1. Naukri RMS
Info Edge · Noida · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Recruitment management from Naukri.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with LinkedIn Recruiter
- Built in India (Noida)
Applicant tracking system · Alternatives
Best LinkedIn Recruiter alternatives in India (2027)
LinkedIn Recruiter is an applicant tracking system product from LinkedIn, Sunnyvale, priced at On request. 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 LinkedIn Recruiter are Naukri RMS (On request), Darwinbox Recruit (Custom quote · Sold by quote, usually bundled with other Darwinbox modules), 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) and iMocha (On request).
Why businesses look for a LinkedIn Recruiter alternative
Indian support and GST
LinkedIn Recruiter 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.
LinkedIn Recruiter alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches LinkedIn Recruiter'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | LinkedIn Recruiter (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | — |
| 1 | Naukri RMS | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Darwinbox Recruit | Custom quote · Sold by quote, usually bundled with other Darwinbox modules | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  Talview | Price on request · Unit-based pricing per feature; quote via sales form | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Mettl (Mercer Mettl) | Price on request · Custom quote per product and volume | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  iMocha | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Codility | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 7 |  CodeSignal | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  Greenhouse | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 9 |  Lever | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 10 |  iCIMS | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 11 |  Jobvite | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 12 |  SmartRecruiters | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  Instahyre | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 14 |  Teamtailor | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 15 |  Ashby | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 16 |  HireVue | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 17 |  Vincere | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 18 |  HirePro | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 |  Wheebox | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  Hyreo | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 |
Top 10 LinkedIn Recruiter alternatives in detail
2. Darwinbox Recruit
Darwinbox · Hyderabad · Applicant tracking system · 4.4/5
Recruiting module in Darwinbox.
Custom quote · Sold by quote, usually bundled with other Darwinbox modules
Quote-based
Compared with LinkedIn Recruiter
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
Key features
- Requisitions triggered from employee separations in Core HR
- Position-based or job-based staffing models
- Configurable approval processes and hiring groups
- Central job description and skill library
- Job-specific application fields and CTQ auto-reject questions
3. 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
Compared with LinkedIn Recruiter
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
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
4. 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
Compared with LinkedIn Recruiter
- Built in India (Gurugram)
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
Compared with LinkedIn Recruiter
- Built in India (Pune)
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
7. CodeSignal
CodeSignal · San Francisco · Applicant tracking system · 4.2/5
Skills assessment platform.
On request
Quote-based
8. Greenhouse
Greenhouse · New York · Applicant tracking system · 4.2/5
Structured hiring ATS for scaling companies.
On request
Quote-based
9. Lever
Lever (Employ) · San Francisco · Applicant tracking system · 4.2/5
ATS and CRM for recruiting.
On request
Quote-based
LinkedIn Recruiter alternatives by what you need
Indian alternatives to LinkedIn Recruiter
How to choose a LinkedIn Recruiter 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.
LinkedIn Recruiter alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to LinkedIn Recruiter in 2027?+
The closest matches to LinkedIn Recruiter on App Advisor are Naukri RMS (On request), Darwinbox Recruit (Custom quote · Sold by quote, usually bundled with other Darwinbox modules), Talview (Price on request · Unit-based pricing per feature; quote via sales form). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match LinkedIn Recruiter, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to LinkedIn Recruiter?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to LinkedIn Recruiter has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
Is there an Indian alternative to LinkedIn Recruiter?+
Yes. 9 alternatives are built in India, including Naukri RMS (On request), Darwinbox Recruit (Custom quote · Sold by quote, usually bundled with other Darwinbox modules), Talview (Price on request · Unit-based pricing per feature; quote via sales form). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
LinkedIn Recruiter vs Naukri RMS: which is better?+
Naukri RMS is the closest match to LinkedIn Recruiter in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Noida). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these LinkedIn Recruiter alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in applicant tracking system or a category LinkedIn Recruiter also covers, and LinkedIn'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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