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Best Zety alternatives in India (2026)
Zety is an applicant tracking system product from Zety (Bold), Warsaw, priced at ₹200/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 2 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Zety are Resume.io (₹200/mo), Testlify (₹1,500/mo), HireXL (Xobin) (₹3,000/mo), iimjobs by Naukri (Pay as you go) and Keka Hire (₹6,999/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 Zety alternative
There is no free plan
Zety has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Zety starts at ₹200/mo. 2 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Zety is built in Poland. 10 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Zety alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Zety'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Zety (current) | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | — |
| 1 | Resume.io | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 2 |  Testlify | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  HireXL (Xobin) | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  iimjobs by Naukri | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 5 |  Keka Hire | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  HackerEarth | ₹12,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  HackerRank | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  JazzHR | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Workable | ₹12,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Recruitee | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Hirist | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Spark Hire | ₹10,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Freshteam ATS | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 14 |  TalentLyft | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 15 |  HireHive | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 16 |  JOIN | 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 |  Zoho Recruit for Staffing | ₹1,250/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 19 |  InterviewBit Hiring | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 20 |  Naukri RMS | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Zety alternatives in detail
2. Testlify
Testlify · Mumbai · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Pre-employment skills tests built in Mumbai.
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zety
- Starts ₹1,300/mo higher (₹1,500/mo vs ₹200/mo)
- Built in India (Mumbai)
3. HireXL (Xobin)
Xobin · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
Pre-employment assessments and ATS.
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zety
- Starts ₹2,800/mo higher (₹3,000/mo vs ₹200/mo)
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
4. 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 Zety
- Built in India (Noida)
5. Keka Hire
Keka Technologies · Hyderabad · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
ATS integrated with Keka HR.
₹6,999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zety
- Starts ₹6,799/mo higher (₹6,999/mo vs ₹200/mo)
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
6. HackerEarth
HackerEarth · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
Developer assessments and hackathons built in Bengaluru.
₹12,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zety
- Starts ₹11,800/mo higher (₹12,000/mo vs ₹200/mo)
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
7. HackerRank
HackerRank · Mountain View · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Technical skills assessments with Indian founders.
₹8,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zety
- Starts ₹7,800/mo higher (₹8,000/mo vs ₹200/mo)
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zety
- Starts ₹3,800/mo higher (₹4,000/mo vs ₹200/mo)
9. Workable
Workable · Boston · Applicant tracking system · 4.4/5
Recruiting software with job posting.
₹12,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zety
- Starts ₹11,800/mo higher (₹12,000/mo vs ₹200/mo)
10. Recruitee
Recruitee (Tellent) · Amsterdam · Applicant tracking system · 4.3/5
Collaborative hiring software.
₹15,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zety
- Starts ₹14,800/mo higher (₹15,000/mo vs ₹200/mo)
Zety alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Zety
Free Zety alternatives
How to choose a Zety 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.
Zety alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Zety in 2026?+
The closest matches to Zety on App Advisor are Resume.io (₹200/mo), Testlify (₹1,500/mo), HireXL (Xobin) (₹3,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Zety, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Zety?+
Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Freshteam ATS (Free plan), InterviewBit Hiring (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Zety?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Resume.io starts lowest at ₹200/mo, compared with ₹200/mo for Zety. Freshteam ATS also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Zety?+
Yes. 10 alternatives are built in India, including Testlify (₹1,500/mo), HireXL (Xobin) (₹3,000/mo), iimjobs by Naukri (Pay as you go). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Zety vs Resume.io: which is better?+
Resume.io is the closest match to Zety in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Zety alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in applicant tracking system or a category Zety also covers, and Zety (Bold)'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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