Buddy Punch brings working hours, leave and payroll-ready records together. Employees clock in on desktop or mobile; managers review timesheets and export reports. ToolTrim sees a fit for teams replacing manual time records, rather than solo freelancers who only need a project timer.
Starter includes time tracking and location capture at clock-in. Pro adds scheduling, geofencing and punch photos. These are not the same as continuous GPS tracking: real-time GPS is an add-on on Starter and Pro and included in Advanced.
Use the 14-day trial to test a complete work period, including corrections, approvals and your payroll export. Pricing combines a fixed fee with a per-user charge. Monitoring features do not replace an appropriate internal policy or checking the rules applicable to your workforce. Documentation-based review, without a hands-on test or guaranteed time savings.
Practical uses
Approve working hours before payroll preparation.
Schedule shifts for a service team.
Track time and leave across locations.
Features & use cases
Attendance
Employee scheduling
Time clock
The case for and against. What Buddy Punch does well, and when it costs too much.
For. What works in its favour.
Centralized time clocks and timesheets.
CSV, PDF and Excel exports depending on report.
Scheduling included with Pro and Advanced.
14-day trial without a credit card.
You have validated exports and plan features during the trial.
Against. What to plan for.
$19 base fee on top of user charges.
Scheduling is an add-on on Starter.
Continuous GPS costs extra on Starter and Pro.
Setup and payroll workflow validation are still required.
You expect guaranteed local payroll and compliance without verification.
Pricing. What does Buddy Punch cost ?
Starter (1 user)
ToolTrim reference price
$24.99/mo
$5.99/user/month + $19/month base fee, monthly billing.
Time and leave tracking
GPS at clock-in
Pro (1 user)
$26.99/mo
$7.99/user/month + $19/month base fee, monthly billing.
Scheduling included
Geofencing and punch photos
Advanced (1 user)
$32.99/mo
$13.99/user/month + $19/month base fee, monthly billing.
Frequently asked questions. What people ask about Buddy Punch.
What is Buddy Punch used for?
Time clocks, timesheets and scheduling for shift-based teams.
How much does Buddy Punch cost?
14-day trial without a credit card; no permanent free plan. Monthly billing: Starter $5.99, Pro $7.99, Advanced $13.99 per user/month, plus $19/month per account. Annual rates: $4.99 / $6.99 / $12.99 per user/month, plus the base fee. Example: Starter for 10 users on monthly billing costs $78.90/month before add-ons. Price verified on September 26, 2026.
Is Buddy Punch suitable for beginners?
Buddy Punch suits most professionals. See the "Who is it for" section for details.
Is Buddy Punch worth the price?
Useful for improving team time records. Calculate the full cost, including the base fee and add-ons, before replacing your current system.
What are the best alternatives to Buddy Punch?
The main alternatives to Buddy Punch are: Clockify, Toggl Track.
