KiteClock vs RotaCloud
RotaCloud is a UK rota-first product with time and attendance as an add-on. KiteClock puts clock-in first: more ways to clock in, patrol checkpoints and payroll files for the main UK payroll software.
Facts about RotaCloud from its own website, checked on 24 October 2026.
Side by side
| Feature | KiteClock | RotaCloud |
|---|---|---|
| GPS clock-in with geofences | Yes | Add-on (Time and Attendance) |
| 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, terminal app with PINs |
| 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 | Holiday accrual (12.07% not found as a setting) |
| 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 | Not found on their website |
| 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 £10 a month for 1–5 employees (Standard) |
What RotaCloud does well
- Low published prices for small teams.
- A rota-first product with TOIL and absence tracking.
- Native apps and a free terminal app for Android and iPad.
Which to choose
Choose RotaCloud if your main need is the rota and you only need basic clocking in.
Choose KiteClock if clocking in is central to your business: NFC tags, rotating QR codes, patrols, geofences included, and payroll files for BrightPay, Sage 50 and Xero Payroll UK.
Sources
RotaCloud's own pages, read on 24 October 2026.
Questions
Is KiteClock a good RotaCloud 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. RotaCloud is a better fit if your main need is the rota and you only need basic clocking in.
How did you check these facts?
From RotaCloud'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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