ClockShark vs Buddy Punch

ClockShark8.3Visit Buddy Punch8.2Visit

Higher score ClockShark #7 in Time Clock Software 8.3/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit ClockShark

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

• ClockShark fits best

  Field crews needing offline and jobsite controls

• Buddy Punch fits best

  Small teams needing flexible punch methods

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Side by side

Feature	ClockShark 8.3/10 Visit ↗	Buddy Punch 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.3	8.2
Ranking	#7 in Time Clock Software	#8 in Time Clock Software
Best for	Field crews needing offline and jobsite controls	Small teams needing flexible punch methods
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$4.99/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	Phone, Docs	Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance	GDPR, 2FA	SSO/SAML
Integrations	1,000+ integrations	22+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ClockShark 5/5 · Buddy Punch 5/5
Mobile clock-in	✓	✓
Geofencing	✓	✓
Break tracking	✓	✓
Attendance reports	✓	✓
Timesheet approvals	✓	✓
Specs
Clock-in methods	mobile app, web browser, Crew Clock, kiosk time clock	web, mobile app, kiosk PIN, QR code, text message, group punch, Face ID
Our review
Pros	Offline mobile tracking with GPS breadcrumbs and geofencing Crew, kiosk, web, and mobile clock-in options Job costing, approvals, scheduling, and payroll integrations	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
Cons	No free plan is available All plans carry a three-year contract term Advanced controls require the Pro plan	No free plan is available Advanced capabilities require the Advanced paid tier Annual-billing prices are listed per user per month
Our verdict	ClockShark is cloud-based time-tracking and workforce-management software for construction, field service, and trade businesses. Employees can record time through iOS, Android, or web browsers, while supervisors manage crew punches,… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ClockShark — where it wins

  • Offline mobile tracking with GPS breadcrumbs and geofencing
  • Crew, kiosk, web, and mobile clock-in options
  • Job costing, approvals, scheduling, and payroll integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • All plans carry a three-year contract term
  • Advanced controls require the Pro plan

• 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

• ClockShark8.3/10 · 14-day trial

  A field-focused time clock with offline tracking, geofencing, scheduling, and job costing.

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• Buddy Punch8.2/10 · 14-day trial

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

  Visit Buddy PunchFull verdict →