Head-to-head · Employee Referral Software
HireZapp vs Naukri Referral Tool
HireZapp leads on 0 checks, Naukri Referral Tool on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreHireZapp · 8.3/10
- Free planboth
HireZapp scores higher on our rubric for employee referral software: 8.3 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.
On referral submission, Naukri Referral Tool gives you Multiple where HireZapp offers Web form. On analytics and reporting, HireZapp gives you Custom reports where Naukri Referral Tool offers Standard reports.
HireZapp is the better fit for small teams wanting free referral tracking. Naukri Referral Tool is the better fit for organizations wanting a free basic referral tool.
- HireZapp fits best
Small teams wanting free referral tracking
- Naukri Referral Tool fits best
Organizations wanting a free basic referral tool
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Side by side
| Feature | HireZapp 8.3/10 Visit ↗ | Naukri Referral Tool 8.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Ranking | #6 in Employee Referral Software | #7 in Employee Referral Software |
| Best for | Small teams wanting free referral tracking | Organizations wanting a free basic referral tool |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | ₹14,990/yr | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features HireZapp 1/2 · Naukri Referral Tool 1/2 | ||
| Referral tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| ATS integrations | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Referral submission | Web form | Multiple |
| Employee sharing | Not checked yet | Multiple |
| Reward management | Automated | Not checked yet |
| Analytics and reporting | Custom reports | Standard reports |
| Mobile access | Web | Web |
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| Our verdict | HireZapp is an AI-powered recruitment platform for recruiters, HR teams, startups, SMEs, larger organizations, and recruitment agencies. Its employee referral tools include a portal for submitting and tracking referrals, referral-link… Read the review → |
Naukri Referral Tool is a free web-based employee referral tool for recruiters and organizations that want to reach employee networks through Naukri. It supports multiple-job sharing, employee contact management, customized referral… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
HireZapp — where it wins
- Free plan with employee referral management
- Referral submission, tracking, approvals, rewards, and link deactivation
- AI screening, candidate ranking, analytics, and dashboards
Where it doesn't
- Web-only access
- Advanced screening is listed on Pro rather than Free
- Enterprise pricing is custom, with AI screening credits usage-based
Naukri Referral Tool — where it wins
- Share multiple jobs in one employee mailer
- Track, search, and filter referral applications
- Use points, badges, and activity reports to engage employees
Where it doesn't
- Web access only
- No verified integrations
- No automated reward management
- HireZapp8.3/10 · Free plan
A free-to-start referral and recruiting platform for small teams.
Visit HireZappFull verdict → - Naukri Referral Tool8.1/10 · Free plan
A free web tool for managing employee referrals, with limited ecosystem depth.
Visit NaukriFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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