{"id":14618,"date":"2022-07-11T13:28:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T11:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/?p=14618"},"modified":"2026-02-09T02:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T00:00:00","slug":"clock-in-clock-out-apps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/apps-tools\/clock-in-clock-out-apps\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Clock-In Clock-Out Apps in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s every manager\u2019s nightmare to come to the office and see a bunch of time attendance sheets that need sorting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, a lot has changed in the last decade or so, and the magic words are \u2014 clock-in clock-out apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, I delve deep into the world of time clock apps to bring you a curated list of the <strong>10 best clock-in clock-out apps<\/strong> on the market in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>*Note:<\/em><\/strong><em> ratings and user reviews are taken from Capterra.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/9-Best-Clock-In-Clock-Out-Apps-in-2025-cover.jpg\" alt=\"9 Best Clock-In Clock-Out Apps in 2025 - cover\" class=\"wp-image-28635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/9-Best-Clock-In-Clock-Out-Apps-in-2025-cover.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/9-Best-Clock-In-Clock-Out-Apps-in-2025-cover-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/9-Best-Clock-In-Clock-Out-Apps-in-2025-cover-1110x555.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/9-Best-Clock-In-Clock-Out-Apps-in-2025-cover-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/9-Best-Clock-In-Clock-Out-Apps-in-2025-cover-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f0faff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5c430e3af789a59ad881a6001925c424\" style=\"color:#0c1013\"><strong>WHY TRUST US?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8f5aeff3e8f21adb3a112105a556e19b\" style=\"color:#263238\">The apps we talk about are selected, tested, and written about by human reviewers who follow strict review and editorial guidelines. We pick solutions that are practical, purposeful, and can offer real value for the specific use case or business context we\u2019re covering \u2014 while also being justified in their pricing. Our methodology is transparent, clear, and available to everyone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7f5f4bccd56f4d6606a10d2709890b37\" style=\"color:#0287c5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/our-software-review-methodology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about our review methodology here \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-i-chose-the-best-time-clock-app\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How I chose the best time clock app<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When selecting an app to meet our expectations, I considered the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What type of data do I want to have available after using the software? Like billable\/non-billable hours, project estimates, tracked time, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are the basic features I want the time clock app to have? Like kiosk, timer, time clock, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How many people do I need the time clock for? Like 5, 50, 500 employees, or more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is our planned budget for a time clock app?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, the criteria for choosing the best time clock app will vary by user. That\u2019s why I encourage you to explore time clock apps further if you need additional details beyond those provided in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"overview-of-the-best-time-clock-apps-for-2026\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview of the best time clock apps for 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the outlined criteria, I have pointed out the 10 best time clock apps that stand out on the market \u2014 see below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>App<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Clockify by CAKE.com<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Connecteam<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Buddy Punch<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>TimeCamp<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>When I Work<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Time Clock Wizard<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Homebase<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Deputy<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Hubstaff<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Toggl Track<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Ratings (Capterra)<\/td><td>Overall rating: 4.8<br><br>Ease of use: 4.8 <br><br>Features: 4.6 <br><br>Customer service: 4.6&nbsp;<\/td><td>Overall rating: 4.6 <br><br>Ease of use: 4.7 <br><br>Features: 4.5 <br><br>Customer service: 4.6&nbsp;<\/td><td>Overall rating: 4.8 <br><br>Ease of use: 4.8 <br><br>Features: 4.7 <br><br>Customer service: 4.8&nbsp;<\/td><td>Overall rating: 4.7 <br><br>Ease of use: 4.6 <br><br>Features: 4.5 <br><br>Customer service: 4.6&nbsp;<\/td><td>Overall rating: 4.5 <br><br>Ease of use: 4.5 <br><br>Features: 4.3 <br><br>Customer service: 4.4&nbsp;<\/td><td>Overall rating: 4.4 <br><br>Ease of use: 4.4 <br><br>Features: 4.2 <br><br>Customer service: 4.2&nbsp;<\/td><td>Overall rating: 4.6 <br><br>Ease of use: 4.6 <br><br>Features: 4.5 <br><br>Customer service: 4.5&nbsp;<\/td><td>Overall rating: 4.6 <br><br>Ease of use: 4.5 <br><br>Features: 4.4 <br><br>Customer service: 4.5&nbsp;<\/td><td>Overall rating: 4.5 <br><br>Ease of use: 4.4 <br><br>Features: 4.4 <br><br>Customer service: 4.4&nbsp;<\/td><td>Overall rating: 4.7 <br><br>Ease of use: 4.7 <br><br>Features: 4.5 <br><br>Customer service: 4.6&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pricing<\/td><td>Starts at just $3.99 per user\/month if billed annually<\/td><td>Starts at $29 per month if billed annually (for the first 30 users, 0.8$\/ month for each next user)<\/td><td>Starts at $4.49 per user\/month if billed annually (+$19 base fee per month)<\/td><td>Starts at $3.99 per user\/month if billed annually<\/td><td>Starts at $3 per user\/month if billed annually<\/td><td>Starts at $29.95 per month if billed annually(unlimited users)<\/td><td>Starts at $24 per location\/month if billed annually (unlimited users)<\/td><td>Starts at $5 per user\/month if billed monthly<\/td><td>Starts at $4.99 per seat\/month if billed annually (2 seats minimum)<\/td><td>Starts at $9 per user\/month if billed annually<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free plan<\/td><td>Unlimited projects and tracking<\/td><td>Up to 10 users<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>Unlimited users, projects<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>Unlimited users<\/td><td>For a single location &amp; up to 20 employees<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>For one user only<\/td><td>Up to 5 users<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>7 days<\/td><td>14 days<\/td><td>14 days<\/td><td>14 days<\/td><td>14 days<\/td><td>14 days<\/td><td>14 days<\/td><td>14 days<\/td><td>14 days<\/td><td>30 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Use cases<\/td><td>Good for GPS and location tracking in SMBs<\/td><td>Good for quick one-tap clocking in<\/td><td>Good for organization and data safety<\/td><td>Good for a diverse set of integrations<\/td><td>Good for shift workers<\/td><td>Good for scheduling<\/td><td>Good for team communication and team tracking<\/td><td>Good for managing shift rotations<\/td><td>Good for large teams<\/td><td>Good for busy teams that manage multiple projects<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Available on<\/td><td>Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, Android, iOS<\/td><td>Web, Mac, Windows, Android, iOS<\/td><td>Web, Mac, Windows, Android, iOS<\/td><td>Web, Mac, Windows, Android, iOS<\/td><td>Web, Mac, Windows, Android, iOS<\/td><td>Web, Mac, Windows, Android, iOS<\/td><td>Web, Mac, Windows, Android, iOS<\/td><td>Web, Mac, Windows, Android, iOS<\/td><td>Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, Chromebook, Android, iOS<\/td><td>Web, Mac, Windows, Android, iOS<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The in-depth analysis presented below provides a more detailed review of the main functionalities and benefits each time clock app offers to potential users.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"1-clockify-by-cake-com-the-best-clock-in-clock-out-app-for-gps-and-location-tracking-in-smbs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1 <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/\">Clockify<\/a> by CAKE.com \u2014 the best clock-in clock-out app for GPS and location tracking in SMBs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clockify-homepage-1110x549.jpg\" alt=\"Clockify homepage\" class=\"wp-image-35516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clockify-homepage-1110x549.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clockify-homepage-607x300.jpg 607w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clockify-homepage-768x380.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clockify-homepage-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clockify-homepage.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Clockify is a <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/time-clock-app\">free time clock app<\/a> used by businesses of all sizes (with 8+ million users worldwide). The app is designed to support time tracking and <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/increase-productivity\/\">improve productivity<\/a> \u2014 thanks to its user-friendly interface and a plethora of handy features, including a <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/free-time-clock-kiosk-app\">time clock kiosk<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more, Clockify supports <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/gps-time-clock\">GPS clocking and location tracking<\/a>, which makes it a perfect time clock app for on-site workers, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup?seoevents-user=lwgai3wdvri6ubsj9jn&amp;seoevents-page-url=https%253A%252F%252Fclockify.me%252Fblog%252Fapps-tools%252Fclock-in-clock-out-apps%252F&amp;seoevents-referrer=\">Get Clockify by CAKE.com for FREE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-clockify-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does Clockify work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clockify allows you to turn any device (such as a smartphone or tablet) into a time clock app. All your employees need to do is clock in on their device when they start working and clock out when they finish.