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Buddy Punch

Overview

What is Buddy Punch?

Buddy Punch is an online time tracking and scheduling application. Track time, time off, locations, and jobs. The solution aims to help punching in & out intuitive for employees & easy for users to view & export time. …

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Buddy Punch has proven to be a valuable tool for payroll tracking and time management across companies of all sizes. Users have praised …
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Best work punch in

10 out of 10
December 28, 2022
Incentivized
It’s the easiest app to use to login on to punch in and punch out for your job. You can track all your hours and time off hours. You can …
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Buddy Punch Review

10 out of 10
May 24, 2021
  • Buddy Punch has worked amazing, with very easy access from a phone or any electronic device.
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Pricing

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Time & Attendance

$3.49

Cloud
per month per user

Time & Attendance + Scheduling

$4.49

Cloud
per month per user

Enterprise

$9.49

Cloud
per month per user

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
For the latest information on pricing, visithttps://buddypunch.com

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Starting price (does not include set up fee)

  • $3.49 per month per user
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Product Demos

Buddy Punch Features Demo

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Buddy Punch - Functional Demo

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Product Details

What is Buddy Punch?

Buddy Punch is an online time tracking and scheduling application. Track time, time off, locations, and jobs. The solution aims to help punching in & out intuitive for employees & easy for users to view & export time. Employees can clock in using a browser or the Buddy Punch Google, iOS, & Android apps. Users can view who's working, their GPS position or even limit where they can punch. The solution integrates with QuickBooks, ADP, Paychex, & SurePayroll while also offering Excel exports. Advanced features such as Time Off Accrual Tracking, Punch Rounding, Job Codes, QR Codes, Automatic Breaks, & SSO are all included in our cloud based time clock.

Buddy Punch Features

  • Supported: Mobile Apps
  • Supported: Time Off Tracking & Accruals
  • Supported: Job Costing
  • Supported: On-Demand Reporting
  • Supported: Facial Recognition
  • Supported: GPS Coordinates on Punches
  • Supported: Geofences
  • Supported: QR Codes
  • Supported: IP Address Locks
  • Supported: Time Card Approvals
  • Supported: Overtime Alerts
  • Supported: Webcam Images on Punches
  • Supported: On-Demand Push Notifications & Email
  • Supported: Overtime Calculations
  • Supported: Automatic Breaks
  • Supported: Single Sign On
  • Supported: API
  • Supported: Punch Rounding
  • Supported: Time Sheet Entry

Buddy Punch Screenshots

Screenshot of The Administrator's DashboardScreenshot of Time Off CalendarScreenshot of Schedule View

Buddy Punch Videos

Buddy Punch Demo
Tracking time by Job, Project, or Location - Buddy Punch

Buddy Punch Integrations

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Buddy Punch Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationApple iOS, Android, Mobile Web
Supported CountriesUnited States
Supported LanguagesEnglish

Frequently Asked Questions

Buddy Punch starts at $3.49.

QuickBooks Time, When I Work, and Deputy are common alternatives for Buddy Punch.

The most common users of Buddy Punch are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).

Buddy Punch Customer Size Distribution

Consumers0%
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)80%
Mid-Size Companies (51-500 employees)15%
Enterprises (more than 500 employees)5%
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Reviews and Ratings

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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Buddy Punch has proven to be a valuable tool for payroll tracking and time management across companies of all sizes. Users have praised the platform for its efficiency in recording employee punches and ensuring accurate clock-ins and clock-outs. The ability to track hours by department and location has been particularly beneficial for identifying where time is being spent the most. The software's GPS location tracking feature has addressed issues of employees punching in or out when they are not at the designated location. Temporary and contract employees, as well as hourly workers, have found it simple and efficient to record their time using Buddy Punch. The software allows users to easily view their weekly total hours and identify any discrepancies on specific days, ensuring accuracy in time tracking. Additionally, the convenience of accessing past records has been helpful in calculating hours over pay periods. Buddy Punch streamlines scheduling, payroll tracking, and PTO management for the entire team with its user-friendly interface and comprehensive features. The mobile app has further enhanced the experience, particularly for employees working varied hours and locations, including during remote work situations like those prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Buddy Punch ensures accuracy and timeliness in time tracking, straight time calculations, and PTO management. Users appreciate the flexibility of tracking time and accruals without interrupting their tasks to clock in or out. Overall, Buddy Punch has simplified time card management, reduced payroll management time, provided always-available tracking for hourly employees, and created an electronic attendance record compared to previous manual systems.

