# Buddy Punch, Homebase vs Deputy Comparison

| | Buddy Punch | Homebase | Deputy | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 369 | 496 | 665 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (72.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (83.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (57.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $4.49 1 Employee Per Month | Free 1 Location | $5.00 1 User Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Buddy Punch

Pros:
- Ease of Use (58 reviews)
- Intuitive (24 reviews)

Cons:
- Punching Issues (15 reviews)
- Clocking Issues (12 reviews)

### Homebase

Pros:
- Ease of Use (88 reviews)
- Scheduling (76 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Customization (19 reviews)
- Scheduling Issues (19 reviews)

### Deputy

Pros:
- Ease of Use (241 reviews)
- Scheduling (148 reviews)

Cons:
- Scheduling Issues (48 reviews)
- Shift Management (41 reviews)

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Buddy Punch | Homebase | Deputy | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.6 (312 reviews) | 8.9 (350 reviews) | 9.1 (550 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.7 (317 reviews) | 9.1 (354 reviews) | 9.2 (560 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.6 (202 reviews) | 9.1 (291 reviews) | 9.2 (466 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.7 (114 reviews) | 8.9 (149 reviews) | 9.1 (231 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.6 (265 reviews) | 8.8 (291 reviews) | 9.0 (485 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.8 (111 reviews) | 8.7 (146 reviews) | 9.2 (229 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.5 (296 reviews) | 8.8 (329 reviews) | 9.3 (553 reviews) | 

---
## Pricing

### Buddy Punch

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Starter

Price: Starting at $4.49 1 Employee Per Month

Description: Time tracking essentials for small teams and businesses.

Key Features:
- Free Administrator Users
- GPS on Punches
- Mobile Apps

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/buddy-punch/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Homebase

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Basic

Price: Free 1 Location

Description: Get started with Homebase and set up a new team.

Key Features:
- Up to 20 employees
- Basic scheduling
- Basic time tracking

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/homebase/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Deputy

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Lite

Price: $5.00 1 User Per Month

Description: Everything you need to get started with scheduling and time tracking

Key Features:
- Basic Scheduling
- Basic Timesheets
- Basic Time Clocking

[Browse all 6 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/deputy/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

---
## Features Comparison By Category

### Core HR

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Buddy Punch** | N/A | N/A |
| **Homebase** | N/A | N/A |
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |

#### Core HR

| Feature | Buddy Punch | Homebase | Deputy | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Organization Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time, Attendance, and PTO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Expense Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Salary Structures** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Benefits Administration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Buddy Punch | Homebase | Deputy | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Buddy Punch | Homebase | Deputy | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | 8.0 (37 reviews) | 8.1 (138 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 6.4 (23 reviews) | 8.2 (122 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 7.2 (23 reviews) | 8.7 (57 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (40 reviews) | 8.8 (156 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 8.9 (41 reviews) | 9.1 (158 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 9.1 (45 reviews) | 9.0 (147 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.0 (32 reviews) | 8.7 (146 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 9.0 (37 reviews) | 8.7 (148 reviews) | 

### Payroll

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Buddy Punch** | N/A | N/A |
| **Homebase** | 7.0/10 | 46 |
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |

#### Employee Self Service

| Feature | Buddy Punch | Homebase | Deputy | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Web Portal** | Not enough data | 8.2 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Benefits Manager** | Not enough data | 6.9 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | 7.8 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Buddy Punch | Homebase | Deputy | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Payroll Entry** | Not enough data | 8.3 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Time Off Accrual** | Not enough data | 6.9 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Direct Deposit** | Not enough data | 8.1 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Expense Reimbursement** | Not enough data | 7.2 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Pre-tax Deductions** | Not enough data | 6.2 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Wage Garnishment** | Not enough data | 5.8 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Approvals** | Not enough data | 7.0 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Check/W-2 Printing** | Not enough data | 6.5 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Check/W-2 Delivery** | Not enough data | 6.5 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Taxes

