{"id":20673,"date":"2023-10-20T16:28:48","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T14:28:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/?p=20673"},"modified":"2024-12-11T02:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T00:00:00","slug":"best-time-attendance-apps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/apps-tools\/best-time-attendance-apps\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Best Time and Attendance Apps in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Tracking employee time can be a complicated task, especially if you\u2019re still using spreadsheets or other outdated time recording methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, time and attendance apps are specifically designed to help employers smoothly track time and attendance of their employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you choose the right tool for your business, I\u2019ve tried out <strong>8 popular time and attendance apps<\/strong>, using their free trials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading to learn more.<\/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\/8-Best-time-and-attendance-apps-cover.jpg\" alt=\"8 Best time and attendance apps - cover\" class=\"wp-image-28470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/8-Best-time-and-attendance-apps-cover.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/8-Best-time-and-attendance-apps-cover-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/8-Best-time-and-attendance-apps-cover-1110x555.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/8-Best-time-and-attendance-apps-cover-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/8-Best-time-and-attendance-apps-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=\"1-clockify-by-cake-com-best-time-and-attendance-app-for-smbs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1: <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clockify<\/a> by CAKE.com \u2014 best time and attendance app for SMBs<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1171\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-time-tracker.png\" alt=\"Clockify time tracker\" class=\"wp-image-28477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-time-tracker.png 1171w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-time-tracker-646x300.png 646w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-time-tracker-1110x516.png 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-time-tracker-768x357.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-time-tracker-18x8.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1171px) 100vw, 1171px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Clockify is <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/time-attendance-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee time and attendance software<\/a> that can easily track employee work hours across projects. It also provides scheduling options and <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/gps-time-clock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GPS tracking<\/a>, among other things.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-clockify-by-cake-com-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does Clockify by CAKE.com work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clockify offers all the important features necessary for efficient time and attendance tracking, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A timer<\/strong> \u2014 for tracking work hours in real time,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Timesheets<\/strong> \u2014 for manually adding time at the end of the day or work week,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attendance reports<\/strong> \u2014 for checking employee attendance as well as their capacity and <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/workforce-management\/how-to-calculate-overtime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">overtime<\/a>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>An auto tracker<\/strong> \u2014 for automatically recording the time spent across apps, websites, and documents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While testing Clockify by <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a>, I mostly tracked time using the <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/features\/timesheet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">timesheet feature<\/a>, but the timer also works great \u2014 it all depends on your personal preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tracking time via timesheets was extremely easy, as you only need to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the project you\u2019re working on,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the weekday, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add your hours.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1179\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-timesheets.png\" alt=\"Clockify timesheets\" class=\"wp-image-28478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-timesheets.png 1179w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-timesheets-730x198.png 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-timesheets-1110x301.png 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-timesheets-768x208.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-timesheets-18x5.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1179px) 100vw, 1179px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clockify\u2019s timesheet feature<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Track time and attendance with Clockify<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, Clockify lets me create unlimited projects <strong>even on the free plan<\/strong>, which I particularly appreciate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from allowing me to track how much time my team members and I spend working, Clockify also lets me <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/leave-pto-vacation-tracker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">track employee vacations and time off<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To see what it looks like when I access the <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/features\/time-off\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">time off feature<\/a> to check all the time off requests and their statuses, look at the screenshot below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1177\" height=\"359\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-time-off.png\" alt=\"Clockify time off\" class=\"wp-image-28476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-time-off.png 1177w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-time-off-730x223.png 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-time-off-1110x339.png 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-time-off-768x234.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-time-off-18x5.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1177px) 100vw, 1177px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clockify\u2019s time off feature<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Track time off with Clockify<\/a><\/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>Although keeping track of when each employee is present or absent can be difficult, it\u2019s crucial for businesses. To learn more about how to track employee attendance but also find the right type of employee attendance template for your needs, check the resources below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/tracking-checking-attendance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attendance Tracking \u2014 How to Track and Check Attendance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/employee-attendance-tracker-excel-templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Employee Attendance Tracker Excel Templates<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-is-clockify-by-cake-com-the-best-time-and-attendance-app-overall\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is Clockify by CAKE.com the best time and attendance app overall?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from providing several time tracking options, Clockify also allows me to set hourly rates and <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/how-to-calculate-billable-hours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">track billable hours<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of all that, this powerful app also comes with a <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/free-time-clock-kiosk-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kiosk feature<\/a> that lets employees clock in\/out from a shared device using a PIN code. Employees can clock in and out from any device \u2014 be it a tablet, computer, or phone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what it looks like when I access the Clockify kiosk feature:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1187\" height=\"1021\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-kiosk.png\" alt=\"Clockify kiosk\" class=\"wp-image-28475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-kiosk.png 1187w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-kiosk-349x300.png 349w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-kiosk-732x630.png 732w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-kiosk-768x661.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-kiosk-14x12.png 14w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1187px) 100vw, 1187px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clockify\u2019s kiosk feature <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get started with Clockify<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Later, as the manager, I can check my team members\u2019 tracked time and attendance using the attendance report feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Clockify\u2019s attendance reports, I can see my employees\u2019 daily:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Work hours,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breaks,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overtime, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1175\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-attendance-report.png\" alt=\"Clockify attendance report\" class=\"wp-image-28474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-attendance-report.png 1175w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-attendance-report-730x217.png 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-attendance-report-1110x331.png 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-attendance-report-768x229.