Alternatives
Buddy Punch alternatives
Buddy Punch is a solid choice, but not for everyone. Multi-location operations that need heavy scheduling and labor-forecasting tools alongside time tracking. Here's what to look at instead.
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Homebase
The cheapest real fix for buddy punching, especially if you're already using it for scheduling
Free plan available for a single location with basic scheduling and time tracking. Paid plans (Essentials and up) that add GPS clock-in verification and geo-fencing run in the range typical for SMB scheduling tools, roughly $20-$100+/month per location depending on tier and team size.8.2/10
Jibble
The one buddy-punching tool that gives you real facial recognition free, for unlimited users
Free forever for unlimited users, and the free plan is the point: it includes facial recognition, GPS, geofencing, kiosk mode, and NFC, the anti-buddy-punching features other tools charge for. Paid Premium and Ultimate tiers (per user, monthly) add automation like advanced timesheets, approvals, and scheduling; confirm current per-seat rates on their site.8.2/10
Deputy
Multi-location scheduling and time tracking with compliance guardrails built in
Tiered per-user monthly pricing, typically in the range of $4.50-$6+ per user/month depending on tier (scheduling only vs. scheduling + time tracking + tasking), with a free trial available. Exact current tiers are best confirmed on Deputy's pricing page since they shift periodically.7.9/10