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"611\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clockify-clocking-in-via-time-clock-kiosk-611x630.png\" alt=\"Clockify clocking in via time clock kiosk\" class=\"wp-image-35517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clockify-clocking-in-via-time-clock-kiosk-611x630.png 611w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clockify-clocking-in-via-time-clock-kiosk-291x300.png 291w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clockify-clocking-in-via-time-clock-kiosk-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clockify-clocking-in-via-time-clock-kiosk.png 702w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clockify clocking in via time clock kiosk<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As simple as that \u2014 no more time cards, spreadsheets, or clunky devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, the shared <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/resources\/clockify-kiosk\/\">clock-in and clock-out kiosk feature<\/a> is just one of Clockify\u2019s options that lets your employees clock in their work hours. The app also offers 2 more ways for your team to clock in\/out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Using a timer<\/strong> \u2014 employees can start tracking their time at the click of a button, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Filling their weekly timesheets manually<\/strong> \u2014 if your employees are not into real-time tracking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To activate clocking in\/out in Clockify, simply create an account and invite your team members. After that, tracking time becomes just a matter of seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What I particularly liked about Clockify:<\/strong> The shared time clock kiosk option lets your team clock in and clock out with their personal PIN that you can pre-set in the app.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clocking-in-with-a-personal-PIN-602x630.png\" alt=\"Clocking in with a personal PIN\" class=\"wp-image-35518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clocking-in-with-a-personal-PIN-602x630.png 602w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clocking-in-with-a-personal-PIN-287x300.png 287w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clocking-in-with-a-personal-PIN-11x12.png 11w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clocking-in-with-a-personal-PIN.png 668w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clocking in with a personal PIN<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\">Clock in with Clockify<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This way, everyone will be able to mark the beginning of their shift from either their own device or a device you\u2019ve placed at the entrance for <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/field-management-app\">on-site workers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as an employee clocks in, a green dot will appear next to their name on the kiosk list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What I also found quite practical about the kiosk is that employees can <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/track-time-and-expenses\/breaks-kiosk\">track their breaks<\/a>. No need to manually create separate projects called <em>Break<\/em>, as some apps on this list demand.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"456\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Easily-start-and-finish-your-break-with-just-a-click-456x630.png\" alt=\"Easily start and finish your break with just a click\" class=\"wp-image-35519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Easily-start-and-finish-your-break-with-just-a-click-456x630.png 456w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Easily-start-and-finish-your-break-with-just-a-click-217x300.png 217w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Easily-start-and-finish-your-break-with-just-a-click-9x12.png 9w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Easily-start-and-finish-your-break-with-just-a-click.png 679w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Easily start and finish your break with just a click<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>After <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/simple-clock-in-clock-out-system\/\">integrating the new clock-in system<\/a> into your organization, administrators can see who\u2019s available. But they can also assign work and <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/payroll-management\">export timesheets for payroll<\/a>, making it an all-in-one business solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>7 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan<\/td><td>$3.99 per user\/month if billed annually<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Integrations<\/td><td>100+ integrations, including QuickBooks, Wrike, Monday, ClickUp, Basecamp, Google Calendar, Outlook, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Platforms<\/td><td>Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, Android, iOS<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1<strong> CLOCKIFY PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eliminate the unnecessary stress of payroll management with a couple of simple tricks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/tracking-time\/how-to-manage-payroll-for-small-business\/\">How To Do Payroll for Small Business<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-clockify-by-cake-com\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Clockify by CAKE.com?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of 2025, <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/updates\/clockify-q4-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clockify significantly upgraded its kiosk<\/a>. Now, you can set a unique 6-digit PIN, or stick with the original 4 digits. Not only that, but the kiosk now supports QR code logins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clockify is also available as part of a Productivity Bundle that provides users with efficient software solutions for time tracking (Clockify), team communication (Pumble by CAKE.com), and project management (Plaky by CAKE.com).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark clockify-gradient-bundle\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Powerful productivity trio<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Use a no-nonsense Productivity Suite to track time and resources, organize your tasks, and communicate internally.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/bundle\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/suite\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-bottom \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/clockify\/bundle@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/clockify\/bundle.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"clockify-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clockify pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most notable Clockify strengths:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offers 3 different ways for clocking in and out that are both affordable and safe,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allows you to <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/billable-hours-calculator\">track billable hours<\/a>, time off, and payroll within the app, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has GPS tracking for <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/factory-workers-time-clock\">factory workers<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"clockify-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clockify cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, there are some things that I think Clockify could improve, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>While you can track work hours when you\u2019re offline, the time clock app relies on a stable internet connection at all times, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your employees may require brief training to implement the time clock successfully and ensure it functions flawlessly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overall Clockify rating:<\/strong> 4.8 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/169607\/Clockify\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9,226 reviews<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"734\" height=\"423\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clockify-user-review.png\" alt=\"Clockify user review\" class=\"wp-image-35520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clockify-user-review.png 734w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clockify-user-review-521x300.png 521w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clockify-user-review-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 734px) 100vw, 734px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/169607\/Clockify\/#Capterra___7083406\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clockify user review<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Best fit for:<\/strong> Small to mid-sized businesses, agencies, and companies in industries like IT, professional services, marketing, and consulting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup?seoevents-user=lwgai3wdvri6ubsj9jn&amp;seoevents-page-url=https%253A%252F%252Fclockify.me%252Fblog%252Fapps-tools%252Fclock-in-clock-out-apps%252F&amp;seoevents-referrer=\">Get started with Clockify<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"2-connecteam-the-best-one-tap-clock-in-app\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2 <a href=\"https:\/\/connecteam.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Connecteam<\/a> \u2014 the best one-tap clock-in app<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Connecteam-homepage-1110x538.jpg\" alt=\"Connecteam homepage\" class=\"wp-image-35521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Connecteam-homepage-1110x538.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Connecteam-homepage-619x300.jpg 619w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Connecteam-homepage-768x372.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Connecteam-homepage-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Connecteam-homepage.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Connecteam enables businesses to effortlessly track employee work hours and manage timesheets with ease. If you\u2019re looking for versatility in your clock-in app, including a proprietary time kiosk and advanced GPS tracking, Connecteam could be the right fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-connecteam-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does Connecteam work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To use the time clock feature, you need to add users to join your workspace. They will receive an SMS with an invitation to download the app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Right after, your employees can clock in\/out with just one click \u2014 the <em>Clock in <\/em>button.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"323\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clocking-in-via-Connecteams-mobile-app-323x630.jpg\" alt=\"Clocking in via Connecteam\u2019s mobile app\" class=\"wp-image-35522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clocking-in-via-Connecteams-mobile-app-323x630.jpg 323w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clocking-in-via-Connecteams-mobile-app-154x300.jpg 154w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clocking-in-via-Connecteams-mobile-app-768x1496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clocking-in-via-Connecteams-mobile-app-788x1536.jpg 788w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clocking-in-via-Connecteams-mobile-app-6x12.jpg 6w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clocking-in-via-Connecteams-mobile-app.