Head to head · Attendance & time tracking
ESSL eTimeTrackLite vs Truein
Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. ESSL eTimeTrackLite rates highest.
| Compare | ESSL eTimeTrackLite | Truein |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Attendance & time tracking | Attendance & time tracking |
| Vendor | eSSL Security | Truein |
| Headquarters | Bengaluru, Karnataka | Pune, Maharashtra |
| Made in India | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | On request | ₹150/mo |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Published pricing | No | Yes |
| Deployment | on-premise | cloud |
| Mobile apps | No | No |
| Founded | 2002 | 2017 |
| Best for | Small business, SMB, Mid-market | Small business, SMB, Mid-market |
| App Advisor rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
ESSL eTimeTrackLite: pros & cons
- +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
- +24 years in business — a mature, stable product
- −Pricing is not published — expect a sales conversation before you see costs
- −No permanently free plan
Key features
- Biometric and face-recognition devices
- GPS and geo-fenced mobile check-in
- Shift scheduling and rostering
- Overtime and compensatory-off rules
- Timesheets and project time
- Late-mark and grace policies
Truein: pros & cons
- +Pricing is published, so there is no sales call to see costs
- +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
- +One of the top-ranked attendance & time tracking options in our catalogue
- +Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run
- −No permanently free plan
Key features
- Biometric and face-recognition devices
- GPS and geo-fenced mobile check-in
- Shift scheduling and rostering
- Overtime and compensatory-off rules
- Timesheets and project time
- Late-mark and grace policies
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, ESSL eTimeTrackLite or Truein?+
ESSL eTimeTrackLite scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.7/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.
Is ESSL eTimeTrackLite cheaper than Truein?+
ESSL eTimeTrackLite starts at On request and Truein at ₹150/mo. One of them does not publish pricing, so ask for a written quote before comparing.
Can I switch from ESSL eTimeTrackLite to Truein?+
Most attendance & time tracking products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.
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