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Time & Attendance Software

Best Free Time & Attendance Software

Free time clocks work well for small teams, but each free plan has limits that shape what you can do. Check what the plan leaves out before you rely on it: pay rules, exports and user or location caps are where free plans usually end.

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Our top picks

  1. Best overall

    Homebase

    Highest LeadChange Score here (7.5/10), with 7 of 11 core time and attendance capabilities verified.

  2. Best value

    Sling

    by Toast

    Lowest published list cost at 25 employees ($50/mo) among products scoring at or above the median.

    From $2/user/mo

LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.

Free time & attendance software, ranked

Ranked by LeadChange Score from verified facts; products with too few verified facts are not scored yet and come last. Prices are list prices as published by each vendor.

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  1. Homebase

    Homebase suits small businesses with hourly teams, such as restaurants, retail and services, that want scheduling, a time clock, team chat and optional payroll in one app. Basic is free for one location and up to 10 employees; Essentials, Plus and All-in-One cost $30, $70 and $120 per location a month.

    Pricing model
    Tiered plans
    SOC 2 Type II
    Yes

    Homebase pricing

  2. Sling

    Sling fits shift-based teams in restaurants, retail, hospitality and care that want scheduling and messaging free for up to 30 users, and time tracking and labor cost tools for a low per-user price: Premium is $2.00 and Business $4.00 per user a month, 15% less billed annually.

    Pricing model
    Per user

    From $2/user/mo

    Sling scheduling pricing

  3. Connecteam

    Connecteam fits shift-based and deskless teams that want a GPS time clock, scheduling, team chat and basic HR in one mobile app. Teams of up to 10 users get every hub free, and paid hubs start at $29 a month for the first 30 users on yearly billing.

    Pricing model
    Base fee + per employee
    SOC 2 Type II
    Yes

    Connecteam plans and prices

  4. 7shifts

    7shifts suits restaurants, from single independents to franchise groups, that want scheduling, time clocking, labor compliance, tips and team messaging built around restaurant shifts.

    Pricing model
    Tiered plans
    Not scored yet12 of 25 facts verifiedFacts checked Oct 12, 2026

    7shifts plans and prices

  5. ZoomShift

    ZoomShift is a low-cost scheduling and time clock tool for small hourly teams, with a free plan up to 20 users and paid plans at $2 or $4 per active team member per month. Overtime warnings and geofenced clock-in sit on the $4 Premium plan.

    Pricing model
    Per user
    Not scored yet11 of 25 facts verifiedFacts checked Oct 13, 2026

    From $2/user/mo

    ZoomShift plans and prices

LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.

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How the score works

What matters in free time & attendance software

  1. Overtime and approval features

    Free tiers may record hours without applying overtime rules or manager approvals.

  2. Record export

    Federal rules require employers to keep time records, so you must be able to download them at any time.

  3. User and location caps

    Free plans often stop at a set number of users or one location, which can end the free plan as you grow.

  4. Payroll connection

    Some free plans leave out the payroll link, so hours must be typed into payroll by hand.

  5. Upgrade price

    Know what the first paid plan costs before your team outgrows the free one.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best free time & attendance software?

On the LeadChange Score weighted free, the highest-scoring of the 3 products with a published score are Homebase (7.5/10), Sling (7.5), and Connecteam (7.3).

Is there free time & attendance software free?

7shifts, Connecteam, Homebase, Sling, and ZoomShift list a free plan, 5 of the 5 products free. Free plans limit employees, features or support.

Which time & attendance platforms free integrate with Square?

Square, listed by 4 of the 5 time & attendance platforms free: 7shifts, Connecteam, Homebase, and Sling.

Which time & attendance platforms free have a mobile app?

Connecteam, Homebase, Sling, and ZoomShift confirm a mobile app; 1 of the 5 products free does not document one.

Which time & attendance platforms free are built for enterprises?

7shifts and Connecteam list enterprises among the company sizes they serve.

Which time & attendance platforms free support single sign-on?

Connecteam and Homebase document single sign-on; 3 of the 5 products free do not.

How we research

This ranking of free time & attendance software reweights the LeadChange Score: capability coverage 25%, pricing transparency & value 40%, integrations & API 10%, security & compliance 10%, fit & support 5%, and data confidence 10%. Only products with a verified fact showing they serve this segment are listed.

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