1. Naukri RMS
Info Edge · Noida · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Recruitment management from Naukri.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with SmartRecruiters
- Built in India (Noida)
Applicant tracking system · Alternatives
Best SmartRecruiters alternatives in India (2027)
SmartRecruiters is an applicant tracking system product from SmartRecruiters, San Francisco, 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 SmartRecruiters 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 SmartRecruiters alternative
Indian support and GST
SmartRecruiters 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.
SmartRecruiters alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches SmartRecruiters'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | SmartRecruiters (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | — |
| 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 |  Instahyre | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  Teamtailor | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 14 |  Ashby | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 15 |  HireVue | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 16 |  Vincere | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 17 |  HirePro | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 18 |  Wheebox | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 |  LinkedIn Recruiter | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 20 |  Hyreo | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 |
Top 10 SmartRecruiters 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 SmartRecruiters
- 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 SmartRecruiters
- 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 SmartRecruiters
- 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 SmartRecruiters
- 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
SmartRecruiters alternatives by what you need
Indian alternatives to SmartRecruiters
How to choose a SmartRecruiters 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.
SmartRecruiters alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to SmartRecruiters in 2027?+
The closest matches to SmartRecruiters 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 SmartRecruiters, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to SmartRecruiters?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to SmartRecruiters has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
Is there an Indian alternative to SmartRecruiters?+
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.
SmartRecruiters vs Naukri RMS: which is better?+
Naukri RMS is the closest match to SmartRecruiters in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Noida). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these SmartRecruiters alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in applicant tracking system or a category SmartRecruiters also covers, and SmartRecruiters'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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