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Buddy Punch

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What it is

Buddy Punch is employee time and attendance software for businesses managing field, office, remote, and on-site teams. It covers scheduling, attendance, PTO, break tracking, timesheet approvals, and attendance reports. Clock-in and clock-out records become timesheets, with hours calculated automatically. Punch verification options include GPS locations, geofencing, and photos; clock-ins are available through web, mobile apps, kiosk PIN, QR code, text message, group punch, and Face ID. iOS and Android apps are listed, along with Chromebook access through a ChromeOS app. Pro supports offline punches that sync when a device reconnects. Integrations include QuickBooks, ADP Workforce Now, Gusto, Paychex, Paylocity, Workday, and Zapier, and an external API can create and edit workforce records. Payroll is an add-on covering payments, tax filings, direct deposit, and W-2 and 1099 processing. Plans are paid after a 14-day trial, which requires no credit card; Starter starts at $4.99 a month billed monthly.

Spec sheet

Product
Buddy Punch provides employee time tracking, scheduling, attendance, and PTO management for businesses.Read 3 Oct 2026 · buddypunch.com
API
The external API can create and edit employees, department codes, geofences, locations, and positions.Read 3 Oct 2026 · buddypunch.com
Integrations
Listed integrations include QuickBooks, ADP Workforce Now, Gusto, Paychex, Paylocity, Workday, and Zapier.Read 3 Oct 2026 · buddypunch.com
Security
The maker says data is encrypted at rest and in transit and that systems undergo regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.Read 3 Oct 2026 · buddypunch.com
Support
Buddy Punch says its support representatives are U.S.-based, and Advanced includes dedicated support and priority onboarding.Read 3 Oct 2026 · buddypunch.com
Headquarters
Appleton, Wisconsin, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · buddypunch.com
Founded
2013Read 28 Sep 2026 · buddypunch.com
Access controls
The security page describes multi-factor authentication and role-based access control.Read 3 Oct 2026 · buddypunch.com
Accountability
Features include GPS punch locations, geofencing, and punch photos to help verify employee punches.Read 3 Oct 2026 · buddypunch.com
Company history
Buddy Punch says it officially launched in 2013 after co-founders Eric Czerwonka and Nick Murphy built its first version.Read 3 Oct 2026 · buddypunch.com
Mobile
Buddy Punch offers iOS and Android apps for clocking in and out, and a ChromeOS app for Chromebook access.Read 3 Oct 2026 · buddypunch.com
Offline use
The Pro plan supports offline punches that sync when the device is back online.Read 3 Oct 2026 · buddypunch.com
Payroll
Buddy Punch offers payroll as an add-on with automated payments, tax filings, direct deposit, and W-2 and 1099 processing.Read 3 Oct 2026 · buddypunch.com
Timekeeping
The software turns employee clock-in and clock-out data into timesheets and calculates hours automatically.Read 3 Oct 2026 · buddypunch.com
Trial and plan limit
The pricing page offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required and says all plans are paid after the trial.Read 3 Oct 2026 · buddypunch.com
Who it serves
The maker presents Buddy Punch for field, office/remote, and on-site teams, including construction, healthcare, restaurants, and retail.Read 3 Oct 2026 · buddypunch.com

Plans and prices

Starter (monthly billing) $4.99 a month Monthly Unlimited free administrator users · employees and managers are paid users Read 3 Oct 2026 · buddypunch.com
Starter (annual billing) $5.99 a year Annually Unlimited free administrator users · employees and managers are paid users Read 3 Oct 2026 · buddypunch.com
Pro (monthly billing) $6.99 a month Monthly Includes Starter features · scheduling included · employees and managers are paid users Read 3 Oct 2026 · buddypunch.com
Pro (annual billing) $7.99 a year Annually Includes Starter features · scheduling included · employees and managers are paid users Read 3 Oct 2026 · buddypunch.com
Advanced (monthly billing) $12.99 a month Monthly Includes Pro features · dedicated support · priority onboarding · real-time GPS and onboarding/task add-ons included Read 3 Oct 2026 · buddypunch.com
Advanced (annual billing) $13.99 a year Annually Includes Pro features · dedicated support · priority onboarding · real-time GPS and onboarding/task add-ons included Read 3 Oct 2026 · buddypunch.com
Payroll add-on $849 a month Added to any Buddy Punch plan Payroll payments · tax filings · direct deposit · W-2s and 1099s Read 3 Oct 2026 · buddypunch.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Calculates hours automatically from clock-in and clock-out data.
  • Offers GPS locations, geofencing, and punch photos.
  • Supports offline punches on the Pro plan.
  • Provides integrations with named payroll and work platforms.
  • Trial lasts 14 days and requires no credit card.

Limits

  • No free plan; plans are paid after trial.
  • Starter monthly billing is $4.99 a month.
  • Payroll is a separately priced add-on.
  • Offline punches are listed for Pro.

Who it suits

It suits businesses coordinating field, office, remote, or on-site teams, including construction, healthcare, restaurants, and retail. Organizations needing scheduling, time records, and PTO management may find its listed workforce tools relevant.

Verdict

Buddy Punch combines timekeeping, scheduling, attendance, and PTO tools with multiple punch methods and integrations. Check the plan and payroll add-on costs against the features and user roles your organization needs.

Where Specifiction places it

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