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Head-to-head · Attendance Management Software

Paylocity vs ClockShark

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Paylocity #2 in Attendance Management Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Paylocity
ClockShark #8 in Attendance Management Software 8.4/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 6 features Visit ClockShark

Paylocity leads on 0 checks, ClockShark on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePaylocity · 9.2/10
  • Free trialonly ClockShark
  • Most featuresClockShark · 2 of 6

Paylocity scores higher on our rubric for attendance management software: 9.2 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Paylocity is the better fit for HR suites needing attendance plus broad workforce tools. ClockShark is the better fit for field and job-based teams needing GPS attendance.

  • Paylocity fits best

    HR suites needing attendance plus broad workforce tools

  • ClockShark fits best

    Field and job-based teams needing GPS attendance

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Side by side

Feature Paylocity 9.2/10 Visit ↗ ClockShark 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.4
Ranking #2 in Attendance Management Software #8 in Attendance Management Software
Best for HR suites needing attendance plus broad workforce tools Field and job-based teams needing GPS attendance
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 Phone, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA GDPR, 2FA
Integrations 350+ integrations 1,000+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features Paylocity 0/6 · ClockShark 2/6
Biometric attendance Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile clock-in Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Geofenced attendance Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Shift scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Overtime rules Not checked yet Not checked yet
Leave tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Employee limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines time tracking, schedules, geofencing, and time clocks.
  • Connects attendance with time-off, onboarding, and performance workflows.
  • Offers mobile access, analytics, integrations, and developer APIs.
  • GPS breadcrumbs and geofences connect clock-ins to worksites.
  • Offline time tracking syncs when a connection returns.
  • Job-based time, approvals, scheduling, and payroll integrations share one workflow.
Cons
  • Pricing is customized and requires contacting sales.
  • No free plan is available.
  • Its broad HR scope may exceed the needs of attendance-only buyers.
  • Paid product; no free plan is offered.
  • All plans carry a three-year contract.
  • No 24/7 support; support channels are phone and documentation.
Our verdict

Paylocity is a cloud-based human capital management platform for organizations managing HR, payroll, workforce management, talent, benefits, and employee engagement. Its attendance capabilities include time tracking, timesheets, schedules,…

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ClockShark brings attendance tracking and scheduling together for construction, field-service, and other mobile workforces. Employees can clock in and out from iOS or Android apps, a web browser, Crew Clock, or a kiosk time clock, then…

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  1. PaylocityAttendance Management Software 9.2Pricing on request
  2. ClockSharkAttendance Management Software 8.414-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Paylocity — where it wins

    • Combines time tracking, schedules, geofencing, and time clocks.
    • Connects attendance with time-off, onboarding, and performance workflows.
    • Offers mobile access, analytics, integrations, and developer APIs.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is customized and requires contacting sales.
    • No free plan is available.
    • Its broad HR scope may exceed the needs of attendance-only buyers.

  • ClockShark — where it wins

    • GPS breadcrumbs and geofences connect clock-ins to worksites.
    • Offline time tracking syncs when a connection returns.
    • Job-based time, approvals, scheduling, and payroll integrations share one workflow.

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid product; no free plan is offered.
    • All plans carry a three-year contract.
    • No 24/7 support; support channels are phone and documentation.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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