Zoho Recruit

by Zoho Corporation · Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Since 1996

Applicant tracking for in-house teams and staffing agencies.

Applicant tracking system Staffing & gig workforce platformsRecommendedMade in IndiaFree plan

Starting price: Free · paid from ₹1250/recruiter/mo; Standard (Corporate HR), billed yearly
Free trial / plan: Forever Free; 1 active job per recruiter licence
Deployment: Cloud; Web
App Advisor rating: 4.8; transparency & India fit

What is Zoho Recruit?

Zoho Recruit is Zoho's applicant tracking system and recruitment CRM. It covers candidate and client management, resume parsing, job posting to 75+ job boards, branded careers sites, employee referrals, assessments, interview scheduling and hiring pipelines, with Zia AI for candidate matching and Blueprint-based recruitment automation. It ships in two editions: Corporate HR for in-house hiring teams and Staffing Agency for recruitment firms.

Pricing is per recruiter per month. There is a Forever Free plan with 1 active job per recruiter licence. On the Corporate HR edition, Standard is ₹1250 and Enterprise ₹2500 per recruiter per month billed yearly. Add-ons cover employee/hiring-manager licences, a vendor portal and video interviews. Zoho offers a 15-day free trial and a 45-day money-back guarantee.

What works well

+Forever Free plan with candidate management, email management and interview scheduling
+15-day free trial of Enterprise features plus a 45-day money-back guarantee on paid plans
+Two purpose-built editions: Corporate HR for internal hiring and Staffing Agency for recruitment firms
+75+ free, paid and premium job boards plus a branded careers site and social recruiting
+Zia AI candidate matching, Blueprints and recruitment automation on Enterprise
+Toll-free Classic support included free with every paid edition

What to watch out for

−Active job openings are capped per recruiter licence — 1 on Free, 10 on Standard and 20 on Enterprise (Corporate HR)
−Add-ons are not supported in the Free Edition
−Employee/hiring-manager licences can only be bought in packs of 10
−AI candidate matching, custom reports, Blueprint and advanced customisation are Enterprise-only
−Premium and Enterprise support cost 20% and 25% of the licence fee

Best suited for: Indian staffing and recruitment agencies managing multiple clients and high job volumes · In-house talent acquisition teams wanting a low-cost ATS per recruiter · Startups hiring their first team members on the Forever Free plan · Companies already using Zoho People or other Zoho apps

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Zoho Recruit features

Researched from Zoho Recruit's official product pages · updated September 2026.

Sourcing and job posting

75+ free, paid and premium job boards
Branded careers site
Social recruiting
Employee referral portal
Candidate sourcing and resume parsing
Resume extraction and document library

Applicant tracking

Candidate and client management
Hiring pipeline and job requisitions
Interview scheduling and management
Assessments and background checks
Department hierarchy
Advanced, Boolean and semantic search

AI and automation

Zia AI hiring assistant
AI candidate matching
Blueprints and workflow rules
Custom functions and auto responders
Layout rules and territory management

Collaboration and communication

Candidate and staffing portals
Vendor/client portals
Email management and mass mail
SMS and PhoneBridge
Google Meet and Microsoft Teams interviews

Analytics and administration

Standard reports and dashboards
Custom reports and advanced analytics with KPIs
Field-level security and custom profiles
Data backup and API access
Mobile apps for Android and iOS

Zoho Recruit pricing (INR)

Source

Every edition as published by the vendor · free trial: 15-day free trial with all Enterprise features, plus a 45-day money-back guarantee on paid editions. Prices exclude GST unless stated. Full Zoho Recruit pricing breakdown

Free

₹0

Forever Free

1 active job/ recruiter license
Candidate Management
Email Management
Interview Scheduling
8/5 support

Standard

₹1250 per recruiter per month

Billed yearly (₹1500 billed monthly)

10 active jobs/ recruiter license
Candidate sourcing and resume management
Premium job boards and branded careers site
Employee referrals and social recruiting
Assessments and hiring pipeline
Standard reports and dashboards
50+ integrations, includes AI

Enterprise

₹2500 per recruiter per month

Billed yearly (₹3000 billed monthly)

20 active jobs/ recruiter license
AI candidate matching
Candidate and staffing portals
Blueprint, layout rules and advanced customisation
Territory management and recruitment automation
Advanced analytics, custom reports and dashboards
SMS and PhoneBridge, field-level security
Google Meet and Microsoft Teams integration

• Prices above are the Corporate HR edition shown on the pricing page with INR selected in its USD/INR/EUR/GBP currency switcher
• The pricing page states: "Prices mentioned are inclusive of local taxes." and also "Local taxes (VAT, GST, etc.) will be charged in addition to the prices mentioned."
• Staffing Agency edition tiers are Free (1 active job), Standard (100 active jobs), Professional (250 active jobs) and Enterprise (750 active jobs), priced per recruiter per month at ₹1250, ₹2500 and ₹3750 billed yearly (₹1500, ₹3000 and ₹4500 billed monthly)
• Add-on — Employee License: ₹500 per month billed annually (₹600 monthly), for employee referral portal access, sold in packs of 10 only
• Add-on — Vendor Portal: ₹300 per month billed annually, to manage hiring leads or external recruiters
• Add-on — Video Interviews: ₹600 per job opening, for one-way or live video interviews
• Add-ons are not supported in the Free Edition

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Integrations, security & India

