If our six top picks for time and attendance software above aren’t quite what you’re looking for, compare and contrast these additional options. As our investigations demonstrated, there’s plenty to like in each of them no matter your timekeeping needs.
Clockify
Although Clockify doesn’t include tools for shift planning and won’t integrate with third-party payroll services, we still found it to be a suitable solution for businesses with hybrid teams. With both free and paid plans, your in-office team members can clock in via an on-premise kiosk, while remote workers can use virtual options via their phone, tablet or desktop computer. In-app messaging keeps both groups of staffers in touch. Learn more in our full Clockify review.
Rippling
Rippling’s time and attendance module makes timekeeping extremely efficient. Users can customize dashboards, time-tracking rules and workflows to speed up time and attendance processes for managers and employees alike. With an intuitive cloud-based platform and self-service mobile app, it takes mere minutes to request and approve time off, set up meal break notifications and sync worked hours for payroll processing. Note, however, that this module is only available as an add-on to Rippling Unity, its employee management platform. Find out more in our detailed review of Rippling.
Time Doctor
We love the way Time Doctor goes above and beyond typical time and attendance services to also assist with employee productivity. The platform’s tools for tracking and optimizing user activity can help businesses refine their workflows, identify distractions and even improve work-life balance. The productivity dashboard, employee monitoring functions and behavior reports are great resources for employers interested in more than just when team members clock in and out. See an overview of these features in our Time Doctor review.
QuickBooks Time
For managers and staff on the go, QuickBooks Time is a mobile time and attendance solution that lets users clock in and out via a variety of methods while accessing numerous time management tools from a mobile app. This flexibility is a huge asset for businesses with distributed teams, field workers and hybrid arrangements. Companies with mobile workforces will also like the GPS and mileage trackers. Plus, if you’re already familiar with other QuickBooks products, the learning curve is likely to be minimal. See the plan options and pricing in our QuickBooks Time review.
OnTheClock
The best part of OnTheClock is its affordability. If you have two or fewer employees, this time and attendance software solution is free. As your staff grows, you’ll pay just a couple dollars per employee each month. Not to mention, advanced features like fingerprint clock-ins will only set you back 50 cents per person monthly. Such tools are great for preventing time theft. We also like that the system facilitates team communication with in-app messaging and a function for company announcements, similar to Connecteam.
Paychex
The Paychex Flex platform is ideal for businesses looking for an all-in-one solution encompassing timekeeping tools, HR services, payroll processing, benefits administration and more. While the vendor isn’t upfront about its pricing, we found this to be a robust system with biometric time clocks, schedule templates and valuable analytics. Keep in mind, however, that Paychex doesn’t offer a free trial. Our comprehensive Paychex Flex review shares our experience with the software.
PurelyHR
Putting aside our disappointment that PurelyHR doesn’t offer a mobile app, we love how customizable its system is. You begin with the required employee portal and build upon the platform with only the components you want, such as timesheets and time-off management. This level of customization even extends to incorporating your business logo and branding for a visual display that fits right in with your company and can even take employees to your website.
Justworks
Justworks is a professional employer organization (PEO) that can handle all of your human resources needs, including timekeeping. The vendor’s time-tracking software helps you stay compliant with labor laws and manage your personnel budget. We also love that employees can clock in and out using Slack — an integration we didn’t see in most competitors. If you’d like, hours worked can automatically sync with the platform’s payroll module for a streamlined, user-friendly process. [See all our recommendations for the best PEO service providers.]