Applicant tracking system · Alternatives
Best Resume.io alternatives in India (2027)
Resume.io is an applicant tracking system product from Resume.io, Amsterdam, priced at ₹200/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 1 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Resume.io are Zety (₹200/mo), Testlify (₹1,500/mo), HireXL (Xobin) (Custom quote · Pay-per-candidate or subscription), iimjobs by Naukri (Price on request · Contact sales: 1800 103 7344) and Keka Hire (Price on request · Hire Pro and Hire Advanced are quote-only on keka.com/pricing). 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 Resume.io alternative
There is no free plan
Resume.io has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Resume.io starts at ₹200/mo. 1 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Resume.io is built in Netherlands. 9 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Resume.io alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Resume.io'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Resume.io (current) | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | — |
| 1 |  Zety | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 2 |  Testlify | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  HireXL (Xobin) | Custom quote · Pay-per-candidate or subscription | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  iimjobs by Naukri | Price on request · Contact sales: 1800 103 7344 | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 5 |  Keka Hire | Price on request · Hire Pro and Hire Advanced are quote-only on keka.com/pricing | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  HackerEarth | $99/month · Growth plan, billed monthly; GST not stated | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  HackerRank | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  JazzHR | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Workable | ₹12,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Recruitee | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Hirist | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Spark Hire | ₹10,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Apna Hire | Job posts from ₹699 | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  Freshteam ATS | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 15 |  TalentLyft | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 16 |  HireHive | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 17 |  JOIN | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 18 |  Homerun | From €109/month on an annual contract (3 job slots) | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 19 |  GoHire | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 20 |  Zoho Recruit for Staffing | ₹1,250/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 |
Top 10 Resume.io alternatives in detail
2. Testlify
Testlify · Mumbai · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Pre-employment skills tests built in Mumbai.
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Resume.io
- Starts ₹1,300/mo higher (₹1,500/mo vs ₹200/mo)
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Key features
- 3,500+ validated tests
- Tests for non-technical roles across 50+ industries
- Assessments in 16+ languages
- CEFR-aligned English tests A1 to C2
- Audio, video, fill-in-the-blank and situational judgement questions
3. HireXL (Xobin)
Xobin · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
Pre-employment assessments and ATS.
Custom quote · Pay-per-candidate or subscription
Free trial
Compared with Resume.io
- Starts ₹2,800/mo higher (Custom quote · Pay-per-candidate or subscription vs ₹200/mo)
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Key features
- 3,400+ prebuilt skill, coding and psychometric tests
- 2,500+ job-role tests
- Coding tests in 50+ languages
- Psychometric testing
- Communication checker
4. iimjobs by Naukri
Info Edge · Noida · Applicant tracking system · 4.7/5
Management job board and hiring tools.
Price on request · Contact sales: 1800 103 7344
Free trial
Compared with Resume.io
- Built in India (Noida)
Key features
- Job posting and Premium Posting
- Resume database search
- ML-sorted relevant applications
- Chat with candidates
- Audio and video calls
5. Keka Hire
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 Resume.io
- Starts ₹6,799/mo higher (Price on request · Hire Pro and Hire Advanced are quote-only on keka.com/pricing vs ₹200/mo)
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
Key features
- Requisition management with approvals
- AI-generated job descriptions
- Publishing to 15+ job boards including LinkedIn, Naukri and Indeed (Advanced for board integrations)
- LinkedIn Chrome sourcing extension
- Internal job board, employee and social referrals
6. HackerEarth
HackerEarth · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
Developer assessments and hackathons built in Bengaluru.
$99/month · Growth plan, billed monthly; GST not stated
Free trial
Compared with Resume.io
- Starts ₹11,800/mo higher ($99/month · Growth plan, billed monthly; GST not stated vs ₹200/mo)
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Key features
- Auto-graded coding tests in 40+ languages
- Full-stack and GenAI skill questions
- Psychometric and soft-skill tests
- Question pooling
- Exportable detailed candidate reports
7. HackerRank
HackerRank · Mountain View · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Technical skills assessments with Indian founders.
₹8,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Resume.io
- Starts ₹7,800/mo higher (₹8,000/mo vs ₹200/mo)
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Resume.io
- Starts ₹3,800/mo higher (₹4,000/mo vs ₹200/mo)
9. Workable
Workable · Boston · Applicant tracking system · 4.4/5
Recruiting software with job posting.
₹12,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Resume.io
- Starts ₹11,800/mo higher (₹12,000/mo vs ₹200/mo)
10. Recruitee
Recruitee (Tellent) · Amsterdam · Applicant tracking system · 4.3/5
Collaborative hiring software.
₹15,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Resume.io
- Starts ₹14,800/mo higher (₹15,000/mo vs ₹200/mo)
Resume.io alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Resume.io
Free Resume.io alternatives
Indian alternatives to Resume.io
- Testlify₹1,500/mo
- HireXL (Xobin)Custom quote · Pay-per-candidate or subscription
- iimjobs by NaukriPrice on request · Contact sales: 1800 103 7344
- Keka HirePrice on request · Hire Pro and Hire Advanced are quote-only on keka.com/pricing
- HackerEarth$99/month · Growth plan, billed monthly; GST not stated
- HiristPay as you go
How to choose a Resume.io 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.
Resume.io alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Resume.io in 2027?+
The closest matches to Resume.io on App Advisor are Zety (₹200/mo), Testlify (₹1,500/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 Resume.io, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Resume.io?+
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 Resume.io?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zety starts lowest at ₹200/mo, compared with ₹200/mo for Resume.io. Freshteam ATS also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Resume.io?+
Yes. 9 alternatives are built in India, including Testlify (₹1,500/mo), HireXL (Xobin) (Custom quote · Pay-per-candidate or subscription), iimjobs by Naukri (Price on request · Contact sales: 1800 103 7344). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Resume.io vs Zety: which is better?+
Zety is the closest match to Resume.io in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Resume.io alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in applicant tracking system or a category Resume.io also covers, and Resume.io'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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