Comparison
Time clock apps compared
Prices checked
Most time clock apps charge for every employee, every month. KioskClock charges one flat price. Here's what popular time clocks cost for a small team, how employees clock in on each, and when each one is the better choice.
Monthly cost by team size
| Time clock | 10 employees | 25 employees | 50 employees | Pricing | How employees clock in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KioskClock | $10 | $10 | $25 | Flat per business | Scan a QR badge at any tablet |
| Homebase | $0 (Basic) | $30 / month | $30 / month | Flat per location | Shared tablet or computer, with a PIN |
| Connecteam | $0 (free plan) | $35 / month | $55 / month | Base fee for 30 users + $1 per extra user | Shared kiosk station, or GPS clock-in on each phone |
| Jibble | $0 (free plan) | $0 (free plan) | $0 (free plan) | Free plan; paid plans per user | Kiosk with PIN or face recognition |
| Clockify | $13.90 / month | $28.75 / month | $53.50 / month | Per seat; cheaper kiosk-only seats | Kiosk with PIN (QR codes on Standard and up) |
| Buddy Punch | $98.90 / month | $218.75 / month | $418.50 / month | $19 base + per user | Kiosk with PIN, QR code or face recognition (Pro) |
| TrackBadges | $19.50 / month | $42 / month | $79.50 / month | $9 for 3 people + $1.50 per extra person | Scan a printed QR badge on any phone or tablet |
| QuickBooks Time | $120 / month | $270 / month | $520 / month | $20 base + $10 per user | Time Kiosk with PIN or face recognition (tablet or computer) |
| Deputy | $50 / month | $125 / month | $250 / month | Per user ($5 on Lite) | Kiosk app with face unlock |
Prices are each vendor's published list prices in US dollars, billed monthly, checked on the date shown. Taxes, add-ons and promotions are not included. KioskClock prices are flat per business.
KioskClock vs Homebase
Homebase is a free-to-start scheduling and HR app for hourly teams, priced per location. KioskClock is just a time clock: employees scan a QR badge, with no PINs or app. For 11 to 25 employees KioskClock is $10 a month vs $30 for Homebase Essentials; under 10 at one location, Homebase's free plan costs less.
KioskClock vs Connecteam
Connecteam is a mobile app for deskless teams: each employee has an account and usually clocks in on their phone. KioskClock is a shared QR badge time clock with nothing for employees to install. For 25 employees KioskClock costs $10 a month vs $35, and $25 vs $55 for 50.
KioskClock vs Jibble
Jibble is a feature-rich time tracker with a generous free plan and a kiosk that uses PINs or face recognition. KioskClock is simpler: employees scan a printed QR badge, nothing biometric is collected, and setup takes about two minutes. If you only care about price, Jibble's free plan is cheaper.
KioskClock vs Clockify
Clockify is a project time tracker with an add-on kiosk priced per seat: about $28.75 a month for 25 employees and $53.50 for 50 on its Basic plan. KioskClock is built only for clocking in at the door, with QR badges included, for a flat $10 or $25 a month.
KioskClock vs Buddy Punch
Buddy Punch is a full time-and-attendance system priced at $19 plus a fee per user; its kiosk is on the Pro plan at $7.99 per user per month. For 25 employees that's about $219 a month. KioskClock is $10 a month flat for up to 25 employees, with no per-employee fees.
KioskClock vs TrackBadges
KioskClock and TrackBadges work the same way: printed QR badges, scanned on any device, with no employee app or login. The difference is price. TrackBadges charges $1.50 per person after the first 3, so 25 people cost $42 a month; KioskClock is a flat $10 for up to 25 and $25 for unlimited.
KioskClock vs QuickBooks Time
QuickBooks Time (formerly TSheets) is a full time-tracking suite at $20 a month plus $10 per user, which is $270 a month for 25 employees. KioskClock is a flat $10 a month for up to 25 employees. QuickBooks Time syncs directly with QuickBooks payroll; KioskClock exports Excel and CSV.
KioskClock vs Deputy
Deputy is a scheduling and workforce platform priced per user, from $5 per user per month; its kiosk uses face unlock. For 25 employees that's $125 a month. KioskClock is a flat $10 a month for up to 25 employees, with QR badges instead of face scans.
KioskClock at a glance
KioskClock is the simplest way to track employee time: print a QR badge for each employee, scan it on any tablet to clock in and out, and export hours to payroll. Pricing is flat, with no per-employee fees.
- What it is
- A QR code time clock for small businesses. Employees scan a printed badge at a shared tablet; the owner sees hours and exports payroll.
- Price
- Free for up to 3 employees. Team: $10/month flat for up to 25. Unlimited: $25/month flat for any number of employees. Yearly billing: $100 and $250 a year (2 months free).
- Per-employee fees
- None. The price is per business, not per person, so adding staff never raises the bill within a plan.
- Employee setup
- A name. No employee accounts, emails, phone numbers, apps or PINs.
- Hardware
- Any iPad, Android tablet or laptop with a camera, in the browser. No time clock to buy.
- Setup time
- About two minutes. You can try it, including scanning with your phone, before creating an account.
- Payroll
- Weekly, biweekly, semimonthly or monthly pay periods; Excel and CSV export of totals and every shift.
- Not included
- Scheduling, GPS tracking, PTO, or running payroll itself. It is a time clock, kept simple on purpose.
How we compared
We used each vendor's published price for the cheapest plan that includes a shared time clock or kiosk, billed monthly, for the number of employees shown. Where a plan charges a base fee plus a fee per user, both are included. Sources:
- Homebase pricing (checked October 16, 2026)
- Connecteam pricing (checked October 16, 2026)
- Jibble pricing (checked October 16, 2026)
- Clockify pricing (checked October 16, 2026)
- Buddy Punch pricing (checked October 16, 2026)
- TrackBadges pricing (checked October 16, 2026)
- QuickBooks Time pricing (checked October 16, 2026)
- Deputy pricing (checked October 16, 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
Do employees need an app, an email address or a password?
No. Employees never create an account or install anything. Their printed badge is all they need. Only the business owner signs in, with a one-time code sent by email.
How much does it cost for more employees?
Team is $10 a month for up to 25 employees. Unlimited is $25 a month for any number of employees and locations. Pay yearly and it's $100 or $250 a year, two months free. Prices are flat, not per employee, and you can change or cancel any time.