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Zoho Recruit vs Uplers

Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. Zoho Recruit rates highest.

Applicant tracking for in-house teams and staffing agencies.

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CompareZoho RecruitUplers
CategoryApplicant tracking systemStaffing & gig workforce platforms
VendorZoho CorporationUplers Solutions Private Limited
HeadquartersChennai, Tamil NaduAhmedabad, Gujarat
Made in IndiaYesYes
Starting priceFree plan₹20,000/mo
Free planYesNo
Free trialYesYes
Published pricingYesYes
Deploymentcloudcloud
Mobile appsNoNo
Founded1996
Best forStartup, Small business, SMBSmall business, SMB, Mid-market
App Advisor rating4.8 / 54.6 / 5

Zoho Recruit: pros & cons

  • +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
  • +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
  • +30 years in business — a mature, stable product
  • +One of the top-ranked applicant tracking system options in our catalogue
  • +Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run
  • Feature depth for your specific workflow should still be verified in a demo

Key features

  • Job posting to Naukri, LinkedIn and Indeed
  • Careers page and referral portal
  • Resume parsing and screening
  • Interview scheduling and scorecards
  • Offer letters and e-sign
  • Candidate communication via WhatsApp and email

Uplers: pros & cons

  • +Pricing is published, so there is no sales call to see costs
  • +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
  • +One of the top-ranked staffing & gig workforce platforms options in our catalogue
  • +Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run
  • No permanently free plan

Key features

  • Blue-collar hiring marketplace
  • Digital onboarding and e-KYC
  • Attendance and shift management
  • Compliance (PF, ESI, contract labour)
  • Daily or weekly payouts
  • Insurance for gig workers

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Zoho Recruit or Uplers?+

Zoho Recruit scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.8/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. Zoho Recruit has a free plan, which matters if you want to try before paying. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.

Is Zoho Recruit cheaper than Uplers?+

Zoho Recruit starts at Free plan and Uplers at ₹20,000/mo. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.

Can I switch from Zoho Recruit to Uplers?+

Most applicant tracking system products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.

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