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ESSL eTimeTrackLite vs Keka Attendance

Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. ESSL eTimeTrackLite rates highest.

Biometric attendance devices and software.

Made in India

Attendance with GPS and biometric sync.

Made in India
CompareESSL eTimeTrackLiteKeka Attendance
CategoryAttendance & time trackingAttendance & time tracking
VendoreSSL SecurityKeka Technologies
HeadquartersBengaluru, KarnatakaHyderabad, Telangana
Made in IndiaYesYes
Starting priceOn request₹6,999/mo
Free planNoNo
Free trialYesYes
Published pricingNoYes
Deploymenton-premisecloud
Mobile appsNoNo
Founded20022015
Best forSmall business, SMB, Mid-marketSmall business, SMB, Mid-market
App Advisor rating4.7 / 54.6 / 5

ESSL eTimeTrackLite: pros & cons

  • +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
  • +24 years in business — a mature, stable product
  • Pricing is not published — expect a sales conversation before you see costs
  • No permanently free plan

Key features

  • Biometric and face-recognition devices
  • GPS and geo-fenced mobile check-in
  • Shift scheduling and rostering
  • Overtime and compensatory-off rules
  • Timesheets and project time
  • Late-mark and grace policies

Keka Attendance: pros & cons

  • +Pricing is published, so there is no sales call to see costs
  • +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
  • +11 years in business — a mature, stable product
  • No permanently free plan

Key features

  • Biometric and face-recognition devices
  • GPS and geo-fenced mobile check-in
  • Shift scheduling and rostering
  • Overtime and compensatory-off rules
  • Timesheets and project time
  • Late-mark and grace policies

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, ESSL eTimeTrackLite or Keka Attendance?+

ESSL eTimeTrackLite scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.7/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.

Is ESSL eTimeTrackLite cheaper than Keka Attendance?+

ESSL eTimeTrackLite starts at On request and Keka Attendance at ₹6,999/mo. One of them does not publish pricing, so ask for a written quote before comparing.

Can I switch from ESSL eTimeTrackLite to Keka Attendance?+

Most attendance & time tracking products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.

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