Forage is best if
- You want to explore a role through a free simulation
- You want a task written by a named employer
- You want a certificate quickly
Forage is useful when you want a free employer-created job simulation and a certificate you can add to your profile.
Arete is different: it builds personalised proof around your own CV, target role, skill gaps and reasoning.
Which one fits
Side by side
| Criterion | Arete | Forage |
|---|---|---|
| Personalised to your CV and target role | AreteYes | ForageLimited |
| Builds role-specific proof | AreteYes | ForagePartial |
| Captures how you think | AreteYes | ForageNo |
| What you come away with | AreteA reusable proof profile | ForageA certificate |
| Connects to opportunities | AreteHackathons and a proof profile | ForageEmployer exposure varies |
| Free to start | AreteYes | ForageYes |
Forage helps you try work. Arete helps you become easier to understand: what you can do, how you think, and why you are ready.