Convenient and Easy-to-Use Time-Off Requests: Several users have found Buddy Punch to be very convenient and easy to use when it comes to submitting time-off requests. The user-friendly interface allows them to easily input their desired dates and specify the type of leave they need, ensuring a seamless process for managing their time off.

Excellent Customer Service: Many reviewers have praised the customer service of Buddy Punch, describing it as second to none. Users appreciate the prompt and knowledgeable support they receive whenever they have questions or encounter any issues. The exceptional customer service provided by Buddy Punch helps users feel supported and confident in using the software.

Flexible Pay Rates Based on Department: A significant benefit highlighted by multiple users is the ability to set different pay rates based on department within Buddy Punch. This feature encourages employees to strive for more skilled work as they can see how their efforts are rewarded financially. By providing this flexibility, Buddy Punch enables businesses to effectively manage payroll while motivating employees towards professional growth.

Minor lagging when punching out: Some users have experienced occasional lagging issues when trying to punch out, which can be frustrating.

Inability to upload personal picture: Users are disappointed that the app only allows them to take a live picture with a webcam for their profile, making it difficult to upload an existing photo.

Confusion with exporting feature: The exporting feature in Buddy Punch can be confusing for some users, leading to difficulties in generating the desired reports or data.

Users commonly recommend the following improvements for Buddy Punch: Create a report for running inactive employees and add a pending approval total row on time-sheets. Ensure that punch-ins and outs are fully registered before logging off. Carefully evaluate integration with payroll systems. Overall, users recommend Buddy Punch for its ease of use, accurate timekeeping, quick setup, helpful support, and capability to track hours effectively. They also appreciate its user-friendly interface, compatibility with multiple devices, ability to track remote employees, and reliability in managing employee time. Additionally, users highlight the cost-effectiveness of Buddy Punch compared to its competitors.

Reviews

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December 28, 2022

Best work punch in

Verified User
Employee in Other
Individual & Family Services Company, 501-1000 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
We’ll suite with asking for a picture of one to verify that your the owner of the account and less appropriate when it monitoring you completely when your viewing your hours work and the camera on when you don’t need a to take a picture to punch in or punch out.
February 15, 2022

Benefits for Using Buddy Punch

ML
mabel lafuente
Staff Accountant
Light Up Toys (Accounting, 51-200 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Likelihood to Recommend
It is best suited upon logging in wherein we are given time to prepare for the work for the day. It is also helpful during breaktime wherein we can have quality time for rest and recharge for afternoon work. As well as work balance as to proper logging out for the day.
November 23, 2021

Happy Buddy Punch User

KW
Kelly Wooldridge
Shop Manager
Bee Cave Home Medical Equipment (Medical Device, 1-10 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Buddy Punch works really well in our small business setting, where our employees all know and rely heavily on each other to keep this ship sailing. We are a team, and we hire for an all hands on deck culture, so self-reliance and self-management are crucial for our business to run smoothly. Buddy Punch allows the company owners to decide how much autonomy to give their employees, and that works perfectly in our setting.
November 06, 2021

Pack your punch with Buddy punch!!!!

