No test is objectively "easier" — it depends on your strengths. IELTS: paper-based option available, human examiners for speaking, widely accepted globally (most Australian/UK/NZ institutions prefer it). PTE Academic: fully computer-based, faster results (usually 48 hours), scored by AI, no human examiner bias in speaking. TOEFL iBT: required by some US universities, computer-based, speaking is recorded and scored by AI. Duolingo English Test: cheapest and fastest, accepted by many institutions but not all. For Australia, UK, NZ: IELTS or PTE Academic are equally accepted. For Canada: IELTS, CELPIP (for immigration), or PTE Academic. For USA: TOEFL or IELTS at most universities. Take a practice test for each and compare your performance.