Best Enneagram Tests (Free + Paid): The Ultimate Guide

If you’ve ever found yourself aggressively Googling “free Enneagram test” the moment someone mentions the Enneagram… hi, hello, welcome. As a millennial raised on Buzzfeed quizzes, I too cannot resist the urge to click on anything promising to reveal my inner Disney princess (Belle), Taylor Swift era (Folklore), or 90s cartoon identity (Arthur).

But when I first tried to find my Enneagram type, I landed on a website that looked like it hadn’t been updated since 2004.

136 questions later, I got my result: Type Three. Cool. Whatever that meant.

The website had some information about it, but honestly, it felt super woo-woo, which was immediately off-putting.

It wasn’t until I picked up an actual book and read about the Enneagram that everything finally clicked into place—and the real growth began.

So now, when people ask me, “Which Enneagram test should I take?” I always pause.

Because the honest answer is complicated!

Some Enneagram teachers HATE Enneagram tests. (Like, do-not-go-near-them-with-a-ten-foot-pole hate.)

And for a while, I was in that camp too. (You’ll learn why in this section)

But when I tried to steer people towards more “acceptable” ways of finding their type, people would stare at me like I had three heads.

“No test?! Come on. There’s gotta be a test.”

And I totally get it!!

That’s how I felt in the beginning, too.

A personality test is satisfying, fun, and gives us a place to start.

So here’s my philosophy:

Take the test. It’s not that deep.

Just think of it as the starting line of your Enneagram journey. Not the finish line.

Summary + Jump to a Section

• Why Enneagram tests are tricky
• What the Enneagram isn’t
• Common mistakes that people make with Enneagram tests
• What makes a good Enneagram test
• A comparison table
• My favorite free test
• Best paid Enneagram tests
• Best free Enneagram tests
• Enneagram Test Disclaimer
• What to do after you get your results
• Further resources

Why Enneagram Tests Are So Hard to Get Right

The Enneagram doesn’t type you by behavior. It types you by motivation.

Two people can do the exact same thing for wildly different reasons.

I once taught an Enneagram workshop to a group of social workers in Texas. When we got to Type Five, someone gasped, “OMG, my husband is definitely a Five!” Why? Because he had watched hundreds of Gordon Ramsay steak videos.

But then a Type One chimed in and said, “I’ve done that too… but only until I knew how to cook steak the right way.” Same behavior. Different motivation.

Here’s how other types might approach the same steak obsession:

• Type Two — “I want to make something delicious to show my family how much I love them.”
• Type Four — “I want to create something beautiful and unique.”

Another example: procrastination. The behavior looks the same for everyone: I need to do this thing. I’m avoiding doing that thing. But the motivations behind that are a whole other story…

• Type Eight — “I’m procrastinating until the pressure is intense enough to make it interesting.”
• Type Six — “If I don’t open the email, the bad news doesn’t exist… right?”

This is why typing yourself is tricky. If you’ve never explored your deeper motivations, your test results are not going to be accurate!

What the Enneagram Isn’t

Your Enneagram type is not a box designed to trap you!

• It’s not a behavior test
• It’s not a box
• It’s not trauma-informed
• It’s not astrology
• It’s not meant to shame you
• It’s not a replacement for therapy and mental health professionals

The Enneagram isn’t about putting yourself in a box. It’s about understanding the tender, complicated, beautiful motivations that make you you.

And, by doing so, help get yourself out of the box that you’re already in!

Common Mistakes People Make With Enneagram Tests

Personality typing isn’t hard science.

Honestly, the idea that you’re going to take a free Enneagram test, get the correct result, and *instantly*enter the highest level of enlightenment… it’s not realistic.

It’s very difficult for an online test to unearth those deeper motivations.

And even if it does, YOU will answer questions differently depending on your mood, your self‑awareness, or how honest you’re feeling that day.

Here are the most common pitfalls:

• Answering as your ideal self instead of your real self
• Confusing behavior with motivation
• Taking one test and never doing any more exploration
• Ignoring wings and subtypes
• Letting mood influence answers

This is why tests should be a launch pad, not the end goal.

What Makes a Good Enneagram Test

A solid Enneagram test should:

• Focus on motivation, not behavior
• Give you multiple likely types
• Narrow nine types down to 3–4 possibilities
• Encourage you to take results with a grain of salt
• Offer next steps

It should also be built around core motivations:

• Core Desire — “If I get this, I’ll be fulfilled.”
• Core Fear — “If this happens, I’m doomed.”
• Core Weakness — “Why do I keep doing this?”
• Soul Message — “What do I need to hear to feel whole?”

A Side‑by‑Side Look at the Best Enneagram Tests

My Favorite Free Enneagram Test (Yes, I’m Biased)

I’ve been recommending free Enneagram tests for years. Only to have people come back furious.

“THIS ISN’T FREE.”

And then I click the link and realize the “free” test now has a $25 paywall.

I swear it used to be free…

I wanted at least ONE test I knew wouldn’t bait-and-switch people.

So… I made my own! You can find it right here ➡️ Abbey’s Free Enneagram Test

I built it around the thing I care most about: Core motivations.

Every question is intended to help you uncover WHY you do the things that you do.

