1. Keka Hire
Keka Technologies · Hyderabad · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
ATS integrated with Keka HR.
₹6,999/mo
Free trial
Compared with HackerRank
- Starts ₹1,001/mo cheaper (₹6,999/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
Applicant tracking system · Alternatives
Best HackerRank alternatives in India (2026)
HackerRank is an applicant tracking system product from HackerRank, Mountain View, priced at ₹8,000/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 9 are built in India, and 10 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to HackerRank are Keka Hire (₹6,999/mo), HackerEarth (₹12,000/mo), Workable (₹12,000/mo), HireXL (Xobin) (₹3,000/mo) and Spark Hire (₹10,000/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 HackerRank alternative
There is no free plan
HackerRank has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
HackerRank starts at ₹8,000/mo. 10 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
HackerRank is built in United States. 9 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
HackerRank alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches HackerRank'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | HackerRank (current) | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Keka Hire | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  HackerEarth | ₹12,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  Workable | ₹12,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  HireXL (Xobin) | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Spark Hire | ₹10,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  JazzHR | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Recruitee | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  Testlify | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  iimjobs by Naukri | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 10 |  Hirist | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Recruit CRM ATS | ₹3,300/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Freshteam ATS | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 13 |  Zety | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 14 |  Resume.io | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 15 |  TalentLyft | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 16 |  HireHive | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 17 |  JOIN | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 18 |  Homerun | From €109/month on an annual contract (3 job slots) | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 19 |  Ceipal | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  InterviewBit Hiring | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 |
Top 10 HackerRank alternatives in detail
2. HackerEarth
HackerEarth · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
Developer assessments and hackathons built in Bengaluru.
₹12,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with HackerRank
- Starts ₹4,000/mo higher (₹12,000/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
3. Workable
Workable · Boston · Applicant tracking system · 4.4/5
Recruiting software with job posting.
₹12,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with HackerRank
- Starts ₹4,000/mo higher (₹12,000/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
4. HireXL (Xobin)
Xobin · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
Pre-employment assessments and ATS.
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with HackerRank
- Starts ₹5,000/mo cheaper (₹3,000/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
₹10,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with HackerRank
- Starts ₹2,000/mo higher (₹10,000/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with HackerRank
- Starts ₹4,000/mo cheaper (₹4,000/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
7. Recruitee
Recruitee (Tellent) · Amsterdam · Applicant tracking system · 4.3/5
Collaborative hiring software.
₹15,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with HackerRank
- Starts ₹7,000/mo higher (₹15,000/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
8. Testlify
Testlify · Mumbai · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Pre-employment skills tests built in Mumbai.
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with HackerRank
- Starts ₹6,500/mo cheaper (₹1,500/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
- Built in India (Mumbai)
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
Compared with HackerRank
- Built in India (Noida)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with HackerRank
- Built in India (Noida)
HackerRank alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than HackerRank
Free HackerRank alternatives
Indian alternatives to HackerRank
How to choose a HackerRank 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.
HackerRank alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to HackerRank in 2026?+
The closest matches to HackerRank on App Advisor are Keka Hire (₹6,999/mo), HackerEarth (₹12,000/mo), Workable (₹12,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match HackerRank, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to HackerRank?+
Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Freshteam ATS (Free plan), InterviewBit Hiring (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to HackerRank?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zety starts lowest at ₹200/mo, compared with ₹8,000/mo for HackerRank. Freshteam ATS also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to HackerRank?+
Yes. 9 alternatives are built in India, including Keka Hire (₹6,999/mo), HackerEarth (₹12,000/mo), HireXL (Xobin) (₹3,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
HackerRank vs Keka Hire: which is better?+
Keka Hire is the closest match to HackerRank in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹1,001/mo cheaper (₹6,999/mo vs ₹8,000/mo); Built in India (Hyderabad). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these HackerRank alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in applicant tracking system or a category HackerRank also covers, and HackerRank'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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