OnTheClock
OnTheClock is an SMB time clock with scheduling and PTO.
From $4/user/mo 30-day free trial
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Bottom line
OnTheClock is an SMB time clock with scheduling and PTO at $5 per month plus $4 per active user. Payroll is an add-on