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Buddy Punch alternatives with a Linux app

The Buddy Punch listing does not include a Linux app. 19 of the 69 other time tracking apps in this directory list a Linux app.

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. 11 of them are free or have a free plan.

19 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Buddy Punch

  1. 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.
    Hubstaff vs Buddy PunchHubstaff pricing and details

  2. 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 vs Buddy PunchClockify pricing and details

  3. 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 vs Buddy PunchTimeCamp pricing and details

  4. Time Doctor

    Employee time tracking and workforce analytics for remote teams

    • Time Doctor starts at $6.67 per user / month, billed annually ($8 month-to-month). Buddy Punch starts at $4.99 per user / month plus a $19 monthly base fee, billed annually.
    • Only Time Doctor lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Time Doctor lists a browser extension.
    Time Doctor pricing and details

  5. TMetric

    Time tracking with billing, invoicing and team monitoring

    • TMetric starts at $5.83 per seat / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly). Buddy Punch starts at $4.99 per user / month plus a $19 monthly base fee, billed annually.
    • TMetric has a free plan. Buddy Punch does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only TMetric lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only TMetric lists a browser extension.
    TMetric pricing and details

  6. DeskTime

    Automatic time tracking and productivity monitoring for teams

    • DeskTime starts at $6.42 per user / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly). Buddy Punch starts at $4.99 per user / month plus a $19 monthly base fee, billed annually.
    • Only DeskTime lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    DeskTime pricing and details

  7. WakaTime

    Automatic coding time tracking and AI usage analytics

    • WakaTime starts at $8.25 per month, billed yearly ($99); $9 billed monthly. Buddy Punch starts at $4.99 per user / month plus a $19 monthly base fee, billed annually.
    • WakaTime has a free plan. Buddy Punch does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WakaTime lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only WakaTime lists a browser extension.
    WakaTime pricing and details

  8. ManicTime

    Automatic time tracker, in the cloud or on your own server

    • ManicTime starts at $7 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly). Buddy Punch starts at $4.99 per user / month plus a $19 monthly base fee, billed annually.
    • ManicTime has a free plan. Buddy Punch does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ManicTime lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Buddy Punch lists a web app.
    ManicTime pricing and details

  9. solidtime

    Open-source time tracker for freelancers and teams

    • solidtime starts at €8 per user / month, billed annually; on-premise licenses from €49 / year. Buddy Punch starts at $4.99 per user / month plus a $19 monthly base fee, billed annually.
    • solidtime has a free plan. Buddy Punch does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only solidtime lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only solidtime lists a browser extension.
    solidtime pricing and details

  10. WebWork

    Time tracking with screenshots, payroll and an AI assistant

    • WebWork starts at $3.99 per user / month, billed annually. Buddy Punch starts at $4.99 per user / month plus a $19 monthly base fee, billed annually.
    • Only WebWork lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only WebWork lists a browser extension.
    • WebWork also covers tasks, team chat and invoicing.
    WebWork pricing and details

  11. Apploye

    Time tracking and employee monitoring with a free 10-user plan

    • Apploye starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually. Buddy Punch starts at $4.99 per user / month plus a $19 monthly base fee, billed annually.
    • Apploye has a free plan. Buddy Punch does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Apploye lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Apploye lists a browser extension.
    Apploye pricing and details

  12. timeBuzzer

    Time tracking apps with an optional physical desk buzzer

    • timeBuzzer starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually. Buddy Punch starts at $4.99 per user / month plus a $19 monthly base fee, billed annually.
    • timeBuzzer has a free plan. Buddy Punch does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only timeBuzzer lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    timeBuzzer pricing and details

7 more that list a Linux app

All 19 in one table

Common questions

Which Buddy Punch alternatives have a Linux app?

Hubstaff, Clockify, TimeCamp, Time Doctor, TMetric, DeskTime, WakaTime, ManicTime and 11 more list a Linux app.

Does Buddy Punch have a Linux app?

The Buddy Punch listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, iOS and Android.

Which of these time tracking apps are free?

Clockify, TimeCamp, TMetric, WakaTime, ManicTime, solidtime, Apploye, timeBuzzer and 3 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Buddy Punch: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.