--- description: Review of Buddy Punch Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Buddy Punch | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Time Clock Software](/directory/1835/time-clock/software) > [Buddy Punch](/software/7609/buddy-punch) # Buddy Punch Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/7609/buddy-punch Page: 1 / 47\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/7609/buddy-punch?page=2) > Buddy Punch is a cloud-based platform that transforms how businesses track employee time and manage schedules, bringing clarity and control to workforce operations across industries. This software helps organizations accurately track employee work hours, manage time-off requests, monitor attendance, and prepare data for payroll. Buddy Punch is built to accommodate remote, mobile, and in-office teams with tools that support accountability, transparency, and flexibility. Designed for small to mid-sized businesses across industries like construction, healthcare, retail, professional services, and more, Buddy Punch provides customizable features to support both hourly and salaried workers. Employees can clock in and out using web browsers or mobile apps on iOS and Android devices, while employers can oversee operations in real time with GPS tracking, geofencing, and customizable permissions. Buddy Punch features: \*Real-Time Tracking \& Visibility: Monitor who is on the clock, their current location, and their punch activity with GPS and geofencing tools. \*Payroll-Ready Reporting: Export timesheets directly to payroll systems or download them in Excel format, with integrations for QuickBooks, ADP, Paychex, and SurePayroll. \*Flexible Punch Options: Employees can punch in via Face ID, QR codes, PIN, or mobile device, which ensures security and convenience. \*Advanced Time Management Tools: Includes automatic break rules, punch rounding, PTO accrual tracking, and job code reporting. \*Secure Access \& SSO: Offers role-based permissions and single sign-on (SSO) for a streamlined and secure login experience. Buddy Punch enables managers and business owners to reduce manual entry, enforce time tracking policies, and empower their teams with tools that are easy to use and built for accountability. Whether employees are on-site, remote, or mobile, Buddy Punch helps organizations ensure accurate time tracking and efficient payroll processing by making workforce management straightforward and reliable. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 1142 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 1142 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Buddy Punch - **Location**: Grandville, US - **Founded**: 2013 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$4.99 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Free 14-day risk-free trial on any plan. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Canada, United States ## Features - 401(k) Tracking - API - Absence Management - Access Controls/Permissions - Accounting Integration - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Approval Process Control - Attendance Management - Attendance Tracking - Audit Trail - Availability Management - Billable & Non-Billable Hours - Biometric Recognition - Break Management - Calendar Management - Clock In/Out - Communication Management - Compliance Management ## Integrations (20 total) - ADP Workforce Now - Deltek ComputerEase - Gusto - Justworks - Justworks Payroll - PayPlus - Paychex - Paycor - Paylocity - Payment Evolution - QuickBooks Online - QuickBooks Online Advanced - Rippling - SurePayroll - TriNet PEO ... and 5 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Chat ## Category - [Time Clock Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1835/time-clock/software) ## Related Categories - [Time Clock Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1835/time-clock/software) - [Human Capital Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1867/hcm/software) - [Employee Vacation & PTO Tracking Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1892/vacation-tracking/software) - [Online HR Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/369/web-based-hr-software/software) - [Attendance Tracking Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/404/time-attendance/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I can also very easily keep track of vacation/time off requests when building my schedules ahead of time. > > **Cons**: The mobile application does not have the same controls and features included in the PC browser version. > > I highly recommend buddy punch for a quick to learn system for managing time cards, scheduling, and vacation/time off. All these features are easy to understand and work great for my managerial duties. I have had zero issues or outages while using Buddy Punch's services. ----- ### "Great Product and Amazing Funcionality" — 5.0/5 > **Todd** | *21 October 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Cost - my company demo'd a different time tracking software, and Buddy Punch is a better product and is several hundred dollars per month less expensive. Ease of use - my team has had no issues navigating Buddy Punch > > **Cons**: So far nothing. At the time, we currently only use Buddy Punch for time tracking and geofencing, and it excels at both. > > I work for a small construction company who used manual handwritten time cards when I started. We made the switch to Buddy Punch to better track our employees' time spent on jobs and the transition has been seamless. Buddy Punch is very intuitive and has been a game changer for our business. We also take advantage of Buddy Punch's geofence feature. Buddy Punch's live chat with real support staff is also great as I typically have my questions answered within minutes. ----- ### "Great application" — 5.0/5 > **Kobie** | *22 June 2026* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: The effectiveness of it. I also enjoy how I’m able to use it and ad time as much as I need. It’s a very easy app to use and would recommend it > > **Cons**: Sometimes it can lag at times. But for the most part this is rlly nothing to complain about. I would again recommend this app to anyone. ----- ### "Buddy Punch is a great fit for my small business." — 5.0/5 > **Debra** | *22 September 2026* | Nonprofit Organisation Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Buddy Punch is offered at a good price for a small business. The support personnel are available and helpful in navigating the new system. > > **Cons**: I wish there was a way to track time and PTO/holidays/vacation days for managers. This would be helpful in encouraging managerial staff to use benefits and encourage self care. > > The support staff spent all the time I needed in setting up the system for my employees. They were available for all follow up questions/guidance as well. ----- ### "Extremely User Friendly and Practical" — 5.0/5 > **Mackenzie** | *22 September 2026* | Insurance | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Combines employee user needs regarding pay and scheduling all into one place. Automatically flips break types. > > **Cons**: Carry-over hours from previous fiscal years is less user friendly to manage, same with correcting mis-punch hours that inaccurately earned vacation time. > > I have used a few clocking in systems. BuddyPunch is user friendly, and lets you modify time off, see colleagues time off, easily request changes and know your remaining hours available for PTO. Really, all the things an employee wants to see and know without having to bug a manager for the information or use multiple systems. ----- Page: 1 / 47\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/7609/buddy-punch?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/7609/buddy-punch) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data