How does TraitLab compare to "16 personality types" tests?
Most people have used some version of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) or a "16 Personality Types" test before trying TraitLab.
People who switch to TraitLab want a more science-based, modern approach to personality.
TraitLab combines several approaches to understanding personality, giving you a comprehensive picture of your traits, communication style, career interests, and strengths.
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Most "16 Personality Types" tests, including the MBTI, try to find one type to describe your personality. Your results from these tests typically include a single personality type and content (readings, videos, etc.) about that personality type.
With TraitLab Plus, you'll see how similar you are to all 16 types, plus much more.
Seeing your similarity to all 16 types helps explain why two people who share the same "top type" can differ significantly. Often, people with the same "top type" have dramatically different blends of underlying traits, and these differences are apparent when comparing their similarities to all 16 types.
For deeper insights, TraitLab Plus also shows your position on the four dimensions behind the 16 Personality typology:
The MBTI and other 16 Personality Types tests label you as an "introvert" or "extravert."
But, modern personality research shows that the dimension of Introversion/Extraversion is far more complex than most "personality type" tests suggest.
It turns out that Introversion/Extraversion is more like a collection of many more specific traits, like Assertiveness, Enthusiasm, and more.
Why does this matter? Two people may have similar levels of Extraversion (or Introversion) but have entirely different blends of these more specific traits.
One introverted person may be passive but very friendly, while another may be assertive and aloof around others.
Personality tests that just label these two people as "introverts" miss these essential details.
With TraitLab Plus, you'll see a detailed analysis of your position on every aspect of Introversion/Extroversion and many other personality traits.
Two people with the same MBTI or 16 Personality type often have different strengths, because personality and strengths are two very different aspects of your individuality.
Your personality describes your patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving, while your strengths describe the positive qualities you use when you are at your best.
Most "personality type" tests confuse the differences between these two areas, but TraitLab Plus includes separate analyses of your personality and your unique strengths.
With TraitLab Plus, you'll get a personalized Strengths Profile, including your ranking of 24 strengths, detailed background about each strength, and tips on how to use them in everyday life.
You'll want to know more than just a personality type when comparing different career options.
Why? Personality types miss an essential part of career fit: interests.
Your interests describe your preferences for certain activities, and everyone has a unique combination of interests.
For example, some people prefer working quietly with their hands, tools, and machinery. Others love engaging with and teaching people. Still, others seek careers that provide adventure and a sense of risk.
Personality types are too broad to capture differences in interests. Two people with the same personality type will likely have very different interests.
As a result, personality types are often too broad to match you with different kinds of careers.
TraitLab Plus gives you a comprehensive view of your unique personality traits and interests.
With the Career Search in TraitLab Plus, you'll find a personalized set of career matches based on your personality profile.
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With the comprehensive results in TraitLab Plus, you're bound to learn something new about yourself.
In fact, if you don't have at least one "A-ha!" moment — one new insight about yourself and your personality within 7 days of your purchase — you'll get a full refund.
Refunds are limited to first-time purchases only.
TraitLab is an online personality assessment platform that provides detailed, research-backed insights into your personality traits, strengths, and interests.
TraitLab helps individuals understand themselves better and make informed decisions about personal development, relationships, and career paths.
TraitLab uses scientifically validated questions from decades of psychological research to create a comprehensive profile of your personality, strengths, and interests.
After completing the assessment, you'll receive detailed reports about several aspects of your personality and how they influence different areas of your life.
You can sign up for a free account to complete the personality assessment and access some of your results. Unlocking the full results requires purchasing the paid version, TraitLab Plus.
TraitLab Plus includes seven detailed reports: Personality Traits, Strengths, Career Interests and Matches, Interpersonal Style, Personality Wordcloud, 16 Personality Typology, and Enneagram Typology.
You can learn more about the results in the TraitLab Plus.
Most people will start seeing their first results after about 10 minutes (about 100 questions).
If you want to see every possible result from TraitLab, the full assessment can take anywhere from 30-90 minutes. However, you can always save your progress and take the assessment across several sittings.
Most popular online personality tests suffer from poor reliability and validity, meaning your results will be inaccurate and inconsistent over time.
TraitLab prioritizes high accuracy, reliability, and validity over speed. TraitLab achieves this through asking several rounds of questions about increasingly nuanced aspects of your personality. Each round increases reliability and removes error and noise from your personality profile.
Yes! With TraitLab Plus, users can reset their profiles and retake the full assessment every 30 days.
Yes! All TraitLab accounts (free and paid) include a public profile for sharing your personality insights with others.
TraitLab Plus costs $19. Local taxes may apply.
TraitLab Plus is a one-time payment that grants lifetime access to the full TraitLab assessment and results. There is no subscription service, and there are no recurring fees or payments.
Yes! If you purchase TraitLab Plus and aren't happy, you can receive a full refund by contacting support@traitlab.com within 7 days of your purchase. Refunds are limited to first-time purchases only.
With your free TraitLab account, you can purchase invite codes for clients, teammates, and anyone else you think might benefit from TraitLab.
Visit the Invites section, where you can send invite codes to others, see when they've been redeemed, and collaborate on assessment results.
TraitLab’s assessments are based on peer-reviewed research and validated psychological methods. While no test is perfect, TraitLab provides a highly accurate and nuanced understanding of your personality compared to most online tests.
Unlike many popular personality tests, TraitLab was designed by a research Ph.D., based on the tools and techniques used in modern personality science.
TraitLab goes beyond surface-level descriptions and offers a more advanced, detailed, and quantitative analysis of your personality, strengths, and interests.
Yes! TraitLab prioritizes your privacy. Your responses are stored securely, and TraitLab does not share data with any other services. You are the only person who decides whether to share your results with others.
Yes! You can delete your account at any time. In your account settings, you can request an account deletion and your account will be scheduled for deletion after a grace period. If you prefer immediate deletion, simply contact support@traitlab.com.
TraitLab is ideal for adults looking to understand themselves better, explore personal development opportunities, improve relationships, or gain career guidance.
TraitLab is also great for professionals in coaching, counseling, or team-building contexts.
Yes, TraitLab is excellent for team-building and professional development within company settings.
If you want to use TraitLab for your team or company, you can read more about team purchases or contact support@traitlab.com for details.
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