1. Zoho People Attendance
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Attendance & time tracking · 4.8/5
Attendance tracking in Zoho People.
₹48/mo
Free plan available
Compared with DeskTime
- Built in India (Chennai)
Attendance & time tracking · Alternatives
Best DeskTime alternatives in India (2026)
DeskTime is an attendance & time tracking product from Draugiem Group, Riga, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 14 have a free plan, 5 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to DeskTime are Zoho People Attendance (₹48/mo), Kredily Attendance (Free plan), Toggl Track (Free plan), Harvest (Free plan) and Clockify (Free plan). 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 DeskTime alternative
Indian support and GST
DeskTime is built in Latvia. 5 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
DeskTime does not list an Android app. 2 alternatives do.
DeskTime alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches DeskTime'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeskTime (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | Zoho People Attendance | ₹48/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 2 |  Kredily Attendance | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 3 |  Toggl Track | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Harvest | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Clockify | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Everhour | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Homebase | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Workstatus | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  ActivTrak | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  TimeMoto | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Findmyshift | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  TimeCamp | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  ubiAttendance | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 14 |  Keka Attendance | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  Connecteam | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Hubstaff | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Time Doctor | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Deputy | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  When I Work | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  TSheets (QuickBooks Time) | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 DeskTime alternatives in detail
2. Kredily Attendance
Kredily · Bengaluru · Attendance & time tracking · 4.7/5
Free attendance tracking.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with DeskTime
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
5. Clockify
CAKE.com · Palo Alto · Attendance & time tracking · 4.4/5
Free time tracker and timesheets.
Free plan
Free plan available
6. Everhour
Everhour · Prague · Attendance & time tracking · 4.4/5
Time tracking inside project tools.
Free plan
Free plan available
7. Homebase
Homebase · San Francisco · Attendance & time tracking · 4.4/5
Scheduling and time tracking for hourly teams.
Free plan
Free plan available
8. Workstatus
Workstatus (ValueCoders) · Gurugram · Attendance & time tracking · 4.5/5
Time tracking and monitoring built in India.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with DeskTime
- Built in India (Gurugram)
9. ActivTrak
ActivTrak · Austin · Attendance & time tracking · 4.4/5
Workforce analytics and monitoring.
Free plan
Free plan available
10. TimeMoto
TimeMoto B.V. · Amsterdam · Attendance & time tracking · 4.3/5
TimeMoto provides time clocks and cloud software for tracking presence, hours, overtime and holidays. | attendance-software
Free plan
Free plan available
DeskTime alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free DeskTime alternatives
Indian alternatives to DeskTime
How to choose a DeskTime 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.
DeskTime alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to DeskTime in 2026?+
The closest matches to DeskTime on App Advisor are Zoho People Attendance (₹48/mo), Kredily Attendance (Free plan), Toggl Track (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match DeskTime, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to DeskTime?+
Yes. 14 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho People Attendance (₹48/mo), Kredily Attendance (Free plan), Toggl Track (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to DeskTime?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho People Attendance starts lowest at ₹48/mo. 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 DeskTime?+
Yes. 5 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho People Attendance (₹48/mo), Kredily Attendance (Free plan), Workstatus (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
DeskTime vs Zoho People Attendance: which is better?+
Zoho People Attendance is the closest match to DeskTime in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Chennai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these DeskTime alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in attendance & time tracking or a category DeskTime also covers, and Draugiem Group'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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