1. Hiration
Hiration · New Delhi · Applicant tracking system · 4.4/5
AI resume builder and career platform.
Free plan
Free plan available
Applicant tracking system · Alternatives
Best Cutshort alternatives in India (2026)
Cutshort is an applicant tracking system product from Cutshort, Pune, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 13 have a free plan, 12 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Cutshort are Hiration (Free plan), Freshteam ATS (Free plan), InCruiter (On request), Manatal (₹1,200/mo) and Zoho Recruit (Free plan). Hiration is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹1,200/month.
Cutshort alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Cutshort'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Cutshort (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Hiration | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 2 |  Freshteam ATS | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 3 |  InCruiter | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 4 |  Manatal | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Zoho Recruit | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 6 |  Monster India (foundit) | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Shine.com | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  Apna Hire | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Internshala | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Unstop | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  Recruitly | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Breezy HR | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  TalentRecruit | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 14 |  SeekOut | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 15 |  Recooty | $79/month billed annually (Starter) | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 16 |  100Hires | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 17 |  InterviewBit Hiring | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 18 |  myInterview | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  iimjobs by Naukri | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 20 |  Indeed for Employers | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Cutshort alternatives in detail
Free plan
Free plan available
3. InCruiter
InCruiter · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.1/5
InCruiter is an AI interview and interview-as-a-service platform. | applicant-tracking
On request
Free trial
Compared with Cutshort
- No free plan, unlike Cutshort
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Cutshort
- No free plan, unlike Cutshort
5. 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
Key features
- 75+ free, paid and premium job boards
- Branded careers site
- Social recruiting
- Employee referral portal
- Candidate sourcing and resume parsing
6. Monster India (foundit)
foundit (Quess) · Hyderabad · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
Job board and recruiter tools.
Free plan
Free plan available
7. Shine.com
HT Media · New Delhi · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
Job portal with recruiter products.
Free plan
Free plan available
8. Apna Hire
Apna · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Blue and grey-collar hiring platform.
Free plan
Free plan available
9. Internshala
Internshala · Gurugram · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Internships and fresher hiring platform.
Free plan
Free plan available
10. Unstop
Unstop · New Delhi · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Campus hiring and competitions platform.
Free plan
Free plan available
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How to choose a Cutshort 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.
Cutshort alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Cutshort in 2026?+
The closest matches to Cutshort on App Advisor are Hiration (Free plan), Freshteam ATS (Free plan), InCruiter (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Cutshort, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Cutshort?+
Yes. 13 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Hiration (Free plan), Freshteam ATS (Free plan), Zoho Recruit (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Cutshort?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Manatal starts lowest at ₹1,200/mo. Hiration also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Cutshort?+
Yes. 12 alternatives are built in India, including Hiration (Free plan), Freshteam ATS (Free plan), InCruiter (On request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Cutshort vs Hiration: which is better?+
Hiration is the closest match to Cutshort in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Cutshort alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in applicant tracking system or a category Cutshort also covers, and Cutshort'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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