Tired of eTimeTrackLiteDatabase Crashes & Running a 24/7 Office PC?
Upgrade your existing biometric machines to MicroPlesk Cloudin 5 minutes. No new hardware, zero desktop PC required, instant mobile GPS attendance for field staff, and 1-click statutory payroll (EPF, ESI, PT & TDS).
Why 1,000+ Indian Businesses Are Ditching eTimeTrackLite
eTimeTrackLite was built in 2005 for local offices with single 9-to-6 shifts. Modern Indian manufacturing, retail, and growing SMEs need cloud flexibility and instant payroll.
Dedicated Office PC Must Run 24/7
eTimeTrackLite is a legacy 32-bit Windows software. If the office PC shuts down, restarts for a Windows update, or sleeps, punch synchronization stops completely.
Database Corruption & Crashes
Built on Microsoft Access (.mdb) or SQL Server Express. When power blinks or storage fills up, 'Database connection failed' errors freeze your month-end processing.
Zero Support for Field or Mobile Staff
Sales reps, delivery drivers, and work-from-home staff cannot punch in. You end up keeping manual WhatsApp or register attendance for half your workforce.
Messy Excel Payroll & Zero PF/ESI Automation
eTimeTrackLite only gives raw in/out punch exports. HR must spend 3–5 days cleaning CSVs, fixing missed punches, and writing complex Excel formulas for PF and ESI.
Branch Offices Need Expensive Static IPs
Connecting multiple branch offices requires public static IPs, router port forwarding (Port 4370/5005), and IT technician visits whenever the router resets.
No Single-Employee Delta Corrections
If an employee submits an attendance correction after you finalize the month, you have to recalculate the entire company's sheet from scratch.
eTimeTrackLite vs. MicroPlesk Cloud
See exactly why upgrading to a direct cloud push architecture eliminates 15+ hours of monthly manual HR grunt work.
| Feature | Legacy eTimeTrackLite | MicroPlesk Cloud OS ✨ |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture & Hosting | Local Windows PC only (Requires 24x7 running computer) | 100% Cloud Native (Zero local office PC needed) |
| Biometric Hardware Connection | Requires static IP, port forwarding & local database engine | Direct ADMS Cloud Push over Wi-Fi, LAN, or 4G SIM |
| Supported Biometric Devices | eSSL & select ZKTeco models only | eSSL, ZKTeco, BioMax, Realtime & any ADMS-enabled terminal |
| Mobile Attendance with Geofencing | ❌ No mobile app (or buggy paid third-party add-ons) | ✅ Free GPS Selfie PWA for field staff (Merges with biometric punches) |
| Indian Statutory Payroll Engine | ❌ Raw attendance logs only; zero PF/ESI/PT/TDS calculation | ✅ Automated EPF (12% cap), ESI (₹21k), State PT & TDS Old/New regimes |
| Bank Transfer Advice Export | ❌ Manual copy-paste to bank portals | ✅ 1-Click Formatted CSV for HDFC, ICICI, SBI, Axis & Kotak |
| Post-Lock Single-Employee Delta | ❌ Must re-export and re-calculate entire sheet | ✅ Fix one worker's missed punch without voiding the monthly run |
| Multi-Shift & Night Rosters | Manual shift pairing rules with frequent overnight errors | Auto-detects rotational shifts, midnight cross-day punches & overtime |
| Pricing & License | Perpetual dongle/license key + paid annual AMC for support | From ₹1,999/mo flat for up to 30 staff, ₹0 setup, cancel anytime |
How to Migrate from eTimeTrackLite in 3 Easy Steps
Your employees keep punching as usual. No hardware rewiring. No device replacement.
Export Employee Master
Export your employee list from eTimeTrackLite as Excel or CSV and upload it to MicroPlesk. Employee IDs, names, and biometrics remain identical.
Enter MicroPlesk Cloud IP
On your biometric machine keypad: open Menu > Comm > Cloud Server / ADMS. Enter our cloud server address and port. The machine connects in 30 seconds.
Shut Down That Old Office PC
Your biometric punches now stream live to your cloud dashboard. Turn off the old office PC for good and run 1-click statutory payroll from your phone or laptop.
Our Hardware Engineers Connect It for Free over AnyDesk
Don’t want to touch machine settings yourself? Message us on WhatsApp, share an AnyDesk session, and our engineers will configure your machine and test live punches in under 10 minutes.
Supported eSSL, ZKTeco & Realtime Machines
If your device has an Ethernet port, Wi-Fi, or ADMS menu, it works with MicroPlesk without any hardware adapter.
Popular Models: SilkBio-101T, K30, K90, X990, uFace 302, MB20, K10, F22, Identix K21
Popular Models: MB360, IN01-A, MB20, K40, SilkBio Series, MultiBio 800, G3, Horus
Popular Models: T52, RS10, RS20, C101, T304F, Bio-Office Cloud Push Series
Popular Models: N-BM60, SpeedFace, Face-400, Pro-Series ADMS biometric terminals
How Much Do You Save by Ditching eTimeTrackLite?
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Ready to disconnect that noisy office PC?
Book a free 10-minute AnyDesk remote onboarding. Our hardware engineers connect your eSSL/ZKTeco machine and verify live cloud sync on the spot.
Frequently Asked Questions About Replacing eTimeTrackLite
MicroPlesk Regulatory & Hardware Engineering Team
Statutory VerifiedReviewed against Indian Labour Codes, EPFO & ESIC Official Circulars (2026)
Editorial Standards:Our guides and payroll formulas are compiled by Indian payroll practitioners and hardware systems engineers. Every formula incorporates the latest statutory notifications from the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), state Professional Tax acts, and the Factories Act, 1948.
Disclaimer: This guide is published for informational and operational workforce management purposes. While verified against 2026 statutory rules, organizations should consult their designated chartered accountant or legal counsel for entity-specific audits.