1. EmpMonitor
EmpMonitor · Bengaluru · Attendance & time tracking · 4.4/5
Employee monitoring software built in India.
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Deputy
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Attendance & time tracking · Alternatives
Best Deputy alternatives in India (2026)
Deputy is an attendance & time tracking product from Deputy, Sydney, priced at ₹400/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 1 have a free plan, 6 are built in India, and 7 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Deputy are EmpMonitor (₹400/mo), Buddy Punch (₹400/mo), Hubstaff (₹600/mo), Time Doctor (₹600/mo) and When I Work (₹200/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 Deputy alternative
There is no free plan
Deputy has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Deputy starts at ₹400/mo. 7 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Deputy is built in Australia. 6 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Deputy alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Deputy'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Deputy (current) | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | EmpMonitor | ₹400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 2 |  Buddy Punch | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  Hubstaff | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Time Doctor | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  When I Work | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  TSheets (QuickBooks Time) | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Insightful | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  Timeero | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 9 |  Timely | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  TeamSense | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 11 |  Teramind | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Kickidler | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  TimeTrack by WebHR | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 14 |  Timetec | ₹100/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 15 |  Keka Attendance | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 16 |  Zoho People Attendance | ₹48/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 17 |  Truein | ₹150/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 18 |  We360.ai | ₹500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  CAMS Biometrics | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  Tamigo | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 |
Top 10 Deputy alternatives in detail
₹400/mo
Free trial
3. Hubstaff
Hubstaff · Indianapolis · Attendance & time tracking · 4.4/5
Time tracking with GPS and activity levels.
₹600/mo
Free trial
Compared with Deputy
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹600/mo vs ₹400/mo)
4. Time Doctor
Time Doctor · Las Vegas · Attendance & time tracking · 4.4/5
Employee time tracking and productivity.
₹600/mo
Free trial
Compared with Deputy
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹600/mo vs ₹400/mo)
5. When I Work
When I Work · Minneapolis · Attendance & time tracking · 4.3/5
Employee scheduling and time clock.
₹200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Deputy
- Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹200/mo vs ₹400/mo)
6. TSheets (QuickBooks Time)
Intuit · Mountain View · Attendance & time tracking · 4.4/5
Time tracking for QuickBooks.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Deputy
- Starts ₹400/mo higher (₹800/mo vs ₹400/mo)
7. Insightful
Insightful · New York · Attendance & time tracking · 4.2/5
Employee monitoring and productivity.
₹600/mo
Free trial
Compared with Deputy
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹600/mo vs ₹400/mo)
₹300/mo
Free trial
Compared with Deputy
- Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹300/mo vs ₹400/mo)
₹900/mo
Free trial
Compared with Deputy
- Starts ₹500/mo higher (₹900/mo vs ₹400/mo)
10. TeamSense
TeamSense · Seattle · Attendance & time tracking · 4.1/5
Text-based attendance for hourly workers.
₹300/mo
Free trial
Compared with Deputy
- Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹300/mo vs ₹400/mo)
Deputy alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Deputy
Free Deputy alternatives
How to choose a Deputy 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.
Deputy alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Deputy in 2026?+
The closest matches to Deputy on App Advisor are EmpMonitor (₹400/mo), Buddy Punch (₹400/mo), Hubstaff (₹600/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Deputy, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Deputy?+
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 Deputy?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho People Attendance starts lowest at ₹48/mo, compared with ₹400/mo for Deputy. 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 Deputy?+
Yes. 6 alternatives are built in India, including EmpMonitor (₹400/mo), Keka Attendance (₹6,999/mo), Zoho People Attendance (₹48/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Deputy vs EmpMonitor: which is better?+
EmpMonitor is the closest match to Deputy in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Bengaluru). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Deputy alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in attendance & time tracking or a category Deputy also covers, and Deputy'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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