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Best Timetec alternatives in India (2026)

Timetec is an attendance & time tracking product from TimeTec, Kuala Lumpur, priced at ₹100/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 1 have a free plan, 5 are built in India, and 1 start cheaper or free.

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Quick answer

The closest alternatives to Timetec are When I Work (₹200/mo), Deputy (₹400/mo), EmpMonitor (₹400/mo), TimeTrack by WebHR (₹200/mo) and Buddy Punch (₹400/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 Timetec alternative

There is no free plan

Timetec has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.

Cost

Timetec starts at ₹100/mo. 1 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.

Indian support and GST

Timetec is built in Malaysia. 5 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.

Timetec alternatives compared

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

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
Timetec logoTimetec (current)₹100/moNoWebNo4.2/5
1When I Work logoWhen I Work₹200/moNoWebNo4.3/5
2Deputy logoDeputy₹400/moNoWebNo4.4/5
3EmpMonitor logoEmpMonitor₹400/moNoWebYes4.4/5
4TimeTrack by WebHR logoTimeTrack by WebHR₹200/moNoWebNo4.2/5
5Buddy Punch logoBuddy Punch₹400/moNoWebNo4.3/5
6Hubstaff logoHubstaff₹600/moNoWebNo4.4/5
7Time Doctor logoTime Doctor₹600/moNoWebNo4.4/5
8Timeero logoTimeero₹300/moNoWebNo4.2/5
9Zoho People Attendance logoZoho People Attendance₹48/moYesWebYes4.8/5
10TeamSense logoTeamSense₹300/moNoWebNo4.1/5
11TSheets (QuickBooks Time) logoTSheets (QuickBooks Time)₹800/moNoWebNo4.4/5
12Insightful logoInsightful₹600/moNoWebNo4.2/5
13Timely logoTimely₹900/moNoWebNo4.3/5
14Keka Attendance logoKeka Attendance₹6,999/moNoWebYes4.6/5
15Truein logoTruein₹150/moNoWebYes4.6/5
16Teramind logoTeramind₹1,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
17Kickidler logoKickidler₹900/moNoWebNo4.2/5
18CAMS Biometrics logoCAMS BiometricsOn requestNoWebYes4.2/5
19Tamigo logoTamigoOn requestNoWebNo4.1/5
20AttendanceBot logoAttendanceBotOn requestNoWebNo4/5

Top 10 Timetec alternatives in detail

When I Work logo

1. When I Work

When I Work · Minneapolis · Attendance & time tracking · 4.3/5

Employee scheduling and time clock.

₹200/mo

Free trial

Compared with Timetec

  • Starts ₹100/mo higher (₹200/mo vs ₹100/mo)
Deputy logo

2. Deputy

Deputy · Sydney · Attendance & time tracking · 4.4/5

Shift scheduling and timesheets.

₹400/mo

Free trial

Compared with Timetec

  • Starts ₹300/mo higher (₹400/mo vs ₹100/mo)
EmpMonitor logo

3. EmpMonitor

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

Employee monitoring software built in India.

₹400/mo

Free trial

Compared with Timetec

  • Starts ₹300/mo higher (₹400/mo vs ₹100/mo)
  • Built in India (Bengaluru)
Buddy Punch logo

5. Buddy Punch

Buddy Punch · Grandville · Attendance & time tracking · 4.3/5

Time clock with GPS.

₹400/mo

Free trial

Compared with Timetec

  • Starts ₹300/mo higher (₹400/mo vs ₹100/mo)
Hubstaff logo

6. Hubstaff

Hubstaff · Indianapolis · Attendance & time tracking · 4.4/5

Time tracking with GPS and activity levels.

₹600/mo

Free trial

Compared with Timetec

  • Starts ₹500/mo higher (₹600/mo vs ₹100/mo)
Time Doctor logo

7. Time Doctor

Time Doctor · Las Vegas · Attendance & time tracking · 4.4/5

Employee time tracking and productivity.

₹600/mo

Free trial

Compared with Timetec

  • Starts ₹500/mo higher (₹600/mo vs ₹100/mo)
Timeero logo

8. Timeero

Timeero · Chandler · Attendance & time tracking · 4.2/5

GPS time tracking and mileage.

₹300/mo

Free trial

Compared with Timetec

  • Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹300/mo vs ₹100/mo)
Zoho People Attendance logo

9. Zoho People Attendance

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

Attendance tracking in Zoho People.

₹48/mo

Free plan available

Compared with Timetec

  • Has a free plan — Timetec does not
  • Starts ₹52/mo cheaper (₹48/mo vs ₹100/mo)
  • Built in India (Chennai)
TeamSense logo

10. TeamSense

TeamSense · Seattle · Attendance & time tracking · 4.1/5

Text-based attendance for hourly workers.

₹300/mo

Free trial

Compared with Timetec

  • Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹300/mo vs ₹100/mo)

Timetec alternatives by what you need

How to choose a Timetec 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.

Timetec alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to Timetec in 2026?+

The closest matches to Timetec on App Advisor are When I Work (₹200/mo), Deputy (₹400/mo), EmpMonitor (₹400/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Timetec, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to Timetec?+

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 Timetec?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho People Attendance starts lowest at ₹48/mo, compared with ₹100/mo for Timetec. 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 Timetec?+

Yes. 5 alternatives are built in India, including EmpMonitor (₹400/mo), Zoho People Attendance (₹48/mo), Keka Attendance (₹6,999/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

Timetec vs When I Work: which is better?+

When I Work is the closest match to Timetec in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹100/mo higher (₹200/mo vs ₹100/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these Timetec alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in attendance & time tracking or a category Timetec also covers, and TimeTec'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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