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Best EmpMonitor alternatives in India (2026)
EmpMonitor is an attendance & time tracking product from EmpMonitor, Bengaluru, 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 EmpMonitor are Deputy (₹400/mo), Buddy Punch (₹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 EmpMonitor alternative
There is no free plan
EmpMonitor has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
EmpMonitor starts at ₹400/mo. 7 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
EmpMonitor alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches EmpMonitor'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | EmpMonitor (current) | ₹400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | Deputy | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 2 |  Buddy Punch | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 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 |  Keka Attendance | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  Timetec | ₹100/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 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 |  Zoho Workerly | ₹700/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 EmpMonitor alternatives in detail
₹400/mo
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3. Hubstaff
Hubstaff · Indianapolis · Attendance & time tracking · 4.4/5
Time tracking with GPS and activity levels.
₹600/mo
Free trial
Compared with EmpMonitor
- 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 EmpMonitor
- 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 EmpMonitor
- 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 EmpMonitor
- 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 EmpMonitor
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹600/mo vs ₹400/mo)
₹300/mo
Free trial
Compared with EmpMonitor
- Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹300/mo vs ₹400/mo)
₹900/mo
Free trial
Compared with EmpMonitor
- 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 EmpMonitor
- Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹300/mo vs ₹400/mo)
EmpMonitor alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than EmpMonitor
Free EmpMonitor alternatives
Indian alternatives to EmpMonitor
How to choose a EmpMonitor 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.
EmpMonitor alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to EmpMonitor in 2026?+
The closest matches to EmpMonitor on App Advisor are Deputy (₹400/mo), Buddy Punch (₹400/mo), Hubstaff (₹600/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match EmpMonitor, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to EmpMonitor?+
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 EmpMonitor?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho People Attendance starts lowest at ₹48/mo, compared with ₹400/mo for EmpMonitor. 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 EmpMonitor?+
Yes. 6 alternatives are built in India, including Keka Attendance (₹6,999/mo), Zoho People Attendance (₹48/mo), Truein (₹150/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
EmpMonitor vs Deputy: which is better?+
Deputy is the closest match to EmpMonitor in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these EmpMonitor alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in attendance & time tracking or a category EmpMonitor also covers, and EmpMonitor'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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