PunchCompare
Punch vs Buddy Punch
Buddy Punch is a per-user time tracker on top of a monthly base fee, with geofencing reserved for its higher tier. Punch is one flat price per org with geofenced punch-in on every plan. Here's the honest comparison.
What you're actually paying for
Buddy Punch charges a per-user rate on every tier plus a monthly base fee, so the bill grows with every hire. Geofencing is gated to the Pro tier, and several capabilities are paid add-ons on top of the per-user price.
Punch is one flat price per organization. Geofenced punch-in, PTO accruals, overtime rules, and reports are all included on every plan, no per-user math and no add-ons to bolt on later.
The math for a team of 100
$129.99/mo
Punch Scale, every feature, owners never counted
$718/mo
Buddy Punch Pro, $19 base + 100 × $6.99 per user
Geofencing only works on this Pro tier. Punch includes it on every plan.
About 5 times the price, for less. Punch saves you roughly $588 every month.
Buddy Punch published pricing, billed monthly, as of May 2026. Rates change, so check their site for current numbers.
Punch vs Buddy Punch, side by side
| Feature | Punch | Buddy Punch |
|---|---|---|
| Flat price per org, no per-user fees | Included | Not included |
| Geofenced punch-in on every plan | Included | Not included |
| Every feature on every plan, no add-ons | Included | Not included |
| Built-in PTO accruals with tenure milestones | Included | Not included |
| Overtime presets for 15 countries | Included | Not included |
| Guided import from other time trackers | Included | Not included |
Already on Buddy Punch? Your history comes with you.
Export your timesheets from Buddy Punch (Reports → Export to Excel), upload the file, and Punch matches each shift to a teammate, lunch breaks and approval statuses included. Most teams switch in an afternoon.
See how the import worksWhy teams choose Punch over Buddy Punch
Punch wins on price, on principle, and on what's included. Buddy Punch charges per user over a monthly base fee and locks geofencing behind its Pro tier, with more capabilities sold as paid add-ons. Punch is one flat price for the whole organization with geofenced punch-in on every plan, PTO accruals with tenure milestones, overtime presets for 15 countries, and payroll-ready exports all standard. And Punch verifies a shift with a job-site geofence, never a camera in your crew's face. We don't do facial recognition or photo-on-punch, on purpose, because trust beats surveillance. You get honest time tracking your team won't resent, at a price that doesn't climb with every hire.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
- How does Buddy Punch's pricing work?
- A per-user rate on every tier plus a monthly base fee, so the bill scales with headcount. Punch is one flat price per org with no per-user fees.
- Does Buddy Punch include geofencing on every plan?
- No. Geofencing is gated to its Pro tier; the entry tier records GPS coordinates but not a job-site geofence. Punch includes geofenced punch-in on every plan.
- Does Punch have facial recognition like Buddy Punch?
- No. Punch verifies punches with a job-site geofence, not a face or photo. If photo or facial-recognition verification is a must-have, Buddy Punch offers it and Punch does not.
- How do I move my Buddy Punch data to Punch?
- Export your timesheets from Buddy Punch (Reports → Export to Excel), then upload the file in Punch's import wizard. It matches each name to a teammate and brings over shifts, lunches, and approval statuses.
Keep going.
Punch vs ClockShark, Connecteam, QuickBooks Time, Buddy Punch, Homebase
See how Punch compares: one flat price per org, every feature on every plan (PTO, geofencing, reports), 15 countries, and a one-afternoon import from the tracker you're leaving.
Learn moreSwitch to Punch, Import Your Timesheet History
Moving from ClockShark, Connecteam, QuickBooks Time, or Buddy Punch? Add your crew, upload your export, and Punch brings over every shift, lunch, and approval status. Any other tracker works with our universal template.
Learn more
Set up in a minute.
Create an org. Share the join code. Your team punches in today.