Codewars
6.4#10 in coding challenge platformsWebAPI
VisitCodewars vs HackerRank
HackerRank
7.4#1 in interview intelligence softwareFrom $165 a monthWebAPImacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Codewars | HackerRank |
|---|---|---|
| API | Codewars API v1 exposes public JSON endpoints without authentication for user, completed challenge, authored challenge, and kata information. | HackerRank APIs automate test administration, interviews, user and team management, candidate data, and question retrieval. |
| Integrations | The privacy policy says users may sign in through a third party such as GitHub, which can transmit account content or information to Codewars. | Pro lists Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, Google Calendar, and Outlook; Enterprise lists more than 40 integrations including Workday, Oracle, and Eightfold. |
| Purpose | Codewars helps users learn, train, and improve coding skills by solving programming tasks of varied types and difficulty levels. | HackerRank helps companies attract, hire, and upskill developers while supporting a large developer community. |
Codewars plans
- Codewars Red Monthly$5 a month
- Codewars Red Semi-annual$24
- Codewars Red Annual$40 a year
HackerRank plans
- Starter$165 a month
- Pro$375 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Codewars if…
It suits learners who want to practice programming through graded exercises and compare solutions with a community. The language range and user-authored kata may also suit people building or sharing focused challenges.
Pick HackerRank if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.