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TimeTrex alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded TimeTrex alternative is OnTheClock (2.6 GPA). The best free one is Time Clock Wizard (2.4 GPA).

TimeTrex compared with 5 alternatives: Buddy Punch, Time Clock Wizard, QuickBooks Time, OnTheClock and Timeero.

TimeTrex is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $5 per employee / month, $50 monthly minimum, 1-year term. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
TimeTrexThis toolFree trial · from $5/moTrial onlyWeb
Buddy PunchFree trial · from $4.99/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
Time Clock WizardFree plan · from $29.95/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
QuickBooks TimeFree trial · from $20/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
OnTheClockFree trial · from $4/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
TimeeroFree trial · from $5/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

TimeTrex starts at $5 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Buddy Punch and OnTheClock.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20$50More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessTimeTrexBuddy PunchTime Clock WizardQuickBooks TimeOnTheClockTimeero

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

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

How each one differs from TimeTrex

  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 also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Buddy Punch also covers reports.
    • Buddy Punch does not cover payroll, shift scheduling, time clock, employee records and time off, which TimeTrex does.

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

    Buddy Punch vs TimeTrexBuddy Punch pricing and details

  2. Time Clock Wizard

    Online time clock with scheduling and payroll reports

    • Time Clock Wizard starts at $29.95 per month for unlimited users, billed annually ($34.95 billed monthly).
    • Time Clock Wizard has a free plan, which TimeTrex lacks.
    • Time Clock Wizard also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Time Clock Wizard also covers tasks and reports.
    • Time Clock Wizard does not cover employee records, which TimeTrex does.

    Suits: Small businesses that want a free time clock for any number of staff

    Time Clock Wizard vs TimeTrexTime Clock Wizard 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 also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • QuickBooks Time also covers invoicing and reports.
    • QuickBooks Time does not cover payroll, shift scheduling, time clock, employee records and time off, which TimeTrex does.

    Suits: Businesses that already run accounting or payroll in QuickBooks

    QuickBooks Time vs TimeTrexQuickBooks Time pricing and details

  4. OnTheClock

    Online time clock with scheduling, PTO and optional payroll

    • OnTheClock starts at $4 per employee / month plus a $5 monthly base fee, billed monthly.
    • OnTheClock also lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • OnTheClock also covers reports.
    • OnTheClock does not cover employee records, which TimeTrex does.

    Suits: Small businesses that want one flat per-employee price with no tiers

    OnTheClock vs TimeTrexOnTheClock pricing and details

  5. Timeero

    GPS time clock and mileage tracking for field teams

    • Timeero starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly).
    • Timeero also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Timeero does not cover payroll and employee records, which TimeTrex does.

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

    Timeero vs TimeTrexTimeero pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in TimeTrex

  • Prices carry a minimum 1-year term, and new accounts may pay an activation fee.
  • Biometric facial recognition timeclocks may carry additional fees.
  • The page shows flat monthly minimums for 1 to 10 employees, then falls per employee as headcount rises.
  • It is a payroll and HR suite, so time tracking by project or client is secondary to attendance.
TimeTrex pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to TimeTrex?

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

Is there a free alternative to TimeTrex?

Yes. Time Clock Wizard has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which TimeTrex alternatives work on Windows?

The TimeTrex listing does not include a Windows app. OnTheClock lists one.

Which TimeTrex alternatives work on macOS?

The TimeTrex listing does not include a macOS app. OnTheClock lists one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.