1. Naukri RMS
Info Edge · Noida · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Recruitment management from Naukri.
On request
Quote-based
Applicant tracking system · Alternatives
Best Darwinbox Recruit alternatives in India (2027)
Darwinbox Recruit is an applicant tracking system product from Darwinbox, Hyderabad, priced at Custom quote · Sold by quote, usually bundled with other Darwinbox modules. 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.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Darwinbox Recruit are Naukri RMS (On request), 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), iMocha (On request) and Instahyre (On request).
Why businesses look for a Darwinbox Recruit alternative
Reported limitation
No public pricing, free plan or self-serve trial, so evaluation requires a sales-led demo cycle
Reported limitation
Most of the value depends on also running Darwinbox Core HR, which raises total cost
Reported limitation
Configuration of workflows, roles and approval chains needs a formal implementation project
Darwinbox Recruit alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Darwinbox Recruit'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Darwinbox Recruit (current) | Custom quote · Sold by quote, usually bundled with other Darwinbox modules | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | Naukri RMS | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Talview | Price on request · Unit-based pricing per feature; quote via sales form | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  Mettl (Mercer Mettl) | Price on request · Custom quote per product and volume | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  iMocha | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Instahyre | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 6 |  HirePro | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 7 |  Wheebox | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  Codility | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 9 |  Hyreo | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 10 |  CodeSignal | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 11 |  Greenhouse | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 12 |  Lever | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  iCIMS | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 14 |  Jobvite | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 15 |  SmartRecruiters | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 16 |  Teamtailor | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 17 |  Ashby | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 18 |  HireVue | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 19 |  Vincere | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 20 |  iimjobs by Naukri | Price on request · Contact sales: 1800 103 7344 | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 |
Top 10 Darwinbox Recruit alternatives in detail
2. 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
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
3. 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
Key features
- Psychometric tests incl. Mettl Personality Map
- Cognitive and general aptitude tests
- Spoken and written English proficiency
- 360-degree feedback
- Virtual assessment centre
On request
Quote-based
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
On request
Quote-based
6. HirePro
HirePro · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.2/5
Campus and lateral hiring assessments.
On request
Quote-based
7. Wheebox
Wheebox (ETS) · Gurugram · Applicant tracking system · 4.2/5
Online assessments and proctoring.
On request
Quote-based
On request
Quote-based
9. Hyreo
Hyreo · Kochi · Applicant tracking system · 4.1/5
Candidate engagement platform built in Kochi.
On request
Quote-based
10. CodeSignal
CodeSignal · San Francisco · Applicant tracking system · 4.2/5
Skills assessment platform.
On request
Quote-based
Darwinbox Recruit alternatives by what you need
How to choose a Darwinbox Recruit 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.
Darwinbox Recruit alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Darwinbox Recruit in 2027?+
The closest matches to Darwinbox Recruit on App Advisor are Naukri RMS (On request), 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). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Darwinbox Recruit, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Darwinbox Recruit?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Darwinbox Recruit has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
Is there an Indian alternative to Darwinbox Recruit?+
Yes. 9 alternatives are built in India, including Naukri RMS (On request), 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). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Darwinbox Recruit vs Naukri RMS: which is better?+
Naukri RMS is the closest match to Darwinbox Recruit in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Darwinbox Recruit alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in applicant tracking system or a category Darwinbox Recruit also covers, and Darwinbox'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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