1. 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 Zoho Recruit for Staffing
- Starts ₹2,050/mo higher (₹3,300/mo vs ₹1,250/mo)
Applicant tracking system · Alternatives
Best Zoho Recruit for Staffing alternatives in India (2026)
Zoho Recruit for Staffing is an applicant tracking system product from Zoho Corporation, Chennai, priced at ₹1,250/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 1 have a free plan, 9 are built in India, and 2 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Zoho Recruit for Staffing are Recruit CRM ATS (₹3,300/mo), Ceipal (₹2,000/mo), Testlify (₹1,500/mo), HireXL (Xobin) (₹3,000/mo) and Keka Hire (₹6,999/mo). WorkIndia for Employers is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹1,200/month.
Why businesses look for a Zoho Recruit for Staffing alternative
There is no free plan
Zoho Recruit for Staffing has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Zoho Recruit for Staffing starts at ₹1,250/mo. 2 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Zoho Recruit for Staffing alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Zoho Recruit for Staffing'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Zoho Recruit for Staffing (current) | ₹1,250/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | — |
| 1 | Recruit CRM ATS | ₹3,300/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Ceipal | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  Testlify | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  HireXL (Xobin) | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Keka Hire | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  HackerEarth | ₹12,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  JazzHR | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  WorkIndia for Employers | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | vs Zoho Recruit for Staffing |
| 9 |  Crelate | $85/user/month billed annually | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 10 |  Manatal | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Whitecarrot | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Tracker | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 13 |  iimjobs by Naukri | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 14 |  HackerRank | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Workable | ₹12,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Spark Hire | ₹10,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Hirist | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Recruitee | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Bullhorn | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 20 |  JobDiva | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 |
Top 10 Zoho Recruit for Staffing alternatives in detail
2. Ceipal
Ceipal · Rochester · Applicant tracking system · 4.3/5
ATS for staffing with Indian engineering.
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Recruit for Staffing
- Starts ₹750/mo higher (₹2,000/mo vs ₹1,250/mo)
3. Testlify
Testlify · Mumbai · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Pre-employment skills tests built in Mumbai.
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Recruit for Staffing
- Starts ₹250/mo higher (₹1,500/mo vs ₹1,250/mo)
4. HireXL (Xobin)
Xobin · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
Pre-employment assessments and ATS.
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Recruit for Staffing
- Starts ₹1,750/mo higher (₹3,000/mo vs ₹1,250/mo)
5. Keka Hire
Keka Technologies · Hyderabad · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
ATS integrated with Keka HR.
₹6,999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Recruit for Staffing
- Starts ₹5,749/mo higher (₹6,999/mo vs ₹1,250/mo)
6. HackerEarth
HackerEarth · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
Developer assessments and hackathons built in Bengaluru.
₹12,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Recruit for Staffing
- Starts ₹10,750/mo higher (₹12,000/mo vs ₹1,250/mo)
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Recruit for Staffing
- Starts ₹2,750/mo higher (₹4,000/mo vs ₹1,250/mo)
8. WorkIndia for Employers
WorkIndia · Mumbai · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Hire blue-collar candidates quickly.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Zoho Recruit for Staffing
- Has a free plan — Zoho Recruit for Staffing does not
9. Crelate
Crelate, Inc. · Eagle · Applicant tracking system · 3.9/5
Recruitment CRM and applicant tracking system built for staffing agencies and executive search.
$85/user/month billed annually
Free trial
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Recruit for Staffing
- Starts ₹50/mo cheaper (₹1,200/mo vs ₹1,250/mo)
Zoho Recruit for Staffing alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Zoho Recruit for Staffing
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Indian alternatives to Zoho Recruit for Staffing
How to choose a Zoho Recruit for Staffing 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.
Zoho Recruit for Staffing alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Zoho Recruit for Staffing in 2026?+
The closest matches to Zoho Recruit for Staffing on App Advisor are Recruit CRM ATS (₹3,300/mo), Ceipal (₹2,000/mo), Testlify (₹1,500/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Zoho Recruit for Staffing, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Zoho Recruit for Staffing?+
Yes. 1 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: WorkIndia for Employers (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Zoho Recruit for Staffing?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Manatal starts lowest at ₹1,200/mo, compared with ₹1,250/mo for Zoho Recruit for Staffing. WorkIndia for Employers also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Zoho Recruit for Staffing?+
Yes. 9 alternatives are built in India, including Recruit CRM ATS (₹3,300/mo), Testlify (₹1,500/mo), HireXL (Xobin) (₹3,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Zoho Recruit for Staffing vs Recruit CRM ATS: which is better?+
Recruit CRM ATS is the closest match to Zoho Recruit for Staffing in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹2,050/mo higher (₹3,300/mo vs ₹1,250/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Zoho Recruit for Staffing alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in applicant tracking system or a category Zoho Recruit for Staffing also covers, and Zoho Corporation'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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