Guide
The best free time clock apps for small business
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Short answer
The best free time clock depends on how your team clocks in. For a shared clock at the door with no employee apps, KioskClock (free for 3) is the simplest. For bigger free teams, Jibble (unlimited users), Homebase (10 employees, one location) and Connecteam (10 users) have generous free plans with more features to set up.
Free plans compared
| App | Free plan | How employees clock in | After the free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| KioskClock | Up to 3 employees, every feature | Scan a printed QR badge at any tablet | $10 / month flat for up to 25 |
| Jibble | Unlimited users, with limits on kiosks and locations | Kiosk with PIN or face recognition | Per user |
| Homebase | Basic: up to 10 employees, 1 location | Shared tablet or computer, with a PIN | $30 / month per location |
| Connecteam | Up to 10 users | Shared kiosk station, or GPS clock-in on each phone | $35 / month for 30 users, then per user |
| Clockify | Up to 5 users | Kiosk with PIN (QR codes on Standard and up) | Per seat |
| TrackBadges | Up to 3 people | Scan a printed QR badge on any phone or tablet | $9 + $1.50 per extra person |
List prices from each vendor's pricing page, billed monthly, checked 2026-10-16. Cheapest plan that includes a shared time clock or kiosk. Sources on our comparison page.
How to choose
- Everyone clocks in at one door, and you want zero setup for employees: KioskClock
- You want the most features for free and don't mind the setup: Jibble
- You want free scheduling too, with 10 or fewer staff at one location: Homebase
- Your crews work in the field with their own phones: Connecteam
- You track time on projects and clients: Clockify
Look past the free plan
Free plans are a starting point. Check what you'll pay at the size you expect to be: most apps switch to per-employee pricing, while KioskClock stays flat at $10 a month for up to 25 employees and $25 for unlimited.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a completely free time clock app?
Yes. Jibble has a free plan for unlimited users with limits on kiosks and locations; Homebase and Connecteam are free for up to 10 employees; KioskClock and TrackBadges are free for up to 3 with every feature.
Is KioskClock really free?
Yes. Up to 3 employees is free for as long as you like, with every feature included: badges, the tablet time clock, timesheets, corrections and payroll export. No credit card is needed to start.
What is the easiest way to track employee hours?
A shared QR badge time clock. Employees scan a printed badge on a tablet by the door to clock in and out, with no app, account or PIN, and hours are totalled for you. KioskClock sets up in about two minutes.