Alternatives · Time Tracking
QuickBooks Time alternatives
QuickBooks Time compared with 5 alternatives: Buddy Punch, Jibble, Hubstaff, Clockify and TimeCamp.
QuickBooks Time is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $20 / month base fee plus $10 per user / month. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| QuickBooks TimeThis tool | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Buddy Punch | Free trial · from $4.99/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 QuickBooks Time
- Free trial · from $4.99/mo
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. QuickBooks Time starts at $20 / month base fee plus $10 per user / month.
- QuickBooks Time also covers invoicing.
Suits: Businesses with hourly staff spread across job sites, stores or clients' homes
- Free plan
Jibble
Free time clock and attendance tracker with GPS and face recognition
- Jibble has a free plan. QuickBooks Time does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Jibble lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Jibble lists a browser extension.
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). QuickBooks Time starts at $20 / month base fee plus $10 per user / month.
- Only Hubstaff lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Hubstaff lists a browser extension.
- Hubstaff also covers tasks.
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. QuickBooks Time starts at $20 / month base fee plus $10 per user / month.
- Clockify has a free plan. QuickBooks Time 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.
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). QuickBooks Time starts at $20 / month base fee plus $10 per user / month.
- TimeCamp has a free plan. QuickBooks Time 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 QuickBooks Time
- The pricing page states that a QuickBooks Online account is required to use QuickBooks Time.
- There is no free plan, and both plans charge a monthly base fee on top of the per-user fee.
- Mileage tracking, project tracking and timesheet signatures are limited to Time Elite.
- No Mac or Windows desktop app is listed; computers use a web browser or the time kiosk.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to QuickBooks Time?
The alternatives to QuickBooks Time in this directory are Buddy Punch, Jibble, Hubstaff, Clockify and TimeCamp. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with QuickBooks Time.
Is there a free alternative to QuickBooks Time?
Yes. Jibble, Clockify and TimeCamp have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which QuickBooks Time alternatives work on Windows?
The QuickBooks Time listing does not include a Windows app. Jibble, Hubstaff, Clockify and TimeCamp list one.
Which QuickBooks Time alternatives work on macOS?
The QuickBooks Time 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.