1. Cutshort
Cutshort · Pune · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
AI-powered hiring for startups built in Pune.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Recruitly
- Built in India (Pune)
Applicant tracking system · Alternatives
Best Recruitly alternatives in India (2026)
Recruitly is an applicant tracking system product from Recruitly, Dubai, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 17 have a free plan, 13 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Recruitly are Cutshort (Free plan), Hiration (Free plan), Freshteam ATS (Free plan), Zoho Recruit (Free plan) and Breezy HR (Free plan). Cutshort is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹1,200/month.
Why businesses look for a Recruitly alternative
Indian support and GST
Recruitly is built in United Arab Emirates. 13 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Recruitly alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Recruitly'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Recruitly (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Cutshort | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Hiration | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  Freshteam ATS | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 4 |  Zoho Recruit | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 5 |  Breezy HR | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Monster India (foundit) | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Shine.com | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  Apna Hire | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Internshala | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Manatal | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Unstop | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  myInterview | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Indeed for Employers | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  WorkIndia for Employers | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Dover | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Loxo | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Novoresume | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 18 |  InCruiter | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 19 |  InterviewBit Hiring | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 20 |  iimjobs by Naukri | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 |
Top 10 Recruitly alternatives in detail
2. Hiration
Hiration · New Delhi · Applicant tracking system · 4.4/5
AI resume builder and career platform.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Recruitly
- Built in India (New Delhi)
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Recruitly
- Built in India (San Mateo)
4. 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 Recruitly
- Built in India (Chennai)
Key features
- 75+ free, paid and premium job boards
- Branded careers site
- Social recruiting
- Employee referral portal
- Candidate sourcing and resume parsing
Free plan
Free plan available
6. Monster India (foundit)
foundit (Quess) · Hyderabad · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
Job board and recruiter tools.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Recruitly
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
7. Shine.com
HT Media · New Delhi · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
Job portal with recruiter products.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Recruitly
- Built in India (New Delhi)
8. Apna Hire
Apna · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Blue and grey-collar hiring platform.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Recruitly
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
9. Internshala
Internshala · Gurugram · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Internships and fresher hiring platform.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Recruitly
- Built in India (Gurugram)
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Recruitly
- No free plan, unlike Recruitly
Recruitly alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free Recruitly alternatives
Indian alternatives to Recruitly
How to choose a Recruitly 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.
Recruitly alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Recruitly in 2026?+
The closest matches to Recruitly on App Advisor are Cutshort (Free plan), Hiration (Free plan), Freshteam ATS (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Recruitly, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Recruitly?+
Yes. 17 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Cutshort (Free plan), Hiration (Free plan), Freshteam ATS (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Recruitly?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Manatal starts lowest at ₹1,200/mo. Cutshort also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Recruitly?+
Yes. 13 alternatives are built in India, including Cutshort (Free plan), Hiration (Free plan), Freshteam ATS (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Recruitly vs Cutshort: which is better?+
Cutshort is the closest match to Recruitly in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Pune). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Recruitly alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in applicant tracking system or a category Recruitly also covers, and Recruitly'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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