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ClockOn vs Kit by KitchenSync
Both stand on restaurant payroll software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2
ClockOn brings payroll, rostering, attendance, and HR into one system for Australian employers. Check the Starter Package eligibility and licence requirements against your workforce before choosing a plan.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Kit brings bookkeeping, invoice handling, forecasting and workforce operations together for restaurant groups. Its listed plans are priced per location, with additional charges for added employees and managers.
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| ClockOn | Kit by KitchenSync | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | ClockOn Pro: $8.80 per employee a month | Kit Essentials: $1,500 per location a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | clockon.com.au | kitchensync.us |
| On restaurant payroll software | #1 of 23 | #2 of 23 |
ClockOn: what it does well
- Payroll includes STP reporting to the ATO
- Rosters support multiple locations and labour cost calculations
- Employees can clock in offline or by mobile
- Free Starter Package for eligible new businesses
- Supports Android, iOS, web, and Windows
What to know first
- Standard requires at least five employee licences
- Pro costs $8.80 a month per active employee
- Starter is limited to 12 months or 27 STP submissions
Kit by KitchenSync: what it does well
- Overnight bank reconciliation and weekly P&Ls
- Rolling 13-week cash forecast
- Flags possible invoice overcharges and duplicates
- Human team reviews AI work and investigates anomalies
- Free sample-data access without a credit card
What to know first
- Kit Essentials costs $1,500 per location per month
- Additional employees cost $15 each
- Kit Pro costs $1,950 per location per month
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