TimeMate vs Keka Attendance: Biometric and Mobile Attendance for India
Keka includes an attendance module as part of its HR platform. TimeMate is a dedicated attendance product with deeper biometric device integration, GPS geo-fencing and field workforce support — at a standalone price.
Best for
TimeMate
Businesses with biometric devices, field staff needing GPS check-in, factory workers with shift rosters
Best for
Keka Attendance
Companies already using Keka for HR and payroll who want everything from one vendor
Bottom line
Dedicated product wins on depth
TimeMate goes deeper on hardware integration and field workforce. If you have biometric devices and field teams, TimeMate wins.
Feature-by-feature comparison
TimeMate vs Keka Attendance for Indian businesses.
| Feature | TimeMate | Keka Attendance |
|---|---|---|
| Biometric device brands | ZKTeco, Suprema, Essl and more | Select supported devices |
| Mobile geo-fenced check-in | Yes — GPS boundary check-in | Yes |
| Selfie attendance | Yes — face-capture check-in | Yes |
| Shift management | Full shift roster, rotation, night shift | Shift management included |
| Overtime calculation | Yes — Factory Act rules configurable | Yes |
| Muster roll generation | Yes — prescribed format | Standard reports |
| Field staff management | GPS geo-fence zones, distance tracking | Basic GPS check-in |
| Payroll integration | PayCare — native data flow | Keka Payroll built-in |
| HRMS integration | Accord eHR — native | Keka HR built-in |
| Standalone pricing | Yes — standalone product | Requires Keka subscription |
| Free trial | Yes | Demo-based |
Where TimeMate wins
- Wider biometric device support — works with the brands your factory or office already has
- Dedicated product with deeper feature development on attendance specifically
- Standalone purchase — pay for attendance, add payroll and HRMS separately when ready
- GPS geo-fencing with distance verification for field sales and construction teams
- Muster roll in the legally prescribed format (Factories Act)
Where Keka Attendance is strong
- Seamless integration with Keka Payroll and Keka HR in one platform
- One vendor for all HR functions
- Good user experience as part of the Keka ecosystem
Pricing comparison
Transparent pricing matters. Here is how they stack up.
TimeMate
attendance product — contact for pricing
- Free trial
- Integrates with PayCare for payroll
- No Keka subscription required
Keka Attendance
with Keka HR subscription
- Cannot purchase attendance standalone
- Must pay for full Keka HR platform
- Demo-based sales
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about TimeMate vs Keka Attendance.
TimeMate has deeper biometric device support and field workforce features (GPS geo-fencing with distance verification). Keka Attendance is a good module but within a bundle — you must buy the full Keka platform. If attendance is your primary need, TimeMate gives you a standalone dedicated product.
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Biometric, mobile and GPS attendance in one product
TimeMate works with your existing biometric devices and connects natively to PayCare for payroll. Try it standalone.