Comparisons
Compare Tickin
Honest, side-by-side comparisons of Tickin against the tools teams evaluate for attendance, time tracking, and HR, plus how Slack and Microsoft Teams stack up for attendance.
- Slack vs Microsoft Teams for Attendance TrackingSlack (every plan) and Microsoft Teams (Scale plan) both let your Tickin team clock in, take breaks and request leave. Here is how the two compare.Read comparison
- Slack Time Tracking vs a Standalone Time TrackerTracking time inside Slack versus opening a separate app. An honest look at the tradeoffs of each approach and how to choose.Read comparison
- An ActivTrak alternative that starts from hours, not screensAn ActivTrak alternative for teams in Slack: productivity from hours, attendance and breaks, with monitoring optional, opt-in and off by default.Read comparison
- Tickin vs AttendanceBot: two chat-first tools, one with payroll built inTickin vs AttendanceBot: both run time tracking and leave from Slack and Microsoft Teams. See how pricing, payroll, the free tier and Teams availability differ.Read comparison
- Tickin vs Calamari: leave and attendance, with or without payrollTickin vs Calamari: modular leave and time & attendance with many clock-in methods, versus time, attendance, leave and payroll in one tool, run from Slack.Read comparison
- Tickin vs Clockify: a Clockify alternative with HR built inA Clockify alternative with attendance, leave and payroll built in: Tickin is free for up to 10 employees; Clockify's free plan covers up to 5 users.Read comparison
- Tickin vs Connecteam: a Connecteam alternative for Slack-based teamsA Connecteam alternative for Slack-based teams. Tickin vs Connecteam: Slack-native HR versus an all-in-one app for deskless, frontline teams.Read comparison
- Tickin vs Gusto: attendance and payslips in Slack, or full-service US payrollTickin vs Gusto: full-service US payroll that files and pays taxes, versus attendance, leave and payslips run from Slack. When each one is the right choice.Read comparison
- A Harvest alternative for teams that track the working dayA Harvest alternative for teams in Slack: hours, attendance, leave and payroll in one tool, free for up to 10 employees. Harvest invoices; Tickin doesn't.Read comparison
- Tickin vs Homebase: a Homebase alternative for distributed teamsA Homebase alternative for distributed teams in Slack. Tickin vs Homebase: remote-first HR versus time clocks for hourly retail teams.Read comparison
- Tickin vs Hubstaff: a Hubstaff alternative without surveillanceA Hubstaff alternative without screenshots or activity scores. Tickin vs Hubstaff: trust-based, Slack-native HR versus a monitoring-first product.Read comparison
- Tickin vs Jibble: a Jibble alternative with HR and payrollA Jibble alternative with leave and payroll in the same place. Tickin vs Jibble: attendance-first tracking with kiosk clock-in versus all-in-one HR.Read comparison
- Tickin vs QuickBooks Payroll: Slack-first attendance and payslips, or payroll inside your booksTickin vs QuickBooks Payroll: full-service US payroll bundled with QuickBooks accounting, versus attendance, leave and payslips run from Slack.Read comparison
- A Teramind alternative for teams that need productivity, not surveillanceA Teramind alternative for small teams: productivity from hours and attendance in Slack, monitoring opt-in and off by default, free for up to 10.Read comparison
- Tickin vs Time Doctor: a Time Doctor alternative without the screenshotsTickin vs Time Doctor: screenshot and activity monitoring versus trust-based time tracking, attendance, leave and payroll run from Slack.Read comparison
- A Timetastic alternative with attendance and payroll in SlackLooking for a Timetastic alternative? Tickin runs leave, attendance and payroll from Slack, free for up to 10 employees. An honest side-by-side.Read comparison
- A Toggl alternative that tracks attendance and leave tooA Toggl Track alternative for teams in Slack: clock-in hours, attendance, leave and payroll in one tool, free for up to 10 employees. Honest comparison.Read comparison
- A Vacation Tracker alternative without the monthly minimumA Vacation Tracker alternative for small teams: leave and attendance in Slack, free for up to 10 employees and no monthly minimum. Honest comparison.Read comparison
- Tickin vs Zoho Payroll: statutory payroll, or attendance and payslips in SlackTickin vs Zoho Payroll for teams in India, the GCC, Canada and the US: statutory payroll and salary payments, versus attendance, leave and payslips in Slack.Read comparison
Compare by what actually decides it
Most of these comparisons come down to the same handful of capabilities. If you already know which one matters to you, go straight to it.
