Is HelloTime a good DeskTime alternative?

Yes. HelloTime offers the same core time tracking, timesheets and productivity features as DeskTime at ₹99 / $4.99 per user — plus GST-ready invoicing via HelloBooks, which DeskTime does not provide natively.

How much does DeskTime cost vs HelloTime?

DeskTime starts at $7 / user / mo (~₹582 / user / mo). HelloTime is ₹99 per user per month in India and $2 outside India — often 60-90% cheaper.

Can I migrate from DeskTime to HelloTime?

Yes. HelloTime imports time entries, projects and user lists from DeskTime via CSV. For large rollouts our team does the migration for free.

HelloTime vs DeskTime

The honest comparison. Where DeskTime wins, where HelloTime wins, and how to decide.

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HelloTime

Time tracking built for Indian teams & global SMBs

₹99 / $4.99 per user / month

✓ 7-day free trial · full Premium, no credit card
✓ Time tracking, timesheets, productivity monitoring
✓ Payroll + GST invoicing via HelloBooks
✓ Privacy-first (opt-in screenshots)
✓ India + global data residency (Azure)
✓ 80+ integrations · published volume discounts

DeskTime

Automatic time tracker with productivity calculation

$7 / user / mo

~₹582 / user / mo · Free tier: Yes (1 user, very limited)

Automatic tracking with URL & app logging; productivity calculated against a team benchmark.

Strengths

• Automatic tracking
• Project cost calculator
• Offline time tracking

Gaps

• Limited free tier
• No GST invoicing
• Fewer integrations

Why teams pick HelloTime over DeskTime.

01
Generous free tier (full features)
02
Native GST invoicing
03
₹99 vs ₹582 / user

Feature-by-feature

Capability	HelloTime	DeskTime
Desktop, web, mobile apps	Yes	Yes
Automatic time tracking	Yes	Yes
Offline mode	Yes	Varies
Idle detection	Yes	Varies
Activity levels	Yes (privacy-first)	Yes
App & URL tracking	Yes (opt-in)	Yes
Optional screenshots	Yes (opt-in)	Yes
Project budgets & alerts	Yes	Partial
Online timesheets & approvals	Yes	Yes
Payroll	Yes	Varies
GST-compliant invoicing (India)	Yes (via HelloBooks)	No
Native accounting integration	HelloBooks (built-in)	Via QuickBooks / Xero
INR pricing	Yes (₹99 / user)	No
Free trial	7-day, no card	Yes (1 user, very limited)
Starting price	₹99 / $4.99	$7 / user / mo

Pick HelloTime if

You bill in INR and need GST-ready invoices
You use (or plan to use) HelloBooks for accounting
You want productivity monitoring without the surveillance vibe
You want the best $/₹ value without losing features

Pick DeskTime if

SMBs wanting automatic, low-touch tracking.

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