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Applicant tracking system · Alternatives
Best Bullhorn alternatives in India (2026)
Bullhorn is an applicant tracking system product from Bullhorn, Boston, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 10 are built in India, and 5 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Bullhorn are JobDiva (On request), Zoho Recruit (Free plan), Zoho Recruit for Staffing (₹1,250/mo), Recruit CRM ATS (₹3,300/mo) and Naukri RMS (On request). Zoho Recruit is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹1,250/month.
Why businesses look for a Bullhorn alternative
The price isn't published
Bullhorn quotes Bullhorn per organisation. 3 of the 20 alternatives below publish a starting price, so you can budget before a sales call.
There is no free plan
Bullhorn has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Bullhorn is built in United States. 10 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Bullhorn alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Bullhorn's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Bullhorn (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | — |
| 1 | JobDiva | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 2 |  Zoho Recruit | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 3 |  Zoho Recruit for Staffing | ₹1,250/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  Recruit CRM ATS | ₹3,300/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Naukri RMS | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Ceipal | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  WorkIndia for Employers | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Darwinbox Recruit | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Talview | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Mettl (Mercer Mettl) | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  iMocha | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Codility | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  CodeSignal | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 14 |  Greenhouse | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 15 |  Lever | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 16 |  iCIMS | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 17 |  Jobvite | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 18 |  SmartRecruiters | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 |  Instahyre | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  Crelate | $85/user/month billed annually | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 |
Top 10 Bullhorn alternatives in detail
2. Zoho Recruit
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Applicant tracking system · 4.8/5
Applicant tracking for in-house teams and staffing agencies.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Bullhorn
- Has a free plan — Bullhorn does not
- Built in India (Chennai)
Key features
- 75+ free, paid and premium job boards
- Branded careers site
- Social recruiting
- Employee referral portal
- Candidate sourcing and resume parsing
3. Zoho Recruit for Staffing
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
Staffing edition of Zoho Recruit.
₹1,250/mo
Free trial
Compared with Bullhorn
- Publishes a price (₹1,250/mo); Bullhorn is quote-only
- Built in India (Chennai)
4. Recruit CRM ATS
Recruit CRM · New Delhi · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
ATS for staffing agencies built in India.
₹3,300/mo
Free trial
Compared with Bullhorn
- Publishes a price (₹3,300/mo); Bullhorn is quote-only
- Built in India (New Delhi)
5. Naukri RMS
Info Edge · Noida · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Recruitment management from Naukri.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Bullhorn
- Built in India (Noida)
6. Ceipal
Ceipal · Rochester · Applicant tracking system · 4.3/5
ATS for staffing with Indian engineering.
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Bullhorn
- Publishes a price (₹2,000/mo); Bullhorn is quote-only
7. WorkIndia for Employers
WorkIndia · Mumbai · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Hire blue-collar candidates quickly.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Bullhorn
- Has a free plan — Bullhorn does not
- Built in India (Mumbai)
8. Darwinbox Recruit
Darwinbox · Hyderabad · Applicant tracking system · 4.4/5
Recruiting module in Darwinbox.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Bullhorn
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
9. Talview
Talview · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.4/5
Video interviews and proctored assessments.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Bullhorn
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
10. Mettl (Mercer Mettl)
Mercer Mettl · Gurugram · Applicant tracking system · 4.4/5
Online assessments and proctoring.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Bullhorn
- Built in India (Gurugram)
Bullhorn alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Bullhorn
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How to choose a Bullhorn alternative
- Check Naukri and LinkedIn integration — that is where Indian applications come from.
- If you hire in volume, test resume parsing and bulk actions with a real batch of CVs.
- For staffing agencies, look for client-facing portals and submission tracking.
Bullhorn alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Bullhorn in 2026?+
The closest matches to Bullhorn on App Advisor are JobDiva (On request), Zoho Recruit (Free plan), Zoho Recruit for Staffing (₹1,250/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Bullhorn, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Bullhorn?+
Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Recruit (Free plan), WorkIndia for Employers (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Bullhorn?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho Recruit for Staffing starts lowest at ₹1,250/mo. Zoho Recruit also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Bullhorn?+
Yes. 10 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Recruit (Free plan), Zoho Recruit for Staffing (₹1,250/mo), Recruit CRM ATS (₹3,300/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Bullhorn vs JobDiva: which is better?+
JobDiva is the closest match to Bullhorn in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Bullhorn alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in applicant tracking system or a category Bullhorn also covers, and Bullhorn's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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