Comparison
Deputy vs Jibble
Deputy
Multi-location scheduling and time tracking with compliance guardrails built in
VERIFIED JUN 18, 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 | Tiered per-user monthly pricing, typically in the range of $4 | 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 | Multi-location or franchise businesses that need scheduling, compliance guardrails, and basic time-theft prevention in one platform. | 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 Kingdom, Australia | United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia |
| Editorial score | 7.9/10 | 8.2/10 |
Deputy
Pros
- Strong fit for multi-location or franchise operations, not just single-shop businesses
- Compliance reminders reduce the labor-law side of payroll risk, not just fraud
- GPS clock-in closes off remote buddy punching
Cons
- No biometric verification, same blind spot as Homebase for in-person buddy punching
- Per-user pricing can add up for larger hourly teams compared to Homebase's free tier
- More feature surface than a very small single-location business may need
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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