1. Keka Hire
Keka Technologies · Hyderabad · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
ATS integrated with Keka HR.
₹6,999/mo
Free trial
Applicant tracking system · Alternatives
Best Hirist alternatives in India (2026)
Hirist is an applicant tracking system product from Info Edge, Noida, priced at Pay as you go. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 5 have a free plan, 11 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Hirist are Keka Hire (₹6,999/mo), HackerEarth (₹12,000/mo), HireXL (Xobin) (₹3,000/mo), Testlify (₹1,500/mo) and HackerRank (₹8,000/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 Hirist alternative
There is no free plan
Hirist has no free tier. 5 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Hirist alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Hirist'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Hirist (current) | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | Keka Hire | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  HackerEarth | ₹12,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  HireXL (Xobin) | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  Testlify | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  HackerRank | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  JazzHR | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Workable | ₹12,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Recruitee | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  Freshteam ATS | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 10 |  Spark Hire | ₹10,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  InterviewBit Hiring | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  Zety | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 13 |  Resume.io | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 14 |  Monster India (foundit) | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  TalentLyft | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 16 |  Shine.com | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 17 |  Apna Hire | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  Darwinbox Recruit | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  HireHive | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 20 |  Talview | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Hirist 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
3. HireXL (Xobin)
Xobin · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
Pre-employment assessments and ATS.
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
4. Testlify
Testlify · Mumbai · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Pre-employment skills tests built in Mumbai.
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
5. HackerRank
HackerRank · Mountain View · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Technical skills assessments with Indian founders.
₹8,000/mo
Free trial
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
7. Workable
Workable · Boston · Applicant tracking system · 4.4/5
Recruiting software with job posting.
₹12,000/mo
Free trial
8. Recruitee
Recruitee (Tellent) · Amsterdam · Applicant tracking system · 4.3/5
Collaborative hiring software.
₹15,000/mo
Free trial
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Hirist
- Has a free plan — Hirist does not
₹10,000/mo
Free trial
Hirist alternatives by what you need
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Free Hirist alternatives
How to choose a Hirist 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.
Hirist alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Hirist in 2026?+
The closest matches to Hirist on App Advisor are Keka Hire (₹6,999/mo), HackerEarth (₹12,000/mo), HireXL (Xobin) (₹3,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Hirist, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Hirist?+
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 Hirist?+
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 Hirist?+
Yes. 11 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.
Hirist vs Keka Hire: which is better?+
Keka Hire is the closest match to Hirist in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Hirist alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in applicant tracking system or a category Hirist also covers, and Info Edge'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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