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Key points:
- A test-taker seat = one person actively taking a test at a given moment.
- You can run unlimited tests as long as simultaneous usage stays within your seat limit.
- Invite unlimited candidates and teammates at no extra cost.
- Seats scale easily for hiring peaks, exam blocks, or seasonal testing.
- No per-test, per-invite, or per-student fees.
What do “test-taker seats” mean in Quilgo
A test-taker seat represents one active session at a time. If your plan includes 50 seats, you can run a test for 50 people simultaneously or any number of sequential tests for any number of candidates, so long as only 50 people are taking a test at the same time.
Once a session finishes, the seat becomes free again.
You can reuse the same seats all day, all month, without limits.
This model replaces old “tests per month” restrictions and eliminates costly per-candidate billing.
Real-world example
You need to run an exam for 50 participants at once.
- You need 50 seats. When the exam finishes, all 50 seats become available again.
- Run another exam for up to 50 participants immediately.
Now imagine you invite a colleague to your team:
- You both share the same seat allowance.
- If both of you run a 50-person test at the same time, you need 100 seats.
- If you run tests at different times, 50 seats are enough for both teams.
This is the core of concurrency: you pay for simultaneous activity, not total activity.
How Quilgo's concurrency model gives you a strategic advantage.
Many testing platforms impose charges per user, student, test, or administrator. This leads to unnecessary costs and arbitrary limitations.
Quilgo’s test-taker seat model eliminates the need for them.
1. Unlimited candidates
You can add as many candidates as you like without affecting your cost.
2. Unlimited admins and teams
There is no need to purchase licenses; everyone receives full access at no additional cost.
3. Unlimited tests
Manage exam blocks, cohorts, campaigns, interview cycles, or daily assessments without any per-test billing.
4. Costs tied to real usage
You only need to pay for the maximum number of simultaneous sessions you use; there are no additional fees.
5. Zero administrative burden
There are no seat assignments or user management issues, which eliminates problems related to "who has a license?"
6. Perfect for batch and global workflows
Whether you test 50 people at once or 5,000 in waves, concurrency adapts seamlessly.
Concurrency vs. Named Licensing: What changes
When test-taker seats produce the most significant savings
Universities, schools, bootcamps, certification
Testing is organised into blocks, ensuring that the seating arrangements perfectly align with the exam groups.
Hiring waves or interview cycles
You evaluate hundreds of candidates, but not all at once.
Distributed or shift-based teams
Peak usage is rarely synchronised, so concurrent usage typically reduces the required capacity.
Agencies, BPOs, training companies
There is an unlimited number of candidates; only the shared concurrency is essential.
How to choose the right number of seats
Follow this simple method:
- Identify the most significant number of users you expect to be testing simultaneously.
- Add a buffer of 10–20% for added safety.
- Adjust the seat count monthly as usage changes.
Typical patterns:
- Education/certification: 1 seat per classroom or cohort block
- Hiring teams: 1 seat per 15–30 invited candidates
- Olympiad / Events: large groups take tests in scheduled waves. Seat count depends on peak simultaneous participation.
If unsure, Quilgo Support will recommend the optimal seat count for your workflow.
Cost efficiency example
You invite 1,000 candidates over two weeks. The peak overlap is 22 candidates taking tests at the same time, which necessitates 22 seats. The equivalent license allows 1,000 users, resulting in 45 times lower costs than traditional methods, with no feature limitations.
FAQs
What is one “test-taker seat”?
One seat equals one active test session.
Can I invite unlimited candidates?
Yes. Invitations don’t use seats or incur costs.
What happens if I hit the seat limit?
New test sessions wait automatically until a seat becomes free.
Can multiple team members use the same pool of seats?
Yes, all seats are shared across your entire organization.
Can we increase or reduce the number of seats?
Yes. You can scale your monthly plan up or down.
Conclusion
Quilgo’s test-taker seat model is designed for modern, high-volume, and scalable assessments. It offers unlimited testing capacity and users, with costs that are based on actual usage rather than inflated user counts or test limits.
If your organisation values flexibility, predictable budgeting, and the ability to grow without licensing complications, then test-taker seats are the most efficient and future-proof way to conduct assessments at any scale.
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