Buddy Punch
Time tracking software
Employee scheduling software
Time & attendance software
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What is Buddy Punch
Buddy Punch is a cloud-based time and attendance system used to capture employee time entries and manage approvals and payroll-ready timesheets. It supports web and mobile clock-ins with controls such as geolocation, IP address restrictions, and photo capture to reduce inaccurate punches. The product is commonly used by hourly workforces and distributed teams that need straightforward time tracking, overtime rules, and export/integration options for payroll processing.
Strong punch verification controls
Buddy Punch includes configurable controls such as GPS location tracking, IP address restrictions, and optional photo-on-punch to help validate where and by whom a punch is made. Administrators can set rules around early/late punches and require manager approval for edits. These features are particularly relevant for organizations with remote or multi-site hourly staff.
Practical timesheet and overtime handling
The system consolidates punches into timesheets with manager review and approval workflows. It supports overtime calculations and break/lunch policies that can be applied across employees or groups. Exports and integrations are designed to move approved hours into payroll processes without re-keying time data.
Mobile and web time capture
Employees can clock in/out from a browser or mobile device, which supports field teams and hybrid work patterns. Admins can manage users, roles, and schedules from a central interface. This focus on time capture and attendance administration is more direct than broader work management suites that bundle many adjacent functions.
Limited broader work management
Buddy Punch focuses on time and attendance rather than end-to-end project delivery features such as task dependencies, resource planning, and portfolio reporting. Teams looking to combine time tracking with deep project management may need additional systems. Reporting is oriented around attendance and hours rather than project performance analytics.
Scheduling depth varies by need
While the product supports scheduling, it may not cover advanced workforce scheduling requirements such as complex labor forecasting, union rule sets, or highly specialized shift-bidding workflows. Organizations with intricate scheduling constraints may require a dedicated workforce management platform. Fit depends on the complexity of shift patterns and compliance rules.
Hardware time clock not primary
Buddy Punch is primarily software-based (web/mobile), which may be a limitation for environments that require dedicated physical time clocks or offline punching as a standard. Some organizations prefer kiosk-style devices for shared workstations and controlled access. In those cases, additional configuration or complementary hardware solutions may be needed.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $4.49 / user / mo (billed annually) or $5.49 / user / mo (billed monthly) + $19 base fee / month | Time tracking essentials: mobile apps, GPS on punches, time off tracking, job/location tracking, payroll integrations, reporting. Unlimited free administrator users. |
| Pro | $5.99 / user / mo (billed annually) or $6.99 / user / mo (billed monthly) + $19 base fee / month | Everything in Starter, plus basic geofencing, QR code scanning, pin/kiosk punch, webcam on punches. Scheduling add-on is included. |
| Enterprise | $10.99 / user / mo (billed annually) or $11.99 / user / mo (billed monthly) + $19 base fee / month | Everything in Pro, plus dedicated enterprise support, API access, Single Sign-On (SSO). Real-Time GPS add-on listed as included. |
Optional add-ons (official site):
- Payroll: $6 / user / mo + $39 base fee / month (integrated payroll, tax filings, direct deposit, W-2/1099, etc.).
- Scheduling add-on: $1 / user / mo (explicitly included in Pro & Enterprise plans).
- Real-Time GPS: $2 / user / mo (included in Enterprise; available as add-on otherwise).
- Data Retention: $2 / user / mo + $39 base fee / month (extends retention to 6 years).
- Custom Reporting: $2 / user / mo (included in Pro & Enterprise plans).
