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Head-to-head · Time Clock Software

OnTheClock vs Fareclock

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score OnTheClock #5 in Time Clock Software 8.5/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit OnTheClock
Fareclock #15 in Time Clock Software 7.6/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Fareclock

OnTheClock leads on 0 checks, Fareclock on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreOnTheClock · 8.5/10
  • Free trialboth

OnTheClock scores higher on our rubric for time clock software: 8.5 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #15.

OnTheClock is the better fit for small businesses wanting established all-round coverage. Fareclock is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing secure clock-ins.

  • OnTheClock fits best

    Small businesses wanting established all-round coverage

  • Fareclock fits best

    Budget-conscious teams needing secure clock-ins

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Side by side

Feature OnTheClock 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Fareclock 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 7.6
Ranking #5 in Time Clock Software #15 in Time Clock Software
Best for Small businesses wanting established all-round coverage Budget-conscious teams needing secure clock-ins
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $4/user/mo —
Free plan — —
Free trial 30 days 30 days
Free trial length 30 days · no card needed 30 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 11 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features OnTheClock 5/5 · Fareclock 5/5
Mobile clock-in ✓ ✓
Geofencing ✓ ✓
Break tracking ✓ ✓
Attendance reports ✓ ✓
Timesheet approvals ✓ ✓
Specs
Clock-in methods mobile app, desktop, web browser, kiosk, fingerprint smartphones, kiosks, facial recognition, PIN verification, QR code verification, NFC tag verification
Our review
Pros
  • GPS, geofencing, and IP restrictions support location-aware clocking.
  • Scheduling, PTO, breaks, overtime, approvals, and reports are included.
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, kiosk, and fingerprint clock-in methods.
  • 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
  • There is no free plan, although a 30-day trial is available.
  • Integrated payroll costs $6 per employee per month.
  • The Enterprise plan requires contacting sales and targets businesses over 100 employees.
  • 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

OnTheClock is an online time clock platform for small and medium-sized businesses that need employee time tracking alongside scheduling, PTO, attendance, and payroll workflows. Employees can clock in and out through a web browser, mobile…

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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…

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  1. OnTheClockTime Clock Software 8.530-day trial
  2. FareclockTime Clock Software 7.630-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • OnTheClock — where it wins

    • GPS, geofencing, and IP restrictions support location-aware clocking.
    • Scheduling, PTO, breaks, overtime, approvals, and reports are included.
    • Works across web, desktop, mobile, kiosk, and fingerprint clock-in methods.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan, although a 30-day trial is available.
    • Integrated payroll costs $6 per employee per month.
    • The Enterprise plan requires contacting sales and targets businesses over 100 employees.

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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