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-attendance-report-18x5.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1175px) 100vw, 1175px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clockify attendance reports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This allows me to know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exactly how much time they spent on work,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When they were present or absent, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How many overtime hours they worked.<\/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>Not sure how to deal with a surge of PTO requests? To get some tips on how to manage paid time off easily, check out this video below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/A3DauYkIbzM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 tips to manage paid time off<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"clockify-by-cake-com-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clockify by CAKE.com pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of Clockify\u2019s key advantages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It sends automatic reminders via email if employees forget to log time, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It integrates with 80+ web apps such as JIRA, Asana, Trello, Google Calendar, Plaky, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"clockify-by-cake-com-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clockify by CAKE.com cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To see some of the disadvantages of using Clockify, take a look at the following list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Additional options, like adding time for others and GPS tracking, are only available in <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">paid plans<\/a>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Its free trial is only 7 days long.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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>As of November 2024, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/updates\/financial-planning#undo-delete\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">undo deleted time entries or expenses<\/a> in Clockify. This helps you quickly restore a time entry or expense in case you accidentally removed it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of plan and availability<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Clockify by CAKE.com pricing and platforms<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free plan<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>Yes, 7-day free trial<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan<\/td><td>$3.99\/seat\/month if billed annually<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Availability<\/td><td>Android, iOS, Web, Mac, Windows, Linux<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best fit for<\/strong>: Small to medium sized businesses<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark clockify-gradient-landing-4\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Free time tracker<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Time tracking software used by millions. Clockify by CAKE.com is a time tracker and timesheet app that lets you track work hours across projects.<\/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-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/clockify\/landing-4@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-4.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"2-everhour-best-for-reporting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2: <a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Everhour<\/a> \u2014 best for reporting<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1179\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Everhour-dashboard.png\" alt=\"Everhour dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-28482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Everhour-dashboard.png 1179w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Everhour-dashboard-559x300.png 559w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Everhour-dashboard-1110x596.png 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Everhour-dashboard-768x412.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Everhour-dashboard-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1179px) 100vw, 1179px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Everhour is time and attendance software that lets managers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Track how much time their team spends on projects,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create invoices based on billable time and expenses,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage time off, and more.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-everhour-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does Everhour work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Everhour, I tracked my work hours by using Everhour\u2019s timer feature.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To track time via timer, I had to select a project I was working on and click the Start Timer button. After I finished working on a project, I had to stop the timer, and a new time entry was automatically saved in the app.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1187\" height=\"88\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Everhour-timer.png\" alt=\"Everhour timer\" class=\"wp-image-28486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Everhour-timer.png 1187w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Everhour-timer-730x54.png 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Everhour-timer-1110x82.png 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Everhour-timer-768x57.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Everhour-timer-18x1.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1187px) 100vw, 1187px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Everhour\u2019s timer feature<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Apart from offering a straightforward way to track employee time, Everhour provides the ability to monitor what my team members are working on in real time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Everhour\u2019s team feature, I can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check who\u2019s actively working on the project (this is only possible if employees are tracking their time via timer), and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See who\u2019s taken <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/how-to-track-team-vacations-and-time-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">time off<\/a> and when.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This way, I can quickly check employee attendance and know who\u2019s currently working and who\u2019s absent.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1157\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Everhour-team-feature.png\" alt=\"Everhour team feature\" class=\"wp-image-28484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Everhour-team-feature.png 1157w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Everhour-team-feature-730x268.png 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Everhour-team-feature-1110x408.png 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Everhour-team-feature-768x282.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Everhour-team-feature-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1157px) 100vw, 1157px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Everhour team feature<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Moreover, Everhour allows me to get daily, weekly, and monthly summary emails informing me about my team members\u2019 progress, including how much time they tracked compared to the previous period. This helps me stay on top of my team\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/increase-productivity-2-minute-rule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">productivity<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-is-everhour-best-for-reporting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is Everhour best for reporting?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast to some other apps on this list, Everhour has a powerful reporting system, allowing employers to generate several types of reports and even create custom reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, with Everhour\u2019s reports feature, I can generate a team hours report and see all the important information, including my team members\u2019:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Time off,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project hours, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overtime.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I can also check how much time they\u2019ve tracked compared to their set capacity.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1165\" height=\"407\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Everhour-team-hours-report.png\" alt=\"Everhour team hours report\" class=\"wp-image-28485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Everhour-team-hours-report.png 1165w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Everhour-team-hours-report-730x255.png 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Everhour-team-hours-report-1110x388.png 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Everhour-team-hours-report-768x268.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Everhour-team-hours-report-18x6.