HackerEarth is an applicant tracking system product from HackerEarth, Bengaluru, priced at $99/month · Growth plan, billed monthly; GST not stated. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 4 have a free plan, 12 are built in India, and 13 start cheaper or free.
The closest alternatives to HackerEarth are Keka Hire (Price on request · Hire Pro and Hire Advanced are quote-only on keka.com/pricing), Workable (₹12,000/mo), HireXL (Xobin) (Custom quote · Pay-per-candidate or subscription), HackerRank (₹8,000/mo) and Recruitee (₹15,000/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 HackerEarth alternative
There is no free plan
HackerEarth has no free tier. 4 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
HackerEarth starts at $99/month · Growth plan, billed monthly; GST not stated. 13 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Reported limitation
Prices are in USD only, so Indian buyers face currency swings and card charges
Reported limitation
Growth plan omits proctoring, ATS integrations and the Recruit API
Reported limitation
Only 10 credits a month on Growth, with automatic overage billing beyond that
HackerEarth alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches HackerEarth's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
Keka Technologies · Hyderabad · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
ATS integrated with Keka HR.
Price on request · Hire Pro and Hire Advanced are quote-only on keka.com/pricing
Free trial
Compared with HackerEarth
Starts ₹5,001/mo cheaper (Price on request · Hire Pro and Hire Advanced are quote-only on keka.com/pricing vs $99/month · Growth plan, billed monthly; GST not stated)
Key features
Requisition management with approvals
AI-generated job descriptions
Publishing to 15+ job boards including LinkedIn, Naukri and Indeed (Advanced for board integrations)
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.
HackerEarth alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to HackerEarth in 2027?+
The closest matches to HackerEarth on App Advisor are Keka Hire (Price on request · Hire Pro and Hire Advanced are quote-only on keka.com/pricing), Workable (₹12,000/mo), HireXL (Xobin) (Custom quote · Pay-per-candidate or subscription). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match HackerEarth, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to HackerEarth?+
Yes. 4 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Freshteam ATS (Free plan), InterviewBit Hiring (Free), Monster India (foundit) (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to HackerEarth?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zety starts lowest at ₹200/mo, compared with $99/month · Growth plan, billed monthly; GST not stated for HackerEarth. Freshteam ATS also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to HackerEarth?+
Yes. 12 alternatives are built in India, including Keka Hire (Price on request · Hire Pro and Hire Advanced are quote-only on keka.com/pricing), HireXL (Xobin) (Custom quote · Pay-per-candidate or subscription), Testlify (₹1,500/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
HackerEarth vs Keka Hire: which is better?+
Keka Hire is the closest match to HackerEarth in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹5,001/mo cheaper (Price on request · Hire Pro and Hire Advanced are quote-only on keka.com/pricing vs $99/month · Growth plan, billed monthly; GST not stated). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these HackerEarth alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in applicant tracking system or a category HackerEarth also covers, and HackerEarth'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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