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 Crelate
- Built in India (Chennai)
Applicant tracking system · Alternatives
Best Crelate alternatives in India (2026)
Crelate is an applicant tracking system product from Crelate, Inc., Eagle, priced at $85/user/month billed annually. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 3 have a free plan, 11 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Crelate are Zoho Recruit for Staffing (₹1,250/mo), Recruit CRM ATS (₹3,300/mo), Ceipal (₹2,000/mo), Zoho Recruit (Free plan) and Tracker (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 Crelate alternative
There is no free plan
Crelate has no free tier. 3 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Crelate is built in United States. 11 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Crelate alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Crelate'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Crelate (current) | $85/user/month billed annually | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | — |
| 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 |  Ceipal | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  Zoho Recruit | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 5 |  Tracker | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 6 |  WorkIndia for Employers | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  iimjobs by Naukri | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 8 |  Keka Hire | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  HackerEarth | ₹12,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  HireXL (Xobin) | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  Testlify | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  HackerRank | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Bullhorn | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 14 |  JobDiva | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 15 |  JazzHR | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Workable | ₹12,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Recruitee | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Hirist | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Spark Hire | ₹10,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Freshteam ATS | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 |
Top 10 Crelate 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 Crelate
- Built in India (New Delhi)
3. Ceipal
Ceipal · Rochester · Applicant tracking system · 4.3/5
ATS for staffing with Indian engineering.
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
4. 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 Crelate
- Has a free plan — Crelate 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
5. Tracker
Tracker Systems · Knoxville · Applicant tracking system · 3.9/5
Tracker is an ATS and CRM built for staffing and recruiting agencies. | applicant-tracking
On request
Free trial
6. WorkIndia for Employers
WorkIndia · Mumbai · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Hire blue-collar candidates quickly.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Crelate
- Has a free plan — Crelate does not
- Built in India (Mumbai)
7. iimjobs by Naukri
Info Edge · Noida · Applicant tracking system · 4.7/5
Management job board and hiring tools.
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Crelate
- Built in India (Noida)
8. Keka Hire
Keka Technologies · Hyderabad · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
ATS integrated with Keka HR.
₹6,999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Crelate
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
9. HackerEarth
HackerEarth · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
Developer assessments and hackathons built in Bengaluru.
₹12,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Crelate
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
10. HireXL (Xobin)
Xobin · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
Pre-employment assessments and ATS.
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Crelate
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Crelate alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free Crelate alternatives
How to choose a Crelate 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.
Crelate alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Crelate in 2026?+
The closest matches to Crelate on App Advisor are Zoho Recruit for Staffing (₹1,250/mo), Recruit CRM ATS (₹3,300/mo), Ceipal (₹2,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Crelate, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Crelate?+
Yes. 3 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Recruit (Free plan), WorkIndia for Employers (Free plan), Freshteam ATS (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Crelate?+
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 Crelate?+
Yes. 11 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Recruit for Staffing (₹1,250/mo), Recruit CRM ATS (₹3,300/mo), Zoho Recruit (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Crelate vs Zoho Recruit for Staffing: which is better?+
Zoho Recruit for Staffing is the closest match to Crelate in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Chennai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Crelate alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in applicant tracking system or a category Crelate also covers, and Crelate, Inc.'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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