| Clox | Buddy Punch | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price (5 users) | $41/mo | $49/mo |
| Platform base fee | $29/mo (incl. 3 users) | $19/mo (0 users) |
| Per extra user | $6/mo ($60/yr) | $5.99/mo (Pro) |
| Geofencing | Included | Pro tier only |
| Kiosk / PIN mode | Included | Pro tier only |
| Scheduling | Included | Pro tier only |
| Overtime + lunch rules | Included | Included |
| Free trial | 14 days, no card | 14 days, no card |
Comparison reflects Buddy Punch's publicly available pricing and features as of July 2026 and may change. Verify current details on their website.
What Buddy Punch does well
The parts worth keeping.
- Mature product with deep configuration options
- Strong report library out of the box
- Integrations with most major payroll providers
- Long track record (since 2013)
Why teams switch
Where Clox is the better fit.
Your base already includes 3 users
Buddy Punch charges a $19 base on top of $5.99/user (Pro tier), so a 5-person crew runs about $49/month. Clox is $41 for the same crew: a $29 base that already includes your first 3 users, then $6 each after, with every feature on one plan.
One product, not three tiers
Buddy Punch puts geofencing, kiosk, and scheduling on the Pro tier. Clox includes those same features on every plan, so you never have to upgrade to unlock them.
Faster to set up
Clox has one pricing decision and one onboarding path. Buddy Punch has three plans and a lot of dashboard surface area you have to ignore.
The verdict
Which one should you pick?
You want a long list of reports and configuration options and don't mind paying for a higher tier to unlock some features.
You want every feature on one plan and a predictable bill, and you run a small crew with a straightforward workflow.
This is Clox
No demo required. This is the whole app.
What you see is the whole product. Accurate hours, flagged overtime, and job costs that update as your crew works. Simple enough to set up yourself, and free for 14 days.
Still comparing
Weighing more than one tool?
See the other head-to-heads, run your crew size through the price calculator on the alternatives hub, or check the full Clox pricing.