ClockShark vs OnTheClock

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.

OnTheClock provides small businesses with employee time tracking, scheduling, PTO management, and payroll software. Employees can clock in and out through desktop, mobile app, web, kiosk, or browser. Location controls include GPS tracking, geofencing, breadcrumb trails, employee location maps, and device, IP, and Wi-Fi restrictions. Managers can build drag-and-drop schedules, share updates, and track attendance across locations and departments. PTO tools cover requests, accrual rules, holidays, carryover, and a shared calendar. Reports include employee time, gross payroll, labor costs, job and project costing, and a Who's In dashboard. The time-tracking plan is $4 a month per employee plus a 5 USD monthly base fee, after a free 30-day trial; there is no free plan. Payroll is an add-on at $6 a month per employee plus a 40 USD monthly base fee, with a one-time 250 USD migration and onboarding fee, and requires the time clock. Payroll service excludes some workers, businesses, and industries, including employees outside the United States and specified sectors.