TestUP

TestUP is a web-based tool for pre-employment skills and personality assessments. It suits employers who want to compare candidates using more than an overall score. The credit model makes the cost per detailed test central to choosing a plan.

Overview

Employers can create positions, schedule tests, send candidates links, and review performance in one hiring workflow. Its test database covers skills and personality assessments, with recommendations by industry and role, giving teams options across different openings.

The Candidate Dashboard compares applicants on criteria such as skipped questions. Applicant Score Analysis adds correct and skipped answers, time spent per question, and comparisons with averages. This detail can help when a hiring decision depends on how candidates approached a test, not just their final scores.

Key features

Custom assessments: Employers can request a Contributor account to upload tests that TestUP says remain private to their company. That is useful for organizations with their own assessment material, though access depends on requesting the account.

Job posting: A Career Widget displays openings on a company website, and each test has a link for external job postings. These give employers ways to connect assessments with job promotion without establishing broader applicant-tracking functionality.

Reporting and security: All plans include online reporting 24/7. TestUP's privacy policy says it uses firewalls, encryption, and password protection, limits information access to designated staff and administrators, and stores registration information on US servers. It says collected information is not disclosed to third parties, subject to stated exceptions.

Support: Technical support and system assistance are offered through a support form. Free and Starter are email-only; Gold and Platinum add phone support, which may matter to teams that want a direct support channel.

Pricing

TestUP has a free plan, paid plans from $49 a month, and a 30-day trial with access to all pre-employment testing features. The trial does not require credit card information. Detailed employment tests use one credit each; all plans include unlimited mini tests, so the credit allowance matters most when assigning detailed tests.

PlanMonthly priceIncluded creditsAdditional creditsSupportFREEfree0$25 / CreditEmail-onlySTARTER$49 a month10$15 / CreditEmail-onlyGOLD$99 a month30$10 / CreditEmail and phonePLATINUM$199 a month100$5 / CreditEmail and phoneFREE is a way to use mini tests and online reporting at no monthly charge, but it includes no detailed-test credits and charges $25 for each additional credit. STARTER is the entry point for teams assigning a modest number of detailed tests: it includes 10 credits, with further credits at $15 each. GOLD triples that allowance to 30, lowers the additional-credit rate to $10, and adds phone support. PLATINUM suits higher testing volumes, with 100 credits and a $5 additional-credit rate, as well as email and phone support. Paid plans list custom email reports; the free plan lists monthly email reports. The monthly plan prices are stated, but no separate renewal or seat terms are given.

Platforms

TestUP runs on the web. It is a focused option for browser-based hiring workflows rather than a choice for teams seeking a listed mobile or desktop app.

Who it's for

TestUP is best suited to employers who want skills and personality testing, candidate comparisons, and question-level analysis in a web-based workflow. It is less compelling for organizations assigning many detailed tests on a small budget: the free plan has no included credits, and heavier usage requires a higher monthly plan or additional credits.

Pros and cons

Pros: Candidate comparisons and question-level reporting give hiring teams more than a single score; unlimited mini tests provide a no-credit option; the trial lasts 30 days and requires no card; higher paid tiers include phone support and lower additional-credit prices.

Cons: The free plan includes no detailed-test credits, and its $25 additional-credit rate is the highest; even Starter includes only 10 credits and email-only support; the platform is web-only.

Alternatives

Talent Assessment Software is a category page for comparing options. Consider CodeSignal for its free plan and practice-based learning with personalized skills paths. HackerEarth Assessments has a free plan with five test invites, three interview invites, and two admins; unused invites do not carry over. HackerRank is a paid alternative with a free plan and trial, and a Starter plan at $165 a month billed annually that includes one user and 120 attempts per year. TalentClick offers a free basic account with one assessment link active for 30 days and up to 20 free AVP uses. Arctic Shores is another paid assessment platform. Codility is a paid option with no free plan and a free trial. TestGorilla has a free plan with 10 credits monthly, five essential skills tests, and one full-access seat. Testlify is a paid alternative with a free trial and a Standard plan at $139 a month billed annually, including 100 credits per year and three user seats.

Verdict

Choose TestUP if your hiring team wants skills and personality assessments with candidate comparison and question-level analysis, and its credit allowance matches your testing volume. Look elsewhere if frequent detailed testing would push you beyond your budget or you need a platform beyond the web.