TimeCamp vs Buddy Punch

TimeCamp8.6Visit Buddy Punch8.4Visit

Higher score TimeCamp #5 in Timesheet Management Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit TimeCamp

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Buddy Punch #7 in Timesheet Management Software 8.4/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Buddy Punch

• TimeCamp fits best

  Teams seeking low-cost tracking with approvals

• Buddy Punch fits best

  Hourly teams needing GPS attendance and payroll links

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Side by side

Feature	TimeCamp 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Buddy Punch 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.4
Ranking	#5 in Timesheet Management Software	#7 in Timesheet Management Software
Best for	Teams seeking low-cost tracking with approvals	Hourly teams needing GPS attendance and payroll links
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$3.99/user/mo (best)	$4.99/user/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	14 days	14 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	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, Docs	Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance	GDPR, ISO 27001	SSO/SAML
Integrations	80+ integrations	22+ integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features TimeCamp 1/5 · Buddy Punch 0/5
Timesheet approvals	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Project tracking	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Mobile apps	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Payroll export	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Billable rates	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Time capture	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes unlimited users, projects, and core apps Approvals, budgets, billing rates, invoicing, and exports in one system Web, desktop, mobile, browser extension, API, and self-hosted deployment	GPS punches and geofencing help manage location-based attendance. Timecard approvals, break tracking, scheduling, and time off share one workflow. Payroll integrations include ADP, Gusto, Paychex Flex, and QuickBooks.
Cons	Enterprise pricing requires a custom setup Monthly billing costs more than annual billing at each paid tier Activity monitoring and AI features may exceed simple timesheet needs	No free plan is offered; access starts with a 14-day trial. Geofencing, QR and kiosk punching, break tracking, and scheduling require Pro. Advanced reporting, real-time GPS, and single sign-on require Advanced.
Our verdict	TimeCamp is a time tracking and timesheet platform for freelancers, small businesses, medium-sized teams, and enterprises. It records project and task time through web, desktop, mobile, and browser tools, with manual or automatic tracking,… Read the review →	Buddy Punch is cloud-based time clock and timesheet software for organizations managing hourly, distributed, office, or field teams. Employees can clock in and out through web and mobile apps, while managers can review timesheets, track… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• TimeCamp — where it wins

  • Free plan includes unlimited users, projects, and core apps
  • Approvals, budgets, billing rates, invoicing, and exports in one system
  • Web, desktop, mobile, browser extension, API, and self-hosted deployment

  Where it doesn't

  • Enterprise pricing requires a custom setup
  • Monthly billing costs more than annual billing at each paid tier
  • Activity monitoring and AI features may exceed simple timesheet needs

• Buddy Punch — where it wins

  • GPS punches and geofencing help manage location-based attendance.
  • Timecard approvals, break tracking, scheduling, and time off share one workflow.
  • Payroll integrations include ADP, Gusto, Paychex Flex, and QuickBooks.

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is offered; access starts with a 14-day trial.
  • Geofencing, QR and kiosk punching, break tracking, and scheduling require Pro.
  • Advanced reporting, real-time GPS, and single sign-on require Advanced.

• TimeCamp8.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  Flexible time tracking with approvals, billing, offline sync, and a free plan.

  Visit TimeCampFull verdict →
• Buddy Punch8.4/10 · 14-day trial

  GPS attendance, approvals, and payroll reporting for hourly teams across web and mobile.

  Visit Buddy PunchFull verdict →