Best TCP Software Alternatives
TCP Software alternatives for employers that want one product instead of several, or published pricing without a sales call.
TCP's range comes from several products: TimeClock Plus, Humanity and Aladtec. Buyers sometimes find they need two of them plus hardware, and the quote-only pricing makes the total hard to estimate early. Private-sector shift businesses that do not need public-sector rotations or union rules may prefer a single self-serve scheduler.
TCP Software and its alternatives at a glance
| Tool | Best for | Starting price |
|---|---|---|
| TCP Software (current) | Public agencies and schools tracking time across shifts | Quote-based |
| Shiftboard | High-compliance hourly operations with complex shift rules | Quote-based |
| Dayforce | 500 to 10,000-employee employers with complex shift pay rules | Quote-based |
| UKG | Unionized, multi-site employers with complex labor rules | Quote-based (est. ~$25-$33 per employee/month for the full suite; ~$21-$27 core only) |
Schools, counties and public safety agencies with rotating 24/7 schedules and union rules have little reason to leave. Retail or hospitality teams with simple shifts can test cheaper tools. List which TCP products and time clocks you use before comparing replacements.
The alternatives buyers shortlist
Shiftboard is shift scheduling software for 24/7 manufacturing, energy, chemical and oil and gas operations, now owned by [UKG](/software/ukg) after a deal that closed on May 30, 2025.
- Pricing
- Custom quote
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Free trial
- Not stated
Dayforce is a single-database HCM suite covering payroll, HR, workforce management and talent for mid-market and enterprise employers.
- Pricing
- Custom quote
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Free trial
- Not stated
UKG, Ultimate Kronos Group, is the workforce management and HCM platform formed from the 2020 merger of Ultimate Software and Kronos.
- Pricing
- Custom quote
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Free trial
- Not stated
Questions buyers ask
What products does TCP Software include?
TCP sells TimeClock Plus for time tracking, Humanity Schedule for shift scheduling, Aladtec for public safety scheduling, and time clock hardware. Check which ones your quote covers.