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clocking in via Connecteam\u2019s mobile app<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The app will also allow employees to make adjustments to their shifts, such as taking breaks or switching assignments. As soon as employees clock in or finish their shift, you\u2019ll receive a notification in the app, allowing you to stay informed on employee activities at all times.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily for employees, most \u201cmain\u201d operations are controlled by workspace admins, which makes clocking in and out extremely easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What I particularly liked about Connecteam:<\/strong> Employees receive a notification every morning as a reminder to clock in for their shift.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from its time-tracking capabilities, Connecteam can support you with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Performing task management work,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating forms and checklists, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scheduling operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>14 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan<\/td><td>$29 per month if billed annually (for the first 30 users, 0.8$\/ month for each next user)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Integrations<\/td><td>QuickBooks, Gusto, Paychex, Xero, Zapier<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Platforms<\/td><td>Web, Mac, Windows, Android, iOS<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-connecteam\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Connecteam?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As of summer 2025, Connecteam has released several smaller updates and fixes. For instance, users can now enjoy faster feed and app loading times, <a href=\"https:\/\/help.connecteam.com\/en\/articles\/11462177-allow-employees-to-clock-in-via-nfc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NFC clock-in\/out support<\/a>, more accurate map links, a timesheet approval progress bar for admins, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"connecteam-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connecteam pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I like that this app:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lets you know about your employees\u2019 location and when they clock in\/out at all times, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Works well across industries such as retail, logistics, and construction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"connecteam-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connecteam cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The app has some downsides, too:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The timesheet page looks a bit outdated and is difficult to navigate, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The app is on the pricier side.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overall Connecteam rating:<\/strong> 4.6 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/153140\/Connecteam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4,809 reviews<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"463\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Connecteam-user-review.png\" alt=\"Connecteam user review\" class=\"wp-image-35523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Connecteam-user-review.png 736w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Connecteam-user-review-477x300.png 477w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Connecteam-user-review-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/153140\/Connecteam\/#Capterra___7084276\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Connecteam user review<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Best fit for:<\/strong> Small to mid-sized businesses in industries like retail, construction, field services, hospitality, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup?seoevents-user=lwgai3wdvri6ubsj9jn&amp;seoevents-page-url=https%253A%252F%252Fclockify.me%252Fblog%252Fapps-tools%252Fclock-in-clock-out-apps%252F&amp;seoevents-referrer=\">Try an affordable alternative<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"3-buddy-punch-best-for-organization-and-data-safety\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3 <a href=\"https:\/\/buddypunch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buddy Punch<\/a> \u2014 best for organization and data safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"571\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Buddy-Punch-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"Buddy Punch homepage\" class=\"wp-image-35524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Buddy-Punch-homepage.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Buddy-Punch-homepage-630x300.jpg 630w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Buddy-Punch-homepage-1110x528.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Buddy-Punch-homepage-768x365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Buddy-Punch-homepage-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you looking to streamline operations while ensuring Fort Knox security at work? When it comes to added features and functionality, Buddy Punch has got you covered with its versatile software.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-buddy-punch-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does Buddy Punch work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First off, tracking projects in Buddy Punch is a breeze. Whether you\u2019re managing on-site or <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/managing-virtual-teams\/\">remote teams<\/a>, Buddy Punch lets you keep tabs on everyone\u2019s progress in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you mostly work from home, but your job requires an occasional trip to the office, you\u2019ll most likely clock in and out from your personal device:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Phone,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tablet, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The invitation is sent via work email, and you\u2019ll be able to clock in from the home screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you log in, you can see which employees are currently punched in and which are punched out \u2014 like below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Brief-overview-of-employees-activities-in-Buddy-Punch-1110x524.jpg\" alt=\"Brief overview of employees\u2019 activities in Buddy Punch\" class=\"wp-image-35525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Brief-overview-of-employees-activities-in-Buddy-Punch-1110x524.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Brief-overview-of-employees-activities-in-Buddy-Punch-636x300.jpg 636w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Brief-overview-of-employees-activities-in-Buddy-Punch-768x362.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Brief-overview-of-employees-activities-in-Buddy-Punch-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Brief-overview-of-employees-activities-in-Buddy-Punch.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Brief overview of employees\u2019 activities in Buddy Punch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Apart from that, the app shows the live location of punched-in employees, together with their IP addresses and the devices they used to clock in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have on-site employees, they\u2019ll need to check in using the universal PIN code that you previously provided.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What I particularly liked about Buddy Punch:<\/strong> As a manager, you set a default IP address that employees must use to be able to access the system. Anyone outside this IP? No entry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>14 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan<\/td><td>$4.49 per user\/month if billed annually (+$19 base fee per month)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Integrations<\/td><td>QuickBooks, Gusto, Paychex, Paycor, Rippling, Workday, Zapier, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Platforms<\/td><td>Web, Mac, Windows, Android, iOS<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-buddy-punch\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Buddy Punch?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The last significant feature update, introduced in May 2022, included various <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.buddypunch.com\/en\/articles\/3658619-single-sign-on-sso\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Single Sign-On (SSO) options<\/a> that simplify the login process. These include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200bGoogle SSO,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apple SSO,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Okta SSO, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OneLogin SSO.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup?seoevents-user=lwgai3wdvri6ubsj9jn&amp;seoevents-page-url=https%253A%252F%252Fclockify.me%252Fblog%252Fapps-tools%252Fclock-in-clock-out-apps%252F&amp;seoevents-referrer=\">Try a Buddy Punch alternative<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"buddy-punch-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buddy Punch pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a versatile app with great advantages, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Different log-in options, including face recognition, PIN, QR Code, etc., and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Features such as GPS tracking and geofencing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"buddy-punch-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buddy Punch cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, I believe some things need improvement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Poor live support (very hard to catch on to their working hours), and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The app uses integrations to process payroll, unlike other stand-alone apps on this list.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overall Buddy Punch rating:<\/strong> 4.8 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/134003\/Buddy-Punch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1,120 reviews<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"737\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Buddy-Punch-user-review.png\" alt=\"Buddy Punch user review\" class=\"wp-image-35526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Buddy-Punch-user-review.png 737w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Buddy-Punch-user-review-508x300.png 508w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Buddy-Punch-user-review-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/134003\/Buddy-Punch\/#Capterra___7081491\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buddy Punch user review<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best fit for:<\/strong> Small to mid-sized businesses in industries like construction, landscaping, home healthcare, retail, and hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"4-timecamp-best-for-versatile-integrations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timecamp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TimeCamp<\/a> \u2014 best for versatile integrations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TimeCamp-homepage-1110x480.jpg\" alt=\"TimeCamp homepage\" class=\"wp-image-35527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TimeCamp-homepage-1110x480.