KiteClock vs Planday
Planday is a scheduling product popular in hospitality and retail, with a punch clock and labour-cost tools. KiteClock adds NFC tags, rotating QR codes and patrols, and is built around UK holiday rules.
Facts about Planday from its own website, checked on 24 October 2026.
Side by side
| Feature | KiteClock | Planday |
|---|---|---|
| GPS clock-in with geofences | Yes | Yes (GPS or Wi-Fi rules) |
| 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, shared tablet or computer |
| 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 50 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 | Not found on their website |
| Free plan | Up to 10 people | Not found on their website |
| Published price | From £24 a month (see pricing) | From £2.99 per user a month (Starter, 5 users minimum) |
What Planday does well
- A mature scheduling product with labour-cost tools and auto-scheduling on Pro.
- An API and a list of integrations, including Sage 50 and Xero.
- Native apps.
Which to choose
Choose Planday if scheduling is your main need and you want its integrations or API.
Choose KiteClock if you need NFC tags, rotating QR codes, patrol checkpoints, UK holiday rules including 12.07%, or a BrightPay import file.
Sources
Planday's own pages, read on 24 October 2026.
Questions
Is KiteClock a good Planday 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. Planday is a better fit if scheduling is your main need and you want its integrations or API.
How did you check these facts?
From Planday'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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