It’s 50 questions and takes about 10 minutes.

You’ll get a free report with:

• Your possible type
• A few other types you might be
• Core motivations
• Common mistypes
• Wings
• Stress + growth arrows
• What to do next

Best Paid Enneagram Tests

Truity

I’ve partnered with them before, and I genuinely like their user experience.

• 110 questions
• About 15 minutes
• Free-ish: These results are a bit skimpy… probably so that you’ll do the $29 upgrade to get your full report.
• Requires email signup
• You will receive “above the fold” results like this ⬇️

Integrative 9

This is a big boy! 23 pages of questions and very in-depth.

• 23 pages of questions
• Very detailed report: includes wings, subtypes, levels of integration, lines, etc.
• High accuracy (according to users)
• Cost: $60

RHETI (Enneagram Institute)

Created by Russ Hudson and Don Richard Riso, the OGs and authors of The Wisdom of the Enneagram.

• Cost: $20 (it used to be $12, but was raised recently)
• 144 questions
• About 40 minutes
• Trusted by corporate clients

The Narrative Enneagram

This is based on The Essential Enneagram by David Daniels and Virginia Price. This test is not question-based. You read descriptions of the nine types and narrow it down from there.

• 20–30 minutes
• Bonus: Once you buy it, you can retake it anytime
• Cost: $10

Ian Morgan Cron

This was created by the co-author of The Road Back to You. It has good testimonials and word-of-mouth, but I personally have never taken it. This is the most expensive test on this list.

• 15–20 minutes
• You receive a 28-page report including: core Enneagram type, centers of intelligence, strengths and challenges, dominant subtype, and more
• Cost: $149

Best Free Enneagram Tests

Abbey Howe’s Test

This is the test I created after feeling frustrated with the free options out there. It’s simple and gives you follow-up resources that are fun and actually helpful.

• 50 questions
• 10 minutes
• Emailed report with your likely Enneagram type, a few other types you might be, core motivations, common mistypes, wings, stress + growth arrows, and what to do next
• Cost: Free

Eclectic Energies

Fun fact: This was the first Enneagram test I ever took! It gives you a general idea of where you may land on the Enneagram and gives you solid overviews of each type.

• No email required
• Solid overviews
• Website gives early‑aughts vibes
• Cost: Free

Cloverleaf

This is a quick test with a really clean user interface. I have also been sponsored by them on my YouTube channel a few years ago.

• 186 questions
• 5-point rating scale (from “strongly disagree” to “strongly agree”)
• Clean user experience
• Cost: Free

Your Enneagram Coach

I got certified through them in 2020. I learned a lot, and it was a good launch point for my career as an Enneagram teacher. Some people dislike their gospel-centered approach. I personally think it’s best suited for people in Christian ministry.

• Gospel-centered approach
• Best for people in Christian ministry
• Email required
• Cost: Free

Take All Enneagram Tests (including mine) With a Grain of Salt

Personality typing isn’t hard science.

Sometimes you answer questions differently one day than you would the next. And sometimes, if we’re honest, we aren’t even self-aware enough to answer correctly.

So, while taking a test is a fun first step in figuring out which type you might be, please use other free Enneagram tests in tandem with the steps I’m about to share. 

This ensures you get an accurate typing so that this knowledge ACTUALLY makes a difference in your life.

If you want a visual, accessible way to explore your core motivations, I break them down in my book, My Enneagram, in a way that’s clear, fun, and easy to digest.

Took the Test? Here’s What to Do Next

1. Read about all nine types 📚

Most people, myself included, find their type by reading about the nine types. So that’s what I want you to do next.

Pick a reputable Enneagram book and read about all nine types.

Notice which one makes you cringe a little—the type that feels like “the worst type” is often your type. (Spoiler alert: The “worst type” doesn’t exist.”)

If you want a guided way to explore each type, my book My Enneagram: A Visual Guide to Find Your Personality Type helps you reflect on motivations, patterns, and stress responses in a visual, accessible way. You can read more about some other Enneagram book recommendations on my blog.

2. Find your why

Here’s why the Enneagram is different from other personality tests like Myers-Briggs, DiSC, or StrengthsFinder:

It doesn’t look at WHAT you do.

It looks at WHY you do it.

The core fear, desire, weakness, and longing behind your actions, feelings, and reactions.

Once you understand those, congratulations: you’ve found your type!!

Now, that knowledge can actually change your life instead of being just a random fun fact you toss out at a cocktail party.

3. Stay open

Mistypes happen. Subtypes add a WHOLE other (awesome) element to understanding yourself.

It’s not going to happen overnight.

Take a breath. You’ve got this. Eventually, you will find your Enneagram type.

I promise. 💜

Further Resources

If you’re beginning your Enneagram journey, I’d love to walk with you. You can take my free test, explore your motivations, and join a community of people learning to understand themselves with compassion and curiosity.

• If you want a companion for this journey, My Enneagram was designed to be exactly that—visual, practical, and deeply supportive.
• Free Enneagram Typing Guide
• Core Motivations of all 9 Enneagram Types
• Free Enneagram Test
• The Core Fear of Every Enneagram Type (and how it secretly controls you)