Buddy Punch logo

Buddy Punch

The most awarded employee time clock software for simplified scheduling, time tracking, and payroll.

Quick Info

Starting at $5.49 per user/month + $19 base fee per month
0 reviews
Grow stage

Overview

Buddy Punch is an award-winning employee time clock software designed to simplify and automate key aspects of workforce management. It offers a comprehensive suite of features including accurate time tracking for employee hours and overtime, a user-friendly drag-and-drop employee scheduling tool, and integrated payroll capabilities to process payments efficiently. The platform is built to cater to businesses of all sizes, helping them manage their workforce effectively, whether employees are working on-site, remotely, or in the field.

The core value proposition of Buddy Punch lies in its ability to centralize and streamline time-related operations. It provides advanced features like GPS tracking, geofencing, QR codes, photo verification, and facial recognition to ensure accurate punches and prevent time theft. Additionally, it automates attendance tracking, monitors late arrivals and early outs, and simplifies paid time off (PTO) management with automated accruals and request handling. This robust functionality aims to reduce administrative overhead, improve payroll accuracy, and enhance overall operational efficiency for businesses.

Best For

Businesses needing to accurately track employee hours and overtime for payroll.
Companies with remote or field-based employees requiring GPS or geofencing for time tracking.
Organizations looking to streamline employee scheduling and shift management.
Employers who want to automate PTO tracking, requests, and accruals.
Businesses aiming to integrate time tracking directly with payroll processing.
Companies needing to prevent 'buddy punching' with features like photo verification or facial recognition.

Key Features

Time Tracking (employee hours and overtime)
Employee Scheduling (drag-and-drop builder)
Payroll (integrated with time tracking)
Attendance Tracking (late arrivals, early outs, missed shifts)
PTO Tracking (automated accruals, request management)
GPS Tracking
Geofencing
QR Codes for punching
Photos on Punch
Break Tracking
Facial Recognition
Job Costing
Reports
Mobile Apps

Pricing

Starter

$5.49 per user/month + $19 base fee per month
  • Free Administrator Users
  • GPS on Punches
  • Mobile Apps
  • Time Tracking
  • Time Off Tracking
  • Alerts & Reminders
  • Job Tracking
  • Payroll Integrations
  • Reporting
POPULAR

Pro

$6.99 per user /month + $19 base fee per month
  • Scheduling Add-On
  • Basic Geofencing
  • QR Code Scanning
  • Pin/Kiosk Punch
  • Webcam on Punches

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Comprehensive feature set covering time tracking, scheduling, and payroll.
  • Multiple methods for time punching (GPS, geofencing, QR codes, facial recognition) enhance accuracy and prevent buddy punching.
  • User-friendly drag-and-drop schedule builder simplifies employee scheduling.
  • Automated PTO tracking and accruals reduce administrative burden.
  • Integrated payroll functionality streamlines the entire employee management process.
  • Mobile apps provide flexibility for employees to punch in/out from anywhere.

Cons

  • The extensive feature set might lead to a steeper learning curve for new users, especially for smaller businesses only needing basic time tracking.
  • Some advanced features like facial recognition or job costing might be overkill or add complexity for very small teams.
  • Pricing structure might be complex for businesses with fluctuating employee counts or specific feature needs.
  • Reliance on mobile apps for certain features might be a limitation for employees without smartphones or consistent internet access.

Reviews & Ratings

0.0

0 reviews

5
0% (0)
4
0% (0)
3
0% (0)
2
0% (0)
1
0% (0)

Share Your Experience

Sign in to write a review and help other indie hackers make informed decisions.

Sign In to Write a Review

No Reviews Yet

Be the first to share your experience with this tool!

Ready to try Buddy Punch?

Join thousands of indie hackers building with Buddy Punch