Time clock and scheduling app reviews

20 apps that hourly teams shortlist, each reviewed from the vendor’s own pricing page, with prices dated November 9, 2026. No star ratings, no paid placements.

Find your shortlist EZTime comparisons

Start hereDecide which job comes first: building schedules, proving clock-ins, tracking field crews, or logging project hours. Then read only the five or six reviews in that group. Most tools do one of these well and treat the others as add-ons.

All 20 reviews

Pick a group to see similar tools side by side. Each review covers features, plans, pros and cons, and who the app fits best.

IN-DEPTH REVIEWEZ TIMEWhen I WorkScheduling firstWhen I Work Review 2026: Features, Plans, Pros and ConsA polished scheduling app with simple plans. It is strongest when your main problem is building and filling shifts; check carefully if you need location controls on clock-in.Read the review →IN-DEPTH REVIEWEZ TIMESlingScheduling firstSling Review 2026: Features, Plans, Pros and ConsGenerous free scheduling for small teams. Time tracking, geofencing and kiosk clock-in require paid plans.Read the review →IN-DEPTH REVIEWEZ TIMEZoomShiftScheduling firstZoomShift Review 2026: Features, Plans, Pros and ConsA simple scheduler with a useful free tier. Time clock, PTO and swaps start on Starter; auto-scheduling and geofencing are on Premium.Read the review →IN-DEPTH REVIEWEZ TIMEWhenToWorkScheduling firstWhenToWork Review 2026: Features, Plans, Pros and ConsA dependable, scheduling-only tool with every feature included. Teams that also need time tracking will need another product.Read the review →IN-DEPTH REVIEWEZ TIMEHumanityScheduling firstHumanity Review 2026: Features, Plans, Pros and ConsA capable scheduling engine for larger frontline operations with complex rules. Smaller teams may find it more than they need.Read the review →IN-DEPTH REVIEWEZ TIMEPlandayScheduling firstPlanday Review 2026: Features, Plans, Pros and ConsA solid scheduling and time tracking platform. Leave management, payroll integrations and auto-scheduling sit on higher plans.Read the review →IN-DEPTH REVIEWEZ TIMEDeputyScheduling and labor planningDeputy Review 2026: Features, Plans, Pros and ConsOne of the most complete scheduling and time platforms, with strong compliance tools. Many advanced features sit on higher plans or paid add-ons.Read the review →IN-DEPTH REVIEWEZ TIMEHomebaseScheduling and labor planningHomebase Review 2026: Features, Plans, Pros and ConsA broad small-business toolkit with a genuinely useful free plan. Costs and complexity rise as you add payroll, tips, hiring and HR features.Read the review →IN-DEPTH REVIEWEZ TIME7shiftsScheduling and labor planning7shifts Review 2026: Features, Plans, Pros and ConsA strong choice for restaurants, with tip pooling and restaurant-specific labor tools. Less suited to businesses outside food service.Read the review →IN-DEPTH REVIEWEZ TIMEBuddy PunchTime clocksBuddy Punch Review 2026: Features, Plans, Pros and ConsA capable time clock with good verification options. Geofencing, kiosk and photo verification start on the Pro plan.Read the review →IN-DEPTH REVIEWEZ TIMEOnTheClockTime clocksOnTheClock Review 2026: Features, Plans, Pros and ConsA practical, all-round time clock with many payroll integrations. Check carefully which features your plan includes.Read the review →IN-DEPTH REVIEWEZ TIMEJibbleTime clocksJibble Review 2026: Features, Plans, Pros and ConsAn attractive free time tracker for teams that mainly need clock-ins and timesheets. Scheduling and advanced controls are less central to the product.Read the review →IN-DEPTH REVIEWEZ TIMEQuickBooks TimeTime clocksQuickBooks Time Review 2026: Features, Plans, Pros and ConsA natural fit for businesses already on QuickBooks, with good job and project tracking. It requires a QuickBooks Online account.Read the review →IN-DEPTH REVIEWEZ TIMEWorkyardField and constructionWorkyard Review 2026: Features, Plans, Pros and ConsPurpose-built for construction crews, with GPS-verified time and job costing. Scheduling starts on the Pro plan.Read the review →IN-DEPTH REVIEWEZ TIMEVeriClockField and constructionVeriClock Review 2026: Features, Plans, Pros and ConsWell suited to contractors who need GPS-verified hours and job codes for accounting. Scheduling is not a highlighted feature.Read the review →IN-DEPTH REVIEWEZ TIMETimeeroField and constructionTimeero Review 2026: Features, Plans, Pros and ConsFeature-rich for field teams that drive between sites. Pricing scales with team size and the security and support features you need.Read the review →IN-DEPTH REVIEWEZ TIMEClockifyProject time and monitoringClockify Review 2026: Features, Plans, Pros and ConsExcellent for tracking time against projects and clients. Hourly shift teams need higher plans for GPS and scheduling.Read the review →IN-DEPTH REVIEWEZ TIMETimeCampProject time and monitoringTimeCamp Review 2026: Features, Plans, Pros and ConsA strong option for project and billable time tracking with a generous free plan. Less focused on shift clock-ins and scheduling.Read the review →IN-DEPTH REVIEWEZ TIMEHubstaffProject time and monitoringHubstaff Review 2026: Features, Plans, Pros and ConsPowerful for remote and project teams that want activity insights. Location features and geofencing are on its top plan.Read the review →IN-DEPTH REVIEWEZ TIMETime DoctorProject time and monitoringTime Doctor Review 2026: Features, Plans, Pros and ConsBuilt for remote and hybrid knowledge work, with deep productivity analytics. Not designed around shift clock-ins for hourly field or store teams.Read the review →

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Questions about these reviews

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How often are prices checked?

Every review shows the date its prices were read. Vendors change prices often, so confirm before you buy.

Which app is cheapest?

Several have free plans: Sling (up to 30 users), ZoomShift (up to 20), Homebase (1 location, 10 employees), Clockify (5 users), Jibble and TimeCamp. Free plans limit features, locations or history.

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