1. 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 JOIN
- Built in India (Noida)
Applicant tracking system · Alternatives
Best JOIN alternatives in India (2026)
JOIN is an applicant tracking system product from JOIN Solutions, Pfäffikon, 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.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to JOIN 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 JOIN alternative
There is no free plan
JOIN has no free tier. 3 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
JOIN is built in Switzerland. 9 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
JOIN alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches JOIN'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | JOIN (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | — |
| 1 | iimjobs by Naukri | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  Keka Hire | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  HackerEarth | ₹12,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  HireXL (Xobin) | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Testlify | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  HackerRank | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  JazzHR | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Workable | ₹12,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Recruitee | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Hirist | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Spark Hire | ₹10,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 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 |  Homerun | From €109/month on an annual contract (3 job slots) | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 18 |  InterviewBit Hiring | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 19 |  Naukri RMS | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Breezy HR | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 JOIN alternatives in detail
2. Keka Hire
Keka Technologies · Hyderabad · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
ATS integrated with Keka HR.
₹6,999/mo
Free trial
Compared with JOIN
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
3. HackerEarth
HackerEarth · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
Developer assessments and hackathons built in Bengaluru.
₹12,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with JOIN
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
4. HireXL (Xobin)
Xobin · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
Pre-employment assessments and ATS.
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with JOIN
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
5. Testlify
Testlify · Mumbai · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Pre-employment skills tests built in Mumbai.
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with JOIN
- Built in India (Mumbai)
6. 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
8. Workable
Workable · Boston · Applicant tracking system · 4.4/5
Recruiting software with job posting.
₹12,000/mo
Free trial
9. Recruitee
Recruitee (Tellent) · Amsterdam · Applicant tracking system · 4.3/5
Collaborative hiring software.
₹15,000/mo
Free trial
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with JOIN
- Built in India (Noida)
JOIN alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free JOIN alternatives
How to choose a JOIN 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.
JOIN alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to JOIN in 2026?+
The closest matches to JOIN 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 JOIN, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to JOIN?+
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 JOIN?+
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 JOIN?+
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.
JOIN vs iimjobs by Naukri: which is better?+
iimjobs by Naukri is the closest match to JOIN in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Noida). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these JOIN alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in applicant tracking system or a category JOIN also covers, and JOIN Solutions'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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