# CoderPad: how AI models rank it, September 2026

HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 44 judge labels across 4 categories by 12 of 12 models. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/vendors/coderpad/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical hiring assessments | 21% | 2 | 0% | 40 |
| Candidate assessment | 0% | 26 | 0% | 2 |
| Skills intelligence | 0% | 79 | 0% | 1 |
| Video interviewing | 0% | 24 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "Prioritize platforms that offer work-sample style assessments over pure algorithm tests (e.g., CoderPad, HackerRank Projects, Codility's newer formats)" (MiniMax M2.5, Technical hiring assessm)
- "1. CoderPad (Best for Real-World, AI-Native Collaborative Hiring)
CoderPad is highly regarded for simulating what a developer actually does on the job." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Technical hiring assessm)
- "For ultra-tight budgets: Start with CoderPad's free plan ... CoderPad Starter ($80/month annual) - unlimited users" (Kimi K2, Technical hiring assessm)
- "The best platforms (like CoderPad for live interviews, or take-home tasks) respect your time and privacy" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, Technical hiring assessm)

## Record

- Method: https://hr-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://hr-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, hr-ai-index.com.