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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.6% of reviews)
Mid-Market (55.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $4.49 1 Employee Per Month
No pricing available
Buddy Punch
Star Rating
(335)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $4.49 1 Employee Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansTimeClock Plus by TCP
Star Rating
(511)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (55.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about TimeClock Plus by TCPSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Buddy Punch excels in ease of use with a score of 9.7, while TimeClock Plus by TCP trails behind at 8.7. Reviewers mention that Buddy Punch's intuitive interface makes it simple for employees to clock in and out without confusion.
- Reviewers say that Buddy Punch offers superior performance and reliability, scoring 9.7 compared to TimeClock Plus by TCP's 8.7. Users highlight that Buddy Punch's uptime and speed are consistently praised, ensuring that time tracking is seamless.
- Users on G2 mention that Buddy Punch's employee leave management features score 9.1, significantly higher than TimeClock Plus by TCP's 8.4. Reviewers appreciate the ability to easily track and manage employee time off, which is crucial for small businesses.
- Reviewers mention that Buddy Punch shines in its reporting capabilities, scoring 9.1, while TimeClock Plus by TCP scores 8.4. Users say that the detailed reports generated by Buddy Punch help them make informed decisions about labor costs and employee productivity.
- G2 users report that Buddy Punch's integration capabilities score 9.3, compared to TimeClock Plus by TCP's 7.6. Reviewers highlight that Buddy Punch easily integrates with various payroll systems, making it a preferred choice for small businesses looking for streamlined operations.
- Users say that Buddy Punch's mobile user support is rated at 9.3, while TimeClock Plus by TCP is at 8.1. Reviewers mention that the mobile app for Buddy Punch is user-friendly and allows employees to manage their time effectively on the go, which is a significant advantage for businesses with remote workers.
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
TimeClock Plus by TCP
No pricing availableFree Trial
Buddy Punch
Free Trial is available
TimeClock Plus by TCP
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.6
277
8.8
407
Ease of Use
9.7
283
8.7
415
Ease of Setup
9.6
170
8.0
331
Ease of Admin
9.7
109
8.3
346
Quality of Support
9.6
237
8.7
391
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.8
106
8.7
344
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
264
8.0
389
Features by Category
Automation
9.3
169
7.8
143
Logistics
9.2
174
8.4
165
9.2
167
8.4
156
9.1
56
7.3
127
Management
9.2
151
7.5
137
9.3
165
7.8
136
9.0
167
8.4
143
9.4
184
8.8
158
9.4
174
8.8
157
9.3
180
8.7
157
Feature Not Available
8.1
139
Monitoring
Feature Not Available
7.8
129
Feature Not Available
7.9
132
9.1
151
7.7
136
Platform Basics
Not enough data
7.3
58
Not enough data
8.4
67
Not enough data
7.1
55
Not enough data
8.6
61
Platform Functionality
Not enough data
7.8
63
Not enough data
7.9
60
Platform Data
Not enough data
8.0
66
Not enough data
7.6
63
Not enough data
7.4
61
Not enough data
7.9
65
Platform Basics
9.2
54
Not enough data
9.3
61
Not enough data
9.5
58
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.9
53
Not enough data
9.2
44
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.2
44
Not enough data
9.4
52
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Time Tracking
9.5
189
9.0
270
9.3
160
8.5
187
Feature Not Available
8.1
150
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.3
133
Mobile Time Tracking
9.4
177
9.0
231
Administration
8.7
154
8.0
189
9.1
154
8.5
194
9.0
150
7.6
124
Feature Not Available
8.2
172
9.1
166
8.6
243
Platform
8.9
163
8.4
250
8.7
130
7.5
157
Feature Not Available
7.3
137
9.6
169
8.7
241
9.1
152
8.1
205
Feature Not Available
7.2
148
Platform
Not enough data
8.2
102
Not enough data
7.6
64
Not enough data
8.1
67
Not enough data
8.7
110
Not enough data
8.8
99
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
109
Not enough data
8.7
110
Workforce Management Platform Features
Not enough data
7.5
50
Not enough data
8.1
62
Not enough data
9.3
75
Not enough data
9.1
71
Not enough data
7.6
53
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
55
Not enough data
8.6
63
Not enough data
7.9
54
Not enough data
8.0
58
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Buddy Punch and TimeClock Plus by TCP are categorized as Time & Attendance and Time Tracking
Unique Categories
Buddy Punch is categorized as Employee Scheduling
TimeClock Plus by TCP is categorized as Workforce Management and Absence Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Buddy Punch
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
TimeClock Plus by TCP
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
Construction
6.6%
Hospital & Health Care
6.3%
Medical Practice
5.7%
Insurance
3.9%
Retail
3.6%
Other
73.9%
Education Management
11.4%
Primary/Secondary Education
10.8%
Government Administration
7.2%
Hospital & Health Care
4.5%
Construction
4.3%
Other
61.8%
Discussions
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
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
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
What are the advantages of using a time clock in a factory?
3 Comments
CM
Biggest advantage would be the accuracy of reported hours. Read more
What is the best free time clock app?
2 Comments
BR
Mobileclock TCP!! ; )
Although I have a suggestion...the "arrow" at the bottom is so shallow it doesn't look like a swipe-up arrow and people don't know...Read more
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