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Best busybusy Alternatives

10 products that do the same job as busybusy, matched to the reason you might switch, with similarity scores and published prices.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 24 sources, facts checked

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busybusy alternatives, closest first

  1. TimeeroSimilarity 50
  2. Buddy PunchSimilarity 37
  3. ClockSharkSimilarity 37

Alternatives by reason for switching

  • Lower published price

    Sling

    From $50 a month at 25 employees vs $279.76 billed annually for busybusy (starting prices).

    $2/user/mo1

  • Built for larger companies

    TCP Humanity

    Serves enterprise companies; busybusy does not list enterprise among the sizes it serves.

    Small businesses, enterprises2

  • Built for small businesses

    Buddy Punch

    Serves small businesses; busybusy does not list them among the sizes it serves.

    Small businesses3

  • Built for mid-sized companies

    Deputy

    Serves mid-sized companies; busybusy does not list them among the sizes it serves.

    Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises4

  • Higher LeadChange Score

    Clockify

    8.3/10 in Time & Attendance Software vs 5.8 for busybusy.

busybusy alternatives, closest first

Products built for the same job come first, then products that also cover it, each group by similarity: the share of categories (50%), company sizes served (30%) and pricing model (20%) a product shares with busybusy.

Built for the same job

  1. Timeero

    vs busybusy: Timeero: from $5/user/mo (Basic plan, billed annually); busybusy: from $40/mo (billed annually). Time & Attendance Software score 7.6 vs 5.8.

    Similarity50 of 100

    From $5/user/mo (Basic plan, up to 10 users, billed annually)5

  2. Buddy Punch

    vs busybusy: From $143.75 vs $279.76 a month at 25 employees (starting prices). Time & Attendance Software score 8.1 vs 5.8.

    Similarity37 of 100

    From $19/mo + $4.99/employee/mo (Starter plan, annual)6

  3. ClockShark

    vs busybusy: Same starting price as busybusy: from $279.50 a month at 25 employees. Time & Attendance Software score 6.1 vs 5.8.

    Similarity37 of 100

    From $42/mo + $9.50/employee/mo7

  4. Hourly

    vs busybusy: From $380 vs $279.76 a month at 25 employees (starting prices). Not scored yet in Time & Attendance Software; busybusy scores 5.8.

    Similarity37 of 100

    From $80/mo + $12/employee/mo8

  5. QuickBooks Time

    vs busybusy: From $270 vs $279.76 a month at 25 employees (starting prices). Not scored yet in Time & Attendance Software; busybusy scores 5.8.

    Similarity33 of 100

    From $20/mo + $10/employee/mo (Time Premium plan)9

  6. TCP Humanity

    vs busybusy: From $68.75 vs $279.76 a month at 25 employees (starting prices). Time & Attendance Software score 8.3 vs 5.8.

    Similarity13 of 100

    From $2.75/employee/mo (up to 250 employees, billed annually)10

Also cover what busybusy does

  1. Clockify

    vs busybusy: From $99.75 vs $279.76 a month at 25 employees (starting prices). Time & Attendance Software score 8.3 vs 5.8.

    Similarity55 of 100

    From $3.99/user/mo (billed annually)11

  2. Hubstaff

    vs busybusy: From $124.75 vs $279.76 a month at 25 employees (starting prices). Not scored yet in Time & Attendance Software; busybusy scores 5.8.

    Similarity50 of 100

    From $4.99/user/mo (billed annually)12

  3. QuickBooks Payroll

    vs busybusy: From $413 vs $279.76 a month at 25 employees (starting prices). Time & Attendance Software score 6.9 vs 5.8.

    Similarity33 of 100

    From $88/mo + $13/employee/mo (Workforce Premium plan)13

  4. SurePayroll

    vs busybusy: SurePayroll: prices published for other plans; busybusy: from $40/mo (billed annually). Not scored yet in Time & Attendance Software; busybusy scores 5.8.

    Similarity33 of 100

Why buyers look beyond busybusy

  1. Admin license fee

    Paid plans add a $40 admin license (first user included).

  2. Add-ons cost extra

    Payroll, checklists, photo markup and videos are add-ons.

busybusy vs its closest alternatives

Time & Attendance Software comparison: LeadChange Score, pricing and verified features
ProductScoreStarting price per employeeStarting base feePricing modelFree trialAPISOC 2 Type II
busybusy14,155.8$9.99/employee/mo (billed annually)$40/moBase fee + per employeeYesNot verifiedNot verified
Timeero5,16,177.6$5/user/mo (under 11 employees, billed annually)See plansPer userYesYesYes
Buddy Punch6,188.1$4.99/employee/mo (billed annually)$19/mo (billed annually)Base fee + per employeeYesYesNot verified
ClockShark76.1$9.50/employee/mo$42/moBase fee + per employeeYesNot verifiedNot verified
Hourly8,19Not scored$12/employee/mo$80/moBase fee + per employeeNot verifiedNot verifiedYes
QuickBooks Time9,20Not scored$10/employee/mo$20/moBase fee + per employeeYesNot verifiedYes: Yes (company-level, product not named)
TCP Humanity10,218.3$2.75/employee/mo (under 251 employees, billed annually)See plansPer employeeYesYesYes
Clockify11,22,23Scored 9.7/10 in Project Time Tracking & Timesheets on its own page8.3$3.99/user/mo (billed annually)See plansPer userYesYesYes

Not verified = we have no sourced value for it yet.

Alternatives to similar products

Frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to busybusy?

Among products built for the same job in Time & Attendance Software, the closest to busybusy are Timeero (50% similar), Buddy Punch (37% similar), and ClockShark (37% similar), by the categories, company sizes and pricing model they share. Timeero vs busybusy: Timeero: from $5/user/mo (Basic plan, billed annually); busybusy: from $40/mo (billed annually). Time & Attendance Software score 7.6 vs 5.8.

