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.

Editor's Pick

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

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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

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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

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