Buddy Punch vs Connecteam

The short answer

Connecteam’s Operations Hub costs $29 a month on yearly billing for the first 30 users, and its Small Business plan is free for up to 10. Buddy Punch charges a $19 monthly base plus $4.99 per user on its annual Starter plan.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Oct 20, 2026Facts checked Oct 12, 2026

Buddy Punch

Starting price: $19/mo + $4.99/employee/mo
Best for: Small businesses with hourly staff across several sites who need GPS and photo punch controls

Choose Buddy Punch if

Staff clock in where the signal drops: Buddy Punch has an offline mode.
You want proof of who punched: webcam photos, IP locking and a PIN, QR or face kiosk.
You send hours to payroll: 20 integrations, including QuickBooks, ADP, Gusto and Paychex.
You want payroll from the same vendor, as an add-on that files taxes in all 50 states.

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Connecteam

Best for: Shift-based and field teams that clock in by GPS, geofence, NFC tag or kiosk

Choose Connecteam if

You have up to 10 users and want a free plan.
You want one flat price for your first 30 users: $29 a month on yearly billing.
You also need team chat, forms, training and HR in the same app.
You want live support around the clock and SOC 2 Type 2 documentation.

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LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.

Scorecard

Buddy Punch wins 2Connecteam wins 3

Buddy Punch vs Connecteam by dimension
Dimension	Buddy Punch	Connecteam
PricingConnecteam’s Operations Hub Basic is $29 a month on yearly billing for the first 30 users, then $0.8 per extra user, and its Small Business plan is free up to 10 users. Buddy Punch Starter is a $19 base plus $4.99 per user a month billed annually. $0.80/employee/mo	$19/mo + $4.99/employee/mo (Starter plan)	Partly published
CapabilitiesBuddy Punch documents all 11 items on our time clock checklist, from punch rounding to an offline mode. Connecteam documents 10: its clock-in needs an internet connection. It adds geofencing, NFC and kiosk clock-in. Free administrator users, GPS punches and geofencing, Webcam photos on punches, IP address locking, Kiosk punch by PIN, QR code or facial recognition, Offline mode, Break compliance with automatic premium pay, Time card approval workflow, Overtime alerts, Punch rounding	11 of 11 core capabilities	10 of 11 core capabilities
IntegrationsBuddy Punch lists 20 integrations, mostly payroll: QuickBooks, ADP Workforce Now, Gusto, Paychex, Paylocity and more. Connecteam names Gusto, QuickBooks, ADP, Paychex Flex, Xero and point-of-sale apps, and leaves payroll integration out of its free plan. 20	20 native	13 documented
SecurityConnecteam states SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR, and keeps a trust center. Buddy Punch offers single sign-on through Google, Apple, Okta or OneLogin. Yes	None verified	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Fit and supportBuddy Punch is built for small businesses and supports them by chat and email. Connecteam sells from small teams to enterprises, with live support 24/7. Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises	Small businesses	Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises

Key differences

Where Buddy Punch and Connecteam differ (7)
Attribute	Buddy Punch	Connecteam
Price transparency	Published	Partly published
Free plan
Best for	Small businesses	Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises
Mobile apps	iOS, Android, ChromeOS	iOS (Connecteam), Android (Connecteam), Kiosk app for shared tablets
Support channels	Chat, email	Live chat, email, help center
Founded	2013	2016
Headquarters	Appleton, Wisconsin, US	Israel

Show 6 attributes where they are the same

Where they are the same (6)
Attribute	Buddy Punch	Connecteam
Pricing model	Base fee + per employee	Base fee + per employee
Free trial
Contract term	Monthly	Monthly
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Open API
Single sign-on

Price by headcount

Buddy Punch Starter$19/mo base + $4.99/employee/mo
Connecteam Basic$29/mo base + $0.80/employee/mo

Estimated list price per month by scenario
Employees	Buddy Punch Starter	Connecteam Basic
10	$68.90/mo	$37/mo (lowest)
50	$268.50/mo	$69/mo (lowest)
200	$1,017/mo	$189/mo (lowest)

Monthly list price of each product’s entry plan with published per-employee pricing.

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. Connecteam’s Operations Hub Basic is $29 a month on yearly billing for the first 30 users, then $0.8 per extra user, and its Small Business plan is free up to 10 users. Buddy Punch Starter is a $19 base plus $4.99 per user a month billed annually.

Capabilities. Buddy Punch documents all 11 items on our time clock checklist, from punch rounding to an offline mode. Connecteam documents 10: its clock-in needs an internet connection. It adds geofencing, NFC and kiosk clock-in.

Integrations. Buddy Punch lists 20 integrations, mostly payroll: QuickBooks, ADP Workforce Now, Gusto, Paychex, Paylocity and more. Connecteam names Gusto, QuickBooks, ADP, Paychex Flex, Xero and point-of-sale apps, and leaves payroll integration out of its free plan.

Security. Connecteam states SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR, and keeps a trust center. Buddy Punch offers single sign-on through Google, Apple, Okta or OneLogin.

Fit and support. Buddy Punch is built for small businesses and supports them by chat and email. Connecteam sells from small teams to enterprises, with live support 24/7.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Buddy Punch or Connecteam?

Connecteam, at list price. For 20 users its Operations Hub Basic is $29 a month on yearly billing, because the first 30 users are included. Buddy Punch Starter for the same 20 users is $118.80 a month: the $19 base plus $4.99 each, billed annually. Connecteam’s other hubs, for chat and HR, are billed separately.

How much does Buddy Punch cost per month?

Buddy Punch adds a $19 monthly base to a per-user rate: $4.99 on Starter, $6.99 on Pro and $12.99 on Advanced, billed annually. Monthly billing is $1 more per user, from $5.99. There are no setup or termination fees, and payroll is an add-on at $8 per user plus a $49 base.

Is Connecteam a time tracker?

Yes, among other things. Its Operations Hub includes a time clock with GPS, geofencing, NFC and a kiosk, next to scheduling, forms and tasks. Communications and HR & Skills are separate hubs with their own price.

Do Buddy Punch and Connecteam work without internet?

Buddy Punch lists an offline mode on its Pro plan, so punches are saved and synced later. Connecteam’s app needs an internet connection to clock in. For crews on remote job sites, that is the clearest difference between the two.

Which is more secure, Buddy Punch or Connecteam?

Connecteam publishes SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR statements and a trust center. We have no stored certification for Buddy Punch, which does not mean it has none: ask for its security documents. It offers single sign-on and IP address locking on punches.

What are the alternatives to Connecteam?

Among the time clocks we review, we also compare Connecteam with Homebase, Deputy, When I Work, Sling, 7shifts and QuickBooks Time. Against Buddy Punch, Connecteam’s case is the free plan and the wider app; Buddy Punch’s is the offline mode and the payroll connections.

Do Buddy Punch and Connecteam offer a free trial?

Yes, both list a free trial. Connecteam also lists a free plan.

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