- Attendance tracking and staff check in software that fits your scheduleWeighed in 13 of 19 comparisons
- A time tracking tool for teams that people actually useWeighed in 11 of 19 comparisons
- Online payroll and salary slips, without the spreadsheetWeighed in 9 of 19 comparisons
- Run attendance, leave, and your whole team from SlackWeighed in 8 of 19 comparisons
- A leave management tool that runs itselfWeighed in 6 of 19 comparisons
- An employee productivity tool without the surveillanceWeighed in 3 of 19 comparisons
- Attendance, leave, and team management in Microsoft TeamsWeighed in 2 of 19 comparisons
- Team scheduling that keeps everyone on the same pageWeighed in 2 of 19 comparisons
- An employee productivity tool that lives in SlackWeighed in 2 of 19 comparisons
- Work directly from Slack and Microsoft TeamsWeighed in 1 of 19 comparisons
Read before you switch
A comparison tells you which tool fits. These go into how the work is actually done, and are worth reading whichever way you decide.
- Time Doctor Alternatives Without Screenshot MonitoringLooking for a Time Doctor alternative without screenshots? Compare 5 trust-based time trackers that record hours without surveillance.
- Slack Time Tracking: How to Clock In Without Another App to OpenSlack time tracking with simple slash commands your team actually uses. A practical guide to /clockin, breaks, status, and a full worked day.
- Leave Management for Small Teams: A System That Actually WorksA practical guide to leave management for small teams: leave types, quotas, approval workflows, and tracking balances without the shared-spreadsheet mess.
- Payroll Deductions Explained: Gross to Net, Step by StepWhat payroll deductions are, the difference between statutory and voluntary and pre-tax and post-tax, and how gross pay becomes net pay, with a clear example.
- Slack Leave Management: Request & Approve Leave Without Leaving ChatRun leave requests, approvals, and balances inside Slack. How Slack leave management works, why it beats email and spreadsheets, and how to set it up.
- Time Tracking for Small Businesses: A No-Nonsense GuideA practical guide to time tracking for small business: why it matters, five methods compared, what to measure, and how to get team buy-in without surveillance.
- What Is Payroll? Meaning, Process and How a Payroll System WorksWhat is payroll? Its meaning, the steps of a pay run, what a payroll management system does, the payroll manager's role, and how HR and payroll connect.
- Automate Salary Slips: Stop Doing Payslips by HandLearn how to automate salary slips by connecting attendance, leave and overtime, what a correct payslip must include, and a full worked example.
- Best Employee Productivity Tools That Don't Spy on Your TeamEmployee productivity tools compared on privacy first: which take screenshots or track apps, whether it is on by default, and what employees can see. Tickin, Toggl Track, Timely, Harvest, RescueTime and Clockify, plus the monitoring-first tools.
- Best Time Tracking Tools for Small Teams (2026)The best time tracking tools for small teams in 2026, compared on free plans, prices and whether you can clock in from Slack or Microsoft Teams: Tickin, Jibble, TimeCamp, Clockify, Toggl Track, Harvest, Connecteam and Homebase.
- Best Leave Management Software for Small Teams (2026)Six leave management tools for small teams compared on price, free plans, Slack and Teams approvals, half days and holidays: Tickin, Timetastic, Vacation Tracker, BambooHR, Calamari and Leave Dates.
- How to Introduce Employee Monitoring Without Wrecking TrustA rollout guide for employee monitoring: decide what the data is for, tell people first, start at the narrowest setting, set retention, review at 30 days.
