EmploTime vs OnTheClock

EmploTime is a web-based time and attendance system for employees to clock in and out and administrators to review employee time. The maker describes it as designed for the basic needs of small and medium businesses and stores. The responsive app can be used on PCs, tablets, and mobile phones, and authorized devices can serve as company clocks. Administrators can view, print, save, and export reports in PDF, Word, and Excel formats. Timekeeping features include buddy punch lockout, geolocation at clocking, clock-out notes, overtime and exception reports, automatic break deduction, multiple punching, and PTO/UTO management. The system can send real-time clock-in and clock-out notifications, and the maker advertises free 24/7 support. The trial lasts 30 days and does not require a credit card. After the trial, employees cannot use the virtual clock and customers cannot see transactions until they acquire a yearly plan. There is no free plan. Listed plans include $5 a year, shown as $5 USD / Month with annual billing for up to five employees, and $25 a month for up to 20 employees.

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.