4 Best Free Time Clock Software Systems

[Pages:9]4 Best Free Time Clock Software Systems

For Employee Time Tracking

If you have hourly employees, you need a way to reliably track their shifts.

Enter Time Clock Software, which can:

? Let employees punch in and out using mobile apps and biometric devices. ? Generate reports on attendance and hours worked. ? Integrate with payroll systems to automatically calculate wages. But maybe you don't have the budget to spend on software right now, or can't make the business case for it to your boss. That's OK! Free time clock software solutions are out there and can more than satisfy your time tracking needs. That's why we analyzed close to 60 free time clock solutions in Capterra's software directory to determine the four best options based on user reviews*: ClockInEasy, Homebase, OnTheClock, and Time Clock Wizard.

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Below is a little more detail about each of these products, including common pros and cons listed in reviews from real users.

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ClockInEasy

Facial recognition-based clock-in and clock-out in ClockInEasy.

Pros: ? Useful reporting dashboards ? Facial recognition features reduce buddy punching Cons: ? The tablet app is not as easy to use as the mobile app Cost to upgrade: $5 per user, per month for up to 100 users. Highly rated by: Small businesses (fewer than 200 employees)--especially those in construction and pharmaceuticals.

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Homebase

Time clock interface in Homebase.

Pros: ? Easy to define and administer employee schedules ? Photo capture helps an employee's attendance Cons: ? Occasional glitches that lead to clock-ins not registering accurately Cost to upgrade: $19.95 Highly rated by: Small businesses (fewer than 200 employees)--especially those in retail, restaurants, and mental health.

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OnTheClock

Time clock entry in OnTheClock.

Pros: ? Includes geofencing, which records

the time each employee spends at a specific location ? Intuitive mobile app

Cons: ? Limited reporting functionality that

needs more customization options

Cost to upgrade: $2.20 per user, per month for more than two employees

Highly rated by: Small businesses (fewer than 200 employees)--especially those in insurance and health care.

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Time Clock Wizard

Pros: ? Useful payroll charts ? GPS tracking

Cons: ? Adding new users is too complex

Cost to upgrade: $14.95 per month

Highly rated by: Small businesses (fewer than 200 employees)--especially those in medical practices and IT services.

Employee scheduling in Time Clock Wizard. 7

Which of these tools are best for your needs? Follow these three tips:

1. Look at user limits: Ensure that the product you select supports the required number of employees that you need to track time for.

2. Calculate upgrade costs: Make sure that the total upgrade cost will fall under your budget when the time comes.

3. Read reviews: After you've shortlisted products using the above two criteria, go through user reviews on Capterra to understand the usefulness of the product for your business.

To learn more about these products and others, head to our time clock software directory:



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