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1165px) 100vw, 1165px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Everhour\u2019s team hours report<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The only thing I found disappointing about this report is that it doesn\u2019t show time spent on individual projects, which would be convenient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What I enjoy most about Everhour\u2019s reports feature is that it lets me create reports from scratch and customize them according to my needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To create a new report, I can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose layout type (it can be plain, with subgroups, or timesheet),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set the time period I want the report to cover, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add columns from the all columns list, depending on the information I want to be included in the report.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1144\" height=\"659\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Everhour-new-report.png\" alt=\"Everhour new report\" class=\"wp-image-28483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Everhour-new-report.png 1144w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Everhour-new-report-521x300.png 521w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Everhour-new-report-1094x630.png 1094w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Everhour-new-report-768x442.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Everhour-new-report-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1144px) 100vw, 1144px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In Everhour, you can create custom reports in a matter of minutes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I can also make the report public so my employees can see it, or I can download it as a CSV, XLSX, or PDF file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"everhour-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Everhour pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the biggest advantages of Everhour:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It allows you to automatically stop your team members\u2019 timers at the end of the workday, which is useful if your employees tend to forget to stop their timers, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It offers the option to break down tasks into smaller chunks and track time for each sub-task.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"everhour-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Everhour cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These are some of the main disadvantages of using Everhour:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the free plan, you can only add up to 5 users, as opposed to Clockify by CAKE.com, where you can invite as many users as you want, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It doesn\u2019t offer GPS tracking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-everhour\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Everhour?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In November 2024, Everhour introduced <a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/introducing-custom-fields\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">custom fields<\/a> for internal projects \u2014 a feature that allows users to add additional fields to tasks and tailor them to fit their specific needs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of plan and availability<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Everhour pricing and platforms<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free plan<\/td><td>Yes&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>Yes, 14-day free trial<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan<\/td><td>$8.50\/seat\/month if billed annually<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Availability<\/td><td>Android, iOS, Web<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best fit for<\/strong>: Teams of all shapes and sizes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"3-time-doctor-best-for-automatically-tracking-attendance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timedoctor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Time Doctor<\/a> \u2014 best for automatically tracking attendance&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1175\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Time-Doctor-dashboard.png\" alt=\"Time Doctor dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-28496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Time-Doctor-dashboard.png 1175w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Time-Doctor-dashboard-611x300.png 611w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Time-Doctor-dashboard-1110x545.png 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Time-Doctor-dashboard-768x377.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Time-Doctor-dashboard-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1175px) 100vw, 1175px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Time Doctor is a time and attendance management tool that helps employers and their employees get more done each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-time-doctor-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does Time Doctor work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Time Doctor comes with many features that can help managers track their team\u2019s time and attendance and <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/personal-productivity-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">maximize their productivity<\/a>, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Time tracking feature<\/strong> \u2014 for recording work hours as soon as employees input their current task and start the timer,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Web and app usage reports<\/strong> \u2014 for tracking how much time employees spend on websites and apps marked as productive\/unproductive, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attendance reports<\/strong> \u2014 for getting real-time attendance insights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After testing Time Doctor for a few days, I found it useful that the app lets me edit my tracked time, in case I tracked time to a wrong task, for example. This allows me to maintain accurate time records at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1179\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Time-Doctor-edit-time-option.png\" alt=\"Time Doctor edit time option\" class=\"wp-image-28497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Time-Doctor-edit-time-option.png 1179w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Time-Doctor-edit-time-option-730x300.png 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Time-Doctor-edit-time-option-1110x457.png 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Time-Doctor-edit-time-option-768x316.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Time-Doctor-edit-time-option-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1179px) 100vw, 1179px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Time Doctor\u2019s edit time option<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Another thing I like about Time Doctor is that it lets me create email notifications to get updates on which employees were late or didn\u2019t follow their set schedule.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To create an email notification, I have to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name a notification,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the type of notification (it can be real-time, daily, or weekly),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Input the notification condition, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose team members whose attendance I want to get updates on (I can choose everyone, specific groups, or specific people).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1166\" height=\"596\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Time-Doctor-creating-email-notification.png\" alt=\"Time Doctor creating email notification\" class=\"wp-image-28495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Time-Doctor-creating-email-notification.png 1166w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Time-Doctor-creating-email-notification-587x300.png 587w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Time-Doctor-creating-email-notification-1110x567.png 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Time-Doctor-creating-email-notification-768x393.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Time-Doctor-creating-email-notification-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1166px) 100vw, 1166px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Creating email notifications in Time Doctor  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>By setting email notifications in Time Doctor, I can spend less time monitoring attendance, leaving me with more time for important work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, Time Doctor also supports offline time tracking. This means that the app tracks employee time even when their internet connection is down, ensuring all tracked time is recorded and synced once they\u2019re online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-is-time-doctor-best-for-automatically-tracking-attendance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is Time Doctor best for automatically tracking attendance?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of my favorite Time Doctor options is the ability to track my employees\u2019 attendance in real time using its attendance report feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Time Doctor\u2019s attendance reports, I can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep track of who\u2019s late, absent, or present,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See each employee\u2019s shift start time and actual start time, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compare actual hours worked vs. expected hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1183\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Time-Doctor-attendance-report.png\" alt=\"Time Doctor attendance reports\" class=\"wp-image-28494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Time-Doctor-attendance-report.png 1183w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Time-Doctor-attendance-report-730x221.png 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Time-Doctor-attendance-report-1110x336.png 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Time-Doctor-attendance-report-768x232.