Alternatives
When I Work alternatives
When I Work is a solid choice, but not for everyone. Large single-location teams, where per-location pricing like Homebase's is cheaper, or anyone who needs biometric proof of who actually punched in. 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
Buddy Punch
Named after the exact problem it solves, and it puts a photo on every punch to back it up
Per-user monthly pricing plus a flat $19 base fee. Starter runs about $4.49/user/mo billed annually but is GPS-only; the anti-buddy-punching features, photo-on-punch and the Apple Face ID gate, start on the Pro plan at about $5.99/user/mo annually ($6.99 month-to-month). 14-day free trial, no credit card. Confirm current rates on their site, they adjust periodically.8.0/10
QuickBooks Time
The obvious time clock if payroll already runs through QuickBooks
Premium: $20/mo base + $8 per user. Elite: $40/mo base + $10 per user. Geofencing is Elite-only; GPS trails, kiosk photo capture, and QuickBooks Payroll sync are on both tiers. Frequently discounted 50% for the first few months.7.4/10