1. Matrix COSEC
Matrix Comsec · Vadodara · Attendance & time tracking · 4.5/5
Biometric attendance and access control devices with software.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with ZKTeco India
- Built in India (Vadodara)
Attendance & time tracking · Alternatives
Best ZKTeco India alternatives in India (2026)
ZKTeco India is an attendance & time tracking product from ZKTeco, Mumbai, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 5 have a free plan, 9 are built in India, and 14 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to ZKTeco India are Matrix COSEC (On request), Mantra Softech (On request), Spintly (On request), Realtime Biometrics (On request) and Rotaready (On request). 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 ZKTeco India alternative
The price isn't published
ZKTeco quotes ZKTeco India per organisation. 10 of the 20 alternatives below publish a starting price, so you can budget before a sales call.
There is no free plan
ZKTeco India has no free tier. 5 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
ZKTeco India is built in India. 9 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
ZKTeco India alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches ZKTeco India'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | ZKTeco India (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Matrix COSEC | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Mantra Softech | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Spintly | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  Realtime Biometrics | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 5 |  Rotaready | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 6 |  Keka Attendance | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Zoho People Attendance | ₹48/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 8 |  ESSL eTimeTrackLite | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 9 |  Kredily Attendance | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 10 |  Hubstaff | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Time Doctor | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Deputy | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  When I Work | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Toggl Track | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Harvest | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  TSheets (QuickBooks Time) | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  EmpMonitor | ₹400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Buddy Punch | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Clockify | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Timely | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 ZKTeco India alternatives in detail
2. Mantra Softech
Mantra Softech · Ahmedabad · Attendance & time tracking · 4.5/5
Biometric devices and attendance software.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with ZKTeco India
- Built in India (Ahmedabad)
3. Spintly
Spintly · Goa · Attendance & time tracking · 4.3/5
Smartphone-based access control and attendance.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with ZKTeco India
- Built in India (Goa)
4. Realtime Biometrics
Realtime Biometrics · New Delhi · Attendance & time tracking · 4.2/5
Biometric attendance systems.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with ZKTeco India
- Built in India (New Delhi)
5. 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
6. Keka Attendance
Keka Technologies · Hyderabad · Attendance & time tracking · 4.6/5
Attendance with GPS and biometric sync.
₹6,999/mo
Free trial
Compared with ZKTeco India
- Publishes a price (₹6,999/mo); ZKTeco India is quote-only
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
7. Zoho People Attendance
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Attendance & time tracking · 4.8/5
Attendance tracking in Zoho People.
₹48/mo
Free plan available
Compared with ZKTeco India
- Has a free plan — ZKTeco India does not
- Publishes a price (₹48/mo); ZKTeco India is quote-only
- Built in India (Chennai)
8. ESSL eTimeTrackLite
eSSL Security · Bengaluru · Attendance & time tracking · 4.7/5
Biometric attendance devices and software.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with ZKTeco India
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
- 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
9. Kredily Attendance
Kredily · Bengaluru · Attendance & time tracking · 4.7/5
Free attendance tracking.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with ZKTeco India
- Has a free plan — ZKTeco India does not
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
10. Hubstaff
Hubstaff · Indianapolis · Attendance & time tracking · 4.4/5
Time tracking with GPS and activity levels.
₹600/mo
Free trial
Compared with ZKTeco India
- Publishes a price (₹600/mo); ZKTeco India is quote-only
ZKTeco India alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than ZKTeco India
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How to choose a ZKTeco India 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.
ZKTeco India alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to ZKTeco India in 2026?+
The closest matches to ZKTeco India on App Advisor are Matrix COSEC (On request), Mantra Softech (On request), Spintly (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match ZKTeco India, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to ZKTeco India?+
Yes. 5 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho People Attendance (₹48/mo), Kredily Attendance (Free plan), Toggl Track (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to ZKTeco India?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho People Attendance starts lowest at ₹48/mo. 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 ZKTeco India?+
Yes. 9 alternatives are built in India, including Matrix COSEC (On request), Mantra Softech (On request), Spintly (On request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
ZKTeco India vs Matrix COSEC: which is better?+
Matrix COSEC is the closest match to ZKTeco India in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Vadodara). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these ZKTeco India alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in attendance & time tracking or a category ZKTeco India also covers, and ZKTeco'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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