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Time-Doctor-attendance-report-18x5.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1183px) 100vw, 1183px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Time Doctor attendance reports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This allows me to accurately track time and compensate my employees because I\u2019ll know how much time each of them actually spent working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I can also customize the report to include specific employees or groups and filter it to show only team members with scheduled shifts or those who are late or absent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"time-doctor-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time Doctor pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the main advantages of using Time Doctor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It offers the option to track employee breaks for increased timekeeping accuracy, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It allows managers to track overtime and help their employees maintain a <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/customer-stories\/alex-beadon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">work-life balance<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"time-doctor-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time Doctor cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To see some of the drawbacks of using Time Doctor, check the list below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It doesn\u2019t have a free plan, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Its user interface design looks outdated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-time-doctor\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Time Doctor?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In November 2024, Time Doctor introduced the <a href=\"https:\/\/announcekit.co\/time-doctor\/product-updates\/simplify-your-management-process-with-weekly-hours-tracked-email-report-3OjTkA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">weekly hours tracked email report<\/a>. With this feature, you can stay informed about your employees\u2019 weekly work hours but also check how much time they spent on websites and apps you marked as unproductive.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of plan and availability<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Time Doctor pricing and platforms<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free plan<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>Yes, 14-day free trial<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan<\/td><td>$6.70\/user\/month if billed annually<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Availability<\/td><td>Android, iOS, Mac, Windows, Ubuntu<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best fit for<\/strong>: All teams and industries<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try an affordable Time Doctor alternative<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"4-when-i-work-best-for-building-schedules\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4: <a href=\"https:\/\/wheniwork.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">When I Work<\/a> \u2014 best for building schedules<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1169\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-dashboard.png\" alt=\"When I Work dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-28499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-dashboard.png 1169w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-dashboard-639x300.png 639w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-dashboard-1110x521.png 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-dashboard-768x361.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-dashboard-18x8.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1169px) 100vw, 1169px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When I Work is time and attendance software ideal for employers who want to track employees\u2019 work hours and attendance but also easily create shifts.<\/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>After creating my When I Work account, I tracked my hours by using the clock-in\/out feature, which was easy. When I started working, I clocked in, and when I finished, I simply clocked out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"972\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-clock-in.png\" alt=\"When I Work clock in\" class=\"wp-image-28498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-clock-in.png 972w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-clock-in-541x300.png 541w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-clock-in-768x426.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-clock-in-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 972px) 100vw, 972px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can easily clock in using When I Work\u2019s clock-in\/out option<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In my opinion, one of the most useful When I Work features is its time tracker. With it, I can have a clear overview of my employees\u2019 work hours and see who\u2019s scheduled and who\u2019s clocked in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, when an employee is scheduled for the day but hasn\u2019t clocked in yet, their shift will appear gray on the time tracker. On the other hand, if they clock in and out for the shift, it will appear blue on the time tracker (which also indicates that the shift has been completed).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1163\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-time-tracker.png\" alt=\"When I Work time tracker\" class=\"wp-image-28504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-time-tracker.png 1163w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-time-tracker-727x300.png 727w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-time-tracker-1110x458.png 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-time-tracker-768x317.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-time-tracker-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1163px) 100vw, 1163px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">When I Work\u2019s time tracker <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This allows me to better visualize who has clocked in and who hasn\u2019t and check my employees\u2019 attendance quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on my employees\u2019 work time, I can use When I Work\u2019s timesheets option. This feature allows me to keep a record of my workers\u2019 clock in and out times, breaks, overtime, and time off.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, I can also edit employee timesheets and add their work hours later on in case an employee forgets to clock in.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1189\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-editing-timesheets.png\" alt=\"When I Work editing timesheets\" class=\"wp-image-28502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-editing-timesheets.png 1189w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-editing-timesheets-721x300.png 721w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-editing-timesheets-1110x462.png 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-editing-timesheets-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-editing-timesheets-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1189px) 100vw, 1189px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In When I Work, you can edit your employees\u2019 timesheets and enter the appropriate working hours<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This allows me to keep accurate records of employees\u2019 hours worked, which helps ensure fair pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-is-when-i-work-best-for-building-schedules\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is When I Work best for building schedules?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from offering simple timekeeping options, When I Work also allows me to create shifts for my employees in a matter of minutes. This is especially useful for shift-based workplaces like restaurants or healthcare facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as I click on When I Work\u2019s scheduler feature, I can see all my employees\u2019 schedules but also edit and customize their shifts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1185\" height=\"397\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-scheduler.png\" alt=\"When I Work scheduler\" class=\"wp-image-28503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-scheduler.png 1185w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-scheduler-730x245.png 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-scheduler-1110x372.png 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-scheduler-768x257.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-scheduler-18x6.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1185px) 100vw, 1185px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">When I Work\u2019s scheduler <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>To edit shifts according to my business\u2019 needs, I can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assign shift to a particular employee,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decide its start and end time,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save it as a shift template, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customize it further by choosing a specific color for each employee\u2019s shifts so I can visualize them even better.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1113\" height=\"1143\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-edit-shift-option.png\" alt=\"When I Work edit shift option\" class=\"wp-image-28501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-edit-shift-option.png 1113w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-edit-shift-option-292x300.png 292w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-edit-shift-option-613x630.png 613w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-edit-shift-option-768x789.