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Best clockin alternatives in India (2027)

clockin is an attendance & time tracking product from clockin GmbH, Münster, priced at Paid plans. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 4 are built in India.

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Quick answer

The closest alternatives to clockin are ubiAttendance (Custom quote · Premium plan, per-employee pricing), Keka Attendance (Price on request · Included in Keka HRMS & Payroll plans), Crewmeister (Paid plans), Hubstaff (₹600/mo) and Time Doctor (₹600/mo). ubiAttendance is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹100/month.

Why businesses look for a clockin alternative

There is no free plan

clockin has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.

Indian support and GST

clockin is built in Germany. 4 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.

clockin alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches clockin's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
—clockin logoclockin (current)Paid plansNoWeb, Android, iOSNo3.9/5—
1ubiAttendance logoubiAttendanceCustom quote · Premium plan, per-employee pricingYesWeb, Android, iOSYes4.7/5
2Keka Attendance logoKeka AttendancePrice on request · Included in Keka HRMS & Payroll plansNoWebYes4.6/5
3Crewmeister logoCrewmeisterPaid plansNoWeb, Android, iOSNo3.9/5
4Hubstaff logoHubstaff₹600/moNoWebNo4.4/5
5Time Doctor logoTime Doctor₹600/moNoWebNo4.4/5
6Deputy logoDeputy₹400/moNoWebNo4.4/5
7When I Work logoWhen I Work₹200/moNoWebNo4.3/5
8TSheets (QuickBooks Time) logoTSheets (QuickBooks Time)₹800/moNoWebNo4.4/5
9EmpMonitor logoEmpMonitor₹400/moNoWebYes4.4/5
10Buddy Punch logoBuddy Punch₹400/moNoWebNo4.3/5
11Timely logoTimely₹900/moNoWebNo4.3/5
12Teramind logoTeramind₹1,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
13Connecteam logoConnecteamFree planYesWeb, Android, iOSNo4.4/5
14Insightful logoInsightful₹600/moNoWebNo4.2/5
15Kickidler logoKickidler₹900/moNoWebNo4.2/5
16CAMS Biometrics logoCAMS BiometricsPaid plansNoWebYes4.2/5
17Timeero logoTimeero₹300/moNoWebNo4.2/5
18Timetec logoTimetec₹100/moNoWebNo4.2/5
19Tamigo logoTamigoPaid plansNoWebNo4.1/5
20TeamSense logoTeamSense₹300/moNoWebNo4.1/5

Top 10 clockin alternatives in detail

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1. ubiAttendance

Ubitech Solutions · Pune · Attendance & time tracking · 4.7/5

GPS and selfie attendance app.

Custom quote · Premium plan, per-employee pricing

Free plan available

Compared with clockin

  • Has a free plan — clockin does not
  • Built in India (Pune)

Key features

  • Selfie with GPS location
  • QR code attendance
  • Face recognition with liveness detection
  • Attendance kiosk mode
  • Biometric device attendance
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2. Keka Attendance

Keka Technologies · Hyderabad · Attendance & time tracking · 4.6/5

Attendance with GPS and biometric sync.

Price on request · Included in Keka HRMS & Payroll plans

Free trial

Compared with clockin

  • Built in India (Hyderabad)

Key features

  • Biometric and facial recognition devices
  • Remote and web clock-in
  • Selfie attendance matched to the employee record
  • IP-restricted clock-in
  • Timesheet-based attendance
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3. Crewmeister

ATOSS Aloud GmbH · München · Attendance & time tracking · 3.9/5

Online working-time recording for teams of 1-50 with mobile app, terminal, leave planner and shift planning. | attendance-software

Paid plans

Free trial

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4. Hubstaff

Hubstaff · Indianapolis · Attendance & time tracking · 4.4/5

Time tracking with GPS and activity levels.

₹600/mo

Free trial

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6. Deputy

Deputy · Sydney · Attendance & time tracking · 4.4/5

Shift scheduling and timesheets.

₹400/mo

Free trial

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9. EmpMonitor

EmpMonitor · Bengaluru · Attendance & time tracking · 4.4/5

Employee monitoring software built in India.

₹400/mo

Free trial

Compared with clockin

  • Built in India (Bengaluru)

clockin alternatives by what you need

How to choose a clockin 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.

clockin alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to clockin in 2027?+

The closest matches to clockin on App Advisor are ubiAttendance (Custom quote · Premium plan, per-employee pricing), Keka Attendance (Price on request · Included in Keka HRMS & Payroll plans), Crewmeister (Paid plans). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match clockin, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to clockin?+

Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: ubiAttendance (Custom quote · Premium plan, per-employee pricing), Connecteam (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.

What is the cheapest alternative to clockin?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, Timetec starts lowest at ₹100/mo. ubiAttendance also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to clockin?+

Yes. 4 alternatives are built in India, including ubiAttendance (Custom quote · Premium plan, per-employee pricing), Keka Attendance (Price on request · Included in Keka HRMS & Payroll plans), EmpMonitor (₹400/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

clockin vs ubiAttendance: which is better?+

ubiAttendance is the closest match to clockin in our catalogue. Key differences: Has a free plan — clockin does not; Built in India (Pune). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these clockin alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in attendance & time tracking or a category clockin also covers, and clockin GmbH'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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