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HackerRank alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll HR and people software

Top picks

  • LeetCode logo

    Best overall

    LeetCode

    Free plan + paid

  • Coderbyte logo

    Best free option

    Coderbyte

    Unlimited plan: $1,999 per year

Common reasons people leave HackerRank: pricing page needs JavaScript and higher tiers are quote-only, and puzzle-style tests are often criticised by candidates as unlike real work. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces HackerRank, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. LeetCode currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1LeetCode logoLeetCodeFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 454.5
2Coderbyte logoCoderbyteFree plan + paid$1,999 per yearNoWeb5 of 540.9
  1. LeetCode logo

    1. LeetCodeTop pick

    Best for: Developers preparing for algorithm-heavy technical interviews at tech companies

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    54.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from HackerRank

    For developers who used HackerRank to practise, a larger problem bank and contests focused on interview prep.

    Pros

    • Huge problem library with an in-browser judge for many languages
    • Free weekly and biweekly contests with a public rating
    • Premium lets you filter questions by the companies that asked them

    Cons

    • Teaches interview puzzles, not how to build real software
    • Official solutions and many popular questions sit behind Premium
    • Little guided structure for beginners compared with course-style sites
    Visit LeetCode Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.360
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is LeetCode a good HackerRank alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Languages
    C++, Java, Python, JavaScript, Go, Rust and more
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.leetcode.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Contests
    Weekly and biweekly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.leetcode.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium extras
    Company-tagged questions and mock interviews
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.leetcode.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium billing
    Monthly or annual
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.leetcode.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Coderbyte logo

    2. Coderbyte

    Best for: Developers wanting interview-style practice, and small hiring teams that want flat-priced coding assessments.

    Free plan + paidWeb

    40.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from HackerRank

    Flat yearly price with unlimited candidates, which can work out cheaper for small hiring teams.

    Pros

    • Practice challenges come with automated grading and Big-O feedback
    • Employer plan with unlimited candidates at a published yearly price
    • Native integrations with Greenhouse, Lever, Workday and other ATSs
    • Cheating detection including plagiarism, paste and webcam checks

    Cons

    • The site now centres on employers, so the practice side gets less attention
    • Practice library is far smaller than LeetCode's
    • SSO, API and branding cost extra on top of the yearly plan
    Visit Coderbyte Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.37
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Coderbyte a good HackerRank alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Unlimited plan
    $1,999 per year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026coderbyte.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Monthly plan
    $99/month for 20 invites
    Checked Nov 8, 2026coderbyte.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026coderbyte.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Question library
    10,000+ questions
    Checked Nov 8, 2026coderbyte.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Practice for developers
    Code challenges and courses
    Checked Nov 8, 2026coderbyte.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best HackerRank alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

LeetCode logo

Best HackerRank alternative for most people

LeetCode

For developers who used HackerRank to practise, a larger problem bank and contests focused on interview prep.

Coderbyte logo

Best HackerRank alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Coderbyte

Flat yearly price with unlimited candidates, which can work out cheaper for small hiring teams.

LeetCode logo

Best HackerRank alternative for iPhone and Android

LeetCode

For developers who used HackerRank to practise, a larger problem bank and contests focused on interview prep.

LeetCode logo

Best HackerRank alternative for working in the browser

LeetCode

For developers who used HackerRank to practise, a larger problem bank and contests focused on interview prep.

HackerRank alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to HackerRank?

LeetCode ranks first right now. For developers who used HackerRank to practise, a larger problem bank and contests focused on interview prep.

HackerRank vs LeetCode: what's the difference?

HackerRank is a paid product; LeetCode is free with paid plans. Only LeetCode runs on iOS and Android.

Is HackerRank free?

HackerRank is a paid product.

Is there a free alternative to HackerRank?

Yes. LeetCode (free plan + paid) and Coderbyte (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to HackerRank?

None of the 2 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from HackerRank?

The complaints we hear most: pricing page needs JavaScript and higher tiers are quote-only; puzzle-style tests are often criticised by candidates as unlike real work; focused on technical roles; little for non-technical hiring.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces HackerRank, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.