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-edit-shift-option-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1113px) 100vw, 1113px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Editing shifts in When I Work<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>What I enjoy most about this feature is that it operates on a drag-and-drop basis. This means that you can drag shifts across the schedule and move an employee\u2019s shift to another day, or reassign shifts by clicking on a shift and dragging it to another employee.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1118\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/When-I-Work-drag-and-drop-system.gif\" alt=\"When I Work drag and drop system\" class=\"wp-image-28500\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The drag and drop system in When I Work\u2019s scheduler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This allows me to quickly create schedules and know exactly when each of my employees is working which shift.&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>If you want to learn more about some of the popular types of shifts that you can schedule for your employees, read our blog posts below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/workforce-management\/rotating-shift\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rotating Shifts: Definition, Benefits, Drawbacks, and Tips<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/what-is-swing-shift\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What Is a Swing Shift: Definition, Benefits and Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"when-i-work-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When I Work pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s see some of the main benefits of using When I Work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It integrates with some prominent business tools such as Gusto, Paychex, QuickBooks Online, Zapier, and more, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It offers missed clock-in reminders to regulate attendance and reduce <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/workforce-management\/absenteeism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee absenteeism<\/a>.<\/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>These are some of When I Work\u2019s key disadvantages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To use time and attendance features, you need to pay an additional $2 on average per user, which can be expensive if you have a lot of employees, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It lacks phone support (When I Work\u2019s customer support offers live chat and tickets only).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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>In March 2024, When I Work introduced a <a href=\"https:\/\/help.wheniwork.net\/articles\/manage-time-off-accrual-policies-computer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">basic time off accruals<\/a> feature that you can use to create time off accrual policies for any of your time off types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of plan and availability<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>When I Work pricing and platforms<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free plan<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>Yes, 14-day free trial<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan<\/td><td>$2.50\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Availability<\/td><td>Android, iOS, Web<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best fit for<\/strong>: Teams of any size and for any industry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"5-on-the-clock-best-for-small-businesses\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontheclock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On The Clock<\/a> \u2014 best for small businesses<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1180\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/On-The-Clock-dashboard.jpg\" alt=\"On The Clock dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-28491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/On-The-Clock-dashboard.jpg 1180w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/On-The-Clock-dashboard-598x300.jpg 598w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/On-The-Clock-dashboard-1110x557.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/On-The-Clock-dashboard-768x385.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/On-The-Clock-dashboard-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1180px) 100vw, 1180px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you need a time and attendance management tool that\u2019s filled with time tracking capabilities, On The Clock may be the right solution for your business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-on-the-clock-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does On The Clock work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On The Clock is a simple time and attendance tracking tool designed to help businesses grow by providing employers with timekeeping features, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The punch-in feature<\/strong> \u2014 for tracking employee time as soon as they start their workday, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time cards<\/strong> \u2014 for checking and editing employee work hours, as well as viewing their total paid hours, tips, bonuses, and commissions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To enable my employees to use the punch-in feature in On The Clock, first, I have to create an employee\u2019s profile with their personal details and a unique password.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1007\" height=\"1107\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/On-The-Clock-creating-employee-profile.jpg\" alt=\"On The Clock creating employee profile\" class=\"wp-image-28490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/On-The-Clock-creating-employee-profile.jpg 1007w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/On-The-Clock-creating-employee-profile-273x300.jpg 273w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/On-The-Clock-creating-employee-profile-573x630.jpg 573w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/On-The-Clock-creating-employee-profile-768x844.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/On-The-Clock-creating-employee-profile-11x12.jpg 11w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1007px) 100vw, 1007px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Creating an employee profile in On The Clock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As soon as employees receive an email or a text message with their username and password, they\u2019ll be able to use them to log into their On The Clock account.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once they log in, they can choose whether they want to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Punch in,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter their in and out times via the timecard option, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add worked hours manually (e.g., 5.5 or 8).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1171\" height=\"622\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/On-The-Clock-punch-in.png\" alt=\"On The Clock punch in\" class=\"wp-image-28493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/On-The-Clock-punch-in.png 1171w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/On-The-Clock-punch-in-565x300.png 565w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/On-The-Clock-punch-in-1110x590.png 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/On-The-Clock-punch-in-285x150.png 285w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/On-The-Clock-punch-in-768x408.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/On-The-Clock-punch-in-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1171px) 100vw, 1171px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Punching in via On The Clock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>While trying out On The Clock\u2019s timekeeping options, I noticed that, in order to log my hours via the timecard option, I have to go through several steps, which I found impractical.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, what I found useful was On The Clock\u2019s check-in option that allows me to get notified via email\/SMS when an employee checks in. This is handy for businesses with salaried employees who may not be required to punch in but their employers still want to know when they started working.<\/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>If you want to see what the main difference between salaried and hourly employees is, read our blog post on the subject:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/salary-vs-hourly-employment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Salary vs Hourly Pay \u2013 Pros and Cons<\/a> &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-is-on-the-clock-best-for-small-businesses\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is On The Clock best for small businesses?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On The Clock has many useful functionalities that can help small businesses streamline employee time and attendance tracking processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from providing time off management options, On The Clock offers GPS tracking and overtime monitoring capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With On The Clock, I can set alerts to get notified before or after an employee hits overtime to easily track their additional hours worked. To enable alerts, first, I have to define what is considered overtime for each of my employees (e.g., I can set it to include any hours worked after 44 hours\/week).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After specifying the overtime rules for my team members, I can create alerts. To customize an alert in On The Clock, I have to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name the alert,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Define when I want to receive the alert, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select who will trigger the alert, depending on whose extra hours I want to track.