1. Monster India (foundit)
foundit (Quess) · Hyderabad · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
Job board and recruiter tools.
Free plan
Free plan available
Applicant tracking system · Alternatives
Best Freshteam ATS alternatives in India (2026)
Freshteam ATS is an applicant tracking system product from Freshworks, San Mateo, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 14 have a free plan, 14 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Freshteam ATS are Monster India (foundit) (Free plan), Shine.com (Free plan), Apna Hire (Free plan), Internshala (Free plan) and Unstop (Free plan). Monster India (foundit) is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹1,500/month.
Freshteam ATS alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Freshteam ATS'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Freshteam ATS (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | — |
| 1 | Monster India (foundit) | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  Shine.com | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  Apna Hire | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Internshala | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Unstop | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Breezy HR | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  InterviewBit Hiring | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | vs Freshteam ATS |
| 8 |  myInterview | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  iimjobs by Naukri | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs Freshteam ATS |
| 10 |  Indeed for Employers | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Keka Hire | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | vs Freshteam ATS |
| 12 |  Dover | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  HackerEarth | ₹12,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | vs Freshteam ATS |
| 14 |  HireXL (Xobin) | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  Springworks (SpringRecruit) | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Loxo | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Testlify | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  Novoresume | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 |  Zoho Recruit | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | vs Freshteam ATS |
| 20 |  Naukri RMS | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Freshteam ATS alternatives in detail
2. Shine.com
HT Media · New Delhi · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
Job portal with recruiter products.
Free plan
Free plan available
3. Apna Hire
Apna · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Blue and grey-collar hiring platform.
Free plan
Free plan available
4. Internshala
Internshala · Gurugram · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Internships and fresher hiring platform.
Free plan
Free plan available
5. Unstop
Unstop · New Delhi · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Campus hiring and competitions platform.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
7. InterviewBit Hiring
Scaler · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
Coding interview practice and hiring.
Free
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
9. 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 Freshteam ATS
- No free plan, unlike Freshteam ATS
10. Indeed for Employers
Indeed · Austin · Applicant tracking system · 4.4/5
Job posting and candidate search.
Free plan
Free plan available
Freshteam ATS alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free Freshteam ATS alternatives
Indian alternatives to Freshteam ATS
How to choose a Freshteam ATS 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.
Freshteam ATS alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Freshteam ATS in 2026?+
The closest matches to Freshteam ATS on App Advisor are Monster India (foundit) (Free plan), Shine.com (Free plan), Apna Hire (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Freshteam ATS, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Freshteam ATS?+
Yes. 14 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Monster India (foundit) (Free plan), Shine.com (Free plan), Apna Hire (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Freshteam ATS?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Testlify starts lowest at ₹1,500/mo. Monster India (foundit) also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Freshteam ATS?+
Yes. 14 alternatives are built in India, including Monster India (foundit) (Free plan), Shine.com (Free plan), Apna Hire (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Freshteam ATS vs Monster India (foundit): which is better?+
Monster India (foundit) is the closest match to Freshteam ATS in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Freshteam ATS alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in applicant tracking system or a category Freshteam ATS also covers, and Freshworks'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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