1. Naukri RMS
Info Edge · Noida · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Recruitment management from Naukri.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with iCIMS
- Built in India (Noida)
Applicant tracking system · Alternatives
Best iCIMS alternatives in India (2026)
iCIMS is an applicant tracking system product from iCIMS, Holmdel, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 9 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to iCIMS are Naukri RMS (On request), Darwinbox Recruit (On request), Talview (On request), Mettl (Mercer Mettl) (On request) and iMocha (On request).
Why businesses look for a iCIMS alternative
Indian support and GST
iCIMS 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.
iCIMS alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches iCIMS'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | iCIMS (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 | Naukri RMS | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Darwinbox Recruit | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  Talview | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Mettl (Mercer Mettl) | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  iMocha | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Codility | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 7 |  CodeSignal | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  Greenhouse | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 9 |  Lever | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 10 |  Jobvite | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 11 |  SmartRecruiters | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 12 |  Instahyre | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  Teamtailor | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 14 |  Ashby | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 15 |  HireVue | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 16 |  Vincere | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 17 |  HirePro | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 18 |  Wheebox | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 |  LinkedIn Recruiter | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 20 |  Hyreo | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 |
Top 10 iCIMS alternatives in detail
2. Darwinbox Recruit
Darwinbox · Hyderabad · Applicant tracking system · 4.4/5
Recruiting module in Darwinbox.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with iCIMS
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
3. Talview
Talview · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.4/5
Video interviews and proctored assessments.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with iCIMS
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
4. Mettl (Mercer Mettl)
Mercer Mettl · Gurugram · Applicant tracking system · 4.4/5
Online assessments and proctoring.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with iCIMS
- Built in India (Gurugram)
On request
Quote-based
Compared with iCIMS
- Built in India (Pune)
On request
Quote-based
7. CodeSignal
CodeSignal · San Francisco · Applicant tracking system · 4.2/5
Skills assessment platform.
On request
Quote-based
8. Greenhouse
Greenhouse · New York · Applicant tracking system · 4.2/5
Structured hiring ATS for scaling companies.
On request
Quote-based
9. Lever
Lever (Employ) · San Francisco · Applicant tracking system · 4.2/5
ATS and CRM for recruiting.
On request
Quote-based
On request
Quote-based
iCIMS alternatives by what you need
How to choose a iCIMS 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.
iCIMS alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to iCIMS in 2026?+
The closest matches to iCIMS on App Advisor are Naukri RMS (On request), Darwinbox Recruit (On request), Talview (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match iCIMS, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to iCIMS?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to iCIMS has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
Is there an Indian alternative to iCIMS?+
Yes. 9 alternatives are built in India, including Naukri RMS (On request), Darwinbox Recruit (On request), Talview (On request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
iCIMS vs Naukri RMS: which is better?+
Naukri RMS is the closest match to iCIMS in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Noida). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these iCIMS alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in applicant tracking system or a category iCIMS also covers, and iCIMS'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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