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Mustr vs Tanda
Tanda has strong award interpretation — we respect that. But with opaque pricing (~A$14/user), 12-month lock-in contracts, and declining support quality, Australian businesses are looking for alternatives. Mustr offers the same compliance depth at 43% less cost, with transparent pricing and no lock-in.
Key differences
Where Mustr wins
Transparent pricing (43% cheaper)
Mustr: A$6-9/active employee/month, published on the website. Tanda: ~A$14/user/month, requires a sales call. Mustr is cheaper with everything included.
No lock-in contracts
Mustr: month-to-month, cancel anytime. Tanda: 12-month contracts with some users reporting rigid contract terms.
Active-employee billing
Only pay for employee records kept active in Mustr. Tanda charges per seat regardless, which makes seasonal and terminated records expensive.
Team chat and feed included
Shift handovers, incident notes, and company announcements live in the same tool as the roster. Tanda has no chat or feed — you run those on separate platforms.
Offline-first mobile
Mustr works without internet for clock-in, schedule viewing, and leave requests. Tanda requires connectivity.
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | Mustr | Deputy | Tanda | Employment Hero |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduling & Rostering | ||||
| GPS Time Clock | ||||
| Offline-First Mobile | ||||
| Award Interpretation | SCHADS depth; others on roadmap | Manual config | Strong | 45+ pre-built |
| Transparent Pricing | ||||
| No Lock-In Contract | ||||
| Team Chat & Feed | ||||
| Coverage Suggestions | ||||
| Active-Employee Billing | ||||
| Onboarding | Private pilot | Self-serve | Sales-led | Sales-led |
| Typical Cost /user/mo | A$6-9 | A$18-23 | ~A$14 | A$20-60 |
Competitor pricing verified May 2026 from public pricing pages. Subject to change — check the competitor's site for current pricing.
Why businesses switch from Tanda
Support quality declined
Tanda users report near-zero support response, bugs left unfixed for months, and difficulty reaching a human. Mustr is Australian-built with responsive support.
Pricing opacity frustrates
Tanda doesn't publish pricing, requires a sales call, and locks businesses into 12-month contracts. Mustr publishes every price and has no lock-in.
Missing modern features
Tanda has strong compliance but no team chat, no feed, and no offline-first mobile. Mustr includes all of these.