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TimeCamp-homepage-694x300.jpg 694w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TimeCamp-homepage-768x332.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TimeCamp-homepage-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TimeCamp-homepage.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>TimeCamp is a time clock app that helps managers stay up-to-date with their team\u2019s performance. The app allows users to see what exactly their team members are working on, track overtime, create custom reports, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-timecamp-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does TimeCamp work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as you\u2019ve created an account and added your team members, they can begin clocking in and out using the timer option from the Timesheet view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever they\u2019re about to begin their workday, employees can select the task or the project they\u2019re working on and start the timer.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TimeCamps-features-are-placed-on-the-left-hand-side-time-entries-will-be-available-the-moment-you-log-in-1110x419.jpg\" alt=\"TimeCamp\u2019s features are placed on the left-hand side; time entries will be available the moment you log in\" class=\"wp-image-35528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TimeCamps-features-are-placed-on-the-left-hand-side-time-entries-will-be-available-the-moment-you-log-in-1110x419.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TimeCamps-features-are-placed-on-the-left-hand-side-time-entries-will-be-available-the-moment-you-log-in-730x276.jpg 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TimeCamps-features-are-placed-on-the-left-hand-side-time-entries-will-be-available-the-moment-you-log-in-768x290.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TimeCamps-features-are-placed-on-the-left-hand-side-time-entries-will-be-available-the-moment-you-log-in-18x7.jpg 18w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TimeCamps-features-are-placed-on-the-left-hand-side-time-entries-will-be-available-the-moment-you-log-in.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">TimeCamp\u2019s features are placed on the left-hand side; time entries will be available the moment you log in<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>To clock in via kiosk, all users must enter their PIN and click <em>Done<\/em>. If the PIN is correct, they\u2019ll get a message saying that clocking in has been successful. The same goes for clocking out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees are expected to stop the timer at the end of the workday, and the system will automatically record the time they clocked out.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"664\" height=\"327\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Quick-PIN-entry-in-TimeCamp.png\" alt=\"Quick PIN entry in TimeCamp\" class=\"wp-image-35529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Quick-PIN-entry-in-TimeCamp.png 664w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Quick-PIN-entry-in-TimeCamp-609x300.png 609w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Quick-PIN-entry-in-TimeCamp-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Quick PIN entry in TimeCamp<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If employees wish to take a break, they\u2019ll need to stop the timer and restart it when their break is over. Another option is to create a new project named <em>Break<\/em> that they can select and start the timer, which I found to be a bit complicated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What I particularly liked about TimeCamp:<\/strong> What really caught my eye while testing the app was its intuitive idle time tracker. It can monitor your employees\u2019 activity and automatically switch to idle time as soon as they stop working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TimeCamp also offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GPS tracking,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-time reports that show how work hours are being spent, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automatic reminders to clock in and out.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s perfect for team members who are in and out all the time but don\u2019t necessarily need the full suite of tracking tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>14 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan<\/td><td>$3.99 per user\/month if billed annually<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Integrations<\/td><td>Notion, Asana, ClickUp, Slack, Zendesk, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Platforms<\/td><td>Web, Mac, Windows, Android, iOS<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-timecamp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in TimeCamp?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After the May 2025 update, TimeCamp users can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timecamp.com\/product-updates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">add their expenses<\/a> more easily. Namely, they can schedule recurring expenses up to 2 days in advance and set them directly from their phone app without switching to a desktop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"timecamp-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">TimeCamp pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the most notable advantages of using this app:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offers both automatic and manual time tracking at affordable pricing, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrates with tools like Slack to enhance team communication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"timecamp-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">TimeCamp cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the downsides of using TimeCamp are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Generating reports is a bit time-consuming (and difficult to figure out), and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The user interface appears less visually appealing compared to those of other apps on this list.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overall TimeCamp rating:<\/strong> 4.7 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/129847\/TimeCamp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">599 reviews<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"739\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TimeCamp-user-review.png\" alt=\"TimeCamp user review\" class=\"wp-image-35530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TimeCamp-user-review.png 739w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TimeCamp-user-review-450x300.png 450w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TimeCamp-user-review-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 739px) 100vw, 739px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/129847\/TimeCamp\/#Capterra___7042719\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TimeCamp user review<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/129847\/TimeCamp\/#Capterra___6227723\"><\/a><strong>Best fit for:<\/strong> Freelancers and small businesses in industries like IT, consulting, and marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\">Try a free TimeCamp alternative<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"5-when-i-work-best-for-shift-workers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5 <a href=\"https:\/\/wheniwork.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">When I Work<\/a> \u2014 best for shift workers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/When-I-Work-homepage-1110x567.jpg\" alt=\"When I Work homepage\" class=\"wp-image-35531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/When-I-Work-homepage-1110x567.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/When-I-Work-homepage-587x300.jpg 587w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/When-I-Work-homepage-768x392.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/When-I-Work-homepage-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/When-I-Work-homepage.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When I Work is a scheduling and time-tracking tool that helps managers streamline team schedules and track time efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The app enables you to create and manage shift schedules, communicate with team members, and monitor attendance in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-when-i-work-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does When I Work work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When I Work offers a flexible approach to clocking in and out through its mobile app, which is ideal for teams on the go. If your team members work on their computers, it may be more convenient to use the web app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The web app has a simple timesheet that employees can fill out. All they need to do is add clock-in and clock-out times.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1091\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/When-I-Work-clocking-in-1091x630.jpg\" alt=\"When I Work clocking in\" class=\"wp-image-35532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/When-I-Work-clocking-in-1091x630.jpg 1091w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/When-I-Work-clocking-in-519x300.jpg 519w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/When-I-Work-clocking-in-768x444.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/When-I-Work-clocking-in-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/When-I-Work-clocking-in.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1091px) 100vw, 1091px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">When I Work clocking in<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In the mobile app, employees can tap on their current shift to start recording their time as soon as their shift begins.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"318\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clocking-in-using-the-When-I-Work-mobile-app-318x630.jpg\" alt=\"Clocking in using the When I Work mobile app\" class=\"wp-image-35533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clocking-in-using-the-When-I-Work-mobile-app-318x630.jpg 318w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clocking-in-using-the-When-I-Work-mobile-app-152x300.jpg 152w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clocking-in-using-the-When-I-Work-mobile-app-768x1520.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clocking-in-using-the-When-I-Work-mobile-app-776x1536.jpg 776w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clocking-in-using-the-When-I-Work-mobile-app-6x12.jpg 6w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clocking-in-using-the-When-I-Work-mobile-app.