Buddy Punch

4.8 (1,043)
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Online Time Clock Software | Web Based Time Management

About Buddy Punch

Buddy Punch was built out of a need for a simple, easy to use, and affordable scheduling and time card solution. We can't use paper forever - and time shouldn't be kept in excel spreadsheets or handwritten/faxed time cards.

If you can't be in front of your employees all the time you need a way to keep them honest about what time they're working. How often does an 8:00am start time actually turn into 8:07am? Multiply that by weeks and years, and your employees are stealing a lot of time. Keep them honest and gain some piece of mind.

Offering iOS and Android apps, drag and drop functionality, automatic overtime calculations, exports, and integrations with top payroll companies.

It's simple, effective, and intuitive.


Key benefits of Buddy Punch

Simplicity. We've tested our app with real users and they required no training to be effective. Error handling is built in - we're human and we all make mistakes, our app helps your employees fix them and automatically notifies you. Not only is the app intuitive but security is a top priority. Not only is your information encrypted but if your computer has a webcam it can be used to take snapshots of each punch, to verify that your employees are actually there and doing the punching.

Buddy Punch can be used on any internet connected device. We're a web based solution, nothing to download, install, or update.


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Value for Money
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Ease of Use
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Katrina
Katrina
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  • Industry: Consumer Goods
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Great time keeping app

Reviewed on 23/01/2019

Great app, check in and out with accuracy, keep in contact with supervisors and can submit photos...

Great app, check in and out with accuracy, keep in contact with supervisors and can submit photos for proof of visit if not using GPS.

Pros

I am an Event Specialist with Deluvia Inc, they upgraded from emailing and faxing my time sheets in to this system. They are out of state so this is a great way for them to keep up with my time while doing "Road Shows". I arrive at my location, open the app and sign in, my employers do require me to attach photos so I snap a photo of the store front before entering. While there, I setup my samples and take a few photos of my presentation to attach when I clock out. I like that I can see my schedule, even though I already know my Road Shows are 11 days back to back for each demo. It takes out 39 minutes for my lunch and keeps up with my total hours so I can accurately calculate my check. They can leave messages after each shift end set of photos. I have seen a few where they wanted to see different angles or my face more throughout my presentations. I've also been told my samples looked yummy, I left messages and asked questions that were answered. This is a good app to have when your employer is out of your area.

Cons

The only thing I found odd was I could log in anytime during my employment, but couldn't do so between Road Shows. I wanted to look at my schedules and could gain access to the app. Other than this hiccup, the app works fine. Deluvia gets my time and there are no shortages on my check.

Response from Buddy Punch

Thank you for the review, it is great to hear that you're using our smartphone app as well as our notes and photos on punches feature. We have a few limiting options for employers and that is why you weren't able to login while outside of the show. Thanks again!

Andrea
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  • Industry: Hospital & Health Care
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Know your hours

Reviewed on 30/08/2024

My overall experience with Buddy Punch has been positive, especially in terms of tracking hours...

My overall experience with Buddy Punch has been positive, especially in terms of tracking hours worked. The platform is user-friendly and offers a reliable way to monitor and manage employee time. The time cards and editable punch times feature is particularly useful for ensuring accuracy and flexibility in recording work hours.

Pros

One of the standout features of Buddy Punch is its time cards and editable punch times. This functionality allows users to easily track and manage work hours, make necessary adjustments, and ensure accurate payroll processing. The flexibility to edit punch times helps in correcting any errors and maintaining precise records.

Cons

One of the downsides of Buddy Punch is the excessive email notifications. Users often find the constant stream of emails overwhelming, especially when it comes to notifications for every punch in and out, shift changes, and other updates.

Response from Buddy Punch

Thanks for the feedback, Andrea! It's great to know that you find Buddy Punch user-friendly and that the flexibility with time cards helps keep things accurate. If the email notifications become too much, users can always disable these from within their profiles. :)

Jill
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  • Industry: Mental Health Care
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

pretty good

Reviewed on 08/01/2025

overall good because I know how to use it

overall good because I know how to use it

Pros

Website isn't changed a lot so its easy to navigate

Cons

Can't enter more hours per day once over a certain limit

Response from Buddy Punch

So happy to hear Buddy Punch is easy to navigate!

If you're having any trouble entering hours, please reach out to us for help via live chat or email [email protected] and we'll be happy to assist.

Lauren
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  • Industry: Retail
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Punch buddy review 2023

Reviewed on 06/09/2023

7/10 experience overall

7/10 experience overall

Pros

The easy sign in and quick clock in methid

Cons

The lack of information regarding scheduling

Response from Buddy Punch

Thank you Lauren for the review, it is great that you're finding us easy and quick to use for signing in and clocking. We do have an employee scheduling feature as well, if your organization is interested in giving it a try! Thanks again.

Katelyn
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  • Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Conveniency in your pocket

Reviewed on 05/11/2024

Buddy Punch is super easy, accessible, and most importantly overall, CONVENIENT!

Buddy Punch is super easy, accessible, and most importantly overall, CONVENIENT!

Pros

Quick & easy, accessible for every employee to learn

Cons

I wish the app shared the same function that the website does where you could see how long you've been clocked in!

Response from Buddy Punch

Thank you—we love to hear it and strive to be quick, accessible, and convenient to all!

Thank you as well for your feedback; our goal is to make desktop and mobile app match as closely as possible as is plausible so watch for more to come down the line!

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Buddy Punch FAQs

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Buddy Punch offers the following pricing plans:

  • Starting from: US$5.49/month
  • Pricing model: Subscription
  • Free Trial: Available

Free trial on Any Plan. Features include Job Codes, Locations, Managers, Notifications, OT Calculations, PTO/Sick/Vacation, Reports, Webcam photos on punches, iOS/Android Apps, Automatic Breaks, Single Sign On, GPS, IP Address Locks, Tablet/Mobile ready, Punch Rounding, QR Code support, & Integrations.

Buddy Punch has the following typical customers:

Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000

Buddy Punch supports the following languages:

English

Buddy Punch supports the following devices:

Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)

Buddy Punch integrates with the following applications:

ADP Workforce Now, Gusto, Justworks, Paychex Flex, Paycor, Paylocity, QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Online Advanced, SurePayroll, Workday HCM, Zapier

Buddy Punch offers the following support options:

Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Chat

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