Applicant tracking system · India
Free applicant tracking system in India: free plans, trials and demos (2026)
2 of the 7 applicant tracking system products below have a permanent free plan, 5 offer a free trial and 7 take demo requests on their own site. The longest stated trial is 15 days (Zoho Recruit).
Checked on vendors' official websites in September 2026. Nothing here is paid placement.
| Product | Free plan | Free trial | Demo |
|---|---|---|---|
 Zoho RecruitMade in India | “FREE ₹ 0 ₹0 Forever Free” source | 15 days. “No forced contracts 15-day free trial 45-day money-back guarantee” source | request page |
 Zoho Recruit for StaffingMade in India | “Forever Free ₹ 0 ₹0 Perfect for testing waters.” source | 15 days. “No forced contracts 15-day free trial 45-day money-back guarantee” source | request page |
 Keka HireMade in India | — | “Start a free trial” source | request page |
 CutshortMade in India | — | “Get started with a free trial Quick setup. No credit card required.” source | request page |
 Recruit CRMMade in India | — | “How does Recruit CRM’s free trial work?” source | request page |
 ZwayamMade in India | — | — | request page |
 TalentRecruitMade in India | — | — | request page |
Quotes are copied from the linked vendor pages. “Not stated” / “—” means the vendor does not publish it or we could not verify it.
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Applicant tracking system free trial in India
In an ATS trial, import a meaningful sample of real past applicants to test parsing and search, not just a few test entries. Recreate your actual pipeline stages, run at least one live opening through to offer, and have two interviewers submit scorecards. Test permissions by logging in as a hiring manager. Check exports and deletion tools before the trial ends.
Frequently asked questions
Is there any free applicant tracking system in India?+
Yes. Zoho Recruit, Zoho Recruit for Staffing publish a free plan on their own websites. Free plans are limited — check the user, record or feature caps quoted in the table.
How long is a typical applicant tracking system free trial?+
Stated trial lengths here run from 15 to 15 days. Some vendors offer a trial without stating its length.
Can I book a applicant tracking system demo before paying?+
7 vendors in this list have a demo request page. You can also ask App Advisor to arrange demos with a shortlist that fits your team size and budget.