 'takehome'...
$ cd takehome
$ npm install
Installing packages...
✓ 150 packages installed
$ npm run test
Running test suite...
✓ 12 tests passed
$ git add .
$ git commit -m "Completed project"
[main abc1234] Completed project
3 files changed, 45 insertions(+)

Collaborative Coding Interviews

Conduct seamless live interviews with real-time code collaboration, instant execution, and built-in communication tools.

function fizzBuzz(n) {
  let result = [];
  for (let i = 1; i <= n; i++) {
    if (i % 3 === 0 && i % 5 === 0) {
      result.push("FizzBuzz");
    } else if (i % 3 === 0) {
      result.push("Fizz");
    } else if (i % 5 === 0) {
      result.push("Buzz");
    }
  }
  return result;
}
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Compare CoderScreen to TestGorilla

See how CoderScreen compares to TestGorilla across key features and capabilities.

Features

CoderScreen

TestGorilla

Open Source
Multiple Languages
Live Collaboration
Developer Focused
Collaborative Whiteboard
System Design Tools
Real Code Execution
Real-time Coding
Interview Recording

Specialized for engineering hiring

TestGorilla covers every role generically. CoderScreen is purpose-built for hiring developers.

CoderScreen

$50/month
20 interviews/month
Live coding interviews
System design whiteboard
Interview playback
Custom questions
Real code execution
Developer-focused

TestGorilla

$75/month + per candidate
Unlimited assessments
Pre-recorded tests only
Generic skills tests
Multiple-choice format
400+ test templates
Simulated coding
All job types

Smarter Interviews, Better Signals

Built for speed, trust, and great candidate experience.

Real-time code editor with collaborative cursors and syntax highlighting

Frequently asked questions about TestGorilla

Common questions when comparing CoderScreen to TestGorilla

Ready to Transform Your Hiring Process?

Experience the future of technical interviews with CoderScreen. Start building better teams with our collaborative coding platform.