Punchly vs Timeero

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.

Timeero is a workforce time and activity platform for mobile teams. It records employee hours, breaks, overtime, GPS locations, mileage, schedules, and job activity, then organizes time into payroll-ready timesheets. Mileage records routes and stop timestamps while employees are on the clock and includes IRS rate calculations. Automatic clock-in and out can begin or end tracking when workers reach or leave a job site. Teams can share schedules, send shift reminders, and manage time off. Mobile apps for Android and iOS work offline, while clock-ins can also use a web portal, iPad kiosk, or geofence. Integrations include QuickBooks, Gusto, ADP, Paycor, Paychex, Paylocity, BambooHR, Rippling, Viventium, Xero, Sage Intacct, PIMSY, and Zapier. Timeero states SOC 2 Type II and HIPAA compliance. Basic is $5 a month when billed annually, with a 14-day trial.