eGigIndeed alternatives for employers in India
Indeed charges no flat fee to post, and sells sponsored jobs by budget, so what you spend is hard to predict. If you want a fixed price, Apna and WorkIndia publish one. If you want no cost at all, Job Hai, Internshala, LinkedIn, National Career Service and eGig each have a free route, with limits. Read on 30 and 31 Oct 2026.
Pick by the role you are hiring
| Hiring | Look at | Cost, as published |
|---|---|---|
| Field, factory or shop staff | Job Hai, Apna, WorkIndia | Job Hai: free post. Apna: from ₹699, live 15 days. WorkIndia: ₹2,350 for 30 days |
| Freshers and interns | Internshala | One free post a month, first 20 applications |
| Office and senior staff | LinkedIn, Naukri | LinkedIn: one free post at a time, for up to 14 days. Naukri: prices behind sign-in |
| Developers and tech | Instahyre, hirist, LinkedIn | Instahyre says “Start Hiring for Free”. Prices not read |
| Government route, free | National Career Service | “NCS services are free of cost” |
| A small first hire, with pay shown | eGig | One live job free. Business plan ₹499 a month for 5 live job posts |
| A piece of work, not an employee | eGig projects, Upwork, Freelancer.com | eGig: no commission. See fees compared |
What to compare before you pay
- How long the job stays live and whether you can change it. A cheap 15-day post may cost more than a monthly plan if you rehire often.
- How you reach candidates: phone numbers, in-app chat or a limited number of applications.
- What counts as a charge: a click, a started application or a job post. Ask how it is limited.
- Who is applying: post once in your city and count the suitable applicants before you buy a bundle.
What eGig does not do
eGig reaches far fewer job seekers than Indeed, and has few trade and factory workers today. It does not screen candidates or offer a CV database. Its strength is narrower: pay is always shown, you speak directly to applicants, and the same account also posts freelance projects.
Questions people ask
What can I use instead of Indeed to post jobs?
For local and field roles, Job Hai, Apna and WorkIndia. For freshers, Internshala. For office and senior roles, LinkedIn and Naukri. For a free government route, National Career Service. eGig gives one free live job and needs the pay shown, but it reaches far fewer people than these today.
Is Indeed free for employers in India?
Indeed says it charges no flat fee to post. It sells sponsored jobs: you set a budget and pay per click or per started application. Its page lists a limit of 3 free jobs a month for some countries, not India.
Which is cheaper, Apna or WorkIndia?
As each published it on 30 Oct 2026, Apna said “Start your job post at just ₹699”, with each job live for 15 days, and WorkIndia listed ₹2,350 for 30 days with one job active at a time. Prices change, so check before you buy.
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Sources
Each site’s own page, read on 30 and 31 Oct 2026. Prices change, so check before you buy.