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Hourly

Best Hourly Payroll Alternatives

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

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 30 sources, facts checked

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Hourly alternatives, closest first

  1. Buddy PunchSimilarity 67
  2. ClockSharkSimilarity 52
  3. QuickBooks TimeSimilarity 48

Alternatives by reason for switching

  • Lower published price

    Sling

    From $50 a month at 25 employees vs $380 for Hourly (starting prices).

    $2/user/mo1

  • Published pricing

    Clockify

    Highest-scoring alternative that publishes its prices (8.3/10).

    Published2

  • Built for larger companies

    TCP Humanity

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

    Small businesses, enterprises3

  • Built for mid-sized companies

    Deputy

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

    Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises4

Hourly 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 Hourly.

Built for the same job

  1. Buddy Punch

    vs Hourly: From $143.75 vs $380 a month at 25 employees (starting prices). Time & Attendance Software score 8.1; Hourly is not scored yet.

    What Buddy Punch costs

    Similarity67 of 100

    From $19/mo + $4.99/employee/mo (Starter plan, annual)5

  2. ClockShark

    vs Hourly: From $279.50 vs $380 a month at 25 employees (starting prices). Time & Attendance Software score 6.1; Hourly is not scored yet.

    ClockShark plans and prices

    Similarity52 of 100

    From $42/mo + $9.50/employee/mo6

  3. QuickBooks Time

    vs Hourly: From $270 vs $380 a month at 25 employees (starting prices).

    What QuickBooks Time costs

    Similarity48 of 100

    From $20/mo + $10/employee/mo (Time Premium plan)7

  4. Timeero

    vs Hourly: Timeero: from $5/user/mo (Basic plan, billed annually); Hourly: from $80/mo + $12/employee. Time & Attendance Software score 7.6; Hourly is not scored yet.

    Timeero plans and prices

    Similarity47 of 100

    From $5/user/mo (Basic plan, up to 10 users, billed annually)8

  5. busybusy

    vs Hourly: From $279.76 vs $380 a month at 25 employees (starting prices). Time & Attendance Software score 5.8; Hourly is not scored yet.

    busybusy plans and prices

    Similarity37 of 100

    From $40/mo for the first user, then $9.99/user/mo (annual)9

  6. TCP Humanity

    vs Hourly: From $68.75 vs $380 a month at 25 employees (starting prices). Time & Attendance Software score 8.3; Hourly is not scored yet.

    What TCP Humanity costs

    Similarity28 of 100

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

Also cover what Hourly does

  1. SurePayroll

    vs Hourly: SurePayroll: prices published for other plans; Hourly: from $80/mo + $12/employee.

    SurePayroll pricing

    Similarity83 of 100

  2. QuickBooks Payroll

    vs Hourly: From $413 vs $380 a month at 25 employees (starting prices). Time & Attendance Software score 6.9; Hourly is not scored yet.

    QuickBooks Payroll plans and prices

    Similarity68 of 100

    From $88/mo + $13/employee/mo (Workforce Premium plan)11

  3. Homebase

    vs Hourly: Homebase: from $30/location/mo; Hourly: from $80/mo + $12/employee. Time & Attendance Software score 6.9; Hourly is not scored yet.

    What Homebase costs

    Similarity50 of 100

  4. ZoomShift

    vs Hourly: From $50 vs $380 a month at 25 employees (starting prices).

    ZoomShift plans and prices

    Similarity47 of 100

    From $2/user/mo12

Why buyers look beyond Hourly

  1. Fast deposits gated

    Same-day and next-day direct deposit need Platinum, 8 qualifying payroll runs and credit approval.

  2. Few named integrations

    QuickBooks and DocuSign are the named integrations.

Hourly vs its closest alternatives

Time & Attendance Software comparison: LeadChange Score, pricing and verified features
ProductScoreStarting price per employeeStarting base feePricing modelFree trialSOC 2 Type IIMobile apps
Hourly13–15Not scored$12/employee/mo$80/moBase fee + per employeeNot verifiedYesiOS, Android
Buddy Punch5,168.1$4.99/employee/mo (billed annually)$19/mo (billed annually)Base fee + per employeeYesNot verifiediOS, Android, ChromeOS
ClockShark6,176.1$9.50/employee/mo$42/moBase fee + per employeeYesNot verifiedClockShark iOS app, ClockShark Android app, ClockShark Kiosk app
QuickBooks Time7,18,19Not scored$10/employee/mo$20/moBase fee + per employeeYesYes: Yes (company-level, product not named)iOS, Android
Timeero8,20,217.6$5/user/mo (under 11 employees, billed annually)See plansPer userYesYesiOS, Android, Timeero Terminal (tablet kiosk)
busybusy9,22,235.8$9.99/employee/mo (billed annually)$40/moBase fee + per employeeYesNot verifiediOS, Android
TCP Humanity10,248.3$2.75/employee/mo (under 251 employees, billed annually)See plansPer employeeYesYesiOS, Android
SurePayroll25,26Scored 4.9/10 in Payroll Software on its own pageNot scoredSee plansSee plansBase fee + per employeeNoNot verifiedYes

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

Alternatives to similar products

Frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to Hourly?

