BuddyPunch.com is time tracking and workforce software that lets staff clock in and out from mobile, web, or a shared kiosk. Its GPS and geofencing features help organizations with community health workers or field officers across several sites confirm that clock-ins actually happened on site.
Key features
- Time tracking: via mobile app, web browser, or a shared kiosk device.
- Scheduling: drag-and-drop shifts with swaps and recurring templates.
- Payroll: direct integrations and built-in processing as an add-on.
- GPS and geofencing: location boundaries for field work.
- Attendance monitoring: late arrivals, absences, and time-off requests.
- Custom reports: for time and attendance.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $4.99/user/month + $19 base | Basic time tracking for small teams |
| Pro | $6.99/user/month + $19 base | Adds scheduling |
| Advanced | $12.99/user/month + $19 base | Larger organizations, dedicated support |
Prices are for annual billing with an 18 percent discount. Real-time GPS is a $2/user/month add-on, and payroll is $8/user/month plus a $49 base fee. The free trial lasts 14 days with no card.
Prices change over time. Figures above are based on BuddyPunch.com’s own pricing page.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| GPS verifies field presence for M&E purposes | Real-time GPS is a paid add-on |
| Per-user pricing with a small base fee is predictable | Payroll is a separate add-on with its own base fee |
| Kiosk mode suits sites where not every staff member has a phone | Advanced plan costs add up for large teams |
BuddyPunch.com vs Hubstaff
Hubstaff, also covered on elathar, is stronger for remote computer work, activity tracking, and invoicing. BuddyPunch.com is simpler and closer to a time clock for field and shift-based teams.
Who BuddyPunch.com is for
NGOs and social enterprises with field-based or hourly staff across several sites that need reliable attendance data for payroll accuracy or to show field presence in donor reports.
Who should skip it
Skip it if your whole team works from one office on a fixed schedule, or if you only log volunteer hours without payroll, since simpler tools are enough. Check data protection rules before enabling location tracking.
How to get started
Run the 14-day free trial with one field team and test mobile clock-in and geofencing against your real sites before rolling it out.
FAQ
Does every staff member need a smartphone?
No. Kiosk mode lets one shared device handle clock-ins for several people.
Is GPS included in the base price?
No. Real-time GPS is a $2/user/month add-on.
Can it run payroll directly?
Yes, as an add-on at $8/user/month plus a $49 base fee, alongside integrations with other payroll providers.
Disclosure: elathar may earn a commission if you sign up for BuddyPunch.com through the links in this article. This does not change what you pay, and it does not influence which tools we choose to cover.
