KiteClock vs Deputy
Deputy is a scheduling and time-tracking product used around the world, strong on demand-based scheduling. KiteClock focuses on how UK teams clock in, UK holiday rules and UK payroll files.
Facts about Deputy from its own website, checked on 24 October 2026.
Side by side
| Feature | KiteClock | Deputy |
|---|---|---|
| GPS clock-in with geofences | Yes | Yes |
| NFC tag clock-in | Yes | Not found on their website |
| QR code clock-in | Yes, changes every 30 seconds | Not found on their website |
| Shared kiosk with staff PINs | Yes | Yes, PIN or face unlock |
| Security patrol checkpoints | Yes | Not found on their website |
| Rota and scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| UK holiday rules built in (5.6 weeks, pro rata, 12.07%) | Yes | Not found on their website |
| BrightPay import file | Yes | Not found on their website |
| Sage payroll | Sage 50 Payroll import file | Sage listed in integrations |
| Xero | Xero Payroll UK timesheet lines | Listed in integrations |
| Native iPhone and Android apps | No: a web app staff open from a link | Yes |
| Clock in with no signal | No: a tap without signal needs Retry | Not found on their website |
| HR documents, chat or training | No | HR add-on |
| Free plan | Up to 10 people | Not found on their website |
| Published price | From £24 a month (see pricing) | From £3.25 per user a month (Lite) |
What Deputy does well
- Auto-scheduling and demand forecasting on its higher plans.
- Native apps, including kiosk apps for iPad and Android.
- A long list of payroll and business integrations.
Which to choose
Choose Deputy if your rota depends on forecasting demand, or you need its wider set of integrations.
Choose KiteClock if you need NFC tags, rotating QR codes or patrol checkpoints, UK holiday rules including 12.07%, or a BrightPay import file.
Sources
Deputy's own pages, read on 24 October 2026.
Questions
Is KiteClock a good Deputy alternative for UK businesses?
KiteClock suits UK businesses that want clock-in, rotas, timesheets and holiday built around UK rules, with payroll files for BrightPay, Sage 50 and Xero Payroll UK. Deputy is a better fit if your rota depends on forecasting demand, or you need its wider set of integrations.
How did you check these facts?
From Deputy's own website and help pages on 24 October 2026. Where we couldn't find a feature on their site we say so, rather than saying they don't have it. Prices and features change, so check their site too.
Can I move my team over from another app?
Yes. Tell us about your team and we'll set up your sites, clock-in policies and payroll file with you during the free trial.
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