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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.
  • No mistakes or glitches everything is set up …
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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 Competitors

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.

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