TraitLab Pro vs. TestGorilla: Depth vs. Breadth in Testing
TestGorilla offers 350+ tests — coding challenges, language proficiency, cognitive ability, situational judgment, and yes, personality assessments including Big Five, DISC, and Enneagram. But personality is a small part of a large hiring-focused test marketplace. Each TestGorilla assessment is capped at 4 tests, and personality tests compete for those slots alongside technical skills evaluations. TraitLab Pro does one thing: personality assessment for development and coaching. One credit covers six validated frameworks in a single integrated assessment. If you need to screen candidates across coding, language, and personality, TestGorilla was built for that. If you need personality depth for team development, it was not.
Quick Verdict
Choose TraitLab Pro if you need in-depth personality assessment across multiple validated frameworks for coaching, team development, or professional growth.
Choose TestGorilla if you need a broad pre-employment testing platform covering technical skills, cognitive ability, and personality with ATS integration for candidate screening.
These platforms serve different purposes
TestGorilla is a pre-employment testing marketplace designed to replace resume screening with data-driven candidate evaluation. Personality tests sit alongside 350+ other assessments for coding, language, cognitive ability, and job-specific skills. TraitLab Pro is a dedicated personality assessment platform for employee development and coaching. TestGorilla integrates with Greenhouse, Lever, SmartRecruiters, and other ATS platforms. TraitLab Pro has no ATS integration and no candidate ranking features.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Assessment
| TraitLab Pro | TestGorilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Personality Model | Big Five + established frameworks (Enneagram, Jungian, RIASEC) | Includes Big Five, DISC, Enneagram, and 16 Types personality tests as part of a broader 350+ test library |
| Traits/Dimensions Measured | Customizable: Personality Traits, Strengths, Working Style, Interpersonal Style, Jungian Typology, Enneagram Typology | Personality tests plus cognitive ability, technical skills, programming, language proficiency, situational judgment, and culture fit |
| Scientific Basis | Peer-reviewed, research-validated instruments | Personality tests based on established models; broader library includes I/O psychologist-developed content |
| Customizability | Mix-and-match assessment areas; compact 20-min option | Combine up to 4 tests per assessment; custom questions (essay, MCQ, file upload, video); AI-generated assessments |
Personality Model
TraitLab Pro
Big Five + established frameworks (Enneagram, Jungian, RIASEC)
TestGorilla
Includes Big Five, DISC, Enneagram, and 16 Types personality tests as part of a broader 350+ test library
Traits/Dimensions Measured
TraitLab Pro
Customizable: Personality Traits, Strengths, Working Style, Interpersonal Style, Jungian Typology, Enneagram Typology
TestGorilla
Personality tests plus cognitive ability, technical skills, programming, language proficiency, situational judgment, and culture fit
Scientific Basis
TraitLab Pro
Peer-reviewed, research-validated instruments
TestGorilla
Personality tests based on established models; broader library includes I/O psychologist-developed content
Customizability
TraitLab Pro
Mix-and-match assessment areas; compact 20-min option
TestGorilla
Combine up to 4 tests per assessment; custom questions (essay, MCQ, file upload, video); AI-generated assessments
Implementation
| TraitLab Pro | TestGorilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Model | Fully self-serve; free account creation | Self-serve subscription; free tier available with limited features |
| Certification/Training Required | None | None; higher tiers include Customer Success Advisor |
| Time to First Assessment | Minutes (sign up, purchase credits, send link) | Minutes (sign up, select tests, send link) |
| ATS/HR System Integration | No | Yes — Workable, Greenhouse, Lever, SmartRecruiters, BreezyHR, Bullhorn, JazzHR, Zapier, and more |
| Scalability | Any scale; credit-based, no minimums | Credit-based subscription; scales with company size |
Setup Model
TraitLab Pro
Fully self-serve; free account creation
TestGorilla
Self-serve subscription; free tier available with limited features
Certification/Training Required
TraitLab Pro
None
TestGorilla
None; higher tiers include Customer Success Advisor
Time to First Assessment
TraitLab Pro
Minutes (sign up, purchase credits, send link)
TestGorilla
Minutes (sign up, select tests, send link)
ATS/HR System Integration
TraitLab Pro
No
TestGorilla
Yes — Workable, Greenhouse, Lever, SmartRecruiters, BreezyHR, Bullhorn, JazzHR, Zapier, and more
Scalability
TraitLab Pro
Any scale; credit-based, no minimums
TestGorilla
Credit-based subscription; scales with company size
User Experience
| TraitLab Pro | TestGorilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment Duration | 10-60 min (customizable); 20 min compact option | Varies by test combination; individual tests typically 10-20 min each |
| Device Support | Mobile and desktop | Desktop and mobile (no dedicated mobile app) |
| Question Format | Short multiple choice | Multiple choice, essay, video responses, coding challenges, file uploads |
| Results Delivery | Instant, digital, self-serve for both test taker and admin | Instant scoring; candidate ranking and comparison dashboards |
| Admin Portal | Yes — view, compare, manage all results | Yes — candidate pipeline, score comparison, sorting, filtering, private notes |
Assessment Duration
TraitLab Pro
10-60 min (customizable); 20 min compact option
TestGorilla
Varies by test combination; individual tests typically 10-20 min each
Device Support
TraitLab Pro
Mobile and desktop
TestGorilla
Desktop and mobile (no dedicated mobile app)
Question Format
TraitLab Pro
Short multiple choice
TestGorilla
Multiple choice, essay, video responses, coding challenges, file uploads
Results Delivery
TraitLab Pro
Instant, digital, self-serve for both test taker and admin
TestGorilla
Instant scoring; candidate ranking and comparison dashboards
Admin Portal
TraitLab Pro
Yes — view, compare, manage all results
