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Compare Buddy Punch and Hubstaff 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (58.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $4.49 1 Employee Per Month
$4.99 2 user minumum Per Month
Buddy Punch
Star Rating
(341)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $4.49 1 Employee Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansHubstaff
Star Rating
(1,610)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.99 2 user minumum Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Buddy Punch excels in user-friendliness, with many users highlighting its intuitive interface and clear instructions that simplify the payroll process. This ease of use is a significant advantage for small businesses looking for straightforward solutions.
- Users say that Hubstaff offers robust time tracking and activity monitoring features, making it particularly effective for remote teams. Reviewers appreciate the ability to monitor productivity and track hours efficiently, which is crucial for managing remote staff.
- According to verified reviews, Buddy Punch has a higher satisfaction rating, with users praising its reliable stability and quick clock-in/out process. This reliability is essential for businesses that prioritize punctuality and ease of access for their employees.
- Reviewers mention that while Hubstaff provides a solid setup experience, some users find it less intuitive compared to Buddy Punch. The initial setup is described as easy, but the overall user experience can feel more complex, especially for those unfamiliar with time tracking software.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Buddy Punch's customer support is highly rated, with users noting the quality of assistance they receive. This level of support can be a deciding factor for businesses that may need help during implementation or troubleshooting.
- Users report that Hubstaff's market presence is notable, with a larger user base and more extensive features for larger organizations. However, this can sometimes lead to a less personalized experience compared to Buddy Punch, which focuses more on small business needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Buddy Punch
Starter
Starting at $4.49
1 Employee Per Month
Time tracking essentials for small teams and businesses.
- Free Administrator Users
- GPS on Punches
- Mobile Apps
Hubstaff
Starter
$4.99
2 user minumum Per Month
- Time tracking
- Timesheets
- Activity levels
Free Trial
Buddy Punch
Free Trial is available
Hubstaff
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.6
285
9.1
1,424
Ease of Use
9.7
290
9.0
1,479
Ease of Setup
9.6
176
9.1
1,251
Ease of Admin
9.7
112
8.6
566
Quality of Support
9.6
244
8.9
1,247
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.8
109
8.9
548
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
271
8.9
1,413
Features by Category
Employee Self Service
Not enough data
9.2
271
Not enough data
8.9
264
Not enough data
8.3
268
Administration
Not enough data
9.1
272
Not enough data
9.0
267
Not enough data
8.6
266
Not enough data
8.5
257
Not enough data
8.2
258
Not enough data
8.4
258
Not enough data
9.1
254
Not enough data
8.4
250
Not enough data
8.4
248
Taxes
Not enough data
8.0
256
Not enough data
8.0
250
Not enough data
8.0
242
Integration
Not enough data
8.7
248
Not enough data
9.2
253
Not enough data
8.8
249
Not enough data
8.8
250
Platform
Not enough data
9.3
250
Not enough data
9.3
248
Not enough data
9.4
250
Not enough data
9.4
245
Automation
9.3
169
9.0
284
Logistics
9.2
175
9.1
286
9.3
169
9.0
285
9.1
56
9.0
280
Management
9.2
151
9.0
279
9.3
165
9.0
278
9.0
167
8.9
283
9.4
184
9.2
282
9.4
174
9.2
280
9.3
180
9.2
281
Feature Not Available
9.0
276
Monitoring
Feature Not Available
8.9
278
Feature Not Available
9.0
276
9.1
151
9.0
281
Cost Tracking
Not enough data
8.7
113
Not enough data
8.5
108
Not enough data
8.5
107
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.6
60
Not enough data
9.3
60
Not enough data
8.7
57
Not enough data
9.2
58
Platform Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
57
Not enough data
8.9
57
Platform Data
Not enough data
9.0
58
Not enough data
8.9
55
Not enough data
8.7
54
Not enough data
9.0
57
Setup
Not enough data
9.2
102
Not enough data
9.2
102
Not enough data
9.0
100
Not enough data
9.0
103
Management
Not enough data
9.0
100
Not enough data
8.9
98
Not enough data
8.9
100
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.4
98
