Head-to-head · Timesheet Management Software
Toggl Track vs Buddy Punch
Toggl Track leads on 1 check, Buddy Punch on 1, and 1 is 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 scoreToggl Track · 9.0/10
- Lowest starting priceBuddy Punch · $4.99/user/mo
- Free planonly Toggl Track
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresToggl Track · 1 of 5
Toggl Track scores higher on our rubric for timesheet management software: 9.0 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.
Toggl Track offers free plan; Buddy Punch doesn't. Buddy Punch is cheaper to start at $4.99/user/mo against $9/user/mo.
Toggl Track is the better fit for teams wanting flexible project-based time tracking. Buddy Punch is the better fit for hourly teams needing GPS attendance and payroll links.
- Toggl Track fits best
Teams wanting flexible project-based time tracking
- Buddy Punch fits best
Hourly teams needing GPS attendance and payroll links
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Side by side
| Feature | Toggl Track 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Buddy Punch 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #2 in Timesheet Management Software | #7 in Timesheet Management Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting flexible project-based time tracking | Hourly teams needing GPS attendance and payroll links |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $9/user/mo | $4.99/user/mo (best) |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 30 days · no card needed | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Live chat, Community, Docs | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML | SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 100+ integrations | 22+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Toggl Track 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 |
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| Our verdict | Toggl Track is a time-tracking product for freelancers, agencies, professional-services teams, software teams, and larger organizations. It links manual or real-time entries to projects and tasks, with billable rates, estimates, reporting,… 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
Toggl Track — where it wins
- Tracks time manually or with real-time timers across web, desktop, and mobile
- Connects tracked time to projects, tasks, billable rates, and estimates
- Premium adds timesheet approvals, profitability reports, and project dashboards
Where it doesn't
- Timesheet approvals are limited to Premium and Enterprise tiers
- Annual Starter pricing is $9 per user monthly; monthly billing is $12
- Enterprise pricing is not specified in the plan details
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.
- Toggl Track9.0/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
Flexible project time tracking with billable reporting and approvals on higher tiers.
Visit Toggl TrackFull 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 →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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