HackerRank is an applicant tracking system product from HackerRank, Mountain View, priced at ₹8,000/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 1 have a free plan, 9 are built in India, and 8 start cheaper or free.
The closest alternatives to HackerRank are Keka Hire (Price on request · Hire Pro and Hire Advanced are quote-only on keka.com/pricing), HackerEarth ($99/month · Growth plan, billed monthly; GST not stated), Workable (₹12,000/mo), HireXL (Xobin) (Custom quote · Pay-per-candidate or subscription) and Spark Hire (₹10,000/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 HackerRank alternative
There is no free plan
HackerRank has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
HackerRank starts at ₹8,000/mo. 8 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
HackerRank 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.
HackerRank alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches HackerRank's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
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.
HackerRank alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to HackerRank in 2027?+
The closest matches to HackerRank on App Advisor are Keka Hire (Price on request · Hire Pro and Hire Advanced are quote-only on keka.com/pricing), HackerEarth ($99/month · Growth plan, billed monthly; GST not stated), Workable (₹12,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match HackerRank, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to HackerRank?+
Yes. 1 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Freshteam ATS (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to HackerRank?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zety starts lowest at ₹200/mo, compared with ₹8,000/mo for HackerRank. Freshteam ATS also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to HackerRank?+
Yes. 9 alternatives are built in India, including Keka Hire (Price on request · Hire Pro and Hire Advanced are quote-only on keka.com/pricing), HackerEarth ($99/month · Growth plan, billed monthly; GST not stated), HireXL (Xobin) (Custom quote · Pay-per-candidate or subscription). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
HackerRank vs Keka Hire: which is better?+
Keka Hire is the closest match to HackerRank in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹1,001/mo cheaper (Price on request · Hire Pro and Hire Advanced are quote-only on keka.com/pricing vs ₹8,000/mo); Built in India (Hyderabad). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these HackerRank alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in applicant tracking system or a category HackerRank also covers, and HackerRank'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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