ClockShark vs Fareclock

ClockShark is a paid toolkit for construction, field service, and trade businesses, combining time tracking, scheduling, job management, GPS verification, payroll, and reporting. Employees can record time through Android and iOS apps or the website. Managers can share drag-and-drop schedules with job or task assignments, documents, addresses, and notes. Clock-ins are also supported through Crew Clock and kiosk time clocks, alongside mobile apps and web browsers. The system includes geofencing, break tracking, timesheet approvals, and attendance reports. ClockShark says its mobile app uses GPS only while employees are on the clock. Standard includes time and attendance tracking, GPS and job tracking, scheduling, manager roles and approvals, and third-party integrations. Pro adds paid time off and multi-department and office controls. Both plans include live human support; Pro customers can schedule personal onboarding with a customer success representative. Listed integrations include QuickBooks, ADP, Sage 100 Contractor, Xero, Zapier, Simpro, Paychex, Gusto, MYOB, and Paylocity.

Fareclock is a workforce platform for time tracking, attendance, scheduling, multi-site coordination, and payroll calculations. Employees can clock in through smartphones or kiosks, with verification by facial recognition, PIN, QR code, or NFC tag. Mobile clock-ins and clock-outs can be recorded offline and synced when a device reconnects. GPS tracking and geofencing let administrators control where employees clock in; Premium adds live GPS and breadcrumb history. The scheduling tools cover shifts, pay-rate adjustments, and overtime rules. Its payroll calculator handles standard hours, overtime, pay rates, and job-based pay, while reports cover hours, job costing, labor costs, and overtime. Administrators can assign jobs and cost codes to track time against projects or phases. Fareclock lists Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows access. There is no free plan, but a 30-day trial is available. Annual pricing starts at $1.38/user/mo; Pro is listed at $1.65 per user per month plus an $11.00 base fee, billed monthly, and Premium at $2.50 per user per month plus a $17.00 base fee, billed monthly.