Fareclock vs TimeClock Wizard

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.

TimeClock Wizard provides online employee time tracking, scheduling, task management, and payroll reporting. Managers can edit clock-in and clock-out records, round time, and receive text or email alerts about unscheduled punches. Employees can view schedules, request shift changes, and swap shifts through their dashboard. Managers can assign tasks to people or groups, set due dates, and review status and time spent. Clockpoints use smartphone GPS and IP recognition to report punch locations, and managers can restrict permitted clock-in locations. Timesheet and payroll data sync with Intuit QuickBooks Online; schedules can connect with iCal, Outlook, or Google Calendar. The service is web-based and requires no software installation, and Android and iOS apps include GPS clock-ins and clock-outs. The Free plan offers basic time tracking for unlimited users. Pro supports up to 50 users and includes scheduling, time tracking, and payroll reporting. All plans have a 14-day trial with Pro features and no credit card required. Annual Value is $29.95 a month; monthly Value is $34.95 a month.