ClockIt vs Fareclock

ClockIt7.8Visit Fareclock7.6Visit

Higher score ClockIt #13 in Time Clock Software 7.8/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit ClockIt

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

• ClockIt fits best

  Budget-conscious teams needing broad coverage

• Fareclock fits best

  Budget-conscious teams needing secure clock-ins

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Side by side

Feature	ClockIt 7.8/10 Visit ↗	Fareclock 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.8	7.6
Ranking	#13 in Time Clock Software	#15 in Time Clock Software
Best for	Budget-conscious teams needing broad coverage	Budget-conscious teams needing secure clock-ins
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$29.90/user/yr	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	14 days	30 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	30 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	GDPR	GDPR, 2FA
Integrations	9 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ClockIt 5/5 · Fareclock 5/5
Mobile clock-in	✓	✓
Geofencing	✓	✓
Break tracking	✓	✓
Attendance reports	✓	✓
Timesheet approvals	✓	✓
Specs
Clock-in methods	Mobile app, web, kiosk, desktop, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Chat, biometric devices	smartphones, kiosks, facial recognition, PIN verification, QR code verification, NFC tag verification
Our review
Pros	Free plan supports web, mobile, kiosk, desktop, chat, and biometric clock-ins Paid tiers add GPS, geofencing, PTO, schedules, payroll reports, and API access Supports payroll, project tracking, approvals, offline sync, and many integrations	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	The Free plan is limited to basic tracking and basic attendance dashboards Geofencing, PTO, schedules, custom payroll reports, and API access require paid plans The platform may be broader than needed for teams seeking only basic clock-ins	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	ClockIt is a cloud-based time clock and workforce management platform for businesses tracking employee hours, attendance, breaks, PTO, schedules, projects, and overtime. Employees can clock in through mobile, web, kiosk, desktop, Slack,… 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

• ClockIt — where it wins

  • Free plan supports web, mobile, kiosk, desktop, chat, and biometric clock-ins
  • Paid tiers add GPS, geofencing, PTO, schedules, payroll reports, and API access
  • Supports payroll, project tracking, approvals, offline sync, and many integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • The Free plan is limited to basic tracking and basic attendance dashboards
  • Geofencing, PTO, schedules, custom payroll reports, and API access require paid plans
  • The platform may be broader than needed for teams seeking only basic clock-ins

• 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

• ClockIt7.8/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  Broad time tracking coverage with a free plan and low-cost paid tiers.

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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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