Alternatives · Time Tracking
Buddy Punch alternatives
Buddy Punch compared with 5 alternatives: QuickBooks Time, Jibble, Hubstaff, Clockify and TimeCamp.
Buddy Punch is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $4.99 per user / month plus a $19 monthly base fee, billed annually. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy PunchThis tool | Free trial · from $4.99/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| QuickBooks Time | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Jibble | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Hubstaff | Free trial · from $4.99/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Clockify | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| TimeCamp | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Buddy Punch
- Free trial · from $20/mo
QuickBooks Time
Employee time clock and scheduling tied to QuickBooks payroll
- QuickBooks Time starts at $20 / month base fee plus $10 per user / month. Buddy Punch starts at $4.99 per user / month plus a $19 monthly base fee, billed annually.
- QuickBooks Time also covers invoicing.
Suits: Businesses that already run accounting or payroll in QuickBooks
- Free plan
Jibble
Free time clock and attendance tracker with GPS and face recognition
- Jibble has a free plan. Buddy Punch does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Jibble lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Jibble lists a browser extension.
- Jibble also covers invoicing.
Suits: Teams of any size that need a free time clock
- Free trial · from $4.99/mo
Hubstaff
Time tracking with screenshots, activity levels and payroll
- Hubstaff starts at $4.99 per seat / month, billed annually (2-seat minimum). Buddy Punch starts at $4.99 per user / month plus a $19 monthly base fee, billed annually.
- Only Hubstaff lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Hubstaff lists a browser extension.
- Hubstaff also covers tasks and invoicing.
Suits: Remote teams whose managers want screenshots and activity data as proof of work
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
Clockify
Team time tracker and timesheets with a free plan for 5 users
- Clockify starts at $3.99 per seat / month, billed annually. Buddy Punch starts at $4.99 per user / month plus a $19 monthly base fee, billed annually.
- Clockify has a free plan. Buddy Punch does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Clockify lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Clockify lists a browser extension.
- Clockify also covers Pomodoro timer and invoicing.
Suits: Teams of up to 5 that want a free tracker with no cap on tracked time
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
TimeCamp
Time tracking with attendance, billing and a free plan for any team
- TimeCamp starts at $3.99 per user / month, billed annually ($5.49 month-to-month). Buddy Punch starts at $4.99 per user / month plus a $19 monthly base fee, billed annually.
- TimeCamp has a free plan. Buddy Punch does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only TimeCamp lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only TimeCamp lists a browser extension.
- TimeCamp is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Teams of any size that want free timesheets with no user limit
Limits worth knowing in Buddy Punch
- There is no free plan: the FAQ says all plans are paid once the free trial ends.
- Every plan carries a $19 monthly base fee on top of the per-user price, and managers count as paid users.
- Geofencing, kiosk and QR code punching, punch photos, offline mode and API access are not in Starter.
- Real-time GPS, advanced reporting and extended data retention are add-ons at $2 per user a month each on Starter and Pro.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Buddy Punch?
The alternatives to Buddy Punch in this directory are QuickBooks Time, Jibble, Hubstaff, Clockify and TimeCamp. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Buddy Punch.
Is there a free alternative to Buddy Punch?
Yes. Jibble, Clockify and TimeCamp have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Buddy Punch alternatives work on Windows?
The Buddy Punch listing does not include a Windows app. Jibble, Hubstaff, Clockify and TimeCamp list one.
Which Buddy Punch alternatives work on macOS?
The Buddy Punch listing does not include a macOS app. Jibble, Hubstaff, Clockify and TimeCamp list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.