1. Tanda
Tanda · Attendance & time tracking · 4/5
Tanda is payroll, rostering and HR software for businesses with hourly employees. | attendance-software
On request
Free trial
Attendance & time tracking · Alternatives
Best OnTheClock alternatives in India (2026)
OnTheClock is an attendance & time tracking product from OnTheClock, Clinton Township, priced at $4/employee/month + $5 monthly base fee. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 3 have a free plan, 6 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to OnTheClock are Tanda (On request), Time Clock Wizard (On request), Fingercheck (On request), StaffAny (On request) and Horilla (Free plan). Horilla is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹150/month.
Why businesses look for a OnTheClock alternative
There is no free plan
OnTheClock has no free tier. 3 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
OnTheClock is built in United States. 6 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
OnTheClock alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches OnTheClock'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | OnTheClock (current) | $4/employee/month + $5 monthly base fee | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4/5 | — |
| 1 | Tanda | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 2 |  Time Clock Wizard | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 3 |  Fingercheck | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 4 |  StaffAny | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 5 |  Horilla | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Salarybox Attendance | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  ubiAttendance | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 8 |  Keka Attendance | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  Crewmeister | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 10 |  clockin | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 11 |  Hubstaff | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Time Doctor | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Deputy | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  When I Work | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  TSheets (QuickBooks Time) | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  EmpMonitor | ₹400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Truein | ₹150/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 18 |  Buddy Punch | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Timely | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Humanforce | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 |
Top 10 OnTheClock alternatives in detail
2. Time Clock Wizard
Time Clock Wizard · New York · Attendance & time tracking · 4/5
Time Clock Wizard is an online employee time clock with scheduling and payroll reporting. | attendance-software
On request
Free trial
3. Fingercheck
Fingercheck · Brooklyn · Attendance & time tracking · 4/5
Fingercheck is payroll and HR software with time tracking and scheduling. | attendance-software
On request
Free trial
4. StaffAny
StaffAny Pte Ltd · Singapore · Attendance & time tracking · 3.9/5
Workforce management for F&B and retail with scheduling, clock-in, timesheets and leave; add-on payroll and engagement modules. | attendance-software
On request
Free trial
5. Horilla
Cybrosys Techno Solutions · Kochi · Attendance & time tracking · 4.5/5
Horilla is an open-source HRMS with payroll, attendance, leave, recruitment and performance modules. | attendance-software
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with OnTheClock
- Has a free plan — OnTheClock does not
- Built in India (Kochi)
- Open source
6. Salarybox Attendance
Salarybox · Gurugram · Attendance & time tracking · 4.4/5
Selfie and location attendance for staff.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with OnTheClock
- Has a free plan — OnTheClock does not
- Built in India (Gurugram)
7. ubiAttendance
Ubitech Solutions · Pune · Attendance & time tracking · 4.7/5
GPS and selfie attendance app.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with OnTheClock
- Has a free plan — OnTheClock does not
- Built in India (Pune)
8. Keka Attendance
Keka Technologies · Hyderabad · Attendance & time tracking · 4.6/5
Attendance with GPS and biometric sync.
₹6,999/mo
Free trial
Compared with OnTheClock
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
9. Crewmeister
ATOSS Aloud GmbH · München · Attendance & time tracking · 3.9/5
Online working-time recording for teams of 1-50 with mobile app, terminal, leave planner and shift planning. | attendance-software
On request
Free trial
10. clockin
clockin GmbH · Münster · Attendance & time tracking · 3.9/5
Time tracking, shift planning, project documentation and absences for trades and field businesses via app, browser or terminal. | attendance-software
On request
Free trial
OnTheClock alternatives by what you need
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Indian alternatives to OnTheClock
How to choose a OnTheClock 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.
OnTheClock alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to OnTheClock in 2026?+
The closest matches to OnTheClock on App Advisor are Tanda (On request), Time Clock Wizard (On request), Fingercheck (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match OnTheClock, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to OnTheClock?+
Yes. 3 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Horilla (Free plan), Salarybox Attendance (Free plan), ubiAttendance (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to OnTheClock?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Truein starts lowest at ₹150/mo. Horilla also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to OnTheClock?+
Yes. 6 alternatives are built in India, including Horilla (Free plan), Salarybox Attendance (Free plan), ubiAttendance (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
OnTheClock vs Tanda: which is better?+
Tanda is the closest match to OnTheClock in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these OnTheClock alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in attendance & time tracking or a category OnTheClock also covers, and OnTheClock'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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