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
Not enough data
9.3
17
Not enough data
9.2
17
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
9.2
17
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.6
89
Not enough data
9.1
87
Not enough data
8.6
89
Platform Performance
Not enough data
8.9
89
Not enough data
8.8
89
Platform Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
87
Not enough data
8.1
83
Not enough data
8.3
87
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
87
Not enough data
8.0
87
Not enough data
8.5
88
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.6
87
Platform Basics
9.2
54
9.2
111
9.3
61
9.4
114
9.5
58
9.1
113
Platform Content
8.9
53
8.9
110
9.2
44
8.8
106
Feature Not Available
8.8
106
Platform Additional Functionality
9.2
44
8.9
111
9.4
52
8.9
108
Feature Not Available
8.7
105
Feature Not Available
9.1
109
Feature Not Available
8.9
106
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.3
91
Not enough data
9.2
93
Platform Administration
Not enough data
9.1
92
Not enough data
9.2
89
Not enough data
9.3
88
Platform Payment Content
Not enough data
9.3
90
Not enough data
9.2
92
Not enough data
9.3
90
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.5
245
Not enough data
7.6
247
Not enough data
7.5
246
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.8
643
Not enough data
9.0
656
Not enough data
8.1
591
Not enough data
8.9
672
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Logging
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
560
Not enough data
8.1
538
Not enough data
8.2
554
Feedback
Not enough data
8.7
613
Not enough data
8.6
558
Productivity - Employee Monitoring
Not enough data
9.1
261
Not enough data
9.3
265
Not enough data
8.9
258
Not enough data
8.6
254
Time Tracking
9.5
195
9.1
950
9.3
162
9.3
965
Feature Not Available
8.9
876
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
8.5
732
Feature Not Available
8.4
727
Feature Not Available
8.5
724
Mobile Time Tracking
9.4
181
9.0
890
Administration
8.7
154
8.6
785
9.1
154
8.9
787
9.0
150
8.7
766
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.1
167
9.0
817
Platform
8.9
164
9.0
849
8.7
130
8.4
727
Feature Not Available
8.7
724
9.5
173
9.0
839
9.1
155
8.5
734
Feature Not Available
8.3
723
Platform
Not enough data
8.8
132
Not enough data
8.6
128
Not enough data
8.8
127
Not enough data
9.2
131
Not enough data
9.2
130
Not enough data
9.1
129
Not enough data
9.1
130
Not enough data
9.1
129
Workforce Management Platform Features
Not enough data
8.6
116
Not enough data
8.9
119
Not enough data
9.4
121
Not enough data
8.8
117
Not enough data
8.4
116
Not enough data
8.7
113
Not enough data
9.1
117
Not enough data
9.0
114
Not enough data
8.6
113
Not enough data
8.6
113
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Buddy Punch and Hubstaff are categorized as Time & Attendance, Time Tracking, and Employee Scheduling
Unique Categories
Buddy Punch has no unique categories
Hubstaff is categorized as Contractor Payments, Contractor Management, Absence Management, Project Cost Management, Workforce Management, Payroll, Employee Monitoring, and Workflow Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Buddy Punch
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Hubstaff
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Hospital & Health Care
7.1%
Construction
6.8%
Medical Practice
5.6%
Insurance
3.8%
Retail
3.5%
Other
73.2%
Information Technology and Services
12.0%
Computer Software
11.1%
Marketing and Advertising
10.5%
Real Estate
4.4%
Consumer Services
3.5%
Other
58.6%
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
EC
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.Read more
Do you use only Buddy Punch to manage PTO?
2 Comments
RH
Yes, we use and love the PTO features. It has easy requests for time off and approvals. We have a difficult accrual process with multiple factors and Buddy...Read more
Included
1 Comment
Official Response from Buddy Punch
All plans include all of our Time Tracking features: GPS Coordinates, Web Cam Integration, IP & Time Stamping, 128-bit AES Security, iPhone and Android...Read more
How does Hubstaff measure activity?
3 Comments
KJ
Activity measures how active users are on their mouse and keyboard.
51-100% You're in the zone. Way to go!
21-50% Depending on the work, this is a...Read more
What is Hubstaff used for?
3 Comments
NG
Time tracking of employees, comes in very handy when your setup is WFHRead more
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