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Attendance & time tracking · Alternatives
Best Buddy Punch alternatives in India (2026)
Buddy Punch is an attendance & time tracking product from Buddy Punch, Grandville, priced at ₹400/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 1 have a free plan, 6 are built in India, and 7 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Buddy Punch are Deputy (₹400/mo), EmpMonitor (₹400/mo), Hubstaff (₹600/mo), Time Doctor (₹600/mo) and When I Work (₹200/mo). Zoho People Attendance is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹48/month.
Why businesses look for a Buddy Punch alternative
There is no free plan
Buddy Punch has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Buddy Punch starts at ₹400/mo. 7 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Buddy Punch is built in United States. 6 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Buddy Punch alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Buddy Punch's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Buddy Punch (current) | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Deputy | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 2 |  EmpMonitor | ₹400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  Hubstaff | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Time Doctor | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  When I Work | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  TSheets (QuickBooks Time) | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Insightful | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  Timeero | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 9 |  Timely | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  TeamSense | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 11 |  Teramind | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Kickidler | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  TimeTrack by WebHR | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 14 |  Timetec | ₹100/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 15 |  Keka Attendance | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 16 |  Zoho People Attendance | ₹48/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 17 |  Truein | ₹150/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 18 |  We360.ai | ₹500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  CAMS Biometrics | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  Tamigo | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 |
Top 10 Buddy Punch alternatives in detail
2. EmpMonitor
EmpMonitor · Bengaluru · Attendance & time tracking · 4.4/5
Employee monitoring software built in India.
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Buddy Punch
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
3. Hubstaff
Hubstaff · Indianapolis · Attendance & time tracking · 4.4/5
Time tracking with GPS and activity levels.
₹600/mo
Free trial
Compared with Buddy Punch
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹600/mo vs ₹400/mo)
4. Time Doctor
Time Doctor · Las Vegas · Attendance & time tracking · 4.4/5
Employee time tracking and productivity.
₹600/mo
Free trial
Compared with Buddy Punch
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹600/mo vs ₹400/mo)
5. When I Work
When I Work · Minneapolis · Attendance & time tracking · 4.3/5
Employee scheduling and time clock.
₹200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Buddy Punch
- Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹200/mo vs ₹400/mo)
6. TSheets (QuickBooks Time)
Intuit · Mountain View · Attendance & time tracking · 4.4/5
Time tracking for QuickBooks.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Buddy Punch
- Starts ₹400/mo higher (₹800/mo vs ₹400/mo)
7. Insightful
Insightful · New York · Attendance & time tracking · 4.2/5
Employee monitoring and productivity.
₹600/mo
Free trial
Compared with Buddy Punch
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹600/mo vs ₹400/mo)
₹300/mo
Free trial
Compared with Buddy Punch
- Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹300/mo vs ₹400/mo)
₹900/mo
Free trial
Compared with Buddy Punch
- Starts ₹500/mo higher (₹900/mo vs ₹400/mo)
10. TeamSense
TeamSense · Seattle · Attendance & time tracking · 4.1/5
Text-based attendance for hourly workers.
₹300/mo
Free trial
Compared with Buddy Punch
- Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹300/mo vs ₹400/mo)
Buddy Punch alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Buddy Punch
Free Buddy Punch alternatives
Indian alternatives to Buddy Punch
How to choose a Buddy Punch alternative
- Match the capture method to the workforce: factories need devices, field teams need GPS with selfie, offices often need nothing more than Wi-Fi or app check-in.
- Check device compatibility and cloud push — many Indian biometric devices need a specific integration.
- Confirm shift rules for your state's Shops & Establishments or Factories Act requirements.
Buddy Punch alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Buddy Punch in 2026?+
The closest matches to Buddy Punch on App Advisor are Deputy (₹400/mo), EmpMonitor (₹400/mo), Hubstaff (₹600/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Buddy Punch, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Buddy Punch?+
Yes. 1 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho People Attendance (₹48/mo). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Buddy Punch?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho People Attendance starts lowest at ₹48/mo, compared with ₹400/mo for Buddy Punch. Zoho People Attendance also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Buddy Punch?+
Yes. 6 alternatives are built in India, including EmpMonitor (₹400/mo), Keka Attendance (₹6,999/mo), Zoho People Attendance (₹48/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Buddy Punch vs Deputy: which is better?+
Deputy is the closest match to Buddy Punch in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Buddy Punch alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in attendance & time tracking or a category Buddy Punch also covers, and Buddy Punch's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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