Nicole Segebart | TrustRadius Reviewer
Nicole Segebart
DSP
AlmcareLLC (Hospital & Health Care, 51-200 employees)
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Likelihood to Recommend
I think that is very convenient as far as tracking your employees when they are punching in or out to ensure they are physically at the location they are supposed to be for that shift. I also think that the option to download this app to your personal phone is amazing, it makes it more convenient to punch in or out when you aren't near a laptop or a residence to use one. The feature of being able to attach a note with your punches explaining possible late punchers or absences is very beneficial to the employee allows show proof if needed.
November 06, 2021

A Great website layout and ease of use!

Tony Factor | TrustRadius Reviewer
Tony Factor
The Specialist
Youth Core Ministries (Non-profit Organization Management, 51-200 employees)
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Buddy Punch has been great at letting me as a manager know when time cards are needing to be reviewed and specifically what details need to be inspected before an overall approval. That part was intuitive to lead me where I needed to go review other time card specifics concerning vacation hours.
October 11, 2021

A Simple, Responsive Game-changer!

Verified User
Employee in Information Technology
Education Management Company, 11-50 employees
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Likelihood to Recommend
Buddy Punch would be well-suited in various situations, such as professionals who attend events such as conferences and conventions. Having a responsive web app like this is convenient and takes some of the hassle out of entering times, rather than doing it when returning to the office. Another situation where Buddy Punch would be well-suited is for students: if they are active in punching in and out, I think they would be more likely to remain engaged in their curriculum!
September 30, 2021

My Most Helpful Buddy

MR
Madolyn Robuck
Quality Assurance
Elevate Claims Solutions (Insurance, 11-50 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
I can’t think of an inappropriate scenario. Having [Buddy Punch] to show the minute I start work, the time I’m at lunch, and the moment I leave work is priceless. No more manually inputting info on spreadsheets or emailing others about when I’ve worked.
May 24, 2021

Buddy Punch is Highly Recommend!

JC
Jake Cowden
Operations Manager
YCG, Inc. (Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing, 11-50 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Absolutely a 10. While there are a few things we'd like to see tweaked the overall experience is great. As I previously said, I wish other companies we used were as receptive to our feedback and willing to help when asked. I can't tell you how many hours of lost time we have each year due to sitting on the phone or in a live chat with customer service for other services we use.
May 23, 2021

The system is fast and easy to implement, especially for remote workers.

AH
Ashley Haynes
Insurance Agent/Broker
Farmers Insurance Exchange (Insurance, 1-10 employees)
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
For any colleagues who are starting businesses and need to maintain work hours of their employees, this is convenient, and easy to use. Especially for users who aren't particularly good at navigating websites.
April 26, 2021

Use my Buddy to keep track of Time

MT
Marilyn Talbott
psychotherapist
Human resources Center (Mental Health Care, 51-200 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Seems to be ideal for my workplace where we have many different locations and staff that work different hours and different days. It keeps track of everyone. Prior to this, some had to check in at an office, sign in, and then go out for a home visit or other activity. This is MUCH easier.
April 24, 2021

Easy peazy! One step and done!

Verified User
Administrative Assistant in Sales
Real Estate Company, 11-50 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
For my needs specifically, it is a great system. I have not found any issues with being to understand how to use it or any other problems. Never had a problem where it didn't work or was not accessible or the system was down. I really like it. There is no question of anyone cheating on their time since we also recently started using the camera feature at the time of logging in and logging out.
Thank you!
April 24, 2021

First Review of Buddy Punch

TC
Thomas Carson
Marketing
Land Advisors (Real Estate, 11-50 employees)
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
I think in any office or corporate setting it is ideal because anyone who knows how to send an email can use this app with no instructions. Just log in, punch in and get to work. When the day is over, log in, punch out and go home. What could be easier than that?
February 28, 2021

Thanks Buddy!

Robert Hawk | TrustRadius Reviewer
Robert Hawk
Vice President Operations
Lingo Staffing, Inc. (Staffing & Recruiting, 501-1000 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Buddy Punch is awesome for PTO requests and approvals. We have offices up and down the East Coast so managing from afar is a daily task. This simplifies this process and allows a once aggravating task to become pleasant
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