# Staff Khata vs Attendo (Petpooja Payroll)

> Petpooja Payroll is now Attendo. Compare it with Staff Khata on pricing, biometric hardware, attendance methods, payroll and languages.

Checked 8 November 2026. Prices exclude GST.

Attendo (renamed from Petpooja Payroll in August 2026) charges one flat yearly fee with no per-employee charge (Petpooja's blog lists ₹9,000 + GST for the first year and ₹4,000 renewal) and uses its own devices. Staff Khata charges ₹0.50 per employee per day and works with Realtime biometric machines from any Realtime dealer, plus phone and QR attendance, in 55 languages. For a large team on Attendo's hardware the flat fee can be cheaper; for a small team, or if you already own a Realtime machine, Staff Khata usually is.

## Comparison

| | Staff Khata | Attendo (formerly Petpooja Payroll) |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free forever up to 50 staff: attendance from 1 Realtime biometric machine and daily reports (no payroll or mobile app) | No free plan |
| Paid pricing | Growth ₹0.50 per employee per day (about ₹15/month): payroll, mobile app, selfie + GPS, leave, shifts. Pro HRMS ₹1/day adds live field tracking | Flat yearly fee, no per-employee charge (Petpooja blog: ₹9,000 + GST first year) |
| Attendance methods | Selfie + GPS radius punch, QR code that rotates every 40 seconds, Realtime biometric machines | Fingerprint, NFC card, face, passcode, mobile punch with photo and geofence |
| Biometric hardware | Works with Realtime biometric machines you buy from any Realtime dealer | Own devices only |
| Payroll and compliance | Growth plan and above: monthly and weekly payroll, PF, ESI, professional tax, advances, payslip PDFs | PF, ESIC, PT, TDS, LWF; monthly, weekly, daily and hourly pay cycles |
| Field staff tracking | Pro HRMS plan (₹1 per employee per day): live map, customer stops with notes and bills, trip replay, fake-GPS detection | Geo Track field attendance |
| Owner alerts | Punch alerts and daily summaries on WhatsApp or SMS | Not listed |
| Languages | 55 languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Bengali | Employee app in 11 Indian languages |
| Platforms | Web, Android, iOS | Web, Android, iOS |
| Best for | Shops, factories and field teams of 10–500 staff who want attendance and payroll in their own language at a low per-employee price | Restaurants and outlets that want hardware included in one flat fee |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Petpooja Payroll the same as Attendo?

Yes. Petpooja announced on 11 August 2026 that Petpooja Payroll is now called Attendo.

### Which is cheaper for 20 staff, Staff Khata or Attendo?

Staff Khata Growth for 20 staff is about 20 × ₹0.50 × 365 = ₹3,650 a year. Attendo's first year is ₹9,000 + GST per Petpooja's blog, then ₹4,000 + GST a year. Attendo's renewal fee is cheaper above about 22 staff, and its first-year fee above about 49 staff.

### Can I use my existing biometric machine?

With Staff Khata, yes, if it is a Realtime machine. Attendo uses its own Biometric, Biometric Pro and Face Scanner devices.

## Sources

- Attendo (formerly Petpooja Payroll): https://attendohr.com
- Staff Khata: https://staffkhata.com/pricing

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