1. 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 Ceipal
- Starts ₹750/mo cheaper (₹1,250/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
- Built in India (Chennai)
Applicant tracking system · Alternatives
Best Ceipal alternatives in India (2026)
Ceipal is an applicant tracking system product from Ceipal, Rochester, priced at ₹2,000/mo. 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 Ceipal are Zoho Recruit for Staffing (₹1,250/mo), Recruit CRM ATS (₹3,300/mo), HireXL (Xobin) (₹3,000/mo), Testlify (₹1,500/mo) and Keka Hire (₹6,999/mo). Zoho Recruit is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹1,200/month.
Why businesses look for a Ceipal alternative
There is no free plan
Ceipal has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Ceipal starts at ₹2,000/mo. 5 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Ceipal 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.
Ceipal alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Ceipal'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Ceipal (current) | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Zoho Recruit for Staffing | ₹1,250/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  Recruit CRM ATS | ₹3,300/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  HireXL (Xobin) | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  Testlify | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Keka Hire | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  JazzHR | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Zoho Recruit | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 8 |  HackerRank | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  HackerEarth | ₹12,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  Crelate | $85/user/month billed annually | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 11 |  Tracker | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 12 |  Whitecarrot | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Workable | ₹12,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Manatal | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  WorkIndia for Employers | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Spark Hire | ₹10,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Recruitee | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  iimjobs by Naukri | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 19 |  Bullhorn | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 20 |  JobDiva | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 |
Top 10 Ceipal alternatives in detail
2. 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 Ceipal
- Starts ₹1,300/mo higher (₹3,300/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
- Built in India (New Delhi)
3. HireXL (Xobin)
Xobin · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
Pre-employment assessments and ATS.
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Ceipal
- Starts ₹1,000/mo higher (₹3,000/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
4. Testlify
Testlify · Mumbai · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Pre-employment skills tests built in Mumbai.
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Ceipal
- Starts ₹500/mo cheaper (₹1,500/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
- Built in India (Mumbai)
5. Keka Hire
Keka Technologies · Hyderabad · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
ATS integrated with Keka HR.
₹6,999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Ceipal
- Starts ₹4,999/mo higher (₹6,999/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Ceipal
- Starts ₹2,000/mo higher (₹4,000/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
7. 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 Ceipal
- Has a free plan — Ceipal 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
8. HackerRank
HackerRank · Mountain View · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Technical skills assessments with Indian founders.
₹8,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Ceipal
- Starts ₹6,000/mo higher (₹8,000/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
9. HackerEarth
HackerEarth · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
Developer assessments and hackathons built in Bengaluru.
₹12,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Ceipal
- Starts ₹10,000/mo higher (₹12,000/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
10. Crelate
Crelate, Inc. · Eagle · Applicant tracking system · 3.9/5
Recruitment CRM and applicant tracking system built for staffing agencies and executive search.
$85/user/month billed annually
Free trial
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How to choose a Ceipal 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.
Ceipal alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Ceipal in 2026?+
The closest matches to Ceipal on App Advisor are Zoho Recruit for Staffing (₹1,250/mo), Recruit CRM ATS (₹3,300/mo), HireXL (Xobin) (₹3,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Ceipal, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Ceipal?+
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 Ceipal?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Manatal starts lowest at ₹1,200/mo, compared with ₹2,000/mo for Ceipal. Zoho Recruit also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Ceipal?+
Yes. 10 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Recruit for Staffing (₹1,250/mo), Recruit CRM ATS (₹3,300/mo), HireXL (Xobin) (₹3,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Ceipal vs Zoho Recruit for Staffing: which is better?+
Zoho Recruit for Staffing is the closest match to Ceipal in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹750/mo cheaper (₹1,250/mo vs ₹2,000/mo); Built in India (Chennai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Ceipal alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in applicant tracking system or a category Ceipal also covers, and Ceipal'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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