1. HireXL (Xobin)
Xobin · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
Pre-employment assessments and ATS.
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Whitecarrot
- Starts ₹1,000/mo higher (₹3,000/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
Applicant tracking system · Alternatives
Best Whitecarrot alternatives in India (2026)
Whitecarrot is an applicant tracking system product from Whitecarrot, Pune, priced at ₹2,000/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 1 have a free plan, 13 are built in India, and 4 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Whitecarrot are HireXL (Xobin) (₹3,000/mo), Testlify (₹1,500/mo), Keka Hire (₹6,999/mo), HackerEarth (₹12,000/mo) and Zoho Recruit for Staffing (₹1,250/mo). Freshteam ATS is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹1,200/month.
Why businesses look for a Whitecarrot alternative
There is no free plan
Whitecarrot has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Whitecarrot starts at ₹2,000/mo. 4 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Whitecarrot alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Whitecarrot'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Whitecarrot (current) | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | HireXL (Xobin) | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  Testlify | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Keka Hire | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  HackerEarth | ₹12,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Zoho Recruit for Staffing | ₹1,250/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  JazzHR | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Recruit CRM ATS | ₹3,300/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  HackerRank | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Ceipal | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  iimjobs by Naukri | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 11 |  Workable | ₹12,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Manatal | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Spark Hire | ₹10,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Recruitee | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  CVViZ | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 16 |  Superset | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 17 |  RippleHire | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 18 |  Hirist | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Freshteam ATS | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 20 |  TurboHire | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Whitecarrot 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 Whitecarrot
- Starts ₹500/mo cheaper (₹1,500/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
3. Keka Hire
Keka Technologies · Hyderabad · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
ATS integrated with Keka HR.
₹6,999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Whitecarrot
- Starts ₹4,999/mo higher (₹6,999/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
4. HackerEarth
HackerEarth · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
Developer assessments and hackathons built in Bengaluru.
₹12,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Whitecarrot
- Starts ₹10,000/mo higher (₹12,000/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
5. 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 Whitecarrot
- Starts ₹750/mo cheaper (₹1,250/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Whitecarrot
- Starts ₹2,000/mo higher (₹4,000/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
7. Recruit CRM ATS
Recruit CRM · New Delhi · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
ATS for staffing agencies built in India.
₹3,300/mo
Free trial
Compared with Whitecarrot
- Starts ₹1,300/mo higher (₹3,300/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
8. HackerRank
HackerRank · Mountain View · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Technical skills assessments with Indian founders.
₹8,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Whitecarrot
- Starts ₹6,000/mo higher (₹8,000/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
9. Ceipal
Ceipal · Rochester · Applicant tracking system · 4.3/5
ATS for staffing with Indian engineering.
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
10. iimjobs by Naukri
Info Edge · Noida · Applicant tracking system · 4.7/5
Management job board and hiring tools.
Pay as you go
Free trial
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How to choose a Whitecarrot 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.
Whitecarrot alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Whitecarrot in 2026?+
The closest matches to Whitecarrot on App Advisor are HireXL (Xobin) (₹3,000/mo), Testlify (₹1,500/mo), Keka Hire (₹6,999/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Whitecarrot, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Whitecarrot?+
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 Whitecarrot?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Manatal starts lowest at ₹1,200/mo, compared with ₹2,000/mo for Whitecarrot. Freshteam ATS also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Whitecarrot?+
Yes. 13 alternatives are built in India, including HireXL (Xobin) (₹3,000/mo), Testlify (₹1,500/mo), Keka Hire (₹6,999/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Whitecarrot vs HireXL (Xobin): which is better?+
HireXL (Xobin) is the closest match to Whitecarrot in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹1,000/mo higher (₹3,000/mo vs ₹2,000/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Whitecarrot alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in applicant tracking system or a category Whitecarrot also covers, and Whitecarrot'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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