Buddy Punch vs Fareclock

Buddy Punch8.2Visit Fareclock7.6Visit

Higher score Buddy Punch #8 in Time Clock Software 8.2/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Buddy Punch

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Fareclock #15 in Time Clock Software 7.6/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Fareclock

• Buddy Punch fits best

  Small teams needing flexible punch methods

• Fareclock fits best

  Budget-conscious teams needing secure clock-ins

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Side by side

Feature	Buddy Punch 8.2/10 Visit ↗	Fareclock 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.2	7.6
Ranking	#8 in Time Clock Software	#15 in Time Clock Software
Best for	Small teams needing flexible punch methods	Budget-conscious teams needing secure clock-ins
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$4.99/user/mo	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	30 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	30 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SSO/SAML	GDPR, 2FA
Integrations	22+ integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Buddy Punch 5/5 · Fareclock 5/5
Mobile clock-in	✓	✓
Geofencing	✓	✓
Break tracking	✓	✓
Attendance reports	✓	✓
Timesheet approvals	✓	✓
Specs
Clock-in methods	web, mobile app, kiosk PIN, QR code, text message, group punch, Face ID	smartphones, kiosks, facial recognition, PIN verification, QR code verification, NFC tag verification
Our review
Pros	Supports web, mobile, kiosk, QR, text, Face ID, and group punches Includes GPS, geofencing, breaks, approvals, scheduling, and reports Exports payroll-ready data and integrates with QuickBooks, Gusto, ADP, and Paychex	Facial liveness detection plus PIN, QR code, NFC, and GPS verification GPS, geofencing, scheduling, job costing, and attendance reporting Payroll exports, QuickBooks, Xero, custom files, and API access
Cons	No free plan is available Advanced capabilities require the Advanced paid tier Annual-billing prices are listed per user per month	No ongoing free plan after the 30-day Basic period Advanced live GPS history and alerts require the Premium plan Enterprise pricing and support arrangements are custom
Our verdict	Buddy Punch is cloud-based time clock software for organizations tracking employee hours, attendance, breaks, schedules, locations, and payroll-ready data. It suits small teams that want more than a basic clock-in form, especially when… Read the review →	Fareclock is cloud-based time, attendance, scheduling, and workforce management software for organizations managing mobile crews, multiple job sites, or detailed labor tracking. Employees can clock in through mobile devices or shared… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Buddy Punch — where it wins

  • Supports web, mobile, kiosk, QR, text, Face ID, and group punches
  • Includes GPS, geofencing, breaks, approvals, scheduling, and reports
  • Exports payroll-ready data and integrates with QuickBooks, Gusto, ADP, and Paychex

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Advanced capabilities require the Advanced paid tier
  • Annual-billing prices are listed per user per month

• Fareclock — where it wins

  • Facial liveness detection plus PIN, QR code, NFC, and GPS verification
  • GPS, geofencing, scheduling, job costing, and attendance reporting
  • Payroll exports, QuickBooks, Xero, custom files, and API access

  Where it doesn't

  • No ongoing free plan after the 30-day Basic period
  • Advanced live GPS history and alerts require the Premium plan
  • Enterprise pricing and support arrangements are custom

• Buddy Punch8.2/10 · 14-day trial

  A capable time clock for small teams that need mobile, kiosk, and location-aware punching.

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• Fareclock7.6/10 · 30-day trial

  A low-cost time clock with strong verification, mobile controls, and payroll support.

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