See the whole engineer, not just the final code
CoderPad is respected for its developer-friendly IDE and its focus on realistic, multi-file coding projects. It provides a strong signal on a candidate's final output. But the final code is only half the story. The most critical insights come from understanding how they got there.
Niju is the only platform that captures the candidate's complete thought process. By recording their audio and screen, we show you the "why" behind the "what", giving you a holistic understanding of their problem-solving skills, communication style, and engineering maturity.
| Feature | CoderPad | Niju |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation signal | Final code in a realistic IDE | Holistic: code, thought process and communication skills |
| Pricing model | Annual subscription | Pay as you go |
| Starting cost | ~$840/yr | $10 for your first interview |
| Session length | Varies and can be lengthy | 20 minutes |
| Review time | Manual code and project review | 5 minutes with an AI-powered report |
The missing dimension: the thought process
CoderPad's silent, code-only assessments show you what a candidate built. Niju shows you how they think. Hearing a candidate talk through their approach as they code is a game-changer. You'll learn how they handle ambiguity, debug issues, and articulate technical trade-offs - skills that are invisible in a simple code submission but are critical for success on a collaborative team. This richer, multi-dimensional signal is Niju's core advantage.
Radical efficiency for your whole team
While realistic, CoderPad's multi-file projects can be time-consuming for candidates to complete and for your engineers to review. Niju is built for speed and efficiency without sacrificing signal quality. Our 20-minute format is meticulously designed to gather maximum insight in minimum time, respecting both the candidate's schedule and your team's workload. The 5-minute review process powered by a transparent AI report means you can move candidates through your pipeline faster than ever.
Flexible pricing for modern hiring needs
CoderPad's subscription model requires a significant upfront commitment, starting at around $840 per year. This is a difficult expense to justify for teams with sporadic or unpredictable hiring needs. Niju's pay-as-you-go model is perfectly aligned with modern, agile hiring. You only pay for what you use, when you use it, giving you ultimate flexibility and a clear return on every dollar spent.
The Niju advantage
Richer signal: Hire for problem-solving, not just coding
Unmatched speed: Screen and review in minutes, not hours
No commitment: Flexible pricing that scales with your needs
Better ROI: Save hundreds in software and thousands in time