| 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 June 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's geofencing, kiosk, and scheduling are all on the Pro tier. With Clox every feature is on every plan. No upsells.
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 juggling feature tiers.
You want every feature on one plan and a predictable bill. 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.