ClockIt vs Homebase (2026)
A tablet time clock against one backed by real biometric terminals.
Pricing and review data verified 2026-08-24 · Sourced from Capterra
The verdict
Homebase wins for a single US location wanting scheduling and hiring free. ClockIt wins where punches need a fingerprint or face terminal on the wall, or where the team is outside the US.
No credit card required · ClockIt is one of the products compared here, and we say plainly below where Homebase is the better choice.
At a glance
| ClockIt | Homebase | |
|---|---|---|
| Capterra rating | 4.6 (135) | 4.6 (1,152) |
| Starting price | $2.99 Per User, Per Month | $30 Usage Based, Per Month |
| Free plan | Free version available | No |
| Best for | Teams of 10–100 that want a physical clock on the wall as well as an app, without a per-site hardware contract. | Single-location US hourly businesses that want scheduling, a tablet time clock and hiring in one place. |
| Not for | Freelancers billing hours to clients — a solo timer does that job with less setup. | Teams outside the US, where the payroll and compliance tie-ins do not apply. |
Feature comparison
| Feature | ClockIt | Homebase |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | PartialOne location |
| Time clock / punch in | Yes | Yes |
| Shared kiosk mode | Yes | Yes |
| Biometric hardware | Yes | No |
| GPS tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Geofencing | Yes | Yes |
| Shift scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Shift swaps | Yes | Yes |
| PTO / leave management | Yes | Yes |
| Overtime rules | Yes | Yes |
| Payroll export | Yes | Yes |
| Offline mode | — | — |
| API access | Yes | — |
“—” means we could not verify that feature for that product, not that it is missing.
What users actually say
The highest-rated and most critical review we found for each product, quoted verbatim.
ClockIt 4.6 / 5 from 135 Capterra reviews
“Great time punch application”
We really liked that the free version allows for accurate time tracking for those on a budget. Looking at the paid versions you get some serious value for your money. The user interface is smooth and allows for lots of different reporting.
Dylan M., Head of Office Administration · Hospital & Health Care · March 23, 2026 · Capterra
“Good, for 14 days”
The process of adding an employee, it would be better to be able to send invitations.
Mostafa Y., Editor-in-Chief · Media Production · October 29, 2024 · Capterra
Homebase 4.6 / 5 from 1,152 Capterra reviews
“Time tracker with GPS location”
Great app to keep track of time, it integrates GPS which allows for precise location. It includes some functions to allow to communicate with your team, this is great when you need to coordinate work. It is very easy to use and intuitive, it does take a little setup, but once you have it set, it is very easy to use. It predicts your pay, and offers some options to get an advance on your paycheck.
Jesus G., Case Worker · Mental Health Care · May 1, 2026 · Capterra
“Good and Easy, but...”
There are features that would be helpful but are not included lower tier plans, but don't warrant the change in pricing to go to a higher tier. For example, overtime calculation across sites. Or another example would be attaching documents to team members. These things would help, but the price jump to turn them on is too extreme.
Davinder T., Owner · Restaurants · January 23, 2026 · Capterra
A closer look
ClockIt
ClockIt is an employee time clock and attendance platform that pairs a web and mobile app with physical biometric terminals. It is one of the few products in this category that talks to fingerprint and face terminals directly over the ZKTeco ADMS push protocol, so punches from a wall-mounted device land in the same timesheet as mobile and kiosk punches. Scheduling, leave, overtime rules and payroll-ready exports are included rather than tiered, and there is a free plan you can start on without talking to sales.
Strengths
- Works with ZKTeco and eSSL biometric terminals over ADMS — most competitors are software-only
- Scheduling, PTO and overtime rules included rather than gated behind a higher tier
- Free plan, self-serve signup, no demo call required
Limitations
- Smaller review base than the category leaders
- Not built for client billing or invoicing workflows
Available on: Web, Android, iPhone/iPad · Support: Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat
Homebase
Homebase bundles shift scheduling, a tablet-based time clock, team messaging and hiring for hourly businesses, with a free tier that covers a single location. Its centre of gravity is US small business — payroll integrations, labour-law alerts and break rules are built around US requirements. The time clock runs on a shared tablet with photo capture rather than dedicated biometric hardware, and the features that matter most to multi-site operators tend to sit on the paid tiers.
Strengths
- Free tier genuinely usable for one location
- Scheduling, time clock, messaging and hiring in one product
- Deep US payroll and compliance integrations
Limitations
- Value drops sharply outside the US
- Multi-location features require higher tiers
Available on: Web, Android, iPhone/iPad · Support: Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat
Common questions
Is ClockIt or Homebase cheaper?
ClockIt starts at $2.99 Per User, Per Month. Homebase starts at $30 Usage Based, Per Month. Compare the total for the modules you actually need rather than the headline seat price — several products in this category price the time clock separately from scheduling.
Which has better reviews, ClockIt or Homebase?
On Capterra, ClockIt rates 4.6 from 135 reviews and Homebase rates 4.6 from 1,152 reviews, captured 2026-08-24. Ratings across this category cluster tightly, so review volume tells you more about maturity than quality.
Do ClockIt or Homebase support biometric time clocks?
ClockIt: yes. Homebase: no. ClockIt connects directly to ZKTeco and eSSL fingerprint and face terminals over the ADMS push protocol, so hardware punches land in the same timesheet as app and kiosk punches.
Try ClockIt alongside your shortlist
No credit card required · Free plan available