Comparison
Buddy Punch vs Jibble
Buddy Punch
Named after the exact problem it solves, and it puts a photo on every punch to back it up
VERIFIED JUL 7, 2026
Jibble
The one buddy-punching tool that gives you real facial recognition free, for unlimited users
VERIFIED JUL 7, 2026
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Starting point | Per-user monthly pricing plus a flat $19 base fee | 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 |
| Best for | Small businesses where buddy punching is a known, recurring cost and a photo on every punch, plus an optional iOS Face ID gate, is worth trading some scheduling depth for. | Small businesses whose specific problem is buddy punching and who want real biometric verification, free, without buying a hardware time clock. |
| Countries | United States, Canada | United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia |
| Editorial score | 8/10 | 8.2/10 |
Buddy Punch
Pros
- A photo on every punch is a real deterrent, nobody clocks in a coworker when the app snaps their face onto the timecard
- The optional Face ID gate on iPhones and iPads adds automatic, real-time blocking, a genuine step past a GPS-only check
- Simpler and more focused than the scheduling-first platforms if time theft is your actual problem
Cons
- The photo check is manual by default, someone has to review the selfies for it to catch anything
- 'Facial recognition' here is Apple Face ID on iOS, not Buddy Punch matching faces against your roster, so it's device-gated rather than a true biometric match on file
- The anti-buddy-punching features need the Pro tier, and photo/biometric capture carries state privacy obligations (e.g. Illinois BIPA)
Jibble
Pros
- Genuine facial recognition with spoof detection, free, for unlimited users, the strongest software-only proof of identity at no cost
- Closes both buddy-punching gaps: face verification plus geofencing, no hardware clock needed
- The free tier is real, not a teaser, the anti-fraud features aren't paywalled
Cons
- Time-and-attendance-first, lighter on scheduling than Homebase or Deputy
- Face data means biometric-privacy obligations (Illinois BIPA and similar) to handle before rollout
- Automation like advanced approvals and scheduling sits on the paid tiers
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