Head-to-head · Timesheet Management Software
TimeCamp vs Buddy Punch
TimeCamp leads on 3 checks, Buddy Punch on 0, and 0 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 scoreTimeCamp · 6.8/10
- Lowest starting priceTimeCamp · $3.99/user/mo
- Free planonly TimeCamp
- Most featuresTimeCamp · 1 of 5
TimeCamp scores higher on our rubric for timesheet management software: 6.8 against 5.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
TimeCamp offers free plan; Buddy Punch doesn't. TimeCamp is cheaper to start at $3.99/user/mo against $4.99/user/mo. TimeCamp offers project tracking; Buddy Punch doesn't publish it.
TimeCamp is the better fit for teams seeking low-cost tracking with approvals. Buddy Punch is the better fit for hourly teams needing GPS attendance and payroll links.
- 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 6.8/10 Visit ↗ | Buddy Punch 5.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.8 | 5.0 |
| 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 | — | — |
| 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 published | Not published |
| Project tracking | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Mobile apps | Not published | Not published |
| Payroll export | Not published | Not published |
| Billable rates | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Time capture | Not published | Not published |
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| 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.
- TimeCamp6.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $3.99/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial
Flexible time tracking with approvals, billing, offline sync, and a free plan.
Visit TimeCampFull verdict → - Buddy Punch5.0/10 · From $4.99/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial
GPS attendance, approvals, and payroll reporting for hourly teams across web and mobile.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026