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Best Recruit CRM ATS alternatives in India (2026)

Recruit CRM ATS is an applicant tracking system product from Recruit CRM, New Delhi, priced at ₹3,300/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 10 are built in India, and 8 start cheaper or free.

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Quick answer

The closest alternatives to Recruit CRM ATS are Zoho Recruit for Staffing (₹1,250/mo), Ceipal (₹2,000/mo), HireXL (Xobin) (₹3,000/mo), Keka Hire (₹6,999/mo) and Testlify (₹1,500/mo). Zoho Recruit is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹1,200/month.

Why businesses look for a Recruit CRM ATS alternative

There is no free plan

Recruit CRM ATS has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.

Cost

Recruit CRM ATS starts at ₹3,300/mo. 8 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.

Recruit CRM ATS alternatives compared

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

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
—Recruit CRM ATS logoRecruit CRM ATS (current)₹3,300/moNoWebYes4.5/5—
1Zoho Recruit for Staffing logoZoho Recruit for Staffing₹1,250/moNoWebYes4.6/5
2Ceipal logoCeipal₹2,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
3HireXL (Xobin) logoHireXL (Xobin)₹3,000/moNoWebYes4.6/5
4Keka Hire logoKeka Hire₹6,999/moNoWebYes4.6/5
5Testlify logoTestlify₹1,500/moNoWebYes4.5/5
6HackerEarth logoHackerEarth₹12,000/moNoWebYes4.6/5
7Zoho Recruit logoZoho RecruitFree planYesWebYes4.8/5
8JazzHR logoJazzHR₹4,000/moNoWebNo4.4/5
9HackerRank logoHackerRank₹8,000/moNoWebNo4.5/5
10WorkIndia for Employers logoWorkIndia for EmployersFree planYesWebYes4.5/5
11Workable logoWorkable₹12,000/moNoWebNo4.4/5
12Crelate logoCrelate$85/user/month billed annuallyNoWebNo3.9/5
13Tracker logoTrackerOn requestNoWebNo3.9/5
14Whitecarrot logoWhitecarrot₹2,000/moNoWebYes4.3/5
15iimjobs by Naukri logoiimjobs by NaukriPay as you goNoWebYes4.7/5
16Spark Hire logoSpark Hire₹10,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
17Recruitee logoRecruitee₹15,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
18Manatal logoManatal₹1,200/moNoWebNo4.3/5
19Hirist logoHiristPay as you goNoWebYes4.4/5
20Bullhorn logoBullhornOn requestNoWebNo4.1/5

Top 10 Recruit CRM ATS alternatives in detail

Ceipal logo

2. Ceipal

Ceipal · Rochester · Applicant tracking system · 4.3/5

ATS for staffing with Indian engineering.

₹2,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with Recruit CRM ATS

  • Starts ₹1,300/mo cheaper (₹2,000/mo vs ₹3,300/mo)
Ceipal reviewWebsite
HireXL (Xobin) logo

3. HireXL (Xobin)

Xobin · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5

Pre-employment assessments and ATS.

₹3,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with Recruit CRM ATS

  • Starts ₹300/mo cheaper (₹3,000/mo vs ₹3,300/mo)
HireXL (Xobin) reviewWebsite
Keka Hire logo

4. Keka Hire

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

ATS integrated with Keka HR.

₹6,999/mo

Free trial

Compared with Recruit CRM ATS

  • Starts ₹3,699/mo higher (₹6,999/mo vs ₹3,300/mo)
Keka Hire reviewWebsite
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 Recruit CRM ATS

  • Starts ₹1,800/mo cheaper (₹1,500/mo vs ₹3,300/mo)
Testlify reviewWebsite
HackerEarth logo

6. HackerEarth

HackerEarth · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5

Developer assessments and hackathons built in Bengaluru.

₹12,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with Recruit CRM ATS

  • Starts ₹8,700/mo higher (₹12,000/mo vs ₹3,300/mo)
HackerEarth reviewWebsite
Zoho Recruit logo

7. Zoho Recruit

Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Applicant tracking system · 4.8/5

Applicant tracking for in-house teams and staffing agencies.

Free plan

Free plan available

Compared with Recruit CRM ATS

  • Has a free plan — Recruit CRM ATS does not

Key features

  • 75+ free, paid and premium job boards
  • Branded careers site
  • Social recruiting
  • Employee referral portal
  • Candidate sourcing and resume parsing
Zoho Recruit reviewPricingWebsite
JazzHR logo

8. JazzHR

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

ATS for small businesses.

₹4,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with Recruit CRM ATS

  • Starts ₹700/mo higher (₹4,000/mo vs ₹3,300/mo)
JazzHR reviewWebsite
HackerRank logo

9. HackerRank

HackerRank · Mountain View · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5

Technical skills assessments with Indian founders.

₹8,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with Recruit CRM ATS

  • Starts ₹4,700/mo higher (₹8,000/mo vs ₹3,300/mo)
HackerRank reviewWebsite

Recruit CRM ATS alternatives by what you need

Cheaper than Recruit CRM ATS

Free Recruit CRM ATS alternatives

Indian alternatives to Recruit CRM ATS

How to choose a Recruit CRM ATS 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.

Recruit CRM ATS alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to Recruit CRM ATS in 2026?+

The closest matches to Recruit CRM ATS on App Advisor are Zoho Recruit for Staffing (₹1,250/mo), Ceipal (₹2,000/mo), HireXL (Xobin) (₹3,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Recruit CRM ATS, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to Recruit CRM ATS?+

Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Recruit (Free plan), WorkIndia for Employers (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.

What is the cheapest alternative to Recruit CRM ATS?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, Manatal starts lowest at ₹1,200/mo, compared with ₹3,300/mo for Recruit CRM ATS. Zoho Recruit also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to Recruit CRM ATS?+

Yes. 10 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Recruit for Staffing (₹1,250/mo), HireXL (Xobin) (₹3,000/mo), Keka Hire (₹6,999/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

Recruit CRM ATS vs Zoho Recruit for Staffing: which is better?+

Zoho Recruit for Staffing is the closest match to Recruit CRM ATS in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹2,050/mo cheaper (₹1,250/mo vs ₹3,300/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these Recruit CRM ATS alternatives chosen?+

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