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Best Whitecarrot alternatives in India (2027)

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.

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Quick answer

The closest alternatives to Whitecarrot are HireXL (Xobin) (Custom quote · Pay-per-candidate or subscription), Testlify (₹1,500/mo), Keka Hire (Price on request · Hire Pro and Hire Advanced are quote-only on keka.com/pricing), HackerEarth ($99/month · Growth plan, billed monthly; GST not stated) 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.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
—Whitecarrot logoWhitecarrot (current)₹2,000/moNoWebYes4.3/5—
1HireXL (Xobin) logoHireXL (Xobin)Custom quote · Pay-per-candidate or subscriptionNoWebYes4.6/5
2Testlify logoTestlify₹1,500/moNoWebYes4.5/5
3Keka Hire logoKeka HirePrice on request · Hire Pro and Hire Advanced are quote-only on keka.com/pricingNoWebYes4.6/5
4HackerEarth logoHackerEarth$99/month · Growth plan, billed monthly; GST not statedNoWebYes4.6/5
5Zoho Recruit for Staffing logoZoho Recruit for Staffing₹1,250/moNoWebYes4.6/5
6JazzHR logoJazzHR₹4,000/moNoWebNo4.4/5
7Recruit CRM ATS logoRecruit CRM ATS₹3,300/moNoWebYes4.5/5
8HackerRank logoHackerRank₹8,000/moNoWebNo4.5/5
9Ceipal logoCeipal₹2,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
10iimjobs by Naukri logoiimjobs by NaukriPrice on request · Contact sales: 1800 103 7344NoWebYes4.7/5
11Workable logoWorkable₹12,000/moNoWebNo4.4/5
12Manatal logoManatal₹1,200/moNoWebNo4.3/5
13Spark Hire logoSpark Hire₹10,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
14Recruitee logoRecruitee₹15,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
15CVViZ logoCVViZPaid plansNoWebYes4.1/5
16Superset logoSupersetOn requestNoWebYes4.1/5
17RippleHire logoRippleHireOn requestNoWebYes4.1/5
18Hirist logoHiristPay as you goNoWebYes4.4/5
19Apna Hire logoApna HireJob posts from ₹699NoWebYes4.5/5
20Freshteam ATS logoFreshteam ATSFree planYesWebYes4.8/5

Top 10 Whitecarrot alternatives in detail

HireXL (Xobin) logo

1. 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 Whitecarrot

  • Starts ₹1,000/mo higher (Custom quote · Pay-per-candidate or subscription vs ₹2,000/mo)

Key features

  • 3,400+ prebuilt skill, coding and psychometric tests
  • 2,500+ job-role tests
  • Coding tests in 50+ languages
  • Psychometric testing
  • Communication checker
Testlify logo

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)

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
Keka Hire logo

3. 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 Whitecarrot

  • Starts ₹4,999/mo higher (Price on request · Hire Pro and Hire Advanced are quote-only on keka.com/pricing vs ₹2,000/mo)

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
HackerEarth logo

4. 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 Whitecarrot

  • Starts ₹10,000/mo higher ($99/month · Growth plan, billed monthly; GST not stated vs ₹2,000/mo)

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
Zoho Recruit for Staffing logo

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)

Key features

  • Client contact profiles and activity tracking
  • Placement history and communication logs
  • Client-specific hiring workflows
  • Client portal (Enterprise)
  • Posting to 75+ job boards
JazzHR logo

6. JazzHR

JazzHR (Employ) · Pittsburgh · Applicant tracking system · 4.4/5

ATS for small businesses.

₹4,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with Whitecarrot

  • Starts ₹2,000/mo higher (₹4,000/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
Recruit CRM ATS logo

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)

Key features

  • Resume parser for PDF and Word files
  • Kanban pipelines with drag-and-drop stages
  • Customisable workflows, pipelines and user roles
  • Hiring manager portal for client feedback
  • Bill and pay tool for invoices, timesheets and payroll
HackerRank logo

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)
Ceipal logo

9. Ceipal

Ceipal · Rochester · Applicant tracking system · 4.3/5

ATS for staffing with Indian engineering.

₹2,000/mo

Free trial

iimjobs by Naukri logo

10. 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

Key features

  • Job posting and Premium Posting
  • Resume database search
  • ML-sorted relevant applications
  • Chat with candidates
  • Audio and video calls

Whitecarrot alternatives by what you need

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 2027?+

The closest matches to Whitecarrot on App Advisor are HireXL (Xobin) (Custom quote · Pay-per-candidate or subscription), Testlify (₹1,500/mo), Keka Hire (Price on request · Hire Pro and Hire Advanced are quote-only on keka.com/pricing). 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) (Custom quote · Pay-per-candidate or subscription), Testlify (₹1,500/mo), Keka Hire (Price on request · Hire Pro and Hire Advanced are quote-only on keka.com/pricing). 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 (Custom quote · Pay-per-candidate or subscription 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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