Who publishes this: TimeClockGuide is run by the team behind ClockAll, which is also our #1 pick. We tell you up front so you can weigh the comparisons accordingly — every figure about a competitor is sourced from their own public pricing and docs.
The whole reason to upgrade from paper is honest punches. Biometric (Face ID or fingerprint) and PIN entry are the two main ways to confirm who’s clocking in. Here’s how they compare so you can pick the right one.
Biometric (Face ID / fingerprint)
- Pros — nearly impossible to fake; nothing to remember or share
- Cons — some staff have privacy concerns; a few states regulate biometric data
PIN entry
- Pros — simple, no biometric data stored, works on any device
- Cons — PINs can be shared unless paired with a supervised kiosk
Our top pick: ClockAll
The strongest setup uses both: a face check on each person’s own phone, plus a personal PIN on the shared tablet by the door. That is exactly what ClockAll does — Face ID in the app, per-person PINs at the kiosk — with GPS on top, so a shared PIN still can’t be used off-site.
- Stops buddy punching with Face ID and per-person PINs
- Any tablet becomes a kiosk — no proprietary hardware to buy
- GPS & geofencing verify staff are on-site when they punch
- Scheduling, breaks, PTO and overtime built in, not bolted on
- Multiple locations from one dashboard with an audit trail
- Free forever for teams up to 3, then flat per-company pricing from $5.99/month
ClockAll is built for small and growing teams that want an honest, simple system without enterprise pricing or clunky hardware.
Frequently asked questions
Is a biometric time clock legal?
Generally yes, but a few states (like Illinois) regulate biometric data collection. PIN entry avoids that entirely.
Which is more secure, fingerprint or PIN?
Biometric is harder to fake. PIN is fine when used on a supervised kiosk so codes can’t be passed around.
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