Kredily's Free Plan.
Web-Only. No GPS. No Selfie.
Kredily's free plan has no employee limit but is web-only with one attendance rule. AttendFirst is free for 10 employees with GPS, selfie, and QR check-in included. For 25 employees, AttendFirst costs ₹4,485/year. Kredily costs ₹11,988/year for the same check-in methods.
Free forever for up to 10 employees. All features included: GPS, selfie, QR, leave management, reports. No add-ons.
The short answer
Kredily is a full HR platform built around payroll. AttendFirst is an attendance and leave tool with all three verification methods on the free plan.
- Choose Kredily if: You need payroll, PF/ESI filing, and want everything in one platform. You have a team that processes payroll monthly.
- Choose AttendFirst if: You only need attendance tracking and leave management. Your accountant handles payroll separately. You want GPS + selfie + QR verification on the free plan.
The Honest Cost Comparison
Kredily's free plan is limited. Here's what 25 employees actually costs when you need real mobile attendance.
| Cost item (25 employees) | Kredily | AttendFirst |
|---|---|---|
| Annual subscription | ₹11,988 (₹999/mo x 12) | ₹4,485/year |
| Setup/implementation fee | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| GPS check-in | Paid plan only | Included (free) |
| Selfie verification | Paid plan only | Included (free) |
| QR code check-in | Not available | Included (free) |
| Leave management depth | 1 rule (free) | Unlimited types (free) |
| Half-day leaves | Not available | Included (free) |
| Estimated year 1 total | ₹11,988+ | ₹4,485 |
Kredily pricing: ₹999/month based on publicly stated rate. GPS and selfie require paid plan.
You save ₹7,500+ every year.
Free for the first 10 employees. No payment, no contract, no feature limits on the free plan.
What Each Product Actually Does
Attendance Tracking
Kredily
Web-based check-in on free plan. GPS and selfie require paid plans. One attendance rule on free tier.
- ✓ Web check-in (free)
- ✗ GPS (paid only)
- ✗ Selfie (paid only)
- ✗ QR code
AttendFirst
GPS, selfie, and QR code on the free plan. Works in any phone browser, no app download needed.
- ✓ GPS check-in (free)
- ✓ Selfie verification (free)
- ✓ QR code check-in (free)
- ✓ Works on any phone browser
Leave Management
Kredily
One leave rule on free plan. Multiple types and advanced features require paid plans.
- △ 1 leave rule (free)
- ✓ Multiple types (paid)
- ✗ Half-day leaves
- △ Manager approval (paid)
AttendFirst
Unlimited leave types, half-day leaves, pro-rated quotas, manager approval workflow — all on the free plan.
- ✓ Unlimited leave types (free)
- ✓ Half-day leaves (free)
- ✓ Pro-rated mid-year joiners (free)
- ✓ Manager approval workflow (free)
Reports & Export
Kredily
Basic reports on free plan. Advanced analytics and Excel export on paid plans.
- △ Basic reports (free)
- ✗ Excel export (paid only)
- ✓ Daily + monthly (paid)
AttendFirst
Daily attendance, monthly summary, late arrivals, absent count — all included on free plan. Excel export with one click.
- ✓ Daily + monthly reports (free)
- ✓ Late/absent/present tracking (free)
- ✓ Excel export one-click (free)
Which One Is Right for You
Choose Kredily if:
- → You have 100+ employees and the free plan's web-only attendance is sufficient
- → You need payroll, PF/ESI/TDS compliance automation
- → You want one platform for HR + payroll + attendance
- → You have a team dedicated to HR operations
- → You're already using Kredily and it works for you
Kredily starts at ₹999/month for advanced attendance features.
Choose AttendFirst if:
- → You only need attendance tracking and leave management
- → Your accountant handles payroll separately
- → You want all features on the free plan: GPS + selfie + QR
- → You have field workers, multiple locations, or retail stores
AttendFirst is ₹4,485/year for 25 employees. Free for 10. GPS + selfie + QR on every plan.
Common Scenarios
"I have 20 employees, my CA does payroll monthly"
Use AttendFirst. ₹2,990/year for attendance + leave. Your CA continues with payroll. Kredily at ₹999/month would cost ₹11,988/year for something your CA already handles.
"I need payroll + attendance in one platform"
Use Kredily. You need payroll automation and Kredily does it well. PF/ESI compliance is built in. AttendFirst doesn't do payroll by design.
"I have 12 employees at retail stores across 3 locations"
Use AttendFirst. Free for 12 employees. GPS tells you which store each employee checked in from. Multi-location visibility on the free plan.
"I need GPS tracking for field workers"
Use AttendFirst. GPS check-in is included on the free plan. Kredily's free plan is web-only with no GPS. You'd pay ₹999/month for the same GPS feature.
Switching from Kredily
The switch is straightforward. No technical migration needed.
- 1
Export your data from Kredily
Download attendance records as CSV. Most businesses start fresh in AttendFirst from the switch date — no import needed.
- 2
Sign up for AttendFirst
30 seconds at app.attendfirst.com/register. Free for the first 10 employees.
- 3
Add your employees
Add them manually or share the self-join link on WhatsApp. Employees sign up themselves, you approve in one tap.
- 4
Start tracking
Print your QR codes, share the link with your team. They're checking in by afternoon. Continue payroll through your CA as before.
Average switchover time: half a day. No consultants, no data migration project, no downtime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kredily better than AttendFirst? +
Kredily has a free plan with no employee limit, but it's limited: web-only check-in, one attendance rule, no GPS, no selfie. AttendFirst is free for 10 employees with all three check-in methods (GPS, selfie, QR) included. For businesses that need actual mobile attendance verification, AttendFirst's free plan is more complete.
What does Kredily's free plan actually include? +
Kredily's free plan covers unlimited employees with web-based attendance (no GPS, no selfie), one attendance rule, and basic reports. Selfie verification, GPS check-in, and advanced features require paid plans starting at ₹999/month.
Can I use AttendFirst if I already use Kredily for payroll? +
Yes. Many businesses use AttendFirst for attendance tracking and a separate tool for payroll. Export attendance data as CSV from AttendFirst and import it into Kredily or any payroll tool. This keeps attendance simple without disrupting your existing payroll workflow.
What's the real cost of Kredily for 25 employees? +
Kredily's free plan covers unlimited employees with basic web attendance. For 25 employees needing GPS, selfie, and QR check-in, you'd need their paid plan at ₹999/month, which is ₹11,988/year. AttendFirst is ₹4,485/year with all three verification methods included.
Does AttendFirst do payroll? +
No. AttendFirst will never do payroll. This is a deliberate product decision. We give you clean attendance data (present days, late count, leave taken) in Excel. Your accountant or payroll software uses that. If payroll is your primary need, use payroll software for that and AttendFirst for attendance.
How does Kredily's leave management compare to AttendFirst's? +
Kredily's free plan offers one leave rule. AttendFirst's free plan includes unlimited leave types, half-day leaves, pro-rated quotas for mid-year joiners, and manager approval workflows. For leave management depth on a free plan, AttendFirst is more complete.
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