ClockIt vs Sling (2026)
Scheduling-led against attendance-led, at a similar entry price.
Pricing and review data verified 2026-08-24 · Sourced from Capterra
The verdict
Sling wins on scheduling depth and labour-cost warnings. ClockIt wins on verified attendance, biometric terminals and payroll-ready exports.
No credit card required · ClockIt is one of the products compared here, and we say plainly below where Sling is the better choice.
At a glance
| ClockIt | Sling | |
|---|---|---|
| Capterra rating | 4.6 (135) | 4.6 (212) |
| Starting price | $2.99 Per User, Per Month | $2 Per User, Per Month |
| Free plan | Free version available | Free version available |
| 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. | Shift businesses that mainly need scheduling and want a time clock alongside it. |
| Not for | Freelancers billing hours to clients — a solo timer does that job with less setup. | Teams whose primary need is detailed project or billable time tracking. |
Feature comparison
| Feature | ClockIt | Sling |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | PartialLimited tier |
| 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
Sling 4.6 / 5 from 212 Capterra reviews
“Game Changer for us.”
What I like the most about Sling is... I used to text message all of my employees to ler ask if they can work and then again to let them know when they are working! I no longer need to do that. They all know if they cant work they do the "Time Off request" if they can never work on such day they do "Unavailible" The natrue of our business are only events so we are somewhere different every event. Sling connects the address to the date as well. Its just been a total Game Changer a fee that we can afford!!
Carrie K., Owner · Events Services · October 3, 2023 · Capterra
“Great for Small Businesses”
I felt the app has features that could be updated for better usage like employee adjust shift with management approval, forms, etc.
Koko H., HR Coordinator · Sports · April 21, 2025 · 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
Sling
Sling leads with scheduling — shift building, availability, swaps and labour-cost guardrails that warn a manager before a schedule blows the budget. Time tracking is present and competent but secondary to the scheduling engine. Its low entry price makes it a common first paid tool for small shift teams, and the reason it turns up against Homebase and When I Work more often than against project trackers.
Strengths
- Strong scheduling with labour-cost warnings
- Low per-user entry price
- Shift swaps and availability handled well
Limitations
- Time tracking is secondary to scheduling
- No biometric hardware support
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 Sling cheaper?
ClockIt starts at $2.99 Per User, Per Month. Sling starts at $2 Per User, 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 Sling?
On Capterra, ClockIt rates 4.6 from 135 reviews and Sling rates 4.6 from 212 reviews, captured 2026-08-24. Ratings across this category cluster tightly, so review volume tells you more about maturity than quality.
Do ClockIt or Sling support biometric time clocks?
ClockIt: yes. Sling: 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