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 318px) 100vw, 318px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clocking in using the When I Work mobile app<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>For breaks, employees can use the <em>Take break<\/em> option. To clock out, employees simply end their shift in the app, which automatically logs the end time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What I particularly liked about When I Work:<\/strong> The Swap option is quite useful. Employees can use this feature to easily ask for shift changes when something unexpected comes up. Simply put in a swap request, and the app handles the rest, including notifying you as a manager. This can be particularly useful for industries such as <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/retail-time-clock\">retail<\/a> or hospitality, which often experience unpredictable shifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>CLOCKIFY PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Easily log your hours and shifts with a reliable time tracker, specially designed for hospitality workers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/hospitality-time-clock\">Time Clock For Hospitality Businesses<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>14 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan<\/td><td>$2.50 per user\/month if billed annually<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Integrations<\/td><td>Gusto, Square, Onpay, Mindbody, Zapier, Workday, GoCo, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Platforms<\/td><td>Web, Mac, Windows, Android, iOS<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-when-i-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in When I Work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As of <a href=\"https:\/\/help.wheniwork.com\/articles\/release-notes-april-to-june-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">spring\/summer 2025<\/a>, When I Work lets you schedule breaks directly within employee shifts. Whether in the office or on the move, breaks can also be added using iOS or Android devices. Plus, you can save these break times into new or existing Shift Templates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"when-i-work-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When I Work pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As for the advantages of using this app, here are some of the most notable ones:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provides versatile scheduling and time-tracking options, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offers a built-in messaging functionality to increase team transparency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"when-i-work-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When I Work cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After careful observation, I noticed the following downsides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It takes some time to set up the app and learn your way around it, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I became overwhelmed by the number of notifications I received while testing the app.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overall When I Work rating:<\/strong> 4.5 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/121248\/When-I-Work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1,251 reviews<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/When-I-Work-user-review.png\" alt=\"When I Work user review\" class=\"wp-image-35534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/When-I-Work-user-review.png 738w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/When-I-Work-user-review-519x300.png 519w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/When-I-Work-user-review-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/121248\/When-I-Work\/#Capterra___7083015\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">When I Work user review<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Best fit for:<\/strong> Mid-sized businesses in industries like restaurants, retail, hospitality, healthcare, and manufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>CLOCKIFY PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To improve your restaurant\u2019s management, check out our list of software meant to help restaurant owners with various operational processes:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/apps-tools\/restaurant-management-software\/\">9 Must-Try Restaurant Management Software<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"6-time-clock-wizard-best-for-scheduling\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#6 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeclockwizard.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Time Clock Wizard<\/a> \u2014 best for scheduling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Time-Clock-Wizard-homepage-1110x583.jpg\" alt=\"Time Clock Wizard homepage\" class=\"wp-image-35535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Time-Clock-Wizard-homepage-1110x583.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Time-Clock-Wizard-homepage-571x300.jpg 571w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Time-Clock-Wizard-homepage-285x150.jpg 285w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Time-Clock-Wizard-homepage-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Time-Clock-Wizard-homepage-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Time-Clock-Wizard-homepage.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With over 300 million tracked hours, Time Clock Wizard claims to be one of the best apps out there \u2014 for both shift management and clocking in and out. In short, the app provides accurate employee attendance insights, simplifies <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/payroll-hours-tracker\">payroll<\/a> processes, and tracks time spent on tasks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-time-clock-wizard-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does Time Clock Wizard work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First, invite your employees to the Time Clock Wizard app. You can then assign your team members a clock-in location in case they\u2019re working on-site. (The app also supports photo capture for identification.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remote workers use a shared workspace from where everyone clocks in, but it\u2019s up to the workplace admin to determine whether the photo capture feature is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like its competitors, Time Clock Wizard allows users to clock in or out via the website or mobile app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"324\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/When-youre-on-the-go-you-can-use-the-Time-Clock-Wizard-mobile-app-to-clock-in-324x630.jpg\" alt=\"When you\u2019re on the go, you can use the Time Clock Wizard mobile app to clock in\" class=\"wp-image-35536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/When-youre-on-the-go-you-can-use-the-Time-Clock-Wizard-mobile-app-to-clock-in-324x630.jpg 324w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/When-youre-on-the-go-you-can-use-the-Time-Clock-Wizard-mobile-app-to-clock-in-154x300.jpg 154w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/When-youre-on-the-go-you-can-use-the-Time-Clock-Wizard-mobile-app-to-clock-in-768x1493.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/When-youre-on-the-go-you-can-use-the-Time-Clock-Wizard-mobile-app-to-clock-in-790x1536.jpg 790w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/When-youre-on-the-go-you-can-use-the-Time-Clock-Wizard-mobile-app-to-clock-in-6x12.jpg 6w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/When-youre-on-the-go-you-can-use-the-Time-Clock-Wizard-mobile-app-to-clock-in.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">When you\u2019re on the go, you can use the Time Clock Wizard mobile app to clock in<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Whenever they\u2019re about to start their workday, employees should click the <em>Clock in<\/em> option.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as they\u2019re ready for a break, they\u2019re supposed to click the <em>Start a break<\/em> button, and <em>Clock out<\/em> at the end of their workday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was pretty surprised by the many possibilities and features this app has to offer. For example, the dashboard page provides a quick yet extensive insight into everything you need to know about your employees\u2019 time and attendance, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pending timesheet requests,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clocked-in employees,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pending absences, or&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shift switch requests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, you can see everything by simply looking at the dashboard section and choosing what interests you at the moment \u2014 no switching between multiple tabs and losing time getting around the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What I particularly liked about Time Clock Wizard:<\/strong> Another feature I found useful is the Alarm function, making sure your employees never forget to clock in or log their hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>14 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan<\/td><td>$29.95 per month if billed annually for unlimited users<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Integrations<\/td><td>QuickBooks, Xero, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Platforms<\/td><td>Web, Mac, Windows, Android, iOS<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup?seoevents-user=lwgai3wdvri6ubsj9jn&amp;seoevents-page-url=https%253A%252F%252Fclockify.me%252Fblog%252Fapps-tools%252Fclock-in-clock-out-apps%252F&amp;seoevents-referrer=\">Try a budget-friendly alternative<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-time-clock-wizard\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Time Clock Wizard?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prweb.com\/releases\/time-clock-wizard-announces-its-new-full-service-payroll-solution-899262830.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TCW\u2019s integration with Paycheck Wizard<\/a> in late 2019, the payroll process can be fully automated. The integration also allows users to generate payroll reports. There haven\u2019t been major feature announcements since then, only <a href=\"https:\/\/time-clock-wizard.apps112.com\/#google_vignette\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">minor bug fixes and performance improvements<\/a> in the mobile app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"time-clock-wizard-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time Clock Wizard pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the most notable Time Clock Wizard strengths include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A very clear and easy-to-get-around interface, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A built-in payroll feature (no need for integrations).