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Best HireHive alternatives in India (2026)

HireHive is an applicant tracking system product from HireHive, Cork, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 3 have a free plan, 9 are built in India.

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Quick answer

The closest alternatives to HireHive are iimjobs by Naukri (Pay as you go), Keka Hire (₹6,999/mo), HackerEarth (₹12,000/mo), HireXL (Xobin) (₹3,000/mo) and Testlify (₹1,500/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 HireHive alternative

There is no free plan

HireHive has no free tier. 3 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.

Indian support and GST

HireHive is built in Ireland. 9 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.

HireHive alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches HireHive's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
HireHive logoHireHive (current)On requestNoWebNo3.9/5
1iimjobs by Naukri logoiimjobs by NaukriPay as you goNoWebYes4.7/5
2Keka Hire logoKeka Hire₹6,999/moNoWebYes4.6/5
3HackerEarth logoHackerEarth₹12,000/moNoWebYes4.6/5
4HireXL (Xobin) logoHireXL (Xobin)₹3,000/moNoWebYes4.6/5
5Testlify logoTestlify₹1,500/moNoWebYes4.5/5
6HackerRank logoHackerRank₹8,000/moNoWebNo4.5/5
7JazzHR logoJazzHR₹4,000/moNoWebNo4.4/5
8Workable logoWorkable₹12,000/moNoWebNo4.4/5
9Recruitee logoRecruitee₹15,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
10Hirist logoHiristPay as you goNoWebYes4.4/5
11Spark Hire logoSpark Hire₹10,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
12Freshteam ATS logoFreshteam ATSFree planYesWebYes4.8/5
13Zety logoZety₹200/moNoWebNo4.1/5
14Resume.io logoResume.io₹200/moNoWebNo4.1/5
15TalentLyft logoTalentLyftOn requestNoWebNo3.9/5
16JOIN logoJOINOn requestNoWebNo3.9/5
17Homerun logoHomerunFrom €109/month on an annual contract (3 job slots)NoWebNo3.9/5
18InterviewBit Hiring logoInterviewBit HiringFreeYesWebYes4.6/5
19Naukri RMS logoNaukri RMSOn requestNoWebYes4.5/5
20Breezy HR logoBreezy HRFree planYesWebNo4.5/5

Top 10 HireHive alternatives in detail

Keka Hire logo

2. Keka Hire

Keka Technologies · Hyderabad · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5

ATS integrated with Keka HR.

₹6,999/mo

Free trial

Compared with HireHive

  • Built in India (Hyderabad)
HackerEarth logo

3. HackerEarth

HackerEarth · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5

Developer assessments and hackathons built in Bengaluru.

₹12,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with HireHive

  • Built in India (Bengaluru)
Testlify logo

5. Testlify

Testlify · Mumbai · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5

Pre-employment skills tests built in Mumbai.

₹1,500/mo

Free trial

Compared with HireHive

  • Built in India (Mumbai)
JazzHR logo

7. JazzHR

JazzHR (Employ) · Pittsburgh · Applicant tracking system · 4.4/5

ATS for small businesses.

₹4,000/mo

Free trial

Hirist logo

10. Hirist

Info Edge · Noida · Applicant tracking system · 4.4/5

Tech job board.

Pay as you go

Free trial

Compared with HireHive

  • Built in India (Noida)

HireHive alternatives by what you need

How to choose a HireHive 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.

HireHive alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to HireHive in 2026?+

The closest matches to HireHive on App Advisor are iimjobs by Naukri (Pay as you go), Keka Hire (₹6,999/mo), HackerEarth (₹12,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match HireHive, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to HireHive?+

Yes. 3 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Freshteam ATS (Free plan), InterviewBit Hiring (Free), Breezy HR (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.

What is the cheapest alternative to HireHive?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, Zety starts lowest at ₹200/mo. Freshteam ATS also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to HireHive?+

Yes. 9 alternatives are built in India, including iimjobs by Naukri (Pay as you go), Keka Hire (₹6,999/mo), HackerEarth (₹12,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

HireHive vs iimjobs by Naukri: which is better?+

iimjobs by Naukri is the closest match to HireHive in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Noida). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these HireHive alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in applicant tracking system or a category HireHive also covers, and HireHive'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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