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1136\" height=\"852\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/On-The-Clock-overtime-alerts.png\" alt=\"On The Clock overtime alerts\" class=\"wp-image-28492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/On-The-Clock-overtime-alerts.png 1136w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/On-The-Clock-overtime-alerts-400x300.png 400w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/On-The-Clock-overtime-alerts-840x630.png 840w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/On-The-Clock-overtime-alerts-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/On-The-Clock-overtime-alerts-16x12.png 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1136px) 100vw, 1136px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Creating overtime alerts in On The Clock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>By receiving alerts when an employee is close to exceeding their set time limit, employers can prevent unnecessary overtime costs, which is important for small businesses operating on tight budgets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"on-the-clock-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">On The Clock pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the main advantages of using On The Clock:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It offers automated attendance alerts to be informed if an employee clocks in late, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It provides fingerprint punching to prevent time theft.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"on-the-clock-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">On The Clock cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To see some of On The Clock\u2019s drawbacks, take a look at the list below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It can be buggy \u2014 the clock-in\/clock-out button must sometimes be clicked multiple times, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It can take some time to understand how to use certain functionalities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-on-the-clock\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in On The Clock?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As of July 2024, managers can select an employee group and filter it using schedule filters in On The Clock for more efficient schedule management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of plan and availability<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>On The Clock pricing and platforms<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free plan<\/td><td>Yes (for businesses with up to 2 employees)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>Yes, 30-day free trial<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan<\/td><td>$3.50\/employee\/month (for businesses with 3 employees)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Availability<\/td><td>Android, iOS, Web<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best fit for<\/strong>: Small businesses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"6-harvest-best-for-tracking-time-capacity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#6: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getharvest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harvest<\/a> \u2014 best for tracking time capacity<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1176\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Harvest-dashboard.png\" alt=\"Harvest dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-28487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Harvest-dashboard.png 1176w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Harvest-dashboard-590x300.png 590w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Harvest-dashboard-1110x564.png 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Harvest-dashboard-768x391.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Harvest-dashboard-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1176px) 100vw, 1176px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Harvest is a time and attendance tracking app that can help you accurately track your employees\u2019 worked hours. It can also streamline your invoicing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-harvest-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does Harvest work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Harvest, I tracked my time easily by adding worked hours manually via Harvest\u2019s timesheet feature. To enter my time in a timesheet, first, I had to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click +Add row,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the project and task, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save a row.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After that, I simply added my hours, and as soon as I clicked on the page, the new time entry was saved.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1179\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Harvest-timesheets.png\" alt=\"Harvest timesheets\" class=\"wp-image-28489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Harvest-timesheets.png 1179w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Harvest-timesheets-730x261.png 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Harvest-timesheets-1110x397.png 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Harvest-timesheets-768x275.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Harvest-timesheets-18x6.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1179px) 100vw, 1179px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Harvest timesheet feature <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Harvest doesn\u2019t have a lot of attendance tracking options, it does provide detailed insights into how my employees are doing each week. It allows me to see how much time they\u2019ve tracked and how that compares to their time capacity. In Harvest, I can set that number to be anything between 0 and 60 hours per week\/employee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is useful for employers who want to know if their employees are working the exact number of hours they\u2019re supposed to work, or less or more than that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-is-harvest-best-for-tracking-time-capacity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is Harvest best for tracking time capacity?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With Harvest, I can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set the total number of hours per week that each employee is available to work, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track time capacity on a team or individual level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1183\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Harvest-setting-capacity.png\" alt=\"Harvest setting capacity\" class=\"wp-image-28488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Harvest-setting-capacity.png 1183w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Harvest-setting-capacity-730x79.png 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Harvest-setting-capacity-1110x120.png 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Harvest-setting-capacity-768x83.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Harvest-setting-capacity-18x2.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1183px) 100vw, 1183px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can set per-employee capacity in Harvest by entering the number of hours per week in their Basic info settings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If I want to track a capacity on a team level, I can do it by setting a default capacity in settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that setting a certain time capacity in Harvest won\u2019t prevent your team from tracking time above their set capacity. Therefore, they won\u2019t always work for the exact number of hours you previously set for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this option is still very useful as it helps me spot how often my team members work over their set capacity and analyze whether that\u2019s really necessary. This can help me prevent <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/career-burnout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee burnout<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tracking employee hours but also paying attention to whether they are overworked is very important. It allows employers to keep their employees <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/productivity-tips-for-8-hour-workdays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">productive<\/a>, thus making their business more productive overall.<\/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>If you\u2019re interested in learning what the signs of being overworked are and how overwork can be harmful, read the following blog post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/overworking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Recognize if You\u2019re Being Overworked<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"harvest-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Harvest pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To see some of the good sides of using Harvest, read the list below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It integrates with 50+ business tools such as Asana, Trello, Slack, Google Calendar, PayPal, Zapier, and more, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It offers the ability to create automated timesheet reminders for consistent time tracking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"harvest-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Harvest cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the disadvantages of using Harvest:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Its paid plan is quite expensive, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It doesn\u2019t provide in-depth attendance reporting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-harvest\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Harvest?