Zoho Recruit

HR & people

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A CLOSER LOOK

What is Zoho Recruit?

Zoho Recruit provides hosted applicant tracking with an ongoing free edition for basic hiring needs. The entry tier includes candidate records, email management and interview scheduling, with one active job per recruiter license and paid upgrades for broader recruiting workflows.

Candidate management

Email management

Interview scheduling

Active job tracking

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

A small organization hiring for one role at a time.

Before you choose

Advanced sourcing and hiring-pipeline features are paid.

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Know what you're signing up for.

Zoho Recruit provides Free access on an ongoing basis. 1 active job per recruiter license, with candidate and email management. Includes interview scheduling; advanced sourcing, hiring pipelines and add-ons require a paid edition.

Includes interview scheduling; advanced sourcing, hiring pipelines and add-ons require a paid edition.

Check current official pricing

The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Basic candidate and interview tools share one workspace

Ongoing free plan supports occasional hiring

What to keep in mind

One active job limits parallel recruiting

Advanced sourcing and pipeline tools require payment

How to use it well

Create a single vacancy with clear screening criteria and a consistent candidate status vocabulary. Add a few applicants, schedule a sample interview and verify how email correspondence is stored before inviting the rest of the hiring team into the process.

The free edition is designed for recruitment basics rather than a broad hiring operation. Check which collaboration and pipeline functions require a paid license, and avoid relying on features exposed only during the initial trial. Keep applicant retention and access practices explicit from the first hire.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is Zoho Recruit free?

Zoho Recruit provides Free access on an ongoing basis. 1 active job per recruiter license, with candidate and email management. Includes interview scheduling; advanced sourcing, hiring pipelines and add-ons require a paid edition.

How many active jobs does Free allow?

The current pricing page lists one active job per recruiter license.

What happens after the paid-feature trial?

Zoho states the account moves to its free plan if a paid edition is not selected.

Where can I check the latest prices?

Use the provider link on this page. Billing period, location, team size, promotions, taxes, and optional extras may affect the amount you pay.

How should I compare this tool with alternatives?

Choose tools for the same task, then compare their feature limits, platform support, and total cost for your team. The Compare button helps you keep a shortlist.

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