Basely vs
HackerRank
HackerRank tests who can code without AI.
Basely tests who can build with it.
AI is the Feature
We don't ban AI — we measure it. See exactly how candidates use AI tools, what prompts they write, and how effectively they get results. Real skill in 2026.
Real Work, Not Puzzles
Candidates work in real project environments that mirror production — not browser puzzles, not artificial toy problems.
Full Hiring Platform
From assessment through offer. AI matching, async video, scoring with evidence, one-click job applications. HackerRank is just the test.
| Feature | Basely AI-Native | HackerRank Traditional |
|---|---|---|
| AI tools during assessment | Encouraged & scored | |
| AI effectiveness scoring | Prompt Efficiency Score | |
| AI interaction replay | Full timeline visible | |
| Real working environment | Full project workspace | |
| Production-like setup | Custom env vars & ports | |
| Language support | 7 (growing) | 35+ |
| Prompt engineering challenges | 10+ templates | |
| AI API integration challenges | Real API keys, real integrations | |
| LLM evaluation exercises | Quality test frameworks | |
| RAG / semantic search assessments | Full systems included | |
| AI-Ready candidate badge | Verified, shareable | |
| Assessment results detail | Code + AI usage metrics | Code & score only |
| Interaction evidence trail | Full prompt/response log | Final code only |
| Built for engineering teams | Full hiring platform | Assessment tool only |
| One-click job application | From assessment results | |
| Candidate sourcing | AI-matched recommendations | |
| Starter pricing | £169/mo | ~£500/mo+ |
| Built-in ATS / application management | Included — no separate ATS needed | |
| Real-environment coding (not browser puzzles) | Full project workspace | |
| AI skill verification & scoring | Prompt Efficiency Score + full AI replay | |
| No recruiter seat fees | Seats included in the flat price | £40+/seat/mo |
| Setup time | Minutes | Days (with onboarding) |
Why This Matters
The Reality of 2025
Every engineer uses AI. Banning it is like testing drivers on horse-riding. The real skill is knowing when to use it, what to ask it, how to verify its output, and when to take over. That's what Basely measures.
Real Work Environment
HackerRank's browser puzzles don't reflect how engineers actually work. Basely gives candidates a real project workspace with production-like setup. Your candidates solve problems the way they'll solve them on day 1.
Richer Hiring Signal
See not just the final code, but how they got there. What AI tools did they use? What prompts worked? Where did they override the AI? How quickly did they iterate? This tells you far more than a test score.
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