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In April 2024, Harvest released a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getharvest.com\/blog\/product-update-mobile-widgets-for-seamless-timer-access\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mobile widget for iOS<\/a> that allows Harvest iOS app users to track time via timer without having to open the Harvest mobile app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of plan and availability<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Harvest pricing and platforms<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free plan<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>Yes, 30-day free trial<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan<\/td><td>$11\/seat\/month if billed annually<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Availability<\/td><td>Android, iOS, Web, Mac, Windows&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best fit for<\/strong>: Teams of all sizes, across all types of industries<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try a free Harvest alternative<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"7-buddy-punch-best-for-monitoring-time-off\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#7: <a href=\"https:\/\/buddypunch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buddy Punch<\/a> \u2014 best for monitoring time off<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1190\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Buddy-Punch-dashboard.png\" alt=\"Buddy Punch dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-28471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Buddy-Punch-dashboard.png 1190w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Buddy-Punch-dashboard-594x300.png 594w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Buddy-Punch-dashboard-1110x561.png 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Buddy-Punch-dashboard-768x388.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Buddy-Punch-dashboard-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1190px) 100vw, 1190px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Buddy Punch is employee time clock software intended for employers who are looking for an easy way to schedule employees, track their time, and do payroll.<\/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>Buddy Punch provides employers with many interesting attendance and time tracking features, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The GPS feature<\/strong> \u2014 for tracking where employees are when they punch in or punch out in real time, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attendance alerts<\/strong> \u2014 for getting email or mobile notifications when employees clock in late or clock out early.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>What I especially like about Buddy Punch is that it offers several different methods to punch in, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Username and password to log in,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>QR code scanning to scan a QR Code,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pin\/kiosk to enter a unique 4-digit PIN, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facial recognition to use your face to punch in\/out, depending on which method a manager enables in settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"834\" height=\"931\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Buddy-Punch-punch-in-options.png\" alt=\"Buddy Punch punch in options\" class=\"wp-image-28473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Buddy-Punch-punch-in-options.png 834w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Buddy-Punch-punch-in-options-269x300.png 269w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Buddy-Punch-punch-in-options-564x630.png 564w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Buddy-Punch-punch-in-options-768x857.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Buddy-Punch-punch-in-options-11x12.png 11w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 834px) 100vw, 834px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In Buddy Punch, your employees can punch in using the Login option, or they can use facial recognition, QR Code, or PIN Code<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>For example, if I want to track my employees\u2019 attendance by using facial recognition in Buddy Punch, I need to upload my employees\u2019 pictures first. Then, when an employee goes to punch time, their face is compared to that of the image related to their profile.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This way, I can improve my attendance tracking and eliminate the possibility of so-called \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/hr-glossary\/buddy-punching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">buddy punching<\/a>.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-is-buddy-punch-best-for-monitoring-time-off\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is Buddy Punch best for monitoring time off?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Buddy Punch offers many different options for tracking and managing employee time off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Buddy Punch, my employees can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter their time off into their time cards and request it, or&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add their time off without requiring my approval if I want to automate my PTO management process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the interesting Buddy Punch\u2019s time off features is accruals feature that lets me specify when PTO accrues (e.g., per pay period) and which of my time off types are included in accruals (e.g., vacation). This is useful if I want to allow my team members to earn time off over time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I can also use Buddy Punch\u2019s PTO summary report to get a review of PTO balances from all my employees. This way, I can see each employee\u2019s PTO summary, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How much PTO an employee has accrued,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How much PTO was carried over,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How much PTO has been used, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How much PTO an employee has available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1174\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Buddy-Punch-pto-summary-report.jpg\" alt=\"Buddy Punch pto summary report\" class=\"wp-image-28472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Buddy-Punch-pto-summary-report.jpg 1174w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Buddy-Punch-pto-summary-report-598x300.jpg 598w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Buddy-Punch-pto-summary-report-1110x557.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Buddy-Punch-pto-summary-report-768x385.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Buddy-Punch-pto-summary-report-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1174px) 100vw, 1174px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Buddy Punch\u2019s PTO summary report<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Note that in Buddy Punch, you can create both paid and unpaid time off types for your employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tracking employees\u2019 time off (either paid or unpaid) is crucial as it helps employers keep a more accurate record of employee attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"buddy-punch-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buddy Punch pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some key advantages of using Buddy Punch:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It integrates with several different business tools such as Zapier, Gusto, Paychex, QuickBooks, and more, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It allows managers to punch a group of employees in and out at once in case they all start and end work at the same time.<\/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>To see some bad sides of using Buddy Punch, look at the list below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It can be quite slow at times, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Its UI design is a bit dull compared to other apps on this list.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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>As of December 2024, managers can approve punches in bulk in Buddy Punch with just one click.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of plan and availability<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Buddy Punch pricing and platforms<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free plan<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>Yes, 14-day free trial<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan<\/td><td>$4.49\/user\/month if billed annually (+ $19 base fee per month)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Availability<\/td><td>Android, iOS, Chromebooks, Web<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best fit for<\/strong>: Businesses of all sizes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"8-deputy-best-for-businesses-with-multiple-locations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#8: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deputy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deputy<\/a> \u2014 best for businesses with multiple locations<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1168\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Deputy-dashboard.jpg\" alt=\"Deputy dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-28479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Deputy-dashboard.jpg 1168w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Deputy-dashboard-637x300.jpg 637w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Deputy-dashboard-1110x523.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Deputy-dashboard-768x362.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Deputy-dashboard-18x8.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1168px) 100vw, 1168px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Deputy is time and attendance software that can help you create shifts for your employees across multiple locations.<\/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>After creating my Deputy account, I tracked my time via time clock by clocking in\/out when I started\/finished working. Although using the time clock was effortless, it took me a minute to locate it since it was labeled as \u201cstart shift\u201d instead of \u201cclock in.