Pre-employment Assessments
How Pre-employment Assessments Software Is Priced
How pre-employment assessments software is priced: the pricing models you will meet, what drives the cost and the fees that are easy to miss.
How much pre-employment assessments cost
Common pricing models: per candidate, subscription with test allowance, per user per month, and custom quote. Too few vendors publish comparable list prices for us to give a price range; the models and cost drivers below explain what you will be quoted.
Pricing models explained
- Per candidate. A fee for each test taken or each candidate assessed. Costs scale with applicant volume and are predictable at low volume.
- Subscription with test allowance. An annual or monthly fee that includes a set number of tests. Overage rates apply when you exceed it.
- Per user per month. A fee per recruiter seat with access to a test library. Suits steady hiring with several users.
- Custom quote. Enterprise pricing for custom tests, validation studies and integration, typically annual.
What drives the price
- Candidate volume
- Test types, such as simulations versus short skills quizzes
- Number of recruiter seats
- Proctoring and identity verification
- Custom test development
- Validation and reporting services
Fees to ask about before you sign:
- Overage fees above the included test count
- Premium fees for video, simulation or coding tests
- ATS integration charges
- Fees for custom validation studies
- Candidate support or accommodation handling
- Renewal increases
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Frequently asked questions
How much does pre-employment testing software cost?
Pricing varies by model: per candidate, per recruiter seat, or an annual subscription with a test allowance. High-volume employers should compare per-candidate rates and overages, while low-volume employers should avoid annual minimums. Ask what extras cost, such as proctoring, simulations and integrations. The product listings on this page show published starting prices where vendors disclose them.
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