
Time Clock MTS
Time tracking software
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- Ease of management
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What is Time Clock MTS
Time Clock MTS is an employee time clock and time tracking application used to record work hours, breaks, and attendance. It is typically deployed by small to mid-sized organizations that want a dedicated time clock for hourly staff, including kiosk-style clock-in/out on shared PCs. The product emphasizes straightforward time capture and reporting rather than broader project management workflows.
Purpose-built time clock workflows
Time Clock MTS focuses on clock-in/clock-out, breaks, and attendance tracking rather than bundling unrelated work management features. This makes it easier to deploy for organizations that primarily need a time clock for hourly employees. It fits common front-desk or shop-floor scenarios where a shared workstation is used as a time clock.
Kiosk-style shared device support
The product supports use cases where multiple employees clock in and out from the same computer. This is useful for teams without individual laptops or mobile devices. It can reduce the operational overhead compared with tools designed primarily for individual knowledge-worker time entry.
Time and attendance reporting
Time Clock MTS provides reporting oriented around hours worked and attendance records. These reports support payroll preparation and basic compliance/audit needs. The reporting focus is more aligned to time clock administration than to project-centric analytics.
Limited project management depth
Time Clock MTS is not designed as a full work management or project tracking suite. Organizations that need task-level planning, dependencies, and cross-project resource views typically require additional systems. This can create gaps for professional services teams that want time tracking tightly connected to project delivery workflows.
Integrations may be narrower
Compared with broader business platforms, dedicated time clock tools often provide fewer native integrations across CRM, ticketing, and collaboration systems. If payroll, HRIS, or accounting synchronization is required, buyers may need to validate available connectors or plan for manual export/import. Integration coverage can be a deciding factor for teams standardizing on an integrated operations stack.
Less suited to distributed teams
Kiosk and desktop-centric time clock setups can be less convenient for remote or highly mobile workforces. If employees need to track time across multiple locations or devices, additional configuration or alternative capture methods may be required. Organizations with complex distributed policies should confirm support for their specific rules and approval workflows.
Plan & Pricing
Desktop (one-time license) - Tiered plans (official shop):
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Stand Alone | $99 (US) one-time | Track up to 500 employees on 1 computer; includes one year of technical support and one year of software updates; lifetime license for the purchased major version. |
| Network Edition | $199 (US) one-time | Track up to 500 employees on up to 20 computers; includes one year of technical support and one year of software updates. |
| Network PLUS Edition | $399 (US) one-time | Track up to 1000 employees on 21+ computers (large installs); supports SQL Server / MySQL; includes one year of technical support and one year of software updates. |
Notes (desktop):
- Support/updates are included for one year with purchase; optional annual support/update renewals are available (documented renewal costs: $25 for Stand Alone, $50 for Network, $100 for Network PLUS). (See vendor docs/FAQ.)