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Maki measures real capability. AssessFirst measures personality.
A clear comparison of Maki vs AssessFirst: skill intelligence, science depth, automation, fairness, global scale, and predictive hiring.
Overview
AssessFirst focuses on personality and motivation testing to help companies understand how candidates might behave at work. It offers quick, mobile-friendly evaluations and visual personality reports often used in early-career or high-volume hiring.
Maki goes further by measuring real, job-relevant skills through 300+ validated assessments that cover hard skills, soft skills, cognitive ability, language, and immersive scenarios. Combined with AI agents for screening and scheduling, Maki delivers deeper predictive insights and faster, automated hiring journeys.
Ideal customer
AssessFirst suits organizations that mainly want personality insights and culture fit indicators. It works well for companies that rely on trait-based hiring or run large early-career programs where resumes offer limited information.
Maki is built for teams that need skill-based prediction, fairness, and efficiency across global markets. It fits companies requiring deeper evaluation, automation across screening and scheduling, branded 45+ language experiences, and regulation-ready AI scoring.
If AssessFirst reveals personality, Maki reveals performance and potential across every role.
Feature comparison
Focus
Personality
Science
Trait-based
AI
Personality prediction
Feedback
Basic
Integration
Limited
Compliance
GDPR
Focus
Full skill intelligence
Science
Validated psychometrics
AI
Compound AI agents
Feedback
Personalized reports
Integration
30+ ATS syncs
Compliance
SOC 2, ISO, EU AI Act
Why companies choose Maki
Skill depth: 300+ validated hard and soft skills instead of personality-only signals
Better prediction: immersive task-based assessments that mirror real job demands
Full-funnel automation: AI agents handle screening, scoring, and scheduling
Global experience: branded candidate journeys in 45+ languages with instant feedback
Compliance and fairness: bias-audited scoring aligned with LL144 and EU AI Act
Proof in performance
45%
faster cycles
30%
less turnover
70%
recruiter effort saved
In summary
AssessFirst helps companies understand personality. Maki helps them understand who will perform.
With deeper science, job-focused assessments, global accessibility, and full automation, Maki delivers faster, fairer, and more predictive hiring at scale.
