BambooHR Alternative

Time tracking done for small businesses — not for enterprises

BambooHR is a great tool — for companies with 200+ employees and a dedicated HR team. If you have 5–50 employees and just need time tracking and leave management, clockin.chat is built for you.

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Why traditional systems do not work

BambooHR is priced for enterprises, not small businesses

Clockin.chat costs €2.50 per employee per month. BambooHR can cost 5 to 10 times that, with features you will never use.

BambooHR requires complex setup and dedicated HR admin

Clockin.chat is live in 2 minutes. No implementation project, no consultant, no training sessions.

Employees still need to install an app

Your employees already have WhatsApp. With clockin.chat they clock in without installing anything new.

What you get with clockin.chat

  • WhatsApp clock-in — no app for employees to install
  • Leave management integrated in the same channel
  • Real-time dashboard for admins and managers
  • €25/month for 10 employees — no enterprise pricing
  • Live in 2 minutes — no implementation project
  • 7-day free trial, no credit card required

Simple, transparent pricing

One plan with everything included. No surprises.

25
/ month
€2.50 / employee / month The lowest price on the market
10202001000
Minimum 10 employees (€25/mo)
Everything included:
  • Unlimited WhatsApp clock-ins
  • Real-time dashboard & metrics
  • Full vacation management
  • Schedules & reminders
  • Legal monthly reports
  • Unlimited admin users
  • Email support
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The difference is price and simplicity

Others sell you HR suites you do not need. We give you exactly what you need, at the lowest price on the market.

BambooHR
Clockin.chat
Target company size
200+ employees
5–200 employees
Price per employee
€8–€15+/mo
€2.50/mo
Employee app required
Yes
No (WhatsApp)
Setup time
2–4 weeks
2 minutes
WhatsApp clock-in
No
Yes, native
€2.50/employee — up to 6× cheaper than BambooHR
We looked at BambooHR but it was massive overkill for our 12-person team. Clockin.chat does everything we need at a fraction of the price, and our team clocks in via WhatsApp.
— James T., operations manager, small business

Frequently asked questions

What does BambooHR have that clockin.chat does not?

BambooHR covers the full employee lifecycle: hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, payroll and more. If you only need time tracking and leave, you are paying for a lot you will not use.

Is clockin.chat compliant with labor regulations?

Yes. Digital, tamper-proof records that are valid for labor authority inspections in multiple jurisdictions.

How quick is the setup compared to BambooHR?

Clockin.chat: 2 minutes. BambooHR implementation: typically 2–4 weeks with their onboarding team.