Hirist is an applicant tracking system product from Info Edge, Noida, priced at Pay as you go. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 4 have a free plan, 11 are built in India.
The closest alternatives to Hirist 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), HireXL (Xobin) (Custom quote · Pay-per-candidate or subscription), Testlify (₹1,500/mo) and HackerRank (₹8,000/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 Hirist alternative
There is no free plan
Hirist has no free tier. 4 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Hirist alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Hirist'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.
Hirist alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Hirist in 2027?+
The closest matches to Hirist 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), 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 Hirist, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Hirist?+
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 Hirist?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zety starts lowest at ₹200/mo. Freshteam ATS also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Hirist?+
Yes. 11 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.
Hirist vs Keka Hire: which is better?+
Keka Hire is the closest match to Hirist in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Hirist alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in applicant tracking system or a category Hirist also covers, and Info Edge'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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