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Best Truein alternatives in India (2027)

Truein is an attendance & time tracking product from Truein, Pune, priced at From ₹250/user/yr + ₹69,000/yr base fee. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 3 have a free plan, 7 are built in India.

Quick answer

The closest alternatives to Truein are Jibble (Free plan), Keka Attendance (Price on request · Included in Keka HRMS & Payroll plans), EmpMonitor (₹400/mo), CAMS Biometrics (Paid plans) and Hubstaff (₹600/mo). Jibble is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹48/month.

Why businesses look for a Truein alternative

There is no free plan

Truein has no free tier. 3 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.

Reported limitation

The Rs 69,000 yearly base fee makes it expensive for small teams

Reported limitation

API integrations and SSO are limited to the custom-priced Enterprise plan

Reported limitation

The pricing page says nothing about GST

Truein alternatives compared

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

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
—Truein logoTruein (current)From ₹250/user/yr + ₹69,000/yr base feeNoWebYes4.6/5—
1Jibble logoJibbleFree planYesWebNo4.6/5vs Truein
2Keka Attendance logoKeka AttendancePrice on request · Included in Keka HRMS & Payroll plansNoWebYes4.6/5vs Truein
3EmpMonitor logoEmpMonitor₹400/moNoWebYes4.4/5
4CAMS Biometrics logoCAMS BiometricsPaid plansNoWebYes4.2/5
5Hubstaff logoHubstaff₹600/moNoWebNo4.4/5
6Time Doctor logoTime Doctor₹600/moNoWebNo4.4/5
7Deputy logoDeputy₹400/moNoWebNo4.4/5
8When I Work logoWhen I Work₹200/moNoWebNo4.3/5
9TSheets (QuickBooks Time) logoTSheets (QuickBooks Time)₹800/moNoWebNo4.4/5
10Buddy Punch logoBuddy Punch₹400/moNoWebNo4.3/5
11Timely logoTimely₹900/moNoWebNo4.3/5
12Zoho People Attendance logoZoho People AttendanceFrom ₹96/user/mo · Professional edition, billed yearly; ₹120 monthlyYesWebYes4.8/5vs Truein
13FaceMe by CyberLink logoFaceMe by CyberLinkOn requestNoWebNo4/5
14Teramind logoTeramind₹1,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
15Insightful logoInsightful₹600/moNoWebNo4.2/5
16We360.ai logoWe360.ai₹500/moNoWebYes4.4/5
17Zoho Workerly logoZoho Workerly₹700/moNoWebYes4.4/5
18Kredily Attendance logoKredily AttendanceFree · Free Forever plan for unlimited employeesYesWebYes4.7/5vs Truein
19Kickidler logoKickidler₹900/moNoWebNo4.2/5
20Timeero logoTimeero₹300/moNoWebNo4.2/5

Top 10 Truein alternatives in detail

Jibble logo

1. Jibble

Jibble · Kuala Lumpur · Attendance & time tracking · 4.6/5

Free time and attendance with face recognition.

Free plan

Free plan available

Compared with Truein

  • Has a free plan — Truein does not
Keka Attendance logo

2. 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

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
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4. CAMS Biometrics

CAMS · Chennai · Attendance & time tracking · 4.2/5

Cams Biometrics is a biometric gateway letting cloud apps receive data from biometric devices via one API. | attendance-software

Paid plans

Free trial

Hubstaff logo

5. Hubstaff

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

Time tracking with GPS and activity levels.

₹600/mo

Free trial

Deputy logo

7. Deputy

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

Shift scheduling and timesheets.

₹400/mo

Free trial

Truein alternatives by what you need

How to choose a Truein 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.

Truein alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to Truein in 2027?+

The closest matches to Truein on App Advisor are Jibble (Free plan), Keka Attendance (Price on request · Included in Keka HRMS & Payroll plans), EmpMonitor (₹400/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Truein, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to Truein?+

Yes. 3 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Jibble (Free plan), Zoho People Attendance (From ₹96/user/mo · Professional edition, billed yearly; ₹120 monthly), Kredily Attendance (Free · Free Forever plan for unlimited employees). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.

What is the cheapest alternative to Truein?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho People Attendance starts lowest at From ₹96/user/mo · Professional edition, billed yearly; ₹120 monthly. Jibble also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to Truein?+

Yes. 7 alternatives are built in India, including Keka Attendance (Price on request · Included in Keka HRMS & Payroll plans), EmpMonitor (₹400/mo), CAMS Biometrics (Paid plans). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

Truein vs Jibble: which is better?+

Jibble is the closest match to Truein in our catalogue. Key differences: Has a free plan — Truein does not. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these Truein alternatives chosen?+

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