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Head-to-head · Assessment Software

HackerRank vs Synap

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score HackerRank #1 in Assessment Software 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit HackerRank
Synap #7 in Assessment Software 8.4/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Synap

HackerRank leads on 0 checks, Synap on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreHackerRank · 9.1/10
  • Free trialonly Synap
  • Most featuresSynap · 2 of 2

HackerRank scores higher on our rubric for assessment software: 9.1 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

HackerRank is the better fit for established technical hiring teams. Synap is the better fit for managed professional certification assessments.

  • HackerRank fits best

    Established technical hiring teams

  • Synap fits best

    Managed professional certification assessments

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Side by side

Feature HackerRank 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Synap 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.4
Ranking #1 in Assessment Software #7 in Assessment Software
Best for Established technical hiring teams Managed professional certification assessments
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — £1,200/yr
Free plan — —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web Web, Chrome extension
Support Email, Tickets, Community Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 40+ integrations 8,000+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features HackerRank 0/2 · Synap 2/2
Question bank Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Assessment analytics Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Grading modes Not checked yet Mixed
Question types Not checked yet Interactive
Learner limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Delivery options Not checked yet Link
Our review
Pros
  • Role-based and custom coding assessments with automated scoring
  • Integrity controls include identity, webcam, tab, and session monitoring
  • ATS, HRIS, SSO, API, and live interview support
  • Reusable banks support tagged, interactive, and varied question formats
  • Mixed automatic and manual grading includes rubrics, moderation, and analytics
  • LTI, LMS, API, webhook, Zapier, and proctoring support extend delivery options
Cons
  • No free plan for evaluating the platform without a paid commitment
  • Starter is limited to one user and 120 attempts per year
  • Pro includes 300 attempts per year rather than unlimited attempts
  • No free plan is available
  • Standard starts at £1,200 per year, excluding VAT
  • Advanced workflows and integrations require higher plans
Our verdict

HackerRank is a cloud-based assessment and interview platform for companies hiring and developing technical talent. It is designed for engineering, software development, data, and related technical roles, with tools for role-based…

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Synap is an online assessment platform for universities, training providers, awarding bodies, professional organisations, and businesses. It supports exam authoring, reusable question banks, secure delivery, proctoring, automatic and…

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  1. HackerRankAssessment Software 9.1Paid
  2. SynapAssessment Software 8.414-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • HackerRank — where it wins

    • Role-based and custom coding assessments with automated scoring
    • Integrity controls include identity, webcam, tab, and session monitoring
    • ATS, HRIS, SSO, API, and live interview support

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan for evaluating the platform without a paid commitment
    • Starter is limited to one user and 120 attempts per year
    • Pro includes 300 attempts per year rather than unlimited attempts

  • Synap — where it wins

    • Reusable banks support tagged, interactive, and varied question formats
    • Mixed automatic and manual grading includes rubrics, moderation, and analytics
    • LTI, LMS, API, webhook, Zapier, and proctoring support extend delivery options

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Standard starts at £1,200 per year, excluding VAT
    • Advanced workflows and integrations require higher plans

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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