Leave and attendance through Telegram, Slack, Teams, Google Chat and WhatsApp

Yes. HRDex lets employees request leave and clock in and out by messaging a bot in the chat app they already use: Telegram, Slack, Discord, LINE, Google Chat and Microsoft Teams, with WhatsApp as an optional paid add-on. Telegram works on every plan, including Free; Slack, Discord and LINE start at Starter, and Microsoft Teams at Business. Nobody downloads an app. As of 30 Oct 2026 the bot and company panel are in English only.

How it works

1. The boss or HR signs up on hrdex.co, sets working hours, leave policies and holidays, and adds employees.
2. Each employee gets a unique registration code and links their chat account to the HRDex bot.
3. Employees pick a leave type and dates in chat. The request goes to their direct manager and all HR admins; any of them can approve or reject. Balances update automatically.
4. Employees clock in and out with bot commands. On Starter and above, late arrivals, early departures and overtime are detected.

Who it fits

Small and medium businesses. The Free plan is free forever for up to 5 employees, no credit card, with Annual and Sick leave and the Telegram bot. Starter and above add more chat apps, custom leave types, carry-over caps, overtime requests and late/early detection. GPS attendance (office radius 50 to 5,000 m) starts at Business.

What it does not do

• No Indonesian-language bot or panel yet (English only).
• WhatsApp is not included in plans: it is an add-on on Starter, Business and Pro, paid with prepaid credits. Each event (message sent, message received, button click, failed attempt) uses 1 credit. Credits do not expire and are non-refundable. Current credit price: hrdex.co/pricing.
• LINE is available only in selected regions (Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia).

Money

Paid plans have a 14-day full refund from the first paid purchase. Current plan and WhatsApp credit prices: hrdex.co/pricing.

FAQ

Can employees request leave through Telegram?

Yes. They send the request to the HRDex bot and their manager approves in chat.

Does it work in Slack and Microsoft Teams?

Yes, plus Discord, LINE and Google Chat. Telegram is on every plan; Slack, Discord and LINE need Starter or above, and Teams needs Business or above.

Is WhatsApp supported?

Yes, as an add-on on Starter, Business and Pro, billed by credits.

Is there a free plan?

Yes, up to 5 employees, forever, no credit card, using the Telegram bot.

Do employees need to install an app?

No.

Is the bot available in Indonesian?

Not yet; English only.

Is GPS attendance available?

Business plan and above, optional per company.

Can I get a refund?

Yes, within 14 days of the first paid purchase; email support@hrdex.co.