1. HackerEarth
HackerEarth · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
Developer assessments and hackathons built in Bengaluru.
₹12,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Keka Hire
- Starts ₹5,001/mo higher (₹12,000/mo vs ₹6,999/mo)
Applicant tracking system · Alternatives
Best Keka Hire alternatives in India (2026)
Keka Hire is an applicant tracking system product from Keka Technologies, Hyderabad, priced at ₹6,999/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 3 have a free plan, 12 are built in India, and 11 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Keka Hire are HackerEarth (₹12,000/mo), HireXL (Xobin) (₹3,000/mo), HackerRank (₹8,000/mo), Testlify (₹1,500/mo) and Workable (₹12,000/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 Keka Hire alternative
There is no free plan
Keka Hire has no free tier. 3 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Keka Hire starts at ₹6,999/mo. 11 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Keka Hire alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Keka Hire'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Keka Hire (current) | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | — |
| 1 | HackerEarth | ₹12,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | vs Keka Hire |
| 2 |  HireXL (Xobin) | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  HackerRank | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Testlify | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Workable | ₹12,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  JazzHR | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Spark Hire | ₹10,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  Recruitee | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  iimjobs by Naukri | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs Keka Hire |
| 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 | vs Keka Hire |
| 13 |  Zoho Recruit for Staffing | ₹1,250/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  InterviewBit Hiring | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | vs Keka Hire |
| 15 |  Naukri RMS | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Zety | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 17 |  Resume.io | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 18 |  Monster India (foundit) | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 19 |  Whitecarrot | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  TalentLyft | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 |
Top 10 Keka Hire alternatives in detail
2. HireXL (Xobin)
Xobin · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
Pre-employment assessments and ATS.
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Keka Hire
- Starts ₹3,999/mo cheaper (₹3,000/mo vs ₹6,999/mo)
3. HackerRank
HackerRank · Mountain View · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Technical skills assessments with Indian founders.
₹8,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Keka Hire
- Starts ₹1,001/mo higher (₹8,000/mo vs ₹6,999/mo)
4. Testlify
Testlify · Mumbai · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Pre-employment skills tests built in Mumbai.
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Keka Hire
- Starts ₹5,499/mo cheaper (₹1,500/mo vs ₹6,999/mo)
5. Workable
Workable · Boston · Applicant tracking system · 4.4/5
Recruiting software with job posting.
₹12,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Keka Hire
- Starts ₹5,001/mo higher (₹12,000/mo vs ₹6,999/mo)
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Keka Hire
- Starts ₹2,999/mo cheaper (₹4,000/mo vs ₹6,999/mo)
₹10,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Keka Hire
- Starts ₹3,001/mo higher (₹10,000/mo vs ₹6,999/mo)
8. Recruitee
Recruitee (Tellent) · Amsterdam · Applicant tracking system · 4.3/5
Collaborative hiring software.
₹15,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Keka Hire
- Starts ₹8,001/mo higher (₹15,000/mo vs ₹6,999/mo)
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
Pay as you go
Free trial
Keka Hire alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Keka Hire
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How to choose a Keka Hire 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.
Keka Hire alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Keka Hire in 2026?+
The closest matches to Keka Hire on App Advisor are HackerEarth (₹12,000/mo), HireXL (Xobin) (₹3,000/mo), HackerRank (₹8,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Keka Hire, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Keka Hire?+
Yes. 3 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 Keka Hire?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zety starts lowest at ₹200/mo, compared with ₹6,999/mo for Keka Hire. Freshteam ATS also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Keka Hire?+
Yes. 12 alternatives are built in India, including HackerEarth (₹12,000/mo), HireXL (Xobin) (₹3,000/mo), Testlify (₹1,500/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Keka Hire vs HackerEarth: which is better?+
HackerEarth is the closest match to Keka Hire in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹5,001/mo higher (₹12,000/mo vs ₹6,999/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Keka Hire alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in applicant tracking system or a category Keka Hire also covers, and Keka Technologies'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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