CodeSignal vs. Spark Hire

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
CodeSignal
Score 8.3 out of 10
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CodeSignal is a technical skills assessment platform that enables companies to quickly hire qualified candidates for technical roles. With over 70 coding languages and tools and a built in plagiarism checker, companies can be confident that the candidates they select will be successful in their new roles.N/A
Spark Hire
Score 6.3 out of 10
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Spark Hire is a video interviewing platform. Some key features include: One-Way Interview, Live Interview, Collaboration and Shared Interview.N/A
Pricing
CodeSignalSpark Hire
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
CodeSignalSpark Hire
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsContact vendor for a demo and for custom pricing options.
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CodeSignalSpark Hire
Small Businesses

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Score 7.5 out of 10
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Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
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Score 7.7 out of 10
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User Ratings
CodeSignalSpark Hire
Likelihood to Recommend
8.2
(115 ratings)
9.1
(6 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.2
(8 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
9.1
(6 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Availability
8.8
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
8.2
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.0
(6 ratings)
9.8
(3 ratings)
In-Person Training
7.9
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Online Training
8.1
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
6.6
(5 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
7.9
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
8.1
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
8.8
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
7.9
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
8.1
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
CodeSignalSpark Hire
Likelihood to Recommend
CodeSignal
I think code signal is one of the best platforms for organizations to better test the resource for their coding skills. Its way of conducting the test saves engineering time, reduces the risks that hiring companies have in technical interviews, and provides a cheating-free environment. The platform can be improved to make the new learners practice well on the platform and get used to it.
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Spark Hire
Spark Hire is well suited for the growing organization which hiring managers are always on the move. The chance of physically having an interview is less and even candidate sorting & tracking is tough. In this situation, Spark Hire is the best fit. In addition to this, when you need someone very special for a role this application will come to your help. It will ensure the best candidate is recruited as it will go under the multi layer assessment.
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Pros
CodeSignal
  • The test cases are quite well-written, and the grade we earn as a result of them is very fair. Users can use a unit testing tool to perform their own unit testing, allowing them to double-check their code before submitting it.
  • Intensive technical interview preparation
  • The online evaluation option is an excellent approach to assess candidates.
  • Simple UI for Simple Operations
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Spark Hire
  • The user interface is clear and concise and not distracting. This is a pro because it allows you to focus on the interviewee and what they are saying.
  • It is easy to access interviews, watch, rewatch, etc. The entire process is just so convenient.
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Cons
CodeSignal
  • The platform should provide candidates with detailed feedback, allowing them to identify areas for improvement if necessary.
  • Furthermore, despite the fact that the assessment is complete, the platform prioritizes speed. In order to finish the assignment on time, people may be forced to forgo quality or desired output.
  • They should improve the question selection procedure, as some of the questions are too long to finish in the allocated time.
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Spark Hire
  • We'd like more control over certain functionalities within our APS integration.
  • We'd like more control over what actual communications are sent to our candidates.
  • We would like the ability to set a different expiration date for an interview when using our APS - right now our only choices are 7 days and 14 days.
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Likelihood to Renew
CodeSignal
I give it this rating because it is very easy to use. Not only that it is proctored and trusted. Moreover, the candidates find it easy to use given that it is a single test. This means that we get much more applications than using other platforms. This helps us to hire better faster and easier with codesignal.
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Spark Hire
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Usability
CodeSignal
It's very straightfoward to use and simple. For our use case in coding interviews, we generate a link, give it to the candidate and we never got any complaints or questions asked, they were able to follow our scenarios perfectly.
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Spark Hire
Spark Hire is easy to use for both us and the candidate/interviewee. There is not a huge learning curve to being able to implement the program. Additionally, our clients (who are given access to the interviews) don't find it difficult to use, and our candidates have very few problems when recording their video interviews
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Reliability and Availability
CodeSignal
Yes, the staff has been very quick
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Spark Hire
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Performance
CodeSignal
Yes, pages load quickly, reports comes in a reasonable time frame, only when CodeSIgnal integrates, it provide small glitches.
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Spark Hire
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Support Rating
CodeSignal
I am not sure whether or not they have replaced but surely emerged as a big competitor. Their support system should be good knowing that they are in completion with the best hackerrank. I feel they could do a much better job but I have not used their support much
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Spark Hire
I have not used the support that much with Spark Hire but it seems that there are a lot of features available for support and different resources that are provided on Spark Hire's website. For the most part, the system is very user-friendly and it's easy to navigate and figure out things on your own.
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In-Person Training
CodeSignal
It has clear details for every staff to understand the basic, and staffs can communicate efficiently to provide strong backgrounds. Also, the manager who provided this training has collaborated well with the Codesignal staff so that everyone could learn more about CodeSignal and look at it from different users' perspectives. So the training was really helpful
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Spark Hire
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Online Training
CodeSignal
There were some issues with the compiler
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Spark Hire
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Implementation Rating
CodeSignal
It just works
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Spark Hire
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Alternatives Considered
CodeSignal
Codesignal provides features like screen recording and monitors candidates while they take the assessments, thereby reducing the possibility of cheating during the assessment, which is a known problem with other providers like HackerRank. Codesignal also provides predictive coding scores, which helps to better assess the capabilities of the candidates.
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Spark Hire
I can't remember the names of the other companies I reviewed but I chose Spark Hire because I could purchase the service on a monthly basis. This is an important feature for us since we're a small business.
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Scalability
CodeSignal
It works on multiple departments.
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Spark Hire
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Return on Investment
CodeSignal
  • It has been advantageous in terms of saving time for our interviewees due to its simpler approach.
  • My coding abilities have greatly improved and continue to aid me in the interviews process.
  • The User Interface has caused me to spend more time on this application and has prompted me to discover new and more productive development techniques.
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Spark Hire
  • Best candidate selection over the years
  • Better employee retention rate
  • Improvement in business output
  • Better drive for results among the employees
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ScreenShots

CodeSignal Screenshots

Screenshot of candidate evaluation using languages, frameworks, and tools unique to the job including JavaScript, Python, PHP, React, Ruby, and SwiftScreenshot of a live remote and on-site interview using CodeSignal's pair programming solution with high definition video and CodeSignal's advanced IDE environment.Screenshot of an analysis of a large volume of assessments.