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Zoho Recruit alternatives
Zoho Recruit compared with 7 alternatives: Manatal, Recruit CRM, Breezy HR, Workable, Zoho People and 2 more.
Zoho Recruit has a free plan. Paid plans start at $25 per recruiter / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly). 2 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoho RecruitThis tool | Free plan · from $25/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Manatal | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Recruit CRM | Free trial · from $95/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Breezy HR | Free plan · from $157/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Workable | Free trial · from $299/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Zoho People | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| JazzHR | From $1,000/yr | No | Web |
| Top Echelon | Free trial · from $79/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Zoho Recruit starts at $25 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 6 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Breezy HR scores higher without starting lower. Manatal starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Zoho Recruit
- Free trial · from $15/mo
Manatal
Low-cost per-user ATS and recruitment CRM with AI candidate matching
- Manatal starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). Zoho Recruit starts at $25 per recruiter / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Zoho Recruit has a free plan. Manatal does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Manatal lists a browser extension.
- Only Zoho Recruit lists iOS and Android apps.
- Zoho Recruit also covers skills tests.
Suits: Small teams that want a low per-user price
- Free trial · from $95/mo
Recruit CRM
ATS and client CRM for recruitment agencies, with AI agents
- Recruit CRM starts at $95 per user / month, billed annually ($109 billed monthly). Zoho Recruit starts at $25 per recruiter / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Zoho Recruit has a free plan. Recruit CRM does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Recruit CRM lists a browser extension.
- Recruit CRM also covers time tracking and AI agents.
- Zoho Recruit also covers reports and skills tests.
Suits: Recruitment agencies and executive search firms placing candidates with clients
- Free plan · from $157/mo
Breezy HR
Flat-priced applicant tracking with a free one-job plan
- Breezy HR starts at $157 per month, billed annually ($189 billed monthly). Zoho Recruit starts at $25 per recruiter / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Zoho Recruit also covers skills tests.
Suits: Small companies that want a whole team on one flat price
- Free trial · from $299/mo
Workable
Applicant tracking and HR software priced by company size
- Workable starts at $299 per month for up to 20 employees, billed annually ($360 billed monthly). Zoho Recruit starts at $25 per recruiter / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Zoho Recruit has a free plan. Workable does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Workable lists a browser extension.
- Workable also covers AI agents, employee records and time off.
- Zoho Recruit also covers workflow automation and reports.
Suits: Small and mid-sized companies that post many jobs to many boards
- Free plan · from $3/mo
Zoho People
Low-cost HR records, attendance, shifts and reviews from Zoho
- Zoho People starts at $3 per user / month, billed annually ($4 billed monthly). Zoho Recruit starts at $25 per recruiter / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Zoho People also covers shift scheduling, time clock, employee records and time off.
- Zoho Recruit also covers workflow automation, applicant tracking, job board posting and skills tests.
Suits: Small businesses that want HR at a low price per user
- From $1,000/yr
JazzHR
Applicant tracking for small businesses at a flat yearly price
- JazzHR starts at $1,000 per year, billed annually ($110 a month billed monthly). Zoho Recruit starts at $25 per recruiter / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Zoho Recruit has a free plan. JazzHR does not.
- Only Zoho Recruit lists iOS and Android apps.
- Zoho Recruit also covers skills tests.
Suits: Small businesses that hire regularly without an in-house recruiter
- Free trial · from $79/mo
Top Echelon
ATS and recruiting CRM for recruiting agencies and staffing firms
- Top Echelon starts at $79 per month, billed annually ($95 billed monthly). Zoho Recruit starts at $25 per recruiter / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Zoho Recruit has a free plan. Top Echelon does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Top Echelon lists a browser extension.
- Only Zoho Recruit lists iOS and Android apps.
- Zoho Recruit also covers skills tests.
Suits: Independent recruiters and small recruiting agencies
Limits worth knowing in Zoho Recruit
- Active jobs are capped per recruiter license: 1 on Free, 10 on Standard and 20 on Enterprise.
- Hiring manager and employee licenses are sold only in packs of 10, and video interviews are charged per job opening.
- AI candidate matching, automation, custom reports and Teams or Meet links need Enterprise.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Zoho Recruit?
The alternatives to Zoho Recruit in this directory are Manatal, Recruit CRM, Breezy HR, Workable, Zoho People, JazzHR and Top Echelon. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Zoho Recruit.
Is there a free alternative to Zoho Recruit?
Yes. Breezy HR and Zoho People have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.