Comparison
Homebase vs Jibble
Our take
Both are free to start, so this comes down to what you're optimizing. Jibble gives you real facial recognition with spoof detection for unlimited users at no cost, the strongest software-only proof that the person clocking in is who they say. Homebase gives you GPS-level verification plus the scheduling, labor-costing, and team tools most hourly businesses need anyway. If buddy punching is your specific problem, Jibble is the sharper tool; if you want one app to run an hourly team and get decent fraud resistance in the bargain, Homebase is the better all-rounder, which is why it's our category pick.
Homebase
The cheapest real fix for buddy punching, especially if you're already using it for scheduling
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 | freemium | freemium |
| Starting point | Free plan available for a single location with basic scheduling and time tracking | 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 hourly-workforce businesses (retail, restaurants, service) that want to shut down casual buddy punching without buying a separate biometric system. | 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 | 8.2/10 | 8.2/10 |
Homebase
Pros
- Genuinely cheap, free tier covers a single location's basics
- GPS/geo-fencing stops the most common low-effort buddy punching (clocking in from home)
- Bundles fraud-resistant time tracking with scheduling you probably need anyway
Cons
- No biometric verification, so a determined coworker with physical access to someone's phone can still buddy punch
- GPS features require the paid tier, not available on the free plan
- Built for hourly/shift teams, not a fit for salaried-only offices
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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