1. Keka Hire
Keka Technologies · Hyderabad · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
ATS integrated with Keka HR.
₹6,999/mo
Free trial
Compared with HackerEarth
- Starts ₹5,001/mo cheaper (₹6,999/mo vs ₹12,000/mo)
Applicant tracking system · Alternatives
Best HackerEarth alternatives in India (2026)
HackerEarth is an applicant tracking system product from HackerEarth, Bengaluru, priced at ₹12,000/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 5 have a free plan, 12 are built in India, and 14 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to HackerEarth are Keka Hire (₹6,999/mo), Workable (₹12,000/mo), HireXL (Xobin) (₹3,000/mo), HackerRank (₹8,000/mo) and Recruitee (₹15,000/mo). Freshteam ATS is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹200/month.
Why businesses look for a HackerEarth alternative
There is no free plan
HackerEarth has no free tier. 5 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
HackerEarth starts at ₹12,000/mo. 14 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
HackerEarth alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches HackerEarth'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | HackerEarth (current) | ₹12,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | — |
| 1 | Keka Hire | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | vs HackerEarth |
| 2 |  Workable | ₹12,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  HireXL (Xobin) | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  HackerRank | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Recruitee | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Spark Hire | ₹10,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Testlify | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  JazzHR | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  iimjobs by Naukri | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs HackerEarth |
| 10 |  Hirist | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Freshteam ATS | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | vs HackerEarth |
| 12 |  Recruit CRM ATS | ₹3,300/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  InterviewBit Hiring | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | vs HackerEarth |
| 14 |  Naukri RMS | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Zety | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 16 |  Resume.io | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 17 |  Monster India (foundit) | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 18 |  TalentLyft | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 19 |  Shine.com | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 20 |  Apna Hire | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 HackerEarth alternatives in detail
2. Workable
Workable · Boston · Applicant tracking system · 4.4/5
Recruiting software with job posting.
₹12,000/mo
Free trial
3. HireXL (Xobin)
Xobin · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
Pre-employment assessments and ATS.
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with HackerEarth
- Starts ₹9,000/mo cheaper (₹3,000/mo vs ₹12,000/mo)
4. HackerRank
HackerRank · Mountain View · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Technical skills assessments with Indian founders.
₹8,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with HackerEarth
- Starts ₹4,000/mo cheaper (₹8,000/mo vs ₹12,000/mo)
5. Recruitee
Recruitee (Tellent) · Amsterdam · Applicant tracking system · 4.3/5
Collaborative hiring software.
₹15,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with HackerEarth
- Starts ₹3,000/mo higher (₹15,000/mo vs ₹12,000/mo)
₹10,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with HackerEarth
- Starts ₹2,000/mo cheaper (₹10,000/mo vs ₹12,000/mo)
7. Testlify
Testlify · Mumbai · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Pre-employment skills tests built in Mumbai.
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with HackerEarth
- Starts ₹10,500/mo cheaper (₹1,500/mo vs ₹12,000/mo)
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with HackerEarth
- Starts ₹8,000/mo cheaper (₹4,000/mo vs ₹12,000/mo)
9. iimjobs by Naukri
Info Edge · Noida · Applicant tracking system · 4.7/5
Management job board and hiring tools.
Pay as you go
Free trial
Pay as you go
Free trial
HackerEarth alternatives by what you need
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Indian alternatives to HackerEarth
How to choose a HackerEarth 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.
HackerEarth alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to HackerEarth in 2026?+
The closest matches to HackerEarth on App Advisor are Keka Hire (₹6,999/mo), Workable (₹12,000/mo), HireXL (Xobin) (₹3,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match HackerEarth, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to HackerEarth?+
Yes. 5 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Freshteam ATS (Free plan), InterviewBit Hiring (Free), Monster India (foundit) (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to HackerEarth?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zety starts lowest at ₹200/mo, compared with ₹12,000/mo for HackerEarth. Freshteam ATS also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to HackerEarth?+
Yes. 12 alternatives are built in India, including Keka Hire (₹6,999/mo), HireXL (Xobin) (₹3,000/mo), Testlify (₹1,500/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
HackerEarth vs Keka Hire: which is better?+
Keka Hire is the closest match to HackerEarth in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹5,001/mo cheaper (₹6,999/mo vs ₹12,000/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these HackerEarth alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in applicant tracking system or a category HackerEarth also covers, and HackerEarth'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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