Integrations

Zoho People
Google Meet
Microsoft Teams
Slack
Mailchimp
TestGorilla
Calendly
LinkedIn
Google
WhatsApp Business
Zapier

Security & compliance

Field-level security and custom profiles on Enterprise
Data centres with 24/7/365 security, video monitoring and biometric access
Advanced fire, flood and theft monitoring systems
Network security with latest encryption and intrusion detection/prevention technology

For Indian businesses

The pricing page has a currency switcher with USD, INR, EUR and GBP; INR figures above are those shown with INR selected
Zoho's pricing page notes local taxes such as GST
Widely used by Indian staffing agencies via the dedicated Staffing Agency edition

Support, resources & partner network

Support & learning

Basic support (free, Free edition): knowledge base, community, email and customer portal, 24-hour max response
Classic support (free with all paid editions): adds toll-free support, 8x5 hours, 12-hour max response
Premium support at 20% of licence fee: live chat, remote assistance, 45-day onboarding, 24x5, 3-hour max response
Enterprise support at 25% of licence fee: technical account manager, quarterly reports, weekend support, 24x7, 1-hour max response
Free edition includes 8/5 support

Zoho Recruit Pricing Staffing Agency plan comparison Corporate HR plan comparison Support plans

Trust, compliance & who uses Zoho Recruit

Customers named by the vendor

StellantisBoschITCDeloitteSri Lankan AirlinesVinFastCareerUp

Is Zoho Recruit the best choice for you?

Best choice if you are…

Indian staffing and recruitment agencies managing multiple clients and high job volumes
In-house talent acquisition teams wanting a low-cost ATS per recruiter
Startups hiring their first team members on the Forever Free plan
Companies already using Zoho People or other Zoho apps

Look elsewhere if you are…

Teams wanting unlimited active job openings on entry plans, since jobs are capped per recruiter licence
Organisations needing full HRMS or payroll in the same product — that is Zoho People and Zoho Payroll

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Zoho Recruit screenshots

Zoho Recruit video

Zoho Recruit Tutorial 2025 | How to Use Zoho Recruit for Beginners

Specifications

Category: Applicant tracking system, Staffing & gig workforce platforms
Vendor: Zoho Corporation
Headquarters: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Founded: 1996
Pricing model: Freemium
Starting price: Free plan
Deployment: Cloud
Platforms: Web
Best for: Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India: Yes

₹3,000/mo

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Zoho Recruit — frequently asked questions

What is Zoho Recruit?+

Zoho Recruit is Zoho's applicant tracking system and recruitment CRM. It handles candidate and client management, resume parsing, job posting to 75+ job boards, branded careers sites, employee referrals, assessments, interview scheduling and hiring pipelines, with Zia AI for candidate matching and Blueprint-based automation. It comes in a Corporate HR edition for in-house teams and a Staffing Agency edition for recruitment firms.

What is Zoho Recruit pricing?+

On the Corporate HR edition, Standard is ₹1250 and Enterprise ₹2500 per recruiter per month billed yearly (₹1500 and ₹3000 billed monthly), alongside a Forever Free plan. The Staffing Agency edition runs Standard ₹1250, Professional ₹2500 and Enterprise ₹3750 per recruiter per month billed yearly.

Is Zoho Recruit free?+

Yes. Zoho Recruit has a Forever Free plan that includes 1 active job per recruiter licence, candidate management, email management, interview scheduling and 8/5 support. Add-ons are not supported in the Free Edition. There is also a 15-day free trial of all Enterprise features, after which the account moves to the Free Plan without losing data.

How many job openings can I have on each plan?+

Active jobs are capped per recruiter licence. On Corporate HR it is 1 active job on Free, 10 on Standard and 20 on Enterprise. On the Staffing Agency edition it is 1 active job on Free, 100 on Standard, 250 on Professional and 750 on Enterprise.

What add-ons does Zoho Recruit offer?+

Employee Licences at ₹500 per month billed annually (₹600 monthly), sold in packs of 10, for referral portal and hiring-manager access; a Vendor Portal at ₹300 per month billed annually; and Video Interviews at ₹600 per job opening. Add-ons are not available on the Free Edition.

Does Zoho Recruit offer a money-back guarantee?+

Yes. Zoho states a 45-day money-back guarantee: after signing up for a paid edition you can use it for 45 days risk-free and get 100% of your money back, with pro-rated refund options beyond 45 days.

What support is included with Zoho Recruit?+

Basic support is free on the Free edition with a 24-hour response target. Classic support is free with all paid editions and adds toll-free support 8x5 with a 12-hour response target. Premium support costs 20% of the licence fee (24x5, 3-hour response) and Enterprise support 25% of the licence fee (24x7, 1-hour response, technical account manager).

What is Zoho Recruit?+

Zoho Recruit is applicant tracking system by Zoho Corporation, an Indian company from Chennai. Applicant tracking for in-house teams and staffing agencies.

How much does Zoho Recruit cost?+

Zoho Recruit has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does Zoho Recruit offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Zoho Recruit offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Zoho Recruit made in India?+

Yes. Zoho Recruit is built by Zoho Corporation, headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Who is Zoho Recruit best suited for?+

Zoho Recruit suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for applicant tracking system with staffing & gig workforce platforms.

What are the best alternatives to Zoho Recruit?+

Popular alternatives in applicant tracking system include Freshteam ATS, iimjobs by Naukri, Keka Hire. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Zoho Recruit deployed?+

Zoho Recruit is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.