Fareclock

Fareclock is workforce time and attendance software for employers coordinating hourly teams across sites and jobs. It suits field-based and multi-location operations that need controlled clock-ins, scheduling and payroll-oriented reporting. Its depth is useful, but base fees mean small teams should compare the total cost with the value of its controls.

Overview

Fareclock brings time capture, attendance monitoring, scheduling and payroll calculations into one workforce platform. Employees can clock in by smartphone or kiosk, with facial recognition, PIN, QR code and NFC verification also supported. That variety can accommodate different work settings; GPS tracking and geofencing add a location check, while facial recognition is intended to deter buddy punching.

Mobile apps can record clock-ins and clock-outs offline and sync them when a device reconnects, which helps teams working where connectivity is unreliable. The payroll calculator handles standard and overtime hours, pay rates and job-based pay. Administrators can assign jobs and cost codes, then use reports to review hours and labor costs by job, project or phase.

Key features

Shift scheduling includes pay-rate adjustments and overtime-rule support. Timesheet approvals, break tracking and attendance reports round out the timekeeping workflow. Together, these features make Fareclock more useful than a basic punch clock for managers who need to connect scheduled shifts with recorded hours and labor costs.

Location controls range from GPS time tracking to geofencing; Premium adds live GPS and breadcrumb history. That higher tier is the relevant choice when managers need ongoing location visibility, rather than only a location check at clock-in. Premium also adds forms, real-time alerts, attendance compliance, credentialing, briefings, personnel documents and net pay calculation.

Integrations include API, Quickbooks, Xero and custom payroll file export. Fareclock says it maintains GDPR and Data Privacy Framework compliance, is self-certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, and undergoes regular external penetration tests and security audits. It also provides 24-hour support, while Pro specifically includes email and phone support.

Pricing

Fareclock has no ongoing free plan, but offers a 30-day trial. Its pricing combines a monthly base fee with a per-user charge, so the per-seat rate alone does not show the full cost.

Pro is the practical starting point for teams that need scheduling, job costing and integrations without Premium's live location history and compliance-oriented additions. Yearly billing lowers both the base fee and per-user rate compared with monthly billing. Premium is aimed at employers who will use its additional location and workforce-management tools; smaller teams should account for the recurring base charge as well as each user's rate. Enterprise is for organizations that need dedicated account and API support, with custom pricing.

Platforms

Fareclock supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web and Windows. Mobile clock-in and offline recording make the phone apps relevant for field staff, while web access serves managers and employees working from computers.

Who it's for

Fareclock highlights construction, engineering, manufacturing and warehousing, staffing and professional services, retail, and logistics and transport. It is a strong fit when teams need location-controlled punches, job-level labor costing, overtime calculations or offline time capture. Businesses seeking only a simple time clock, or unable to justify a base fee alongside per-user charges, should compare lower-commitment alternatives.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Multiple verification methods and geofencing give employers options for controlling where and how staff clock in.
• Pros: Offline clock-ins sync after reconnection, reducing the risk of missed punches at sites with weak connectivity.
• Pros: Job and cost-code reports connect tracked hours to project and labor costs.
• Cons: There is no ongoing free plan, and paid pricing adds a base charge to per-user rates.
• Cons: Live GPS and breadcrumb history require Premium, so teams needing those controls pay more than the Pro rate.

Alternatives

Jibble is worth considering if a continuing free plan matters: its free tier supports unlimited users, two geofences and one work schedule. ClockIt also offers a free-for-life plan with unlimited users and basic time tracking, a simpler starting point for teams prioritizing a free option.

PunchFlow is a better match for a very small operation: its free plan covers up to two employees and one kiosk, while its Basic plan raises the limit to six employees. ClockOut offers a free plan for up to two people, including GPS punches, basic scheduling, pay estimates and CSV export.

TimeClock Wizard is another option for teams seeking free basic employee time tracking with unlimited users. Aladtec is an alternative with custom pricing provided through a demo request.

OnTheClock is a paid alternative with a free trial and a plan priced at $4.00 per employee per month plus a $5 base fee per month, billed monthly after a free 30-day trial. VeriClock is another paid option with a free trial; its Standard plan is $6.50 per user per month plus a $19 monthly account fee.

For broader comparisons, browse Time Clock Software or Construction Time Tracking Software.

Verdict

Fareclock is best for field and multi-site employers that need location-aware clock-ins, offline capture and job-cost reporting tied to payroll calculations. Its range of verification methods and project-level labor reports are the main reasons to choose it. Look elsewhere if a permanent free tier matters or if a base fee and per-user pricing outweigh the value of those controls.