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"time-clock-wizard-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time Clock Wizard cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, some things need improvement in my opinion, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The app relies strictly on a stable connection (no offline mode), and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\u2019s quite costly, especially for businesses with larger teams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overall Time Clock Wizard rating:<\/strong> 4.4 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/154850\/Time-Clock-Wizard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">104 reviews<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"742\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Time-Clock-Wizard-user-review.png\" alt=\"Time Clock Wizard user review\" class=\"wp-image-35537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Time-Clock-Wizard-user-review.png 742w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Time-Clock-Wizard-user-review-438x300.png 438w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Time-Clock-Wizard-user-review-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 742px) 100vw, 742px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/154850\/Time-Clock-Wizard\/#Capterra___7039999\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Time Clock Wizard user review<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Best fit for:<\/strong> Small to large businesses in industries like retail, hospitality, healthcare, and education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"7-homebase-best-for-team-communication-and-shift-tracking\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joinhomebase.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Homebase<\/a> \u2014 best for team communication and shift tracking&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Homebase-homepage-1110x522.jpg\" alt=\"Homebase homepage\" class=\"wp-image-35538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Homebase-homepage-1110x522.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Homebase-homepage-638x300.jpg 638w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Homebase-homepage-768x361.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Homebase-homepage-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Homebase-homepage.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Homebase is one of the rare time clock apps that offers <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">team collaboration<\/a> and communication features within its workspace platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some other Homebase features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Employee scheduling, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payroll management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>CLOCKIFY PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turning labor into profit is one of the main points of owning and managing a business. If you want to know more, check out the following blog on the topic:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/labor-based-pricing-cost-calculator\">How To Calculate Labor Cost + Labor Cost Calculators<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-homebase-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does Homebase work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Homebase allows users to track labor costs based on their <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/tracking-time\/minimize-timesheet-mistakes\/\">timesheets<\/a> and features a proprietary <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/track-time-and-expenses\/track-time-on-kiosk\">time kiosk<\/a> that makes clocking in and out much easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you invite your employees to use Homebase, make sure you choose how you want them to track time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Using their phone<\/strong> (no need for a PIN and suitable for hourly workers, location tracking included), or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Using a shared device<\/strong>, i.e., a tablet (PIN is required for each employee, also suitable for hourly workers, and the app takes a photo with every clock-in).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the mobile app to clock in and out is very straightforward \u2014 you\u2019ve got the usual <em>Clock in\/Clock out<\/em> buttons. You can also use the time clock app on an iPad, a computer, or POS devices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This app also offers an extensive timecard feature that provides you and your employees with insight into work hours, breaks, and payroll information.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"318\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clocking-in-via-the-Homebase-mobile-app-318x630.jpg\" alt=\"Clocking in via the Homebase mobile app\" class=\"wp-image-35539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clocking-in-via-the-Homebase-mobile-app-318x630.jpg 318w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clocking-in-via-the-Homebase-mobile-app-152x300.jpg 152w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clocking-in-via-the-Homebase-mobile-app-768x1520.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clocking-in-via-the-Homebase-mobile-app-776x1536.jpg 776w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clocking-in-via-the-Homebase-mobile-app-6x12.jpg 6w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clocking-in-via-the-Homebase-mobile-app.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 318px) 100vw, 318px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clocking in via the Homebase mobile app<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>What I particularly liked about Homebase:<\/strong> The app really caught my interest because Homebase also allows you to communicate with your team within the app. You can message groups or individuals, without switching between apps or wasting time waiting for responses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The app also lets you create custom reminders (such as \u2018Your shift starts in one hour\u2019), add notes to employee shifts, send announcements, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, payroll is handled internally, as the app automatically calculates hours and wages, including breaks, PTO, and overtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>14 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan<\/td><td>$24 per location\/month if billed annually for unlimited users<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Integrations<\/td><td>Square, Restaurant365, Toast, Shopify, Rippling, GoDaddy, Gusto, Talech, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Platforms<\/td><td>Web, Mac, Windows, Android, iOS<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>CLOCKIFY PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A perfect work schedule doesn\u2019t exist. Or does it? Well, to manage schedules, including employees\u2019 time off, check out the following blog posts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/schedule-employee-time\/\">How to Make a Work Schedule (+ Work Schedule Templates)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/tracking-time\/flex-time\/\">What Is Flex Time? A Quick Guide To Flexible Working<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/business-management\/pto-accrual\/\">PTO Accrual Guide: Definition, Benefits, Tips, and FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-homebase\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Homebase?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As of the end of 2025, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joinhomebase.com\/releases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Homebase has AI-powered features<\/a>. For example, you can leave scheduling up to the AI assistant. The AI uses data like team availability, work history, and time off information to create schedules for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"homebase-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Homebase pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Homebase comes with its share of benefits, some of which are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A great set of features available all in one app (timesheets, time clock, payroll, etc.), and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A built-in team chat functionality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"homebase-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Homebase cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the disadvantages of the Homebase app:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The user interface may be confusing at times, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The app can be quite costly for large businesses with multiple locations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overall Homebase rating:<\/strong> 4.6 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/153076\/Homebase\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1,136 reviews<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"744\" height=\"423\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Homebase-user-review.png\" alt=\"Homebase user review\" class=\"wp-image-35540\" style=\"width:744px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Homebase-user-review.png 744w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Homebase-user-review-528x300.png 528w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Homebase-user-review-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/153076\/Homebase\/#Capterra___7077146\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Homebase user review<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Best fit for:<\/strong> Small to mid-sized businesses in industries like repair, retail, hospitality, home, beauty, and food service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\">Try an affordable alternative<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"8-deputy-best-for-managing-shift-rotations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#8 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deputy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deputy<\/a> \u2014 best for managing shift rotations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Deputy-homepage-1110x399.jpg\" alt=\"Deputy homepage\" class=\"wp-image-35541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Deputy-homepage-1110x399.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Deputy-homepage-730x262.jpg 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Deputy-homepage-768x276.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Deputy-homepage-18x6.jpg 18w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Deputy-homepage.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If your business employs people from around the world, you\u2019ll surely benefit from using Deputy, a time clock app that\u2019s ideal for managing shift rotations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deputy comes with a set of time-tracking and scheduling features specifically designed to help its users achieve maximum efficiency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-deputy-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does Deputy work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as you\u2019ve finished creating your account, you can either:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Generate a link and send it to your employees, or&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invite them one by one to join you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After your team has successfully registered, they can begin clocking in and out via the time clock kiosk by using an on-site device or their own mobile devices. To clock in and out, they\u2019ll have to enter the kiosk PIN code or use facial recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever an employee arrives at a location or their workday\u2019s about to start, they\u2019re supposed to click <em>Start shift<\/em>. The app will automatically keep a record of the timestamp.