ClockShark vs TimeClock Plus

ClockShark8.5Visit TimeClock Plus8.3Visit

Higher score ClockShark #6 in Attendance Tracking Software 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 6 features Visit ClockShark

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TimeClock Plus #8 in Attendance Tracking Software 8.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 6 features Visit TimeClock Plus

• ClockShark fits best

  Field teams needing rich jobsite controls

• TimeClock Plus fits best

  Mature enterprise timekeeping

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Side by side

Feature	ClockShark 8.5/10 Visit ↗	TimeClock Plus 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	8.3
Ranking	#6 in Attendance Tracking Software	#8 in Attendance Tracking Software
Best for	Field teams needing rich jobsite controls	Mature enterprise timekeeping
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Phone, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7
Compliance	GDPR, 2FA	SOC 2, GDPR
Integrations	1,000+ integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ClockShark 2/6 · TimeClock Plus 4/6
Mobile app	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Geofencing	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Kiosk mode	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Break tracking	✓	✓
Overtime tracking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Payroll integrations	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Free employee limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Offline mobile tracking with GPS breadcrumbs and geofencing alerts Kiosk, crew, web, and mobile clock-in options Payroll, accounting, and field-service integrations	Geofenced mobile punches, shared kiosks, and automated time capture Handles leave, accruals, overtime, pay rules, and attendance exceptions Connects with major payroll, HCM, and ERP platforms
Cons	No free plan Three-year contract term applies to all plans Advanced controls require the Pro plan	Pricing requires a sales conversation Broad functionality may exceed simpler attendance needs Configuration can be substantial for smaller organizations
Our verdict	ClockShark is cloud-based time-tracking and workforce-management software for construction, field service, and trade businesses. Employees can record time through mobile devices or a web browser, while supervisors manage crew punches,… Read the review →	TimeClock Plus is employee time and attendance software for organizations with hourly and shift-based workforces. It supports punch capture through web, mobile, shared kiosks, and physical time clocks, with tools for breaks, leave,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ClockShark — where it wins

  • Offline mobile tracking with GPS breadcrumbs and geofencing alerts
  • Kiosk, crew, web, and mobile clock-in options
  • Payroll, accounting, and field-service integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan
  • Three-year contract term applies to all plans
  • Advanced controls require the Pro plan

• TimeClock Plus — where it wins

  • Geofenced mobile punches, shared kiosks, and automated time capture
  • Handles leave, accruals, overtime, pay rules, and attendance exceptions
  • Connects with major payroll, HCM, and ERP platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a sales conversation
  • Broad functionality may exceed simpler attendance needs
  • Configuration can be substantial for smaller organizations

• ClockShark8.5/10 · 14-day trial

  A field-focused attendance platform with GPS, crew clocks, approvals, and job costing.

  Visit ClockSharkFull verdict →
• TimeClock Plus8.3/10 · Pricing on request

  A mature attendance platform for complex hourly workforce requirements.

  Visit TimeClock PlusFull verdict →