What is a cheaper alternative to busybusy?

Sling: From $50 a month at 25 employees vs $279.76 billed annually for busybusy (starting prices).

Which busybusy alternatives publish their prices?

Of the alternatives to busybusy, Timeero, Buddy Punch, ClockShark, Hourly, QuickBooks Time, TCP Humanity, Clockify, Hubstaff, QuickBooks Payroll, SurePayroll, Deputy, and Sling publish list prices for at least one plan. busybusy publishes its prices too.

Which busybusy alternative scores highest?

Clockify scores highest at 8.3/10; busybusy scores 5.8. Closest to busybusy: Timeero (50% similar, 7.6). For small businesses: TCP Humanity (8.3).

Why do teams look for busybusy alternatives?

The fit limits documented for busybusy: admin license fee and add-ons cost extra. The “Why buyers look beyond busybusy” section explains each one from its source.

Which busybusy alternatives integrate with QuickBooks Online?

Buddy Punch, ClockShark, and QuickBooks Time list QuickBooks Online among their notable integrations, like busybusy.

Which busybusy alternatives offer a free trial?

Of the alternatives to busybusy, Timeero, Buddy Punch, ClockShark, QuickBooks Time, and 4 more list a free trial, as busybusy does.

How this page was made

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    Scored and compared with the LeadChange methodology, version 1.5. Read the methodology

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    Our independent review of Oct 30, 2026 asked for changes. How we review

  • Hands-on testing

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Sources

The 24 pages this page's facts come from, with the day we last checked each one. The numbers beside the figures above link here.

Quotes from the sources
  1. Sling getsling.com/pricing“Take it to the next level by adding tools for tracking time and optimizing labor costs. $2.001.70 per user per month”
  2. TCP Software tcpsoftware.com“For smaller teams looking for scalable automation, Humanity Time helps you track time, attendance, and labor costs essential to small business workflows.”
  3. Buddy Punch buddypunch.com/about-us“Buddy Punch builds easy to use and affordable workforce management software that helps small businesses track time, manage schedules, and run payroll without the headaches.”
  4. Deputy deputy.com“Tackle today’s challenges andtomorrow’s opportunities with DeputySingle locationMulti locationFranchiseEnterprise”
  5. Timeero timeero.com/pricing“$7.50$9per user/month9.007.50total/month/monthly” “One flat per-user rate, no matter the role”
  6. Buddy Punch buddypunch.com/pricing“Pro Optimize operations and workforce management for growing teams. $6.99/user/mo +$19 base fee per month” “There is a per employee fee and then a base fee each month. This can be paid monthly or annually. If paid annually there is a discount.”
  7. ClockShark clockshark.com/pricing“Standard $ 42 USD/month + $9.50 USD/month per user” “ClockShark customers can activate and deactivate users as needed for their business, and we’ll pro-rate the invoice.”
  8. Hourly hourly.io/pricing“Gold$80/moBase+$12/moPer Employee” “Hourly offers transparent pricing with a simple monthly fee plus a per-employee fee that's added to your subscription.”
  9. Intuit (QuickBooks) quickbooks.intuit.com/time-tracking/pricing“Meet deadlines with real-time project collaboration and time tracking.” “+ $10 per user per month”
  10. TCP Software tcpsoftware.com/pricing“$2.75 per employee/mo billed annually” “unlimited access to the Humanity Schedule Professional plan”
  11. Clockify clockify.me/pricing“US$ 3.99 per seat /month billed annually (or US$4.99 if billed monthly)” “Clockify API”
  12. Hubstaff hubstaff.com/pricing“Starter $4 99 / seat / mo 2 seat minimum.” “Sign up for a free 14-day trial. No credit card required. 30-day money-back guarantee.”
  13. Intuit quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll/pricing/bundle“WORKFORCE PREMIUM FAVORITE All-in-one payroll, time tracking, and HR tools. $88 + $13/employee” “Free trial applies to the monthly base price for the first thirty (30) days of new subscriptions to QuickBooks Online and/or Workforce.”
  14. BusyBusy busybusy.com/busy-payroll“$9.99 per user, per month, billed annually $11.99 billed monthly”
  15. BusyBusy busybusy.com/price“per user, per month, billed annually +$40 Admin license (first user included)” “*14 Day Free Trial. No CC Required”
  16. Timeero timeero.com/integrations“Use Timeero's API for a Custom, Effortless Data Flow between your favorite Apps.”
  17. Timeero timeero.com/trust-center“Timeero is proud to be SOC 2 Type II compliant, verifying that our internal systems, policies, and controls meet the highest benchmarks for security, availability, and confidentiality.”
  18. Buddy Punch buddypunch.com/integrations“Automatically create and edit employees, department codes, geofences, locations, positions, and more using our external API.” “Transfer your time data to QuickBooks in seconds.”
  19. Hourly hourly.io/licenses
  20. Intuit assurance.intuit.com“Our most recent SOC 2 report is for the period of September 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025. Our Next SOC 2 will be released end of October and will cover the period of May 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026.”
  21. TCP Software tcpsoftware.com/security“TCP’s Service Organization Controls 2 (SOC 2 type II) reports outline information related to our internal controls for security, availability, processing integrity, and confidentiality over a time period.”
  22. Clockify clockify.me/features/activity-monitoring“7-day free trial · No credit card required”
  23. Clockify cake.com/security“An annual audit that demonstrates our ongoing commitment to security and data privacy.”
  24. ClockShark clockshark.com/integrations“As an ADP partner, ClockShark connects directly with RUN Powered by ADP and ADP Workforce Now.”

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