Buddy Punch vs Workyard

Buddy Punch8.2Visit Workyard7.5Visit

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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Workyard #16 in Time Clock Software 7.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Workyard

• Buddy Punch fits best

  Small teams needing flexible punch methods

• Workyard fits best

  Construction teams tracking time, travel, and costs

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Side by side

Feature	Buddy Punch 8.2/10 Visit ↗	Workyard 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.2	7.5
Ranking	#8 in Time Clock Software	#16 in Time Clock Software
Best for	Small teams needing flexible punch methods	Construction teams tracking time, travel, and costs
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$4.99/user/mo (best)	$6/user/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	14 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	14 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
Integrations	22+ integrations	12 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Buddy Punch 5/5 · Workyard 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	mobile app, supervisor-led crew tracking, shared iPad kiosk, automatic geofence clock-in
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	GPS, mileage, travel-time, and geofenced clocking support field teams Cost-code, labor-cost, timesheet, and approval reporting Payroll, accounting, kiosk, mobile, and API connectivity
Cons	No free plan is available Advanced capabilities require the Advanced paid tier Annual-billing prices are listed per user per month	There is no free plan Advanced automation and API access are on the Autopilot plan Its construction-focused feature set may exceed simple clock-in needs
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 →	Workyard is workforce management software for specialty contractors, self-performing general contractors, and field service teams. It combines mobile GPS time cards with web-based workforce location monitoring, geofenced clock-in rules,… 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

• Workyard — where it wins

  • GPS, mileage, travel-time, and geofenced clocking support field teams
  • Cost-code, labor-cost, timesheet, and approval reporting
  • Payroll, accounting, kiosk, mobile, and API connectivity

  Where it doesn't

  • There is no free plan
  • Advanced automation and API access are on the Autopilot plan
  • Its construction-focused feature set may exceed simple clock-in needs

• 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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• Workyard7.5/10 · 14-day trial

  A construction-focused time clock with GPS, travel, cost-code, and payroll tools.

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