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Best Ashby alternatives in India (2027)

Ashby is an applicant tracking system product from Ashby, San Francisco, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 9 are built in India.

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Quick answer

The closest alternatives to Ashby are Naukri RMS (On request), Darwinbox Recruit (Custom quote · Sold by quote, usually bundled with other Darwinbox modules), Talview (Price on request · Unit-based pricing per feature; quote via sales form), Mettl (Mercer Mettl) (Price on request · Custom quote per product and volume) and iMocha (On request).

Why businesses look for a Ashby alternative

Indian support and GST

Ashby is built in United States. 9 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.

Ashby alternatives compared

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

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
—Ashby logoAshby (current)On requestNoWebNo4.1/5—
1Naukri RMS logoNaukri RMSOn requestNoWebYes4.5/5
2Darwinbox Recruit logoDarwinbox RecruitCustom quote · Sold by quote, usually bundled with other Darwinbox modulesNoWebYes4.4/5
3Talview logoTalviewPrice on request · Unit-based pricing per feature; quote via sales formNoWebYes4.4/5
4Mettl (Mercer Mettl) logoMettl (Mercer Mettl)Price on request · Custom quote per product and volumeNoWebYes4.4/5
5iMocha logoiMochaOn requestNoWebYes4.3/5
6Codility logoCodilityOn requestNoWebNo4.2/5
7CodeSignal logoCodeSignalOn requestNoWebNo4.2/5
8Greenhouse logoGreenhouseOn requestNoWebNo4.2/5
9Lever logoLeverOn requestNoWebNo4.2/5
10iCIMS logoiCIMSOn requestNoWebNo4.2/5
11Jobvite logoJobviteOn requestNoWebNo4.2/5
12SmartRecruiters logoSmartRecruitersOn requestNoWebNo4.2/5
13Instahyre logoInstahyreOn requestNoWebYes4.2/5
14Teamtailor logoTeamtailorOn requestNoWebNo4.1/5
15HireVue logoHireVueOn requestNoWebNo4.1/5
16Vincere logoVincereOn requestNoWebNo4.1/5
17HirePro logoHireProOn requestNoWebYes4.2/5
18Wheebox logoWheeboxOn requestNoWebYes4.2/5
19LinkedIn Recruiter logoLinkedIn RecruiterOn requestNoWebNo4.1/5
20Hyreo logoHyreoOn requestNoWebYes4.1/5

Top 10 Ashby alternatives in detail

Naukri RMS logo

1. Naukri RMS

Info Edge · Noida · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5

Recruitment management from Naukri.

On request

Quote-based

Compared with Ashby

  • Built in India (Noida)
Darwinbox Recruit logo

2. Darwinbox Recruit

Darwinbox · Hyderabad · Applicant tracking system · 4.4/5

Recruiting module in Darwinbox.

Custom quote · Sold by quote, usually bundled with other Darwinbox modules

Quote-based

Compared with Ashby

  • Built in India (Hyderabad)

Key features

  • Requisitions triggered from employee separations in Core HR
  • Position-based or job-based staffing models
  • Configurable approval processes and hiring groups
  • Central job description and skill library
  • Job-specific application fields and CTQ auto-reject questions
Talview logo

3. Talview

Talview · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.4/5

Video interviews and proctored assessments.

Price on request · Unit-based pricing per feature; quote via sales form

Quote-based

Compared with Ashby

  • Built in India (Bengaluru)

Key features

  • Alvy agentic AI proctoring agent
  • Automated proctoring and AI record & review with human review
  • Live remote proctoring with secondary camera
  • In-centre proctoring and lower-cost AI Lite proctoring
  • Proctoring for Microsoft Forms and Google Forms
Mettl (Mercer Mettl) logo

4. Mettl (Mercer Mettl)

Mercer Mettl · Gurugram · Applicant tracking system · 4.4/5

Online assessments and proctoring.

Price on request · Custom quote per product and volume

Quote-based

Compared with Ashby

  • Built in India (Gurugram)

Key features

  • Psychometric tests incl. Mettl Personality Map
  • Cognitive and general aptitude tests
  • Spoken and written English proficiency
  • 360-degree feedback
  • Virtual assessment centre
iMocha logo

5. iMocha

iMocha · Pune · Applicant tracking system · 4.3/5

Skills assessment library built in Pune.

On request

Quote-based

Compared with Ashby

  • Built in India (Pune)

Key features

  • 10,000+ ready-to-use skill tests
  • Custom test builder mixing your own and library questions
  • Role-based scenario tests such as email writing
  • AI-LogicBox code-free logic assessments
  • Tests in 50+ languages with WCAG 2.1 accessibility
Lever logo

9. Lever

Lever (Employ) · San Francisco · Applicant tracking system · 4.2/5

ATS and CRM for recruiting.

On request

Quote-based

Ashby alternatives by what you need

How to choose a Ashby 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.

Ashby alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to Ashby in 2027?+

The closest matches to Ashby on App Advisor are Naukri RMS (On request), Darwinbox Recruit (Custom quote · Sold by quote, usually bundled with other Darwinbox modules), Talview (Price on request · Unit-based pricing per feature; quote via sales form). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Ashby, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to Ashby?+

None of the 20 closest alternatives to Ashby has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.

Is there an Indian alternative to Ashby?+

Yes. 9 alternatives are built in India, including Naukri RMS (On request), Darwinbox Recruit (Custom quote · Sold by quote, usually bundled with other Darwinbox modules), Talview (Price on request · Unit-based pricing per feature; quote via sales form). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

Ashby vs Naukri RMS: which is better?+

Naukri RMS is the closest match to Ashby in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Noida). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these Ashby alternatives chosen?+

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