1. Hubstaff Time
Hubstaff · Indianapolis · Time tracking & employee monitoring · 4.5/5
Time tracking with screenshots.
₹600/mo
Free trial
Time tracking & employee monitoring · Alternatives
Best HiveDesk alternatives in India (2026)
HiveDesk is a time tracking & employee monitoring product from HiveDesk, priced at $5/user/month. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 6 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to HiveDesk are Hubstaff Time (₹600/mo), Time Doctor Pro (₹600/mo), Tick (₹1,500/mo), BigTime (₹1,600/mo) and Timeular (₹800/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹40/month.
Why businesses look for a HiveDesk alternative
Indian support and GST
HiveDesk is built outside India. 6 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
HiveDesk alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches HiveDesk'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | HiveDesk (current) | $5/user/month | No | Web | No | 4/5 | — |
| 1 | Hubstaff Time | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Time Doctor Pro | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Tick | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  BigTime | ₹1,600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  Timeular | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Beebole | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Flowace | ₹300/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Handdy | ₹300/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Apploye | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  WebWork | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Monitask | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  StaffCop | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  TeamLogger | ₹68/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  TrackOlap Time | ₹400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Superworks Time | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  CurrentWare | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Controlio | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 18 |  Timeneye | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 |  Session | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 20 |  Time Champ | $3.90/user/month | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 |
Top 10 HiveDesk alternatives in detail
2. Time Doctor Pro
Time Doctor · Las Vegas · Time tracking & employee monitoring · 4.5/5
Workforce analytics.
₹600/mo
Free trial
3. Tick
Tick · Jacksonville · Time tracking & employee monitoring · 4.4/5
Time tracking against budgets.
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
4. BigTime
BigTime Software · Chicago · Time tracking & employee monitoring · 4.4/5
Time and billing for professional services.
₹1,600/mo
Free trial
5. Timeular
Timeular · Graz · Time tracking & employee monitoring · 4.4/5
Time tracking with physical tracker.
₹800/mo
Free trial
₹600/mo
Free trial
7. Flowace
Flowace · Mumbai · Time tracking & employee monitoring · 4.4/5
Employee productivity tracking built in Mumbai.
₹300/mo
Free trial
Compared with HiveDesk
- Built in India (Mumbai)
8. Handdy
Handdy · Chennai · Time tracking & employee monitoring · 4.4/5
Employee productivity monitoring built in Chennai.
₹300/mo
Free trial
Compared with HiveDesk
- Built in India (Chennai)
9. Apploye
Apploye · Dhaka · Time tracking & employee monitoring · 4.3/5
Time tracking with monitoring.
₹300/mo
Free trial
10. WebWork
WebWork · Yerevan · Time tracking & employee monitoring · 4.3/5
Time tracker with screenshots.
₹300/mo
Free trial
HiveDesk alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Indian alternatives to HiveDesk
How to choose a HiveDesk alternative
- Decide whether you need monitoring; if not, choose a lighter timesheet tool that staff will accept.
- Check invoicing and payroll exports.
- Look at offline tracking for field or travelling staff.
HiveDesk alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to HiveDesk in 2026?+
The closest matches to HiveDesk on App Advisor are Hubstaff Time (₹600/mo), Time Doctor Pro (₹600/mo), Tick (₹1,500/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match HiveDesk, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to HiveDesk?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to HiveDesk has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to HiveDesk?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Superworks Time starts lowest at ₹40/mo. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to HiveDesk?+
Yes. 6 alternatives are built in India, including Flowace (₹300/mo), Handdy (₹300/mo), TeamLogger (₹68/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
HiveDesk vs Hubstaff Time: which is better?+
Hubstaff Time is the closest match to HiveDesk in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these HiveDesk alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in time tracking & employee monitoring or a category HiveDesk also covers, and HiveDesk'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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