1. HireXL (Xobin)
Xobin · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
Pre-employment assessments and ATS.
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Testlify
- Starts ₹1,500/mo higher (₹3,000/mo vs ₹1,500/mo)
Applicant tracking system · Alternatives
Best Testlify alternatives in India (2026)
Testlify is an applicant tracking system product from Testlify, Mumbai, priced at ₹1,500/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 11 are built in India, and 6 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Testlify are HireXL (Xobin) (₹3,000/mo), Keka Hire (₹6,999/mo), HackerEarth (₹12,000/mo), JazzHR (₹4,000/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 Testlify alternative
There is no free plan
Testlify has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Testlify starts at ₹1,500/mo. 6 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Testlify alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Testlify'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Testlify (current) | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | HireXL (Xobin) | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  Keka Hire | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  HackerEarth | ₹12,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  JazzHR | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  HackerRank | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  iimjobs by Naukri | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 7 |  Workable | ₹12,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Spark Hire | ₹10,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  Zoho Recruit for Staffing | ₹1,250/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  Recruitee | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Hirist | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Recruit CRM ATS | ₹3,300/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Zety | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 14 |  Resume.io | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 15 |  Whitecarrot | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Freshteam ATS | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 17 |  Manatal | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Ceipal | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  InterviewBit Hiring | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 20 |  Naukri RMS | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Testlify alternatives in detail
2. Keka Hire
Keka Technologies · Hyderabad · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
ATS integrated with Keka HR.
₹6,999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Testlify
- Starts ₹5,499/mo higher (₹6,999/mo vs ₹1,500/mo)
3. HackerEarth
HackerEarth · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
Developer assessments and hackathons built in Bengaluru.
₹12,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Testlify
- Starts ₹10,500/mo higher (₹12,000/mo vs ₹1,500/mo)
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Testlify
- Starts ₹2,500/mo higher (₹4,000/mo vs ₹1,500/mo)
5. HackerRank
HackerRank · Mountain View · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Technical skills assessments with Indian founders.
₹8,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Testlify
- Starts ₹6,500/mo higher (₹8,000/mo vs ₹1,500/mo)
6. iimjobs by Naukri
Info Edge · Noida · Applicant tracking system · 4.7/5
Management job board and hiring tools.
Pay as you go
Free trial
7. Workable
Workable · Boston · Applicant tracking system · 4.4/5
Recruiting software with job posting.
₹12,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Testlify
- Starts ₹10,500/mo higher (₹12,000/mo vs ₹1,500/mo)
₹10,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Testlify
- Starts ₹8,500/mo higher (₹10,000/mo vs ₹1,500/mo)
9. Zoho Recruit for Staffing
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
Staffing edition of Zoho Recruit.
₹1,250/mo
Free trial
Compared with Testlify
- Starts ₹250/mo cheaper (₹1,250/mo vs ₹1,500/mo)
10. Recruitee
Recruitee (Tellent) · Amsterdam · Applicant tracking system · 4.3/5
Collaborative hiring software.
₹15,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Testlify
- Starts ₹13,500/mo higher (₹15,000/mo vs ₹1,500/mo)
Testlify alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Testlify
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How to choose a Testlify 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.
Testlify alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Testlify in 2026?+
The closest matches to Testlify on App Advisor are HireXL (Xobin) (₹3,000/mo), Keka Hire (₹6,999/mo), HackerEarth (₹12,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Testlify, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Testlify?+
Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Freshteam ATS (Free plan), InterviewBit Hiring (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Testlify?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zety starts lowest at ₹200/mo, compared with ₹1,500/mo for Testlify. Freshteam ATS also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Testlify?+
Yes. 11 alternatives are built in India, including HireXL (Xobin) (₹3,000/mo), Keka Hire (₹6,999/mo), HackerEarth (₹12,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Testlify vs HireXL (Xobin): which is better?+
HireXL (Xobin) is the closest match to Testlify in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹1,500/mo higher (₹3,000/mo vs ₹1,500/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Testlify alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in applicant tracking system or a category Testlify also covers, and Testlify'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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