1. TSheets (QuickBooks Time)
Intuit · Mountain View · Attendance & time tracking · 4.4/5
Time tracking for QuickBooks.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Timely
- Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹800/mo vs ₹900/mo)
Attendance & time tracking · Alternatives
Best Timely alternatives in India (2026)
Timely is an attendance & time tracking product from Memory, Oslo, priced at ₹900/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 5 are built in India, and 14 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Timely are TSheets (QuickBooks Time) (₹800/mo), Hubstaff (₹600/mo), Time Doctor (₹600/mo), Teramind (₹1,000/mo) and Kickidler (₹900/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹100/month.
Why businesses look for a Timely alternative
Cost
Timely starts at ₹900/mo. 14 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Timely is built in Norway. 5 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Timely alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Timely'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Timely (current) | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | TSheets (QuickBooks Time) | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 2 |  Hubstaff | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  Time Doctor | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Teramind | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Kickidler | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 6 |  Deputy | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Insightful | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  EmpMonitor | ₹400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Buddy Punch | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Keka Attendance | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  When I Work | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Timeero | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  TeamSense | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 14 |  TimeTrack by WebHR | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 15 |  Timetec | ₹100/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 16 |  Zoho Workerly | ₹700/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  CAMS Biometrics | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 18 |  Tamigo | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 19 |  We360.ai | ₹500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  AttendanceBot | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 |
Top 10 Timely alternatives in detail
2. Hubstaff
Hubstaff · Indianapolis · Attendance & time tracking · 4.4/5
Time tracking with GPS and activity levels.
₹600/mo
Free trial
Compared with Timely
- Starts ₹300/mo cheaper (₹600/mo vs ₹900/mo)
3. Time Doctor
Time Doctor · Las Vegas · Attendance & time tracking · 4.4/5
Employee time tracking and productivity.
₹600/mo
Free trial
Compared with Timely
- Starts ₹300/mo cheaper (₹600/mo vs ₹900/mo)
4. Teramind
Teramind · Miami · Attendance & time tracking · 4.3/5
Employee monitoring and insider threat.
₹1,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Timely
- Starts ₹100/mo higher (₹1,000/mo vs ₹900/mo)
5. Kickidler
Kickidler · Miami · Attendance & time tracking · 4.2/5
Employee monitoring with screen video.
₹900/mo
Free trial
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Timely
- Starts ₹500/mo cheaper (₹400/mo vs ₹900/mo)
7. Insightful
Insightful · New York · Attendance & time tracking · 4.2/5
Employee monitoring and productivity.
₹600/mo
Free trial
Compared with Timely
- Starts ₹300/mo cheaper (₹600/mo vs ₹900/mo)
8. EmpMonitor
EmpMonitor · Bengaluru · Attendance & time tracking · 4.4/5
Employee monitoring software built in India.
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Timely
- Starts ₹500/mo cheaper (₹400/mo vs ₹900/mo)
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Timely
- Starts ₹500/mo cheaper (₹400/mo vs ₹900/mo)
10. Keka Attendance
Keka Technologies · Hyderabad · Attendance & time tracking · 4.6/5
Attendance with GPS and biometric sync.
₹6,999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Timely
- Starts ₹6,099/mo higher (₹6,999/mo vs ₹900/mo)
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
Timely alternatives by what you need
How to choose a Timely 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.
Timely alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Timely in 2026?+
The closest matches to Timely on App Advisor are TSheets (QuickBooks Time) (₹800/mo), Hubstaff (₹600/mo), Time Doctor (₹600/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Timely, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Timely?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Timely has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Timely?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Timetec starts lowest at ₹100/mo, compared with ₹900/mo for Timely. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Timely?+
Yes. 5 alternatives are built in India, including EmpMonitor (₹400/mo), Keka Attendance (₹6,999/mo), Zoho Workerly (₹700/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Timely vs TSheets (QuickBooks Time): which is better?+
TSheets (QuickBooks Time) is the closest match to Timely in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹800/mo vs ₹900/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Timely alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in attendance & time tracking or a category Timely also covers, and Memory'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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