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Buddy Punch

Buddy Punch Pricing

Buddy Punch pricing from the vendor’s own pricing page: 3 plans, cost by headcount, and the extra fees to budget for.

starting price
$19/mo + $4.99/employee
By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated

Buddy Punch plans

  1. Starter

    $4.99/employee/mo + $19/mo base

    Annual billing (monthly billing: $5.99 per user per month, same $19 base)

    • Free administrator users
    • GPS on punches
    • Mobile apps
  2. Pro

    $6.99/employee/mo + $19/mo base

    Annual billing (monthly billing: $7.99 per user per month, same $19 base)

    • Offline mode
    • Basic geofencing
    • QR code scanning
  3. Advanced

    $12.99/employee/mo + $19/mo base

    Annual billing (monthly billing: $13.99 per user per month, same $19 base)

    • Advanced reporting
    • Single sign-on (SSO)
    • Manager permissions

Price at a glance

  • Starting base fee

    $19/mo

  • Starting price per employee

    $4.99/employee/mo

  • Pricing model

    Base fee + per employee

  • Price transparency

    Published

  • Free trial

    Yes

  • Free plan

    No

Buddy Punch cost by company size

  • Starter$19/mo base + $4.99/employee/mo
  • Pro$19/mo base + $6.99/employee/mo
  • Advanced$19/mo base + $12.99/employee/mo
Estimated list price per month by number of employees
EmployeesStarterProAdvanced
1$23.99/mo$863.64 over 3 yrs$25.99/mo$935.64 over 3 yrs$31.99/mo$1,151.64 over 3 yrs
5$43.95/mo$1,582.20 over 3 yrs$53.95/mo$1,942.20 over 3 yrs$83.95/mo$3,022.20 over 3 yrs
10$68.90/mo$2,480.40 over 3 yrs$88.90/mo$3,200.40 over 3 yrs$148.90/mo$5,360.40 over 3 yrs
25$143.75/mo$5,175 over 3 yrs$193.75/mo$6,975 over 3 yrs$343.75/mo$12,375 over 3 yrs
50$268.50/mo$9,666 over 3 yrs$368.50/mo$13,266 over 3 yrs$668.50/mo$24,066 over 3 yrs
100$518/mo$18,648 over 3 yrs$718/mo$25,848 over 3 yrs$1,318/mo$47,448 over 3 yrs

List prices before discounts and add-ons.

Extra and hidden costs

  • Implementation fee

    None

    No implementation fee is listed.

  • Real-Time GPS

    $2 per user per month (included in Advanced)

  • Onboarding / Offboarding / Tasks

    $4 per user per month (included in Advanced)

  • Scheduling

    $1 per user per month (included in Pro and Advanced)

  • Data Retention

    $2 per user per month

  • Advanced Reporting

    $2 per user per month (included in Advanced)

  • Payroll

    $8 per user per month plus $49 base fee per month

Is it worth the price?

61st percentileBuddy Punch at $143.75/mo vs a category median of $125 (list price per month at 25 employees, 9 time & attendance software products with published prices).

At 25 employees, Buddy Punch lists at $143.75 a month. Of the 9 time & attendance software products with published prices, 5 cost less and 3 cost more.

Time and attendance software pricing

Price comparison

Buddy Punch vs alternatives: lowest published price
ProductStarting pricePricing modelPricing details
ZoomShift$2/user/moPer userZoomShift pricing
TCP Humanity$2.75/employee/moPer employeeTCP Humanity pricing
Buddy Punch$19/mo + $4.99/employee/mo (Starter plan)Base fee + per employeeBuddy Punch pricing
QuickBooks Time$20/mo + $10/employee/mo (Time Premium plan)Base fee + per employeeQuickBooks Time pricing
ClockShark$42/mo + $9.50/employee/moBase fee + per employeeWhat ClockShark costs
SurePayrollQuote onlyBase fee + per employeeSurePayroll pricing

Lowest published list price per month, cheapest first at 25 employees; quote-only products show no price.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Buddy Punch cost?

Buddy Punch charges a $19 monthly base plus $4.99 (Starter), $6.99 (Pro) or $12.99 (Advanced) per user per month billed annually, or $5.99, $7.99 and $13.99 billed monthly.

Does Buddy Punch have a free trial?

Yes. The trial lasts 14 days and requires no credit card.

What plans does Buddy Punch offer?

Buddy Punch lists 3 plans: Starter ($4.99/employee/mo + $19/mo base), Pro ($6.99/employee/mo + $19/mo base), and Advanced ($12.99/employee/mo + $19/mo base). List prices, before discounts and add-ons.

What do alternatives to Buddy Punch cost?

At 25 employees Buddy Punch lists at $143.75 a month; the lowest-priced alternatives compared here are ZoomShift ($50, $93.75 less), TCP Humanity ($68.75, $75 less), and QuickBooks Time ($270, $126.25 more), at list price.

Is there a free version of Buddy Punch?

No. Buddy Punch lists paid plans only. A free trial is offered.

Does Buddy Punch require a contract?

No. Buddy Punch does not require a long-term contract.

Who makes Buddy Punch?

Buddy Punch is sold by Buddy Punch, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, US. Its plans and contract terms are set by Buddy Punch; see the Buddy Punch company profile for the products it sells and its ownership.

How much does Buddy Punch cost per month?

On the Starter plan ($19 plus $4.99 per head), Buddy Punch comes to about $68.90 a month for 10 employees and $268.50 for 50, at list price before add-ons and taxes; the Advanced plan lists at $12.99/employee/mo + $19/mo base. How that compares across the category: What time & attendance software costs.

What does Buddy Punch charge beyond the subscription?

Buddy Punch lists 6 extra costs: Real-Time GPS $2 per user per month, Onboarding / Offboarding / Tasks $4 per user per month, Scheduling $1 per user per month, Data Retention $2 per user per month, Advanced Reporting $2 per user per month, and 1 more.

Does Buddy Punch charge an implementation fee?

No. Buddy Punch states no implementation fee.

Is Buddy Punch cheaper than QuickBooks Time?

Yes, at list price. For 25 employees Buddy Punch comes to $143.75 a month against $270 for QuickBooks Time. Features, support and contract terms side by side: Buddy Punch vs QuickBooks Time.

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