1. HackerEarth
HackerEarth · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
Developer assessments and hackathons built in Bengaluru.
₹12,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Workable
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Applicant tracking system · Alternatives
Best Workable alternatives in India (2026)
Workable is an applicant tracking system product from Workable, Boston, priced at ₹12,000/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 10 are built in India, and 11 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Workable are HackerEarth (₹12,000/mo), Keka Hire (₹6,999/mo), HackerRank (₹8,000/mo), Recruitee (₹15,000/mo) and Spark Hire (₹10,000/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 Workable alternative
There is no free plan
Workable has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Workable starts at ₹12,000/mo. 11 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Workable is built in United States. 10 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Workable alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Workable'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Workable (current) | ₹12,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | HackerEarth | ₹12,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  Keka Hire | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  HackerRank | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Recruitee | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Spark Hire | ₹10,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  HireXL (Xobin) | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  JazzHR | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Testlify | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  iimjobs by Naukri | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 10 |  Hirist | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Freshteam ATS | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 12 |  Zety | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 13 |  Resume.io | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 14 |  TalentLyft | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 15 |  Recruit CRM ATS | ₹3,300/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  HireHive | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 17 |  JOIN | On request | 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 |  InterviewBit Hiring | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 20 |  Naukri RMS | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Workable 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 Workable
- Starts ₹5,001/mo cheaper (₹6,999/mo vs ₹12,000/mo)
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
3. HackerRank
HackerRank · Mountain View · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Technical skills assessments with Indian founders.
₹8,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Workable
- Starts ₹4,000/mo cheaper (₹8,000/mo vs ₹12,000/mo)
4. Recruitee
Recruitee (Tellent) · Amsterdam · Applicant tracking system · 4.3/5
Collaborative hiring software.
₹15,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Workable
- Starts ₹3,000/mo higher (₹15,000/mo vs ₹12,000/mo)
₹10,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Workable
- Starts ₹2,000/mo cheaper (₹10,000/mo vs ₹12,000/mo)
6. HireXL (Xobin)
Xobin · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
Pre-employment assessments and ATS.
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Workable
- Starts ₹9,000/mo cheaper (₹3,000/mo vs ₹12,000/mo)
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Workable
- Starts ₹8,000/mo cheaper (₹4,000/mo vs ₹12,000/mo)
8. Testlify
Testlify · Mumbai · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Pre-employment skills tests built in Mumbai.
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Workable
- Starts ₹10,500/mo cheaper (₹1,500/mo vs ₹12,000/mo)
- Built in India (Mumbai)
9. iimjobs by Naukri
Info Edge · Noida · Applicant tracking system · 4.7/5
Management job board and hiring tools.
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Workable
- Built in India (Noida)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Workable
- Built in India (Noida)
Workable alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Workable
Free Workable alternatives
How to choose a Workable 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.
Workable alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Workable in 2026?+
The closest matches to Workable on App Advisor are HackerEarth (₹12,000/mo), Keka Hire (₹6,999/mo), HackerRank (₹8,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Workable, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Workable?+
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 Workable?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zety starts lowest at ₹200/mo, compared with ₹12,000/mo for Workable. Freshteam ATS also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Workable?+
Yes. 10 alternatives are built in India, including HackerEarth (₹12,000/mo), Keka Hire (₹6,999/mo), HireXL (Xobin) (₹3,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Workable vs HackerEarth: which is better?+
HackerEarth is the closest match to Workable in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Bengaluru). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Workable alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in applicant tracking system or a category Workable also covers, and Workable'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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