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"271\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Deputy-automatically-tracks-your-time-once-you-click-Start-shift.png\" alt=\"Deputy automatically tracks your time once you click Start shift\" class=\"wp-image-35542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Deputy-automatically-tracks-your-time-once-you-click-Start-shift.png 271w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Deputy-automatically-tracks-your-time-once-you-click-Start-shift-195x300.png 195w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Deputy-automatically-tracks-your-time-once-you-click-Start-shift-8x12.png 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 271px) 100vw, 271px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Deputy automatically tracks your time once you click Start shift<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This way, the Dashboard provides a clear picture of employee attendance, allowing them to adjust their schedule as necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it\u2019s time for a break, your employees are supposed to follow the same process as when clocking in \u2014 they should tap or click <em>Start break<\/em> to set off the timer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, to clock out, your employees should click the <em>End shift<\/em> option, and you\u2019ll see they\u2019re done for the day (similar to mostapps on this list). The kiosk app can also be used on multiple devices \u2014 computers, mobile devices, and tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What I particularly liked about Deputy:<\/strong> The ability to chat with my team, share content, and comment on posts right inside the app, thanks to its news feed feature. The concept is super handy for keeping everyone connected!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>14 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan<\/td><td>$5 per user\/month if billed annually<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Integrations<\/td><td>Tapcheck, Pay Captain, Mercu, FlairHR, Dropbox, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Platforms<\/td><td>Web, Mac, Windows, Android, iOS<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-deputy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Deputy?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As of <a href=\"https:\/\/whatsnew.deputy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">late January 2026<\/a>, Deputy allows you to offer shifts across different locations. So, when you need to find a replacement for a shift, you can reach team members from any location.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>CLOCKIFY PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you managing a company and looking for a suitable work schedule? Read some of the following blogs to get a better understanding of how everything works and how you can improve your employees\u2019 schedules:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/pitman-schedule\/\">What Is the Pitman Schedule &amp; Why Should Your Team Use It?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/2-2-3-work-schedule\/\">Use the 2-2-3 Work Schedule to Enhance Productivity Instantly<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/dupont-schedule\/\">The DuPont Schedule \u2014 What Is It and Why Should You Use It?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"deputy-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deputy pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the most notable advantages of using Deputy as your choice of clock-in\/out app:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Very intuitive and user-friendly interface that makes clocking in\/out and swapping shifts easy, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drag-and-drop shift scheduling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"deputy-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deputy cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the downsides of using Deputy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The app solely relies on a stable internet connection, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of features outside the US.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overall Deputy rating:<\/strong> 4.6 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/167811\/Deputy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">764 reviews<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Deputy-user-review.png\" alt=\"Deputy user review\" class=\"wp-image-35543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Deputy-user-review.png 740w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Deputy-user-review-520x300.png 520w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Deputy-user-review-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/167811\/Deputy\/#Capterra___6288436\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deputy user review<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Best fit for:<\/strong> Small to mid-sized businesses with hourly, shift-based employees, particularly those in industries like retail, hospitality, healthcare, and manufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup?seoevents-user=lwgai3wdvri6ubsj9jn&amp;seoevents-page-url=https%253A%252F%252Fclockify.me%252Fblog%252Fapps-tools%252Fclock-in-clock-out-apps%252F&amp;seoevents-referrer=\">Try a budget-friendly alternative<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"9-hubstaff-best-for-large-teams\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#9 <a href=\"https:\/\/hubstaff.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hubstaff<\/a> \u2014 best for large teams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hubstaff-homepage-1110x574.jpg\" alt=\"Hubstaff homepage\" class=\"wp-image-35544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hubstaff-homepage-1110x574.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hubstaff-homepage-580x300.jpg 580w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hubstaff-homepage-768x397.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hubstaff-homepage-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hubstaff-homepage.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re in charge of a large team and you need a powerful clock-in app with handy features, Hubstaff could be the way to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hubstaff\u2019s time clock app helps users stay in control of their time, manage employee attendance, and quickly clock in and out, among other features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-hubstaff-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does Hubstaff work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After you\u2019ve registered and sent invites to your team members, your team can start using Hubstaff to clock in and clock out in 2 ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Using a timer, or&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Showing up at a job site (in that case, they\u2019ll automatically clock in).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your team members can start the timer and select the task they\u2019re working on as soon as they begin their workday. Alternatively, the timer will automatically start once they arrive at their workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hubstaff-clocking-in-320x630.jpg\" alt=\"Hubstaff clocking in\" class=\"wp-image-35546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hubstaff-clocking-in-320x630.jpg 320w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hubstaff-clocking-in-152x300.jpg 152w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hubstaff-clocking-in-768x1513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hubstaff-clocking-in-780x1536.jpg 780w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hubstaff-clocking-in-6x12.jpg 6w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hubstaff-clocking-in.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hubstaff clocking in<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When they\u2019re ready to call it a day, employees should simply stop the timer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What I particularly liked about Hubstaff:<\/strong> To automate the process of clocking in and out, you can set up geofencing in Hubstaff. However, this option is mainly designed for on-site workers, so it might not be the best solution for work-from-home teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This way, as soon as an employee arrives at the job site, the timer automatically starts, recognizing their location from either their personal device or an on-site device, such as a tablet. The same applies to departure \u2014 whenever an employee leaves the designated location, the timer will stop running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>14 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan<\/td><td>$4.99 per seat\/month if billed annually (2-seat minimum)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Integrations<\/td><td>Jira, Slack, Wise, ClickUp, Gusto, Monday, Wrike, Trello, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Platforms<\/td><td>Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, Chromebook, Android, iOS<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-hubstaff\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Hubstaff?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As of late 2025, Hubstaff has a <a href=\"https:\/\/hubstaff.com\/blog\/what-is-new\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">proof-of-payment option<\/a>. With this feature, employees automatically receive a payslip after they get paid through Hubstaff\u2019s payment integrations.