1. Naukri RMS
Info Edge · Noida · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Recruitment management from Naukri.
On request
Quote-based
Applicant tracking system · Alternatives
Best Mettl (Mercer Mettl) alternatives in India (2027)
Mettl (Mercer Mettl) is an applicant tracking system product from Mercer Mettl, Gurugram, priced at Price on request · Custom quote per product and volume. 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 Mettl (Mercer Mettl) 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), iMocha (On request) and Instahyre (On request).
Why businesses look for a Mettl (Mercer Mettl) alternative
Reported limitation
No published pricing at all; every product needs a sales quote
Reported limitation
No self-serve free trial, only a free demo booked through sales
Reported limitation
Overkill and likely expensive for firms running only a few dozen tests a year
Mettl (Mercer Mettl) alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Mettl (Mercer Mettl)'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Mettl (Mercer Mettl) (current) | Price on request · Custom quote per product and volume | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | — |
| 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 |  iMocha | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Instahyre | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 6 |  HirePro | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 7 |  Wheebox | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  Codility | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 9 |  Hyreo | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 10 |  CodeSignal | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 11 |  Greenhouse | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 12 |  Lever | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  iCIMS | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 14 |  Jobvite | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 15 |  SmartRecruiters | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 16 |  Teamtailor | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 17 |  Ashby | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 18 |  HireVue | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 19 |  Vincere | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 20 |  iimjobs by Naukri | Price on request · Contact sales: 1800 103 7344 | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 |
Top 10 Mettl (Mercer Mettl) 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
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
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
On request
Quote-based
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
6. HirePro
HirePro · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.2/5
Campus and lateral hiring assessments.
On request
Quote-based
7. Wheebox
Wheebox (ETS) · Gurugram · Applicant tracking system · 4.2/5
Online assessments and proctoring.
On request
Quote-based
On request
Quote-based
9. Hyreo
Hyreo · Kochi · Applicant tracking system · 4.1/5
Candidate engagement platform built in Kochi.
On request
Quote-based
10. CodeSignal
CodeSignal · San Francisco · Applicant tracking system · 4.2/5
Skills assessment platform.
On request
Quote-based
Mettl (Mercer Mettl) alternatives by what you need
How to choose a Mettl (Mercer Mettl) 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.
Mettl (Mercer Mettl) alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Mettl (Mercer Mettl) in 2027?+
The closest matches to Mettl (Mercer Mettl) 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 Mettl (Mercer Mettl), then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Mettl (Mercer Mettl)?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Mettl (Mercer Mettl) has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
Is there an Indian alternative to Mettl (Mercer Mettl)?+
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.
Mettl (Mercer Mettl) vs Naukri RMS: which is better?+
Naukri RMS is the closest match to Mettl (Mercer Mettl) in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Mettl (Mercer Mettl) alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in applicant tracking system or a category Mettl (Mercer Mettl) also covers, and Mercer Mettl'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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