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"566\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Deputy-start-shift.png\" alt=\"Deputy start shift\" class=\"wp-image-28481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Deputy-start-shift.png 566w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Deputy-start-shift-202x300.png 202w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Deputy-start-shift-425x630.png 425w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Deputy-start-shift-8x12.png 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In Deputy, your employees can track their time by clicking on the Start Shift button<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In Deputy, I can also enable the touch-free facial verification feature or a GPS location stamp to verify my employees are in the right place, at the right time, and track their attendance correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more, the app provides detailed attendance reports, which I found useful. They allow me to see if my team members started their shift late or finished it early, enabling me to check their punctuality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-is-deputy-best-for-businesses-with-multiple-locations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is Deputy best for businesses with multiple locations?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After testing the app for a few days, I liked that Deputy offers the ability to monitor where my employees are whenever they clock in and out. This is ideal for businesses that have employees working on multiple locations as it helps them precisely track employee attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Deputy\u2019s locations feature, I can:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create several different \u2018locations\u2019 based on my business\u2019 workplaces (that is, their geographical locations),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give each location a name and enter the address, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Edit each location by adding shifts, entering roles that I want to schedule that shift for (e.g. front desk, cleaner, etc.) as well as the names of employees who work in that specific location.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This way, I can know exactly who works where and when as soon as my employees start tracking their time via mobile app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To see what it looks like when I open one of these locations to check my employees\u2019 attendance, take a look at the screenshot below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1174\" height=\"717\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Deputy-locations.jpg\" alt=\"Deputy locations\" class=\"wp-image-28480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Deputy-locations.jpg 1174w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Deputy-locations-491x300.jpg 491w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Deputy-locations-1032x630.jpg 1032w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Deputy-locations-768x469.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Deputy-locations-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1174px) 100vw, 1174px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In Deputy, you can track your employees\u2019 attendance by using the locations option <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we can see from the screenshot above, one of my employees is currently working (a green dot signifies that an employee is on shift) and one is late for their shift (which is marked with a red dot in Deputy).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"deputy-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deputy pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These are some of the main benefits of using Deputy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It allows employers to schedule meal or rest breaks for their employees to stay compliant with labor laws, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It provides the ability to allow employees to swap shifts directly with suitable team members, reducing admin time for managers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"deputy-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deputy cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s see some of the biggest disadvantages of using Deputy in the list below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It lacks integrations, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It doesn\u2019t have a free plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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>In December 2024, Deputy released a <a href=\"https:\/\/whatsnew.deputy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">location setting<\/a> update that lets employees request open shifts even when they\u2019re unavailable or partially available. This helps managers manage shift coverage more easily.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of plan and availability<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Deputy pricing and platforms<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free plan<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>Yes, 31-day free trial<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan<\/td><td>$4.50\/user\/month (billed monthly)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Availability<\/td><td>Android, iOS, Web<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best fit for<\/strong>: Small and medium-sized businesses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-did-i-pick-the-best-time-and-attendance-apps\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How did I pick the best time and attendance apps?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To give you a list of the best time and attendance apps on the market, I had to put myself in an employer\u2019s shoes for a moment. I had to think about what parameters a time and attendance tool would have to meet to be indispensable for my business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After some consideration, I selected 8 time and attendance tools based on the following parameters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ease of use<\/strong> \u2014 a time and attendance app should be easy to use. In general, a tool is considered easy to use if it has a clear user interface design and intuitive features that a user knows how to use as soon as they see them.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Useful features<\/strong> \u2014 time and attendance software should have features necessary for accurate time and attendance tracking, such as a <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/simple-clock-in-clock-out-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">clock-in\/out system<\/a> or reporting options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integrations<\/strong> \u2014 a time and attendance app should be able to integrate with other tools such as <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project management software<\/a>, for instance. This enables you to track time on each project\/task directly from the project management tool and optimize your business\u2019 workflow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"why-clockify-is-the-best-time-and-attendance-tracking-solution\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Clockify is the best time and attendance tracking solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After testing the most popular time and attendance tools for some time, I concluded that Clockify by CAKE.com is the optimal solution.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from offering a plethora of time and attendance tracking features \u2014 from <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/online-timer\">timer<\/a> and kiosk to reports and scheduling options \u2014 Clockify integrates with 80+ apps, allowing you to streamline your workflow and boost efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, Clockify is easy to set up and use, even for those unfamiliar with time tracking tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike most time and attendance apps on this list, Clockify has a free plan that includes features that other apps on this list charge. And if you want extra options, you can choose some of the paid plans available at affordable prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need additional assistance, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">help page<\/a> or contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">customer support team<\/a> (available 24\/7). Also, if you\u2019d like to have a project management tool (Plaky by CAKE.com) and a team chat app (Pumble by CAKE.com), together with tracking time in Clockify, check out this special <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/bundle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bundle price<\/a> for all 3 apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Track your team\u2019s time and attendance effectively and lead your business to success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign up for Clockify by CAKE.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Check out some of the best time and attendance apps for 2025 and find the right tool for your business.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":28505,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20673","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\/20673","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\/37"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20673"}],"version-history":[{"count":80,"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20673\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36890,"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20673\/revisions\/36890"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28505"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20673"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20673"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20673"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}