ClockIt

Overview

ClockIt is a business time clock and productivity platform that brings attendance, schedules, leave and project hours into one service. It suits employers coordinating different kinds of work and clock-in routines. Its unlimited-user free plan is a strong starting point, but scheduling, PTO and reporting tools sit behind a per-user paid plan.

Attendance records sync in real time across clock-in methods, giving managers a shared view without requiring every employee to use the same device. ClockIt runs on its own servers and does not support installation on a customer’s infrastructure, so it is not a fit for organizations that require on-premises hosting.

For more options in the category, see our Time Clock Software list.

Key features

Flexible attendance collection

Employees can clock in and out through mobile apps, the web, kiosks, desktop software, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Chat or biometric devices. That range can accommodate workplaces with a mix of office, field and shared-device routines. The free plan includes basic time tracking through these channels, while paid plans add corrections and manual time entry for teams that need to adjust records.

Location controls, schedules and leave

Paid plans include geofencing, location capture and IP restrictions, allowing managers to restrict clock-ins or clock-outs to configured job sites or network conditions. These controls can help field teams, though they may be excessive for employers who do not need location-based attendance rules. Custom shifts, notifications and work and break durations support scheduling; PTO tools cover accruals, holidays, employee requests and approvals.

Project hours and payroll reporting

Project and task tracking records billable hours, projects and job codes for reporting and client billing. Payroll reports combine work duration, overtime and PTO data and can be exported to CSV or Excel. That makes ClockIt more useful than a basic clock for businesses connecting time records to payroll or project accounting, although the reports are not a substitute for a payroll system.

Desktop monitoring and integrations

ClockIt’s desktop app for Mac, Windows and Linux can track project and task hours and capture periodic screenshots. Screenshot capture may suit teams that need project oversight, but it is a meaningful monitoring trade-off for employees. Clocking is described for Slack, Microsoft Teams and Google Chat; the integrations page also lists QuickBooks, Xero, ADP, Asana and Paychex, with several marked Coming Soon.

ClockIt says sensitive and credit information is encrypted using SSL and personal information is held behind secured networks with limited access. Free users receive online support; paid users receive priority support, with a help site and scheduled calls also offered.

Pricing

The FREE plan costs free, billed FREE for Life, and allows unlimited users. It includes basic time tracking, mobile, web, kiosk, Slack, Teams, desktop and biometric clocking, basic real-time attendance dashboards and online support. The unlimited seats make it a practical way to cover a whole workforce, but it omits the paid plan’s PTO, schedules, projects, payroll reports and location controls.

Monthly costs $2.99 a month, billed USD/user/mo. It adds PTO and vacation tracking, corrections and manual time, schedules and shifts, notifications, projects and tasks, payroll reports, route planning, IP restrictions, geofencing, location capture, API access and priority support. This is the direct upgrade for teams that need workforce planning and reporting, though per-user billing makes the free plan more attractive for organizations that only need basic attendance.

Annually costs $29.90 a year, billed USD/user/year, and includes the same paid features as Monthly. The annual rate is lower than paying the monthly rate for twelve months, in exchange for annual billing. A 14-day trial is offered. Organizations with more than 100 users are directed to contact support for special pricing plans with dedicated support.

Platforms

ClockIt supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web and Windows, and provides an API. The broad platform coverage and chat-based clocking options give teams several ways to fit time capture into their existing routines.

Who it's for

ClockIt is best for employers that want attendance tracking alongside shifts, PTO and project hours, especially when staff use different devices or work at multiple job sites. Freelancers, remote teams and project managers may also find its desktop project tracking useful. It is less suitable for organizations that need self-hosting, or for those seeking only a basic clock and unwilling to pay per user for scheduling and reporting.

Pros and cons

• Unlimited users on the free plan: basic time tracking can cover a workforce without a seat cap.
• Many clock-in methods: mobile, web, kiosk, desktop, chat and biometric options accommodate varied attendance routines.
• Paid tools span attendance through reporting: PTO, shifts, project hours, payroll exports and location controls can sit alongside timekeeping.
• Per-user paid pricing: access to scheduling, PTO and reports costs more as the workforce grows.
• No customer-hosted installation: organizations requiring on-premises deployment need another product.
• Screenshot capture is available: it can add project oversight, but teams should weigh that monitoring against employee expectations.

Alternatives

• Jibble is another freemium time clock option, with a free plan that includes two geofences and one work schedule.
• PunchFlow may suit a very small team: its free plan covers up to two employees and one kiosk, with core time clocking and basic reports.
• ClockOut is worth comparing for a small group, since its free plan covers up to two people and includes GPS punches, basic scheduling, pay estimates and CSV export.
• TimeClock Wizard is another freemium option for web, iOS and Android.
• PunchClock Pro is a freemium option available on the web.
• Punchly is a free web-based option.
• Aladtec uses paid pricing provided through a demo request rather than a public price.
• OnTheClock is a paid alternative with a free trial and a plan at $4 a month, billed $4/employee/month plus a $5 base fee per month after a free 30-day trial.

Verdict

Choose ClockIt if your team needs more than a clock: its unlimited-user free plan handles basic attendance, and paid tiers add the schedules, PTO, project tracking and payroll reporting that connect timekeeping to daily operations. Look elsewhere if self-hosting is essential or if per-user charges for those broader tools do not fit your budget.