Jibble vs Buddy Punch

Jibble8.9Visit Buddy Punch8.2Visit

Higher score Jibble #2 in Time Clock Software 8.9/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Jibble

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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

• Jibble fits best

  Teams wanting the broadest free time clock

• Buddy Punch fits best

  Small teams needing flexible punch methods

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Side by side

Feature	Jibble 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Buddy Punch 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.2
Ranking	#2 in Time Clock Software	#8 in Time Clock Software
Best for	Teams wanting the broadest free time clock	Small teams needing flexible punch methods
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	Free plan · 14-day trial	$4.99/user/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	14 days	14 days
Free trial length	14 days	14 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Docs	Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance	GDPR, 2FA	SSO/SAML
Integrations	6 integrations	22+ integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Jibble 1/5 · Buddy Punch 5/5
Mobile clock-in	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Geofencing	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Break tracking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Attendance reports	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Timesheet approvals	✓	✓
Specs
Clock-in methods	Not checked yet	web, mobile app, kiosk PIN, QR code, text message, group punch, Face ID
Our review
Pros	Forever-free plan with a 14-day free trial Clock-in options across web, mobile, desktop, kiosk, Slack, and Teams GPS, geofencing, offline tracking, approvals, 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	Paid-plan pricing varies by region Feature breadth may exceed basic clock-in needs Location and biometric controls may not suit every workplace	No free plan is available Advanced capabilities require the Advanced paid tier Annual-billing prices are listed per user per month
Our verdict	Jibble is a cloud-based time tracking and attendance platform for businesses, field teams, and distributed workforces. Employees can clock in and out through web, mobile, desktop, kiosk, Slack, Microsoft Teams, or a Chrome extension.… 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

• Jibble — where it wins

  • Forever-free plan with a 14-day free trial
  • Clock-in options across web, mobile, desktop, kiosk, Slack, and Teams
  • GPS, geofencing, offline tracking, approvals, and payroll integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid-plan pricing varies by region
  • Feature breadth may exceed basic clock-in needs
  • Location and biometric controls may not suit every workplace

• 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

• Jibble8.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A broad time clock platform with a permanent free plan and strong workforce controls.

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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 →