Instant Interview

LeetCode + Instant Interview

LeetCode is the gold standard for coding problem practice. But interviews test more than whether you can solve the problem. They also test whether you can explain your thinking clearly under pressure. Instant Interview practises that second half: voice-based, AI-scored communication feedback across technical, behavioural, and leadership rounds.

LeetCode teaches you to solve problems. We teach you to explain them.

Most candidates who fail technical interviews can solve the problem. They fail because they can't communicate their thinking clearly under pressure. Instant Interview practises that skill, the one LeetCode doesn't touch.

No credit card Browser-based 10 free credits

Side-by-side

How they compare

Feature
LeetCode
Instant Interview
Focus
Solving coding problems
Explaining solutions out loud
Format
Type code, run tests
Speak to AI interviewer
Skills practised
Algorithms, data structures
Communication, structure, pacing
Feedback
Correct/incorrect, runtime
STAR score, WPM, filler rate, clarity
Interview types
Coding only
Behavioural, technical, case study, leadership, casual
Company-specific
Company-tagged problems
AI researches target company
Cost
Free tier + $35/mo premium
10 free credits + from £7.99/mo
Best for
Learning to solve problems
Learning to present solutions

Credit where it's due

Where LeetCode is better

We are not trying to replace LeetCode. For what it does, it's excellent.

Algorithm mastery

If you need to learn algorithms and data structures, nothing beats LeetCode. 3,000+ problems with community solutions and editorial breakdowns, all sorted by difficulty.

Massive problem library

Company-tagged questions are a real advantage. You can filter by company and difficulty to find the exact problems you might face.

Community and discussion

Active forums where developers share approaches and optimisations. The collective knowledge base is hard to beat.

The gap LeetCode leaves

Where Instant Interview is better

These are the skills that determine whether you pass an interview you can technically solve.

The communication half

Practises the part of interviews LeetCode cannot touch: explaining your thinking and structuring your reasoning under pressure. Voice-first, not text.

Non-coding rounds

Covers behavioural, leadership, case study, and casual interviews. LeetCode has no answer for these rounds, and most interview loops include at least two of them.

Thinking out loud

The number one skill interviewers evaluate in system design is whether you can think out loud clearly. That skill only develops through speaking practice, not typing.

Quantified speaking feedback

Most candidates have no idea what their filler rate is until they measure it. Instant Interview tracks WPM, filler words, and structure across every session so you can see exactly where you slip.

10 free credits on signup. No credit card required.

The real play

Use both. Cover the full interview.

LeetCode

Build problem-solving skills. Learn algorithms and data structures, find optimal solutions. Train your ability to write correct, efficient code under time pressure.

Instant Interview

Build communication skills. Practise explaining solutions out loud and structuring your reasoning under pressure. Covers non-coding rounds too.

Recommended workflow: Solve a problem on LeetCode. Then open Instant Interview and practise explaining your approach out loud: why you chose that data structure, what the trade-offs are, how you'd handle edge cases. The AI scores your clarity and structure so you can see where your explanation breaks down.

Is this you?

Who needs this

You can solve problems but freeze when you have to explain them

You keep getting "good technical skills but poor communication" feedback

Your next interview includes behavioural, leadership, or case study rounds

You want to practise thinking out loud for system design rounds

You suspect your filler rate is a problem but have never actually measured it

Your interview is coming up and you haven’t spoken a single answer out loud yet

FAQ

Common questions

Is Instant Interview a replacement for LeetCode?
No. They cover different halves of the same problem. LeetCode teaches you to solve coding challenges; Instant Interview teaches you to explain your solutions out loud with quantified feedback (STAR score, WPM, filler rate). The strongest candidates use both.
Does Instant Interview have coding problems?
No. Instant Interview is entirely voice-based. The AI interviewer asks you to walk through algorithms, explain system designs, and reason about trade-offs out loud, which is exactly how real technical interviews work. There is no code editor or test runner.
Can I practise explaining LeetCode solutions on Instant Interview?
Yes, and it works really well. Solve a problem on LeetCode, then hop into Instant Interview and practise explaining your approach out loud. The AI scores your structure and pacing; those are the skills interviewers evaluate alongside your code.
How much does it cost?
You get 10 free credits on signup, enough for roughly 10 minutes of practice. After that, subscriptions start at £7.99/mo for 60 credits. You only pay for minutes used.
What interview types does Instant Interview cover beyond technical?
Five types: behavioural, technical, case study, leadership, and casual (culture fit). You can also add a target company and the AI researches it before your session so the questions are company-specific.

Other comparisons

You can solve the problem. Can you explain it?

The gap between solving and explaining is where interviews are won and lost. Practise the communication half. It takes less time than another LeetCode problem.

No credit cardBrowser-based, nothing to install10 free credits on signup