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