TestGorilla
Yes — candidate pipeline, score comparison, sorting, filtering, private notes
Pricing
| TraitLab Pro | TestGorilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Per-assessment credits; transparent, published pricing | Credit-based subscription; pricing scales by company size |
| Entry Price | $49/assessment (1 credit) | Free tier (limited); Starter at ~$83/month (15 employees, annual) |
| Volume Price | $24/assessment (100+ credits) | Pro at ~$169/month; Enterprise custom pricing |
| Annual Minimums/Subscriptions | None | Monthly or annual subscription; annual saves significantly |
| Hidden Costs | None (no training, certification, or consulting fees) | Credits don't roll over; pricing increases with employee count (101+ = $770+/month); credits charged when candidate starts, no refund if they drop off |
| Free Tier/Trial | Free account; credits required for assessments | Free tier: 5 tests, qualifying questions, unlimited candidates |
Pricing Model
TraitLab Pro
Per-assessment credits; transparent, published pricing
TestGorilla
Credit-based subscription; pricing scales by company size
Entry Price
TraitLab Pro
$49/assessment (1 credit)
TestGorilla
Free tier (limited); Starter at ~$83/month (15 employees, annual)
Volume Price
TraitLab Pro
$24/assessment (100+ credits)
TestGorilla
Pro at ~$169/month; Enterprise custom pricing
Annual Minimums/Subscriptions
TraitLab Pro
None
TestGorilla
Monthly or annual subscription; annual saves significantly
Hidden Costs
TraitLab Pro
None (no training, certification, or consulting fees)
TestGorilla
Credits don't roll over; pricing increases with employee count (101+ = $770+/month); credits charged when candidate starts, no refund if they drop off
Free Tier/Trial
TraitLab Pro
Free account; credits required for assessments
TestGorilla
Free tier: 5 tests, qualifying questions, unlimited candidates
Use Case Fit
| TraitLab Pro | TestGorilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-employment Screening & Hiring | Not supported | Primary |
| Employee Development & Team Building | Primary | Not supported |
| Leadership Development & Succession Planning | Secondary | Not supported |
| Coaching & Professional Development | Primary | Not supported |
Pre-employment Screening & Hiring
TraitLab Pro
Not supported
TestGorilla
Primary
Employee Development & Team Building
TraitLab Pro
Primary
TestGorilla
Not supported
Leadership Development & Succession Planning
TraitLab Pro
Secondary
TestGorilla
Not supported
Coaching & Professional Development
TraitLab Pro
Primary
TestGorilla
Not supported
Key Differences
TestGorilla's Advantages
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Massive test library (350+) covering skills, coding, language, and personality
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Free tier allows basic evaluation before committing
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Extensive ATS integrations for hiring workflow
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AI-generated custom assessments and AI-scored video interviews
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Anti-cheating features: webcam monitoring, full-screen mode, proctoring
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Candidate sourcing from a 2M+ skills-tested talent pool
TraitLab Pro's Advantages
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Purpose-built for personality assessment depth, not broad skills testing
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Six research-validated personality frameworks vs. personality as one small part of a larger test library
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Transparent per-assessment pricing; no subscription scaling by company size
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No credit expiration or rollover concerns
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Designed for development and coaching, not hiring screening
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Results delivered directly to test takers for self-understanding, not just hiring managers
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No annual contract or employee-count-based pricing
TestGorilla
Strengths
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Enormous test library covering nearly any assessment need
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Self-serve with a free tier for evaluation
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Strong ATS integration ecosystem
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AI features for assessment creation and video scoring
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High completion rates (85-90%)
Weaknesses
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Pricing model described as confusing by many users; scales by employee count, not usage
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Credits don't roll over and are charged when candidate starts (even if they don't finish)
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Personality tests are a small component, not the platform's focus or strength
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Some users report limited customization and occasional technical issues
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Customer support responsiveness criticized in reviews
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4-test maximum per assessment limits comprehensive evaluation
The Bottom Line
TestGorilla gives hiring teams access to a massive test library where personality is one category among many. Its free tier, ATS integrations, and AI-generated assessments make it a flexible hiring tool. But personality depth is not its strength — tests are generic implementations capped at 4 per assessment, and the platform is optimized for candidate throughput, not individual insight. TraitLab Pro trades all of that hiring infrastructure for personality assessment depth: six validated frameworks from a single 20-60 minute assessment at $24-49 per person, with results delivered to the person assessed for development and self-understanding.
See What TraitLab Pro Measures
Six validated personality frameworks from a single 20-minute assessment. No certification required.