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Head-to-head · Pre-employment Testing

SHL vs TestGorilla

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score SHL #3 in Pre-employment Testing 7.7/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit SHL
TestGorilla #4 in Pre-employment Testing 7.4/10 Free plan · paid from $142/mo (annual) Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit TestGorilla

SHL leads on 0 checks, TestGorilla on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSHL · 7.7/10
  • Free planonly TestGorilla

SHL scores higher on our rubric for pre-employment testing: 7.7 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

TestGorilla offers free plan; SHL doesn't publish it.

SHL is the better fit for large-scale mobile cognitive and skills testing. TestGorilla is the better fit for SMBs wanting broad testing and a free plan.

  • SHL fits best

    Large-scale mobile cognitive and skills testing

  • TestGorilla fits best

    SMBs wanting broad testing and a free plan

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Side by side

Feature SHL 7.7/10 Visit ↗ TestGorilla 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.7 7.4
Ranking #3 in Pre-employment Testing #4 in Pre-employment Testing
Best for Large-scale mobile cognitive and skills testing SMBs wanting broad testing and a free plan
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Tickets, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SHL 0/3 · TestGorilla 0/3
ATS integrations Not published Not published
Anti-cheating controls Not published Not published
Custom questions Not published Not published
Specs
Assessment formats Not published Not published
Candidate invites Not published Not published
Report analytics Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Covers cognitive, personality, behavioral, skills and job-focused assessments
  • Includes project configuration, candidate scheduling and bulk data upload
  • Offers real-time reports plus automated and live proctoring
  • Free plan includes 10 monthly credits and five essential skills tests.
  • Library covers skills, cognitive, situational, personality, language and coding tests.
  • Offers AI interviews, monitoring, reporting exports and 15 ATS integrations.
Cons
  • Paid offering may require sign-in to view pricing
  • Broad assessment coverage may exceed simpler hiring workflows
  • Candidate management and proctoring add configuration choices
  • Free plan has one full access seat and a limited set of five essential tests.
  • Core and Plus require annual billing; monthly pricing is not offered.
  • Monitoring features such as webcam snapshots may not suit every candidate experience.
Our verdict

SHL provides online assessments and reporting for organizations evaluating candidates and employees. Its portfolio spans cognitive ability, personality, behavioral, skills and job-focused assessments, so it can support more than one kind…

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TestGorilla is a cloud-based assessment and sourcing platform for employers and recruiting teams. It suits organizations that want to evaluate candidates across more than a single skills category, with tests for cognitive ability,…

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  1. SHLPre-employment Testing 7.7Paid
  2. TestGorillaPre-employment Testing 7.4Free plan · paid from $142/mo (annual)

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SHL — where it wins

    • Covers cognitive, personality, behavioral, skills and job-focused assessments
    • Includes project configuration, candidate scheduling and bulk data upload
    • Offers real-time reports plus automated and live proctoring

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid offering may require sign-in to view pricing
    • Broad assessment coverage may exceed simpler hiring workflows
    • Candidate management and proctoring add configuration choices

  • TestGorilla — where it wins

    • Free plan includes 10 monthly credits and five essential skills tests.
    • Library covers skills, cognitive, situational, personality, language and coding tests.
    • Offers AI interviews, monitoring, reporting exports and 15 ATS integrations.

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan has one full access seat and a limited set of five essential tests.
    • Core and Plus require annual billing; monthly pricing is not offered.
    • Monitoring features such as webcam snapshots may not suit every candidate experience.
  • SHL7.7/10 · Paid

    Broad candidate assessment options with project controls, reporting and proctoring.

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  • TestGorilla7.4/10 · Free plan · paid from $142/mo (annual)

    Broad hiring assessments with a free plan and paid options from $142 per month, billed annually.

    Visit TestGorillaFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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