Stop Buddy Punching in its Tracks.

Buddy punching comes at a cost and now you can have all the tools you need to prevent it.

Trusted by 100,000+ small businesses

Trusted by 100,000+ small businesses and their teams.

Eliminate time theft.

Homebase time clocks deter buddy punching and enable easy verification

  • Auto-assigned PINs prevent unintentional buddy punching.
  • Cameras capture photos of who is clocking in and out.
  • Managers can swiftly approve hours with clock data.

Effectively communicate the rules.

  • Don’t wait for buddy punching to happen: proactively communicate rules with easy and accessible tools.
  • Already have time theft policies in play? Get them reviewed by Homebase HR experts.
  • We help you be an open book with new hire onboarding.

High-tech tracking with GPS.

  • With Homebase’s Essentials plan, GPS snapshots record your employees’ location during clock-in.
  • Verify where employees are to prevent time theft and early clock-ins.
  • Set custom geo-fences around approved clock-in sites, whether it’s 150 feet, 1 block, or 5 blocks of a location.

Don’t let your business pay for buddy punching.

Get the tools you need to cut down the not-so-hidden costs of time theft.

No credit card required.

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Top-rated app loved by 100K+ small businesses.

But don’t take our word for it.

4.6 of 5

Top Performer Time Clock & Scheduling Software 2022

5 Star review

4.9 of 5

Top Rated Time Clock for Small Businesses 2023

4.8 of 5

Top 50 Business App

Top 10

Best Employee Scheduling Software of 2023

Ratings as of October 2023

Excellent app!

This app makes me jump out of my chair when I trade shifts with my cuzzos, I’m like do not fear i am here when my co workers need shifts traded.

bigcart27

July 3, 2024

😎💪👍

😎💪👍

Hector

July 21, 2024

Great app!!!

The money feature is awesome!! It's a great to see what you are making for the amount you work before you even go in.

Brigette Luiza

July 28, 2024

Gives a great visual of my job.

The app is user friendly and easy to navigate. Communication with my team is very simple.

Brigette Luiza

July 28, 2024

So much organization

I’ve worked 2 jobs, and the difference in my new workplace with Homebase is remarkable.

bianvv

August 1, 2024

👍😃👍

🌈😃👍😃🌈

McGannahann

August 4, 2024

Best scheduling app ever

First shift of my new job and I had the time wrong and received a notification an hour before it began from the app!!

RubehBoobeh

August 5, 2024

Love it!

Is so much easier to look and see my schedule and my coworkers

 Cubanita72

August 6, 2024

Simple & Easy

I just got hired and my company uses this app and it couldn’t be more simple and easy to use.

 Jeffyis

August 7, 2024

👍👍👍👍

This app makes keeping track of hours easy and fun. I like that I can clock out for breaks and it allows me to leave messages for my GM.

betuntibf

August 7, 2024

Pretty cool!

Very easy to use! It tells you how much you made in your shift, which is really cool!

Milothedog2

August 8, 2024

I find it handy!

It’s a nifty little app that I find very useful as I juggle various part-time employment opportunities.

theNiceSister

August 8, 2024

User friendly design

Let’s put it this way you don’t need to do a 45 minute tutorial on how to utilize the app to clock in and out of work each day.

Jashley114

August 9, 2024

Never used an app like this!

I have never used an app like this before and I don’t know what I did without it.

texas_girl!

August 10, 2024

Never used an app like this!

I have never used an app like this before and I don’t know what I did without it.

texas_girl!

August 10, 2024

Love this app

Love this app it’s so much easier to know when I need to be into work and it’s not confusing at all.

Starfire loona

August 16, 2024

Security Officer

I am 69 years old and this beats a time card!

PanchoVilla55

August 17, 2024

Freaking awesome

Best app to communicate with your team.

Jaayy_B

August 19, 2024

Love it

It’s tells me everything I need to know. My hours, how many shifts I worked, my pay and who is working with me.

81chefmami

August 19, 2024

5 years using Homebase

They offer a lot of free options and it’s super convenient for scheduling and payroll all in one place!

Kitty2863

August 22, 2024

Easy to Use!

We’ve been using Homebase for around 5 years and are very happy with it!

Kitty2863

August 22, 2024

The go-to choice

One of the standout features is the ability to track your bills. You can see which bills are due and which have been paid.

Repleeka

August 17, 2024

Must have for every employer

Overall, this app should be the go-to choice for any employer.

Repleeka

August 17, 2024

Must have for every employer

I’ve been using the Homebase app at my company, and I have to say it’s incredibly user-friendly.

Repleeka

August 17, 2024

Easy to use and very intuitive

Makes management of my business easier for sure.

optimumeyes

July 4, 2024

Every company should have this.

Every company should have this.

Mista Andrews

July 21, 2024

I like it

I love it

Yussuf90

July 26, 2024

Owner

The best I've ever used. It's just plain awesome.

Dakota coffee

August 2, 2024

Keeps me organized.

Very user friendly, staff loves it!

JD Jump

August 2, 2024

Easy to use!

Very user friendly, staff loves it!

rickl912

August 7, 2024

Great app!

Perfect for small businesses like mine.

Neeko on fire

August 7, 2024

Great app!

Really love this app! Very easy to use! Great way to reach out to staff.

Becaring

September 9, 2024

Homebase is awesome!

If you’re wondering if you should use it, the answer is YES!

Becaring

August 9, 2024

Homebase app

The best I ever used. Love it

Big Rob did it

August 9, 2024

Excelente

Excelente

Jose Serrano

August 12, 2024

Amazing app

This app is aboslutly amazing and creates easy access and easy use for any employee or employer.

YEETTTTT23

August 14, 2024

Love it!

We love this app! Using it for scheduling and communicating with staff.

Happy Earth Tea

August 14, 2024

Easy to manage

This app really helps manage payroll and schedules.

RejuvenateOly

August 15, 2024

Review

This app is awesome!!!

Daki man

August 15, 2024

Recommended!

This app is easy to use, the customer service is great and for scheduling is free!!

frutahealthylifestyle

August 15, 2024

Easy and very helpful app

I am trying the next plan since my business is growing and OMG! It has everything and more. Recommended!

 leighcurr

August 17, 2024

V.P.

Just starting out with a small business. This has been a lifesaver. Only a couple days in using it but it’s value is already paid off.

MishyUdi

August 16, 2024

Life Saver

It’s super easy to use and stay up to date with keeping employees notified.

Childcare Academy

August 19, 2024

Great solution for a team

We have been using Homebase for more than 3 years and it has been key to make our team stayed connected.

Childcare Academy

August 19, 2024

Ease to use. Clear UI.

Homebase employee app has a relatively good user interface. Perfect choice if you are running small business.

TimChan2022

December 27, 2022

I love it!!!!

Easiest system clocking in/out thus far, really cool features.

Paula M.

March 13, 2023

Built for small business.

Homebase has everything you need to manage and grow a better team.

  • Scheduling

  • Time clocks

  • Payroll

  • Messaging

  • Hiring & onboarding

  • HR & compliance

  • PTO & time-off controls

  • POS integration

  • Labor cost controls

  • Employee happiness

  • Retention & performance

  • Departments & permissions

Put a time clock in your team’s pocket.

Make time-tracking easier, download our free time clock app for iOS or Android today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is buddy punching?

How do I prevent/stop buddy punching?

Can time clocks prevent buddy punching?

Is buddy punching illegal?

What is buddy punching?

How do I prevent/stop buddy punching?

Can time clocks prevent buddy punching?

Is buddy punching illegal?

It’s the better way to schedule your team.

And did we mention it’s free?