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Punchly

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What it is

Punchly is a time-recording service for in-person businesses. Staff clock in or out with a four-digit PIN or QR badge on a browser-based device. Each workplace receives a private kiosk link that opens on a tablet or phone without an app. A live dashboard shows who is working, their location, and time on shift. Worked-hours reports provide timezone-correct totals by employee and location for a day, week, month, or custom range. Multiple workplaces can have separate kiosks and teams. Punches from unexpected networks are flagged to help identify off-site or buddy clock-ins. Optional clock-in photos are visible only to the owning company. Punchly says it uses encryption in transit, hashed passwords, and access controls that limit company data to its owner. It is free during early access, although paid plans and billing terms may be introduced with notice. The service is early access, so features may change and interruptions may occur; its terms advise independent backups of time or payroll records.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Punchly lets businesses record staff working time, view live activity and produce worked-hours reports.Read 9 Oct 2026 · punchly.co.uk
Intended users
Punchly describes itself as purpose-built for cafes, shops, salons and other in-person teams.Read 9 Oct 2026 · punchly.co.uk
Security
Punchly says it uses encryption in transit, hashed passwords and access controls that scope company data to its owner.Read 9 Oct 2026 · punchly.co.uk
Maker
Punchly is an independent early-access project operated by Viktoras Chorunas, a sole trader rather than a registered company.Read 9 Oct 2026 · punchly.co.uk
Clock-in methods
Staff can clock in or out with a four-digit PIN or a QR badge on a browser-based device.Read 9 Oct 2026 · punchly.co.uk
Clock-in photos
Clock-in photos are optional and viewable only by the owning company.Read 9 Oct 2026 · punchly.co.uk
Data retention
After an account closes, Punchly says it deletes or anonymises personal data within 12 months unless law requires longer retention.Read 9 Oct 2026 · punchly.co.uk
Early-access limitation
The service is early access, features may change and interruptions may occur; the terms advise keeping independent backups of required time or payroll records.Read 9 Oct 2026 · punchly.co.uk
Fraud flags
Punches from an unexpected network are flagged to help identify off-site or buddy clock-ins.Read 9 Oct 2026 · punchly.co.uk
Kiosk setup
Each workplace gets a private kiosk link that can be opened on a tablet or phone; no app is required.Read 9 Oct 2026 · punchly.co.uk
Live dashboard
The dashboard shows who is working, their location and how long they have been on shift.Read 9 Oct 2026 · punchly.co.uk
Locations
Punchly supports multiple workplaces, each with its own kiosk and team on shift.Read 9 Oct 2026 · punchly.co.uk
Reports
Worked-hours reports provide timezone-correct totals by employee and location for a day, week, month or custom range.Read 9 Oct 2026 · punchly.co.uk

Plans and prices

Early access Free Free during early access; paid plans and billing terms may be introduced with notice Read 9 Oct 2026 · punchly.co.uk

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Browser kiosk needs no app
  • Supports multiple workplaces
  • Provides timezone-correct attendance reports
  • Flags punches from unexpected networks
  • Optional private clock-in photos

Limits

  • Early-access features may change
  • Interruptions may occur
  • Independent backups are advised

Who it suits

Punchly suits cafes, shops, salons, and other in-person teams managing one or more workplaces. It fits businesses wanting browser-based kiosks and attendance reports without a required app.

Verdict

Punchly covers kiosk clock-ins, live shift visibility, multi-location reporting, and network-based punch flags. Its free early-access plan comes with potential changes, interruptions, and possible future paid billing.

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