- Shift Scheduling for Small Teams: Keep Everyone on the Same PageA practical guide to shift scheduling for small teams: build a fair rota, balance coverage and cost, handle swaps and time off, and share the schedule clearly.
- How to Clock In From Slack: A Slack Timer for Real Work HoursHow to clock in and out from Slack — in Tickin that is /tickin start and /tickin end — plus breaks, forgotten punches, and corrections.
- Timesheet Software and Apps for Small Businesses: What to Look ForA buyer's guide to timesheet software and timesheet apps for small business: what a timesheet must capture, must-have features and pricing traps.
- How to Track Attendance for a Remote Team (5 Methods Compared)Compare five ways to track attendance for a remote team, from honor systems to GPS verification, with a worked example and tips to stay fair.
- Automating Your Daily Leave & WFH ReportGet a once-a-day summary of who is out or working from home posted straight to Slack, so managers skip the morning guesswork.
- How to Clock In and Out from Microsoft TeamsLearn how employees can clock in, clock out, take breaks, and check status from Microsoft Teams, plus how it fits alongside browser and desktop tracking.
- Grace Period, ExplainedWhat an attendance grace period is, why it exists, and how to set a fair one in Tickin without turning it into a loophole.
- How to Calculate PTO Accrual (With Formulas and Examples)How to calculate PTO accrual step by step: the accrual rate formula, per-hour, per-pay-period, and annual methods, plus worked examples and common mistakes.
- Late-Arrival Notifications in Microsoft TeamsRoute late-arrival alerts to Microsoft Teams. Learn how a grace period turns a late clock-in into a manager notice, and how to set Teams as your alert channel.
- Microsoft Teams Attendance Tracking: How to Clock In Where Your Team Already WorksTrack attendance in Microsoft Teams: clock in, take breaks, request leave, get late-arrival notices, and see a live activity feed without leaving your chat.
- Microsoft Teams Leave Management: Request and Approve Leave Without Leaving the ChatLet employees request leave inside Microsoft Teams and let approvers decide from interactive cards. Balances, attendance, and required hours stay in sync.
- Project Time Tracking: Track Hours by Project and TaskHow project time tracking works, why hours-by-project beats a plain timesheet, and how to track time against projects and tasks without slowing your team down.
- Sick Leave Policy: A Practical Guide for Small TeamsHow to write a fair sick leave policy for a small team: what to include, paid vs unpaid, notice and documentation rules, and examples you can adapt.
- Slack Apps for HR and Time Tracking: What to Look ForA practical buyer's checklist for choosing Slack apps for HR and time tracking, covering clock-in, breaks, leave, approvals, reports, privacy and pricing.
- Late-Arrival Alerts in Slack and Microsoft TeamsGet a quiet, once-per-day heads-up in Slack or Microsoft Teams when someone clocks in late, right where your team already works.
- What Is a Payslip? What It Must Include and WhyWhat is a payslip? The record of how someone's pay was worked out: every component it must include and how gross becomes net, with a worked example.
Frequently asked questions
- How do you keep these comparisons fair?
- Competitor details come from each company's own pricing page, website and marketplace listings, and each comparison says when they were checked. Tickin details describe what the product does today. Where another tool is the better fit for a team, the comparison says so.
- What does Tickin cover that most time trackers do not?
- Attendance rules, leave management and payroll with PDF payslips, in the same tool as time tracking. Your team uses it from Slack on every plan, from Microsoft Teams on the Scale plan, or in the browser. Payroll is on the Growth plan.
- Is Tickin free?
- Yes, for teams of up to 10 employees, with no credit card. Larger teams choose a paid plan, priced per employee per month.
- Does Tickin replace a payroll provider?
- Not if you need a provider to file taxes or pay salaries. Tickin calculates payroll from attendance, leave and overtime and sends each employee a PDF payslip, but it doesn't file taxes or pay employees.