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Best Matrix COSEC alternatives in India (2027)

Matrix COSEC is an attendance & time tracking product from Matrix Comsec, Vadodara, priced at Price on request · Quote-based through Matrix and its partners. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 6 have a free plan, 11 are built in India, and 13 start cheaper or free.

Quick answer

The closest alternatives to Matrix COSEC are Mantra Softech (Custom quote · software plus biometric hardware), Spintly (Price on request · Spintly publishes no prices; quotes cover hardware and software), ZKTeco India (On request), Realtime Biometrics (On request) and Keka Attendance (Price on request · Included in Keka HRMS & Payroll plans). 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 Matrix COSEC alternative

The price isn't published

Matrix Comsec quotes Matrix COSEC per organisation. 8 of the 20 alternatives below publish a starting price, so you can budget before a sales call.

There is no free plan

Matrix COSEC has no free tier. 6 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.

A mobile app

Matrix COSEC does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.

Reported limitation

No public prices; every deployment needs a quote from Matrix or a partner

Reported limitation

User-day licensing for VYOM is harder to budget than a flat per-employee fee

Reported limitation

No self-serve free trial or free plan is offered

Matrix COSEC alternatives compared

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

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
—Matrix COSEC logoMatrix COSEC (current)Price on request · Quote-based through Matrix and its partnersNoWebYes4.5/5—
1Mantra Softech logoMantra SoftechCustom quote · software plus biometric hardwareNoWebYes4.5/5
2Spintly logoSpintlyPrice on request · Spintly publishes no prices; quotes cover hardware and softwareNoWebYes4.3/5
3ZKTeco India logoZKTeco IndiaOn requestNoWebNo4.3/5
4Realtime Biometrics logoRealtime BiometricsOn requestNoWebYes4.2/5
5Keka Attendance logoKeka AttendancePrice on request · Included in Keka HRMS & Payroll plansNoWebYes4.6/5
6Zoho People Attendance logoZoho People AttendanceFrom ₹96/user/mo · Professional edition, billed yearly; ₹120 monthlyYesWebYes4.8/5
7ESSL eTimeTrackLite logoESSL eTimeTrackLiteOn requestNoWebYes4.7/5
8Kredily Attendance logoKredily AttendanceFree · Free Forever plan for unlimited employeesYesWebYes4.7/5
9Rotaready logoRotareadyOn requestNoWebNo3.9/5
10EmpMonitor logoEmpMonitor₹400/moNoWebYes4.4/5
11Workstatus logoWorkstatusFree planYesWebYes4.5/5
12CAMS Biometrics logoCAMS BiometricsPaid plansNoWebYes4.2/5
13Hubstaff logoHubstaff₹600/moNoWebNo4.4/5
14Time Doctor logoTime Doctor₹600/moNoWebNo4.4/5
15Deputy logoDeputy₹400/moNoWebNo4.4/5
16When I Work logoWhen I Work₹200/moNoWebNo4.3/5
17Toggl Track logoToggl TrackFree planYesWebNo4.5/5
18Harvest logoHarvestFree planYesWebNo4.5/5
19TSheets (QuickBooks Time) logoTSheets (QuickBooks Time)₹800/moNoWebNo4.4/5
20ubiAttendance logoubiAttendanceCustom quote · Premium plan, per-employee pricingYesWeb, Android, iOSYes4.7/5

Top 10 Matrix COSEC alternatives in detail

Mantra Softech logo

1. Mantra Softech

Mantra Softech · Ahmedabad · Attendance & time tracking · 4.5/5

Biometric devices and attendance software.

Custom quote · software plus biometric hardware

Quote-based

Key features

  • Configurable attendance rule engine
  • Rotating shifts and flexi-hours
  • Automatic overtime per labour law
  • Leave accrual and encashment
  • Shift management with holiday calendar
Spintly logo

2. Spintly

Spintly · Goa · Attendance & time tracking · 4.3/5

Smartphone-based access control and attendance.

Price on request · Spintly publishes no prices; quotes cover hardware and software

Quote-based

Key features

  • Smartphone click-to-unlock, tap-to-unlock and remote unlock
  • NFC, wallet, 13.56 MHz and 125 kHz card and QR code credentials
  • Custom schedules for user groups and doors
  • Fire alarm integration that unlocks doors in an emergency
  • Real-time alerts for unauthorised access attempts
Keka Attendance logo

5. 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 Matrix COSEC

  • Publishes a price (Price on request · Included in Keka HRMS & Payroll plans); Matrix COSEC is quote-only

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
Zoho People Attendance logo

6. Zoho People Attendance

Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Attendance & time tracking · 4.8/5

Attendance tracking in Zoho People.

From ₹96/user/mo · Professional edition, billed yearly; ₹120 monthly

Free plan available

Compared with Matrix COSEC

  • Has a free plan — Matrix COSEC does not
  • Publishes a price (From ₹96/user/mo · Professional edition, billed yearly; ₹120 monthly); Matrix COSEC is quote-only

Key features

  • Web check-in and check-out
  • Mobile app check-in with GPS
  • Facial recognition via app
  • People Kiosk face-recognition terminal
  • Biometric device integration
ESSL eTimeTrackLite logo

7. ESSL eTimeTrackLite

eSSL Security · Bengaluru · Attendance & time tracking · 4.7/5

Biometric attendance devices and software.

On request

Quote-based

Compared with Matrix COSEC

  • Can be installed on your own server

Key features

  • eTimeTrackLite Desktop 12.2
  • eTimeTrackLite Web 12.2
  • BIO-Server 3.0
  • 32-bit and 64-bit SDK DLLs
  • Download punches from biometric devices
Kredily Attendance logo

8. Kredily Attendance

Kredily · Bengaluru · Attendance & time tracking · 4.7/5

Free attendance tracking.

Free · Free Forever plan for unlimited employees

Free plan available

Compared with Matrix COSEC

  • Has a free plan — Matrix COSEC does not

Key features

  • Web clock-in
  • GPS clock-in
  • Selfie validation
  • Geo-fencing
  • KredEYE face recognition
Rotaready logo

9. Rotaready

The Access Group · Loughborough · Attendance & time tracking · 3.9/5

Hospitality rota scheduling software for multi-site operators, with clock-out wellbeing feedback and labour cost control. | attendance-software

On request

Quote-based

EmpMonitor logo

10. EmpMonitor

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

Employee monitoring software built in India.

₹400/mo

Free trial

Compared with Matrix COSEC

  • Publishes a price (₹400/mo); Matrix COSEC is quote-only

Matrix COSEC alternatives by what you need

How to choose a Matrix COSEC 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.

Matrix COSEC alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to Matrix COSEC in 2027?+

The closest matches to Matrix COSEC on App Advisor are Mantra Softech (Custom quote · software plus biometric hardware), Spintly (Price on request · Spintly publishes no prices; quotes cover hardware and software), ZKTeco India (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Matrix COSEC, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to Matrix COSEC?+

Yes. 6 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho People Attendance (From ₹96/user/mo · Professional edition, billed yearly; ₹120 monthly), Kredily Attendance (Free · Free Forever plan for unlimited employees), Workstatus (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.

What is the cheapest alternative to Matrix COSEC?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho People Attendance starts lowest at From ₹96/user/mo · Professional edition, billed yearly; ₹120 monthly. 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 Matrix COSEC?+

Yes. 11 alternatives are built in India, including Mantra Softech (Custom quote · software plus biometric hardware), Spintly (Price on request · Spintly publishes no prices; quotes cover hardware and software), Realtime Biometrics (On request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

Matrix COSEC vs Mantra Softech: which is better?+

Mantra Softech is the closest match to Matrix COSEC in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these Matrix COSEC alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in attendance & time tracking or a category Matrix COSEC also covers, and Matrix Comsec'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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