1. Keka Attendance
Keka Technologies · Hyderabad · Attendance & time tracking · 4.6/5
Attendance with GPS and biometric sync.
₹6,999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Planday
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
Attendance & time tracking · Alternatives
Best Planday alternatives in India (2026)
Planday is an attendance & time tracking product from Planday (a Xero company), London, priced at £2.99/user/month (Starter, minimum 5 users). We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 1 have a free plan, 4 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Planday are Keka Attendance (₹6,999/mo), Hubstaff (₹600/mo), Time Doctor (₹600/mo), Deputy (₹400/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 Planday alternative
There is no free plan
Planday has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Planday is built in United Kingdom. 4 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Planday alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Planday'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Planday (current) | £2.99/user/month (Starter, minimum 5 users) | No | Web | No | 4/5 | — |
| 1 | Keka Attendance | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  Hubstaff | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  Time Doctor | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Deputy | ₹400/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 |  EmpMonitor | ₹400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Buddy Punch | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  Timely | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Teramind | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Insightful | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 12 |  Kickidler | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  CAMS Biometrics | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 14 |  Timeero | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 15 |  Timetec | ₹100/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 16 |  Tamigo | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 17 |  TeamSense | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 18 |  AttendanceBot | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 19 |  TimeTrack by WebHR | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  Zoho People Attendance | ₹48/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 |
Top 10 Planday alternatives in detail
2. Hubstaff
Hubstaff · Indianapolis · Attendance & time tracking · 4.4/5
Time tracking with GPS and activity levels.
₹600/mo
Free trial
3. Time Doctor
Time Doctor · Las Vegas · Attendance & time tracking · 4.4/5
Employee time tracking and productivity.
₹600/mo
Free trial
₹400/mo
Free trial
5. When I Work
When I Work · Minneapolis · Attendance & time tracking · 4.3/5
Employee scheduling and time clock.
₹200/mo
Free trial
6. TSheets (QuickBooks Time)
Intuit · Mountain View · Attendance & time tracking · 4.4/5
Time tracking for QuickBooks.
₹800/mo
Free trial
7. EmpMonitor
EmpMonitor · Bengaluru · Attendance & time tracking · 4.4/5
Employee monitoring software built in India.
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Planday
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
₹400/mo
Free trial
₹900/mo
Free trial
10. Teramind
Teramind · Miami · Attendance & time tracking · 4.3/5
Employee monitoring and insider threat.
₹1,000/mo
Free trial
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How to choose a Planday 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.
Planday alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Planday in 2026?+
The closest matches to Planday on App Advisor are Keka Attendance (₹6,999/mo), Hubstaff (₹600/mo), Time Doctor (₹600/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Planday, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Planday?+
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 Planday?+
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 Planday?+
Yes. 4 alternatives are built in India, including Keka Attendance (₹6,999/mo), EmpMonitor (₹400/mo), CAMS Biometrics (On request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Planday vs Keka Attendance: which is better?+
Keka Attendance is the closest match to Planday in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Hyderabad). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Planday alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in attendance & time tracking or a category Planday also covers, and Planday (a Xero company)'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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