Among products built for the same job in Time & Attendance Software, the closest to Hourly are Buddy Punch (67% similar), ClockShark (52% similar), and QuickBooks Time (48% similar), by the categories, company sizes and pricing model they share. Buddy Punch vs Hourly: From $143.75 vs $380 a month at 25 employees (starting prices). Time & Attendance Software score 8.1; Hourly is not scored yet.

What is a cheaper alternative to Hourly?

Sling: From $50 a month at 25 employees vs $380 for Hourly (starting prices).

Which Hourly alternatives publish their prices?

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

Which Hourly alternative scores highest?

Clockify scores highest at 8.3/10; Hourly is not scored yet. Closest to Hourly: Buddy Punch (67% similar, 8.1). For small businesses: TCP Humanity (8.3).

Is there a free alternative to Hourly?

Among the alternatives to Hourly, busybusy, Homebase, and ZoomShift list a free plan, with limits on users or features.

Why do teams look for Hourly alternatives?

The fit limits documented for Hourly: fast deposits gated and few named integrations. The “Why buyers look beyond Hourly” section explains each one from its source.

Which Hourly alternatives integrate with QuickBooks?

Timeero, TCP Humanity, and Homebase list QuickBooks among their notable integrations, like Hourly.

Which Hourly alternatives offer a free trial?

Of the alternatives to Hourly, Buddy Punch, ClockShark, QuickBooks Time, Timeero, and 5 more list a free trial.

How this page was made

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Sources

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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. Clockify clockify.me/pricing“Get started for free and upgrade to get more features.”
  3. 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.”
  4. Deputy deputy.com“Tackle today’s challenges andtomorrow’s opportunities with DeputySingle locationMulti locationFranchiseEnterprise”
  5. 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.”
  6. 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.”
  7. Intuit (QuickBooks) quickbooks.intuit.com/time-tracking/pricing“Meet deadlines with real-time project collaboration and time tracking.” “+ $10 per user per month”
  8. Timeero timeero.com/pricing“$7.50$9per user/month9.007.50total/month/monthly” “One flat per-user rate, no matter the role”
  9. BusyBusy busybusy.com/busy-payroll“$9.99 per user, per month, billed annually $11.99 billed monthly”
  10. TCP Software tcpsoftware.com/pricing“$2.75 per employee/mo billed annually” “unlimited access to the Humanity Schedule Professional plan”
  11. 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.”
  12. ZoomShift zoomshift.com/pricing“Starter Top-notch scheduling and time tracking for growing organizations. $2” “When you sign up for ZoomShift, you have full access to all features for 14 days.”
  13. 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.”
  14. Hourly hourly.io/licenses
  15. Hourly hourly.io/payroll“Hourly is an app you download onto your phone and your workers’ phones.”
  16. Buddy Punch buddypunch.com/features“We also have apps for iOS and Android phones/tablets and a ChromeOS app for Chromebooks.”
  17. ClockShark clockshark.com/tour/time-reporting“Your crew can download the ClockShark app right on their phones, from any iOS or Android device.”
  18. 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.”
  19. Intuit (QuickBooks) QuickBooks Time (Intuit)“Mobile apps: The QuickBooks Time mobile companion apps work with iPhone, iPad, and Android phones and tablets.”
  20. 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.”
  21. Timeero timeero.com/mobile-app“Apps for iOS and Android”
  22. BusyBusy busybusy.com/price“per user, per month, billed annually +$40 Admin license (first user included)” “*14 Day Free Trial. No CC Required”
  23. BusyBusy busybusy.com/mobile-time-clock-app“this cloud-based time tracking software can be accessed from any Android or iOS smartphone or tablet, or direct from your web browser.”
  24. 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.”
  25. SurePayroll (Paychex) surepayroll.com/payroll“Billed monthly. Cancel anytime.”
  26. SurePayroll (Paychex) surepayroll.com/pricing“During your first 12 months with SurePayroll, every alternating month will be free.” “Mobile app for employers and employees”
  27. Timeero timeero.com/integrations“Using Timeero’s integration with Zapier, you can connect with over 5,000 apps and services for a seamless workflow.”
  28. TCP Software tcpsoftware.com/products/integrations“Integrations include: Workday, Oracle, ADP WorkforceNow®, PeopleSoft, Ellucian, BambooHR, and more”
  29. Homebase joinhomebase.com/integrations“Point-of-sale integrations”
  30. Homebase joinhomebase.com/pricing“Free 14-day trial of All-in-One”

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