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Buddy Punch vs Connecteam
Both stand on workforce management - midmarket software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose Buddy Punch if your business needs timekeeping with attendance tools, scheduling, PTO management, or punch verification across different work settings. Consider the plan costs and separate payroll add-on when deciding whether it suits your workforce.
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Connecteam combines staff operations, communication and HR tools in hubs for deskless workforces. Its free Small Business Plan is for businesses with fewer than 10 employees; paid Hub Basic plans begin at $29 a month billed yearly for the first 30 users.
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| Buddy Punch | Connecteam | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Communications Basic: $29 a month |
| Plans published | 7 | 21 |
| Maker | Not published | Connecteam |
| Website | buddypunch.com | connecteam.com |
| On workforce management - midmarket software | #6 of 26 | #2 of 26 |
Buddy Punch: what it does well
- Automatically calculates hours from clock-in and clock-out data.
- Uses GPS locations, geofencing, and photos to help verify punches.
- Offers multiple clock-in methods, including QR code and Face ID.
- Pro supports offline punches that sync when devices reconnect.
- Integrates with QuickBooks, ADP Workforce Now, Gusto, and others.
What to know first
- There is no free plan; plans are paid after the trial.
- Employees and managers are paid users on Starter.
- Payroll is a separate add-on priced at $849 a month.
Connecteam: what it does well
- Operations Hub includes a time clock and job scheduling
- Communications Hub includes chat, surveys and a knowledge base
- HR & Skills Hub includes courses and onboarding
- Free Small Business Plan for businesses with fewer than 10 employees
What to know first
- Requires an internet connection; offline use is unavailable
- Android support starts at version 6.0
- iOS support starts at version 15.5
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