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"hubstaff-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hubstaff pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most prominent strengths of using Hubstaff:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Many different features are available within the app, including project management, reporting, time off, etc., and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It offers geofencing and live locations for on-site teams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"hubstaff-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hubstaff cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, Hubstaff comes with its share of downsides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mobile app has too many pop-ups, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poor customer service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overall Hubstaff rating:<\/strong> 4.5 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/132376\/Hubstaff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1,595 reviews<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"739\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hubstaff-user-review.png\" alt=\"Hubstaff user review\" class=\"wp-image-35547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hubstaff-user-review.png 739w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hubstaff-user-review-520x300.png 520w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hubstaff-user-review-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 739px) 100vw, 739px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/132376\/Hubstaff\/#Capterra___7069957\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hubstaff user review<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Best fit for:<\/strong> Freelancers and agencies in industries like IT, marketing, consulting, and e-commerce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"10-toggl-track-best-for-busy-teams-juggling-multiple-projects\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#10 <a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Toggl Track<\/a> \u2014 best for busy teams juggling multiple projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Toggl-Track-homepage-1110x485.jpg\" alt=\"Toggl Track homepage\" class=\"wp-image-35548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Toggl-Track-homepage-1110x485.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Toggl-Track-homepage-687x300.jpg 687w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Toggl-Track-homepage-768x335.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Toggl-Track-homepage-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Toggl-Track-homepage.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Toggl Track is a tool that allows your team to log their work hours in multiple ways. They can also submit their timesheets for approval. The app also lets you manage multiple projects, set goals, and create invoices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-toggl-track-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does Toggl Track work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clocking in using Toggl Track is simple. You can start the timer to automatically track work time. Name your task, click on the start button, and you\u2019re good to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"778\" height=\"168\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Toggl-Track-timer.png\" alt=\"Toggl Track timer\" class=\"wp-image-35549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Toggl-Track-timer.png 778w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Toggl-Track-timer-730x158.png 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Toggl-Track-timer-768x166.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Toggl-Track-timer-18x4.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 778px) 100vw, 778px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Toggl Track timer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can use the calendar to manually create time entries. I like that you can select any time frame by dragging your mouse from the start to the end time. You also get to switch to a list or timesheet view.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Calendar-in-Toggl-Track-1110x493.jpg\" alt=\"Calendar in Toggl Track\" class=\"wp-image-35550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Calendar-in-Toggl-Track-1110x493.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Calendar-in-Toggl-Track-675x300.jpg 675w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Calendar-in-Toggl-Track-768x341.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Calendar-in-Toggl-Track-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Calendar-in-Toggl-Track.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Calendar in Toggl Track<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The timesheet approval feature is quite useful as well. Not only can you see when your team clocked in and out, but you can also review tracked hours to ensure they reflect the hours worked. Then, you can approve\/reject timesheets accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What I particularly liked about Toggl Track: <\/strong>I like that you can create different projects in Toggl Track and track time on them. I\u2019m also fond of the option to set goals. This app makes it easy to manage team attendance and ensure your team is on the right track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>30 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan<\/td><td>$9 per user\/month if billed annually<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Integrations<\/td><td>Asana, GitHub, Evernote, Google Calendar, Jira, QuickBooks Online, Slack, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Platforms<\/td><td>Web, Mac, Windows, Android, iOS<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-toggl-track\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Toggl Track?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the first quarter of 2025, <a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/whats-new-q1-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Toggl Track introduced dark mode<\/a>. The app now has 3 themes. If you prefer to change the theme from the default light mode, you can now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"toggl-track-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toggl Track pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The pros of using Toggl Track include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Easy way to add time entries in calendar mode, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>30-day free trial.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"toggl-track-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toggl Track cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What I didn\u2019t like as much about Toggle Track:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The app lacks features like location tracking, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The starting price is higher than that of some competitors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overall Toggl Track rating:<\/strong> 4.7 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/247745\/Toggl\/#reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2,580 reviews<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"744\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Toggl-Track-user-review.png\" alt=\"Toggl Track user review\" class=\"wp-image-35551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Toggl-Track-user-review.png 744w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Toggl-Track-user-review-552x300.png 552w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Toggl-Track-user-review-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/247745\/Toggl\/#Capterra___7067997\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Toggl Track user review<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Best fit for: <\/strong>Remote workers,<strong> <\/strong>marketing agencies, and accounting firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\">Try an affordable alternative<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"grow-your-profit-and-boost-efficiency-with-clockify-by-cake-com\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grow your profit and boost efficiency with Clockify by CAKE.com&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After carefully considering the criteria and testing all the apps, Clockify by <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a> is my top choice for the best clock-in and clock-out app in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Track Attendance in Clockify | Guide\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A-Wtx-s0VW0?start=232&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to clocking in and out, Clockify lets you separate billable hours from unpaid work, helping you <strong>increase profits<\/strong> and identify areas where your productivity is lacking. For example, email, marketing, and invoicing typically constitute unpaid work, whereas all other tasks should be billed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark clockify-gradient-landing-3\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Simple and intuitive time tracker<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Track your time and resources effectively, set hourly rates, and create invoices in just a few clicks.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/apps\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-bottom \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/clockify\/landing-3@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/clockify\/landing-3.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<p>To mark your projects as billable, click the $ sign in Clockify, as shown below. If the dollar sign is blue, it means your project is billable.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"915\" height=\"276\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Calculating-billable-hours-in-Clockify.png\" alt=\"Calculating billable hours in Clockify\" class=\"wp-image-35552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Calculating-billable-hours-in-Clockify.png 915w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Calculating-billable-hours-in-Clockify-730x220.png 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Calculating-billable-hours-in-Clockify-768x232.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Calculating-billable-hours-in-Clockify-18x5.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 915px) 100vw, 915px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Calculating billable hours in Clockify<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As a result, you\u2019ll be able to see when time is being wasted and how you can optimize your company\u2019s work for better profits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To further enrich your invoices, you can explore <a href=\"https:\/\/marketplace.cake.com\/categories\/Administration%20&amp;%20Finance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">add-ons on our Marketplace<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you need help with Clockify, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/\">Help center<\/a> or contact our full-human <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/contact\">customer support team<\/a> (available 24\/7).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\">Try Clockify by CAKE.com for FREE<\/a><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the best clock-in clock-out apps you can find in 2026 for easy attendance tracking.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":35616,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14618","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-apps-tools"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14618","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/22"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14618"}],"version-history":[{"count":164,"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14618\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":37118,"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14618\/revisions\/37118"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/35616"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14618"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14618"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14618"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}