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Free HackerRank alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

2 of the 2 HackerRank alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). LeetCode and Coderbyte rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

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)