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How much does a time clock app cost?
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Short answer
For a team of 25, time clock apps range from free to about $270 a month. Per-user apps typically cost $1 to $10 per employee per month plus any base fee. KioskClock is a flat $10 a month for up to 25 employees and $25 for unlimited, with a free plan for 3.
The four ways time clocks are priced
- Per user: a monthly fee for each employee (Deputy, Clockify seats)
- Base fee plus per user: a fixed monthly fee plus a fee per employee (Buddy Punch, QuickBooks Time)
- Per location: one price per workplace, any number of employees (Homebase)
- Flat: one price per business, within a plan's employee limit (KioskClock)
What 10, 25 and 50 employees cost
| Time clock | 10 employees | 25 employees | 50 employees | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KioskClock | $10 | $10 | $25 | Flat per business |
| Homebase | $0 (Basic) | $30 / month | $30 / month | Flat per location |
| Connecteam | $0 (free plan) | $35 / month | $55 / month | Base fee for 30 users + $1 per extra user |
| Jibble | $0 (free plan) | $0 (free plan) | $0 (free plan) | Free plan; paid plans per user |
| Clockify | $13.90 / month | $28.75 / month | $53.50 / month | Per seat; cheaper kiosk-only seats |
| Buddy Punch | $98.90 / month | $218.75 / month | $418.50 / month | $19 base + per user |
| TrackBadges | $19.50 / month | $42 / month | $79.50 / month | $9 for 3 people + $1.50 per extra person |
| QuickBooks Time | $120 / month | $270 / month | $520 / month | $20 base + $10 per user |
| Deputy | $50 / month | $125 / month | $250 / month | Per user ($5 on Lite) |
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.
Costs people miss
- Base fees on top of per-user prices
- Payroll add-ons, often charged per employee as well
- Annual billing required for the advertised price
- Hardware: dedicated time clock terminals, cards or fingerprint readers
- Time: inviting every employee, resetting passwords and PINs
Do you need to pay at all?
Several apps have free plans: KioskClock (3 employees, every feature), Clockify (5 users), Homebase (10 employees at one location), Connecteam (10 users) and Jibble (unlimited users, limited kiosks). For a very small team, free is enough. Past that, compare the price at the team size you expect next year, not today.
Frequently asked questions
What is a reasonable price for a time clock app?
For a small business, $1 to $10 per employee per month is typical for per-user apps. Flat-price options cost less as you grow: KioskClock is $10 a month for up to 25 employees.
Does KioskClock charge per employee?
No. KioskClock has no per-employee fees. It's free for up to 3 employees, $10 a month flat for up to 25, and $25 a month flat for unlimited employees, so hiring never raises your bill within a plan.
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.