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OnTheClock alternatives

As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded OnTheClock alternative is Jibble (3.4 GPA). It's also the best free one.

OnTheClock compared with 5 alternatives: Buddy Punch, Timeero, QuickBooks Time, Jibble and Workyard.

OnTheClock is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $4 per employee / month plus a $5 monthly base fee, billed monthly. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.

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

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
OnTheClockThis toolFree trial · from $4/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Buddy PunchFree trial · from $4.99/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
TimeeroFree trial · from $5/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
QuickBooks TimeFree trial · from $20/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
JibbleFree planYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
WorkyardFree trial · from $6/moTrial onlyWeb

Price against what you get

OnTheClock starts at $4 a month for each person and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessOnTheClockBuddy PunchTimeeroQuickBooks TimeWorkyard

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
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The full chart of time tracking apps, and the best at every price

How each one differs from OnTheClock

  1. Buddy Punch

    Online time clock with GPS, scheduling and payroll add-ons

    • Buddy Punch starts at $4.99 per user / month plus a $19 monthly base fee, billed annually.
    • Buddy Punch lists no Windows and macOS apps, which OnTheClock has.
    • Buddy Punch does not cover payroll, shift scheduling, time clock and time off, which OnTheClock does.

    Suits: Businesses with hourly staff spread across job sites, stores or clients' homes

    Buddy Punch vs OnTheClockBuddy Punch pricing and details

  2. Timeero

    GPS time clock and mileage tracking for field teams

    • Timeero starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly).
    • Timeero lists no Windows and macOS apps, which OnTheClock has.
    • Timeero does not cover reports and payroll, which OnTheClock does.

    Suits: Field-service and construction crews that need GPS-verified hours

    Timeero vs OnTheClockTimeero pricing and details

  3. QuickBooks Time

    Employee time clock and scheduling tied to QuickBooks payroll

    • QuickBooks Time starts at $20 / month base fee plus $10 per user / month.
    • QuickBooks Time lists no Windows and macOS apps, which OnTheClock has.
    • QuickBooks Time also covers invoicing.
    • QuickBooks Time does not cover payroll, shift scheduling, time clock and time off, which OnTheClock does.

    Suits: Businesses that already run accounting or payroll in QuickBooks

    QuickBooks Time vs OnTheClockQuickBooks Time pricing and details

  4. Jibble

    Free time clock and attendance tracker with GPS and face recognition

    • Jibble has a free plan, which OnTheClock lacks.
    • Jibble also lists a browser extension.
    • Jibble also covers invoicing.
    • Jibble does not cover payroll, shift scheduling, time clock and time off, which OnTheClock does.

    Suits: Teams of any size that need a free time clock

    Jibble vs OnTheClockJibble pricing and details

  5. Workyard

    GPS time tracking and job costing for construction crews

    • Workyard starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Workyard lists no Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps, which OnTheClock has.
    • Workyard also covers job scheduling.
    • Workyard does not cover payroll and shift scheduling, which OnTheClock does.

    Suits: Construction and trade contractors tracking crew hours by job

    Workyard vs OnTheClockWorkyard pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in OnTheClock

  • Standard plans are designed for under 100 employees; larger organizations are quoted under Enterprise.
  • Billing is monthly, and a $5 monthly base fee is charged on top of the per-employee price.
  • Payroll costs extra ($6 per paid employee plus a $40 monthly base) and has a one-time $250 migration fee.
  • Discounts for education, government and churches or nonprofits are by request.
OnTheClock pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to OnTheClock?

The alternatives to OnTheClock in this directory are Buddy Punch, Timeero, QuickBooks Time, Jibble and Workyard. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with OnTheClock.

Is there a free alternative to OnTheClock?

Yes. Jibble has a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

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