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TestGorilla vs Textkernel
Both are built for recruitment and selection. TestGorilla has a published monthly price and a free trial.
TestGorillaTestGorilla (Amsterdam, Netherlands)GDPR: Goodfree plan · free trial
Stronger on 2 by 2 points with a clear margin
TextkernelTextkernel by Bullhorn (Amsterdam, NL)GDPR: Goodon request
Stronger on 0 by 2 points with a clear margin
The key differences
- TestGorilla lists a public monthly price ($215); with Textkernel the price is on request.
- TestGorilla has a free trial; we haven't found one for Textkernel.
| Criterion | TestGorilla | Textkernel |
|---|---|---|
| GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data. For a professional tool: whether the data is stored in the EU, whether there is a certification or GDPR guarantee, and whether the provider is based in the Netherlands or the EU. For a general model: EU hosting, no training on your data and self-hosting. From Strong to Unknown; Caution only for a model with a documented problem. How we measure | Good | Good |
| Price | free plan | on request |
| Free trial | Yes | Not found |
| Origin | Netherlands | Netherlands |
| Tasks | AI for recruitment and selection | AI for recruitment and selection |
Choose TestGorilla if…
- you want to know the cost up front
- you want to try it for free first
- what you're looking for: library of 350+ skills tests
Choose Textkernel if…
- what you're looking for: CV and vacancy parsing (market standard for accuracy)
- what you're looking for: AI matching: linking candidates to vacancies
- what you're looking for: Skills Intelligence: standardising skills profiles
Features of TestGorilla
- Library of 350+ skills tests
- AI video interviews with automated questions
- Resume scoring based on role profile
- Custom tests and your own questions
- Auto-scoring of assessments and interviews
- TestGorilla Sourcing: 2M+ verified candidates
- AI audio interviews for candidate assessment
- Objective scoring without keyword filtering
Textkernel features
- CV and vacancy parsing (market standard for accuracy)
- AI matching: linking candidates to vacancies
- Skills Intelligence: standardising skills profiles
- Labour Market Insights: real-time labour market data (15 countries)
- Bias detection and fairness checks in matching models
- API integration with existing HR software
- ISO 27001, SOC II and GDPR certified
- EU AI Act compliant matching models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is better: TestGorilla or Textkernel?
- TestGorilla has a public monthly price and a free trial. What weighs more for you determines the choice; the table sets everything side by side.
- Which is cheaper: TestGorilla or Textkernel?
- TestGorilla: free plan; Assessments Core from $215/month, Plus from $520/month (billed annually); Sourcing from $74/month per seat. Textkernel: on request.
- Which is safer for your data: TestGorilla or Textkernel?
- On the GDPR profile they do not clearly differ (good and good). The profile summarises what the provider publishes; always sign a data processing agreement. See the GDPR check for recruitment.
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