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Anti-Cheating Recruitment Tool Comparison Chart
By Nathalie Figuière
Tooling makes a big difference.
From fully-equipped assessment solutions to proctoring software to plagiarism detectors, there’s no shortage of options. Equip your team with the right tools for the job. Compare features and costs to find what works best for your hiring needs.
| Features | CoderPad | Solution 2 | Solution 3 |
| High-quality content and gamification Engaging, relevant, and gamified tests to reduce cheating temptations. | ✔ | ||
| Timer per question Realistic timers aligned with job expectations to discourage external assistance. | ✔ | ||
| Limited copy/paste Possibility to restrict pasting text from external sources to the IDE. | ✔ | ||
| Leak prevention Safeguards and regular updates to prevent test content from being leaked online. | ✔ | ||
| Candidate warning message Message templates to inform candidates of rules and expectations. | ✔ | ||
| Playback shown in tutorial Transparency about code playback to discourage cheating. | ✔ | ||
| Question randomization Randomized test questions to minimize risks of pre-shared solutions. | ✔ | ||
| Custom coding exercises Ability to create unique, company-specific questions to reduce cheating likelihood. | ✔ | ||
| Code playback Recordings of coding activity to identify unusual behaviors. | ✔ | ||
| Code similarity check Automated detection of identical or similar code submissions. | ✔ | ||
| IP tracking Monitoring candidate locations for suspicious activity. | ✔ | ||
| IDE exit tracking Alerts for leaving the coding environment during the test. | ✔ | ||
| AI follow-up questions Automated queries to validate candidates’ understanding of their submissions. | ✔ | ||
| Webcam proctoring Periodic snapshots analyzed for unauthorized assistance or identity issues. | ✔ | ||
| Leak detection Regular monitoring and removal of compromised content. | ✔ | ||
| Test performance tracking Global tracking of question performance for anomalies. | ✔ | ||
| Candidate flagging system Internal notifications and score adjustments for identified cheating attempts. | ✔ | ||
| Leak management Content refresh, DMCA takedown orders, and proactive communication to manage breaches. | ✔ | ||
| Anti-cheat resources Specific content to support your anti-cheating strategy. | ✔ |