Pramp Alternatives: Where to Do Free Mock Interviews Now in 2026?
Pramp's free peer mock interviews didn't disappear: as of October 2026, pramp.com says all new Pramp sessions have been hosted on Aced Practice since July 2024, and Aced is the new name of Exponent. Aced's peer mocks are still free with monthly credits. For other free practice, interviewing.io has a free AI interviewer for coding and system design, Huru offers free AI behavioral mocks, and Hello Interview has free learning tracks.
What happened to Pramp
If you search for Pramp in 2026, here is what you'll find, as of October 2026:
- pramp.com shows a banner: "As of July 2024, all new Pramp sessions are hosted on Aced Practice." Its FAQ describes Pramp as a free, peer-to-peer platform for practicing technical interviews, and its footer reads Exponent Labs, LLC.
- tryexponent.com now redirects to aced.io, whose pages say "formerly Exponent".
So Pramp moved into Exponent's practice tool, and Exponent is now called Aced. If you liked Pramp, the most direct replacement is that same tool.
Aced peer mocks: the direct successor
Aced's practice page says its mock interview tool is free, with credits each month for free users and unlimited access for paid members. You're matched with another candidate based on your schedule, role, experience and history. Each session runs about an hour, and you switch roles halfway, so you interview and get interviewed.
Interview types listed in October 2026: product management, data structures and algorithms, system design, behavioral and finance, with SQL, data science and ML, and frontend in beta. Transcripts and AI feedback need a paid membership.
What to know: like Pramp, quality depends on your partner. Some peers are excellent interviewers; some are as nervous as you. That's part of the value: interviewing someone else teaches you what a clear answer sounds like.
Other free and low-cost options
| Option | What it covers | Cost as of October 2026 | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aced peer mocks | Coding, system design, PM, behavioral, finance | Free monthly credits | The closest thing to Pramp |
| interviewing.io AI Interviewer | Coding and system design | Free, per its FAQ | Solo practice at any hour |
| interviewing.io human mocks | Coding, system design, ML, behavioral, management | From $179 per interview | One high-quality session before onsites |
| Hello Interview | Free learning tracks; paid plans with live practice | Free tracks; paid from $47 a month or $89 a year | System design study plus live practice |
| Huru | AI mock interviews with follow-ups, any role | Free for job seekers, per its site | Behavioral and general rounds |
| Speaking Coach | AI voice partner for behavioral and communication rounds | Subscription; free limited review in ChatGPT | Saying your stories out loud, under follow-ups |
| A friend in your field | Whatever you ask | Free | Honest feedback from someone you trust |
The round Pramp users often under-practice
It's easy to grind problems for weeks and then wing the conversation: "Tell me about yourself", "Tell me about a conflict", and explaining your thinking out loud while you code. Those rounds are judged on how clearly you speak, and they are easy to practice alone.
Three ways to cover them:
- Use Aced's behavioral peer mocks if you have credits.
- Use an AI partner. Huru is free. Speaking Coach, which we make, plays an interviewer who reads your CV or the job post and follows up on what you said. It shows your pace in words per minute, filler words and long pauses, with tips that quote your words, and it lets you retry a fumbled moment for 90 seconds. It's a subscription on iPhone and Android, in 20 languages.
- Talk through one coding problem a day out loud, alone, as if someone were listening. Our technical interview guide covers how to think out loud without rambling.
For the behavioral stories themselves, see tell me about a time you had a conflict and the STAR method.
A free weekly routine
- Two peer mocks on Aced (coding or system design), as credits allow.
- Three solo sessions with a free AI interviewer for coding.
- Two 10-minute behavioral practices out loud, one story each.
- One review: list the two questions you answered worst and redo just those.
Questions people ask
Is Pramp still free?
Pramp's own FAQ says "YES, it's free." New sessions now run on Aced Practice, which says it is free with monthly credits; paid members get unlimited sessions plus AI feedback and transcripts.
Did Pramp shut down?
Not exactly. As of October 2026, pramp.com says new sessions have been hosted on Aced Practice since July 2024. Aced is the new name of Exponent.
What is the best free alternative to Pramp for coding?
Aced's peer mocks are the direct successor. For solo practice, interviewing.io says its AI Interviewer for coding and system design is free.
Does Pramp or Aced cover behavioral interviews?
Aced lists behavioral as one of its peer mock types as of October 2026. Pramp's FAQ described it as a platform for technical interviews.
Are paid mock interviews worth it?
One or two can be, right before onsite rounds, especially with an interviewer who has hired for your level. Use free practice first so you're paying for judgment, not basics.