| Feature | Buddy Punch | Homebase | Deputy | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Tax Calculation** | Not enough data | 6.6 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Tax Filing** | Not enough data | 7.2 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automatic Tax Payment** | Not enough data | 6.7 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Buddy Punch | Homebase | Deputy | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API / Integration** | Not enough data | 5.7 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Time Tracking Integration** | Not enough data | 7.5 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Accounting Integration** | Not enough data | 6.0 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Core HR Integration** | Not enough data | 5.9 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Buddy Punch | Homebase | Deputy | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Dashboards** | Not enough data | 7.4 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 7.9 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | 7.7 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 7.6 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Time & Attendance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Buddy Punch** | 9.2/10 | 206 |
| **Homebase** | 8.0/10 | 150 |
| **Deputy** | 8.8/10 | 231 |

#### Automation

| Feature | Buddy Punch | Homebase | Deputy | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Process Automation** | 9.3 (170 reviews) | 7.5 (58 reviews) | 8.7 (193 reviews) | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | Buddy Punch | Homebase | Deputy | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards & Reporting** | 9.2 (177 reviews) | 7.8 (79 reviews) | 8.6 (198 reviews) | 
| **Data Collection** | 9.3 (170 reviews) | 7.9 (88 reviews) | 8.6 (195 reviews) | 
| **Lanuguage Options** | 9.1 (57 reviews) | 7.4 (50 reviews) | 8.5 (188 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Buddy Punch | Homebase | Deputy | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Schedule Creation Tools** | 9.2 (152 reviews) | 8.8 (111 reviews) | 8.8 (201 reviews) | 
| **Schedule Management** | 9.3 (168 reviews) | 8.5 (79 reviews) | 9.0 (208 reviews) | 
| **Employee Leave Management** | 9.1 (169 reviews) | 7.8 (58 reviews) | 8.8 (205 reviews) | 
| **User Access** | 9.4 (185 reviews) | 8.0 (65 reviews) | 9.1 (209 reviews) | 
| **User Role Access** | 9.4 (175 reviews) | 8.3 (73 reviews) | 9.0 (204 reviews) | 
| **Employee Information** | 9.3 (182 reviews) | 8.7 (73 reviews) | 9.0 (203 reviews) | 
| **Employee Information Automation** | Feature Not Available | 7.8 (58 reviews) | 8.7 (196 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Buddy Punch | Homebase | Deputy | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Regulations Enforcement** | Feature Not Available | 7.9 (52 reviews) | 8.5 (187 reviews) | 
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Feature Not Available | 7.7 (50 reviews) | 8.6 (187 reviews) | 
| **Integration** | 9.1 (152 reviews) | 7.6 (75 reviews) | 8.6 (193 reviews) | 

### Business Instant Messaging

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Buddy Punch** | N/A | N/A |
| **Homebase** | N/A | N/A |
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |

#### Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Buddy Punch | Homebase | Deputy | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Business Instant Messaging 

| Feature | Buddy Punch | Homebase | Deputy | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Audio Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Buddy Punch | Homebase | Deputy | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Buddy Punch | Homebase | Deputy | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### AI - Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Buddy Punch | Homebase | Deputy | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Powered Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Smart Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Powered Language Translation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Buddy Punch | Homebase | Deputy | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Restaurant Scheduling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Buddy Punch** | N/A | N/A |
| **Homebase** | 8.4/10 | 25 |
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Buddy Punch | Homebase | Deputy | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | 8.5 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 8.0 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.0 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | Buddy Punch | Homebase | Deputy | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | 8.6 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts and Notifications** | Not enough data | 8.4 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Buddy Punch | Homebase | Deputy | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud** | Not enough data | 7.4 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 9.2 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Messaging** | Not enough data | 8.8 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Restaurant Scheduling

| Feature | Buddy Punch | Homebase | Deputy | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Employee Scheduling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Buddy Punch** | 9.3/10 | 69 |
| **Homebase** | 7.8/10 | 111 |
| **Deputy** | 8.6/10 | 186 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Buddy Punch | Homebase | Deputy | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 9.3 (57 reviews) | 7.8 (87 reviews) | 8.5 (167 reviews) | 
| **Dashboard** | 9.4 (63 reviews) | 8.4 (95 reviews) | 9.0 (172 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 9.5 (60 reviews) | 8.3 (96 reviews) | 8.9 (172 reviews) | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Buddy Punch | Homebase | Deputy | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | 8.9 (55 reviews) | 7.8 (83 reviews) | 8.7 (166 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | 9.2 (46 reviews) | 7.5 (69 reviews) | 8.2 (151 reviews) | 
| **Content Library** | Feature Not Available | 7.3 (66 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Buddy Punch | Homebase | Deputy | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | 9.2 (46 reviews) | 7.4 (72 reviews) | 8.4 (161 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 9.4 (54 reviews) | 8.7 (88 reviews) | 9.0 (167 reviews) | 
| **Forecasting** | Feature Not Available | 7.5 (73 reviews) | 8.4 (155 reviews) | 
| **Task Management** | Feature Not Available | 7.6 (74 reviews) | 8.5 (162 reviews) | 
| **Portal** | Feature Not Available | 7.7 (68 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

### Time Tracking

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Buddy Punch** | 9.1/10 | 227 |
| **Homebase** | N/A | N/A |
| **Deputy** | 8.6/10 | 247 |

#### Time Tracking

| Feature | Buddy Punch | Homebase | Deputy | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Completing Timesheets** | 9.6 (214 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.4 (228 reviews) | 
| **Tracking Time to Project/Task** | 9.3 (163 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (196 reviews) | 
| **Billable Time Rate Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.8 (182 reviews) | 

#### Client Invoicing

| Feature | Buddy Punch | Homebase | Deputy | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Invoice Creation and Delivery** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Electronic Payments** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 7.9 (142 reviews) | 
| **Project Accounting / Revenue Recognition** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 7.9 (136 reviews) | 

#### Mobile Time Tracking

| Feature | Buddy Punch | Homebase | Deputy | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Time Tracking** | 9.4 (187 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (191 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Buddy Punch | Homebase | Deputy | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Business Tool Integration** | 8.8 (155 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (172 reviews) | 
| **Workflow** | 9.1 (158 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (174 reviews) | 
| **Automated Reminders** | 8.9 (153 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (175 reviews) | 
| **Policy Compliance Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.1 (169 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (189 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Buddy Punch | Homebase | Deputy | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 8.9 (165 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (183 reviews) | 
| **APIs / Integration** | 8.7 (131 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (150 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.6 (77 reviews) | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 9.5 (178 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (187 reviews) | 
| **Mobile User Support** | 9.1 (159 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (178 reviews) | 
| **Offline** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 7.8 (133 reviews) | 

### Workforce Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Buddy Punch** | N/A | N/A |
| **Homebase** | 8.3/10 | 95 |
| **Deputy** | 8.7/10 | 246 |

#### Platform

| Feature | Buddy Punch | Homebase | Deputy | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | 8.0 (37 reviews) | 8.1 (138 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 6.4 (23 reviews) | 8.2 (122 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 7.2 (23 reviews) | 8.7 (57 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (40 reviews) | 8.8 (156 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 8.9 (41 reviews) | 9.1 (158 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 9.1 (45 reviews) | 9.0 (147 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.0 (32 reviews) | 8.7 (146 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 9.0 (37 reviews) | 8.7 (148 reviews) | 

#### Workforce Management Platform Features

| Feature | Buddy Punch | Homebase | Deputy | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Labor Forecasting** | Not enough data | 8.2 (28 reviews) | 8.4 (189 reviews) | 
| **Shift Scheduling** | Not enough data | 9.6 (63 reviews) | 9.3 (219 reviews) | 
| **Time & Attendance Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.7 (51 reviews) | 9.3 (212 reviews) | 
| **Absence & Leave Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (41 reviews) | 8.8 (204 reviews) | 
| **Skills Management** | Not enough data | 7.9 (23 reviews) | 8.3 (177 reviews) | 
| **Succession Planning** | Not enough data | 7.2 (23 reviews) | 7.9 (167 reviews) | 
| **Workforce Analytics** | Not enough data | 7.5 (24 reviews) | 8.4 (173 reviews) | 
| **Self-Service Capabilities** | Not enough data | 8.9 (41 reviews) | 8.8 (185 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Shift Scheduling** | Not enough data | 8.7 (35 reviews) | 8.9 (200 reviews) | 
| **Team Communication** | Not enough data | 9.0 (45 reviews) | 8.8 (198 reviews) | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [Time & Attendance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-attendance), [Employee Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-scheduling-software)

**Unique to Buddy Punch (1):** [Time Tracking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-tracking-software)

**Unique to Homebase (3):** [Payroll Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/payroll), [Workforce Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/workforce-management), [Restaurant Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/restaurant-scheduling)

**Unique to Deputy (5):** [Business Instant Messaging Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-instant-messaging), [Workforce Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/workforce-management), [Core HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/core-hr), [Payroll Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/payroll), [Time Tracking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-tracking-software)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Buddy Punch | Homebase | Deputy | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 72.8% | 83.6% | 57.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 24.8% | 15.1% | 35.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 2.5% | 1.3% | 7.6% | 

### By Industry

#### Buddy Punch

- **Construction:** 8.2%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.8%
- **Medical Practice:** 5.7%
- **Insurance:** 3.5%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.3%
- **Retail:** 3.3%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.3%
- **Accounting:** 3.0%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 2.7%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 57.5%

#### Homebase

- **Restaurants:** 13.4%
- **Food & Beverages:** 11.2%
- **Retail:** 10.7%
- **Hospitality:** 9.0%
- **Entertainment:** 4.1%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.6%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.0%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.7%
- **Education Management:** 2.7%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 36.7%

#### Deputy

- **Hospitality:** 15.0%
- **Retail:** 11.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 8.4%
- **Food & Beverages:** 7.2%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.5%
- **Medical Practice:** 3.0%
- **Restaurants:** 2.7%
- **Veterinary:** 2.5%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.5%
- **Construction:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 40.4%

---
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---
## Top Discussions

### Buddy Punch

- Title: [Do you use only Buddy Punch to manage PTO?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/35205-do-you-use-only-buddy-punch-to-manage-pto) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "YES"
- Title: [is there a way to see when people want spacific time off not just the hours but the exact time they are gone](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-a-way-to-see-when-people-want-spacific-time-off-not-just-the-hours-but-the-exact-time-they-are-gone) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Time Off is based on how many hours per day, however we do have a notes section where the user can indicate specific times if needed."
- Title: [How can I edit overtime when I forget to punch out.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-edit-overtime-when-i-forget-to-punch-out) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Overtime is automatically calculated.  All you'll need to do is update your punch out time (if you forgot to punch..."
- Title: [Is there a way to incorporate actual payroll to the package I currently have?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-a-way-to-incorporate-actual-payroll-to-the-package-i-currently-have) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I initially invested a total sum of $95,000 over a period of 18 weeks. My bonus/profit was $170,000, every attempt to make withdrawal failed and I was..."
- Title: [Included](https://www.g2.com/discussions/included) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "All plans include all of our Time Tracking features: GPS Coordinates, Web Cam Integration, IP & Time Stamping, 128-bit AES Security, iPhone and Android..."

### Homebase

- Title: [Is Homebase really free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-homebase-really-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."
- Title: [Is Homebase legit?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-homebase-legit) — 2 comments *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. Homebase makes managing hourly work easier for over 100,000 local businesses. With free employee scheduling, time tracking, team communication, and..."
- Title: [How does Homebase app work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-homebase-app-work) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Homebase makes managing hourly work easier for over 100,000 local businesses. With free employee scheduling, time tracking, team communication, and hiring,..."
- Title: [What is homebase software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-homebase-software) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Homebase makes managing hourly work easier for over 100,000 local businesses. With free employee scheduling, time tracking, team communication, and hiring,..."

### Deputy

- Title: [Can Deputy track your location?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-deputy-track-your-location) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- Title: [What is Deputy used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-deputy-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Deputy’s workforce management platform includes best-in-class employee scheduling, streamlined hiring and onboarding, time and attendance tracking, team..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/buddy-punch-vs-homebase-vs-deputy)