Head to head

ClockShark vs Deputy

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

ClockShark

Sales-quoted 14 day free trial

Mobile GPS time tracking and scheduling for field teams. Standard and Pro are sales-quoted. 14-day trial. Three-year term.

Where ClockShark fits

  • Contractors tracking crews on jobsites
  • Field teams that need GPS and geofencing
  • Shops that will sync time into payroll software
  • Managers who want a 14-day trial with no card

Deputy

$5/user/mo Free trial

Shift scheduling, time clocks, and labor compliance for hourly teams. Lite starts at $5/user/mo.

Where Deputy fits

  • Multi-location hourly employers
  • Hospitality, retail, and healthcare rosters
  • Teams that need Fair Workweek-style rules
  • Desks exporting timesheets to ADP, Paycor, or Square

At a glance

DetailClockSharkDeputy
Starting priceSales-quoted$5/user/mo
Free tier–No–No
Free trial14 day free trialYes
MCP server–No–No
Public API–No–No
Listed underTime & attendance, Workforce managementTime & attendance, Workforce management
CapterraNot enough reviews4.6 from 773 reviews

Where they pull apart

ClockShark

Stands out: Time, GPS, geofencing, and drag-and-drop scheduling in one field app, with a 14-day Pro trial.

Watch out: There is no public per-user dollar amount. Every plan carries a three-year contract term.

Not the right fit for

  • Office-only teams that skip GPS
  • Buyers who refuse a three-year term

Deputy

Stands out: A public $5/user/month Lite seat that already covers basic rosters, clocks, and labor-law rules, with payroll connectors in the same conversation.

Watch out: Auto-scheduling, biometrics, and SSO sit on Core or Pro. Payroll via Paycor is $8/user/month plus a $49 monthly base.

Not the right fit for

  • Salaried office teams with no shifts
  • Restaurants that want a kitchen-specific product like 7shifts
  • Buyers who need an ATS in the same login

Pros and cons

ClockShark

  • 14-day Pro trial, no card
  • GPS, geofencing, and scheduling
  • Pay only for active users
  • No public per-user dollars
  • Three-year contract on all plans
  • Built for field crews, not office SaaS

Deputy

  • Public Lite price at $5/user/mo
  • Labor-law rules in the WFM rather than a separate product
  • Payroll and POS connectors including ADP, Paycor, Toast, and Square
  • Auto-scheduling and SSO are not on Lite
  • Payroll is a paid add-on with a base fee
  • Not an ATS or HRIS of record

What each one costs

ClockShark

Sales-quoted

Sales-quoted. Standard and Pro are named with no public per-user dollars. Three-year contract term on all plans. 14-day trial with Pro features, no card. Billed in USD. Active users only. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

Deputy

$5/user/mo

From $5/user/mo. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 18 Sep 2026

Common questions

Can you try ClockShark or Deputy for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing. ClockShark offers a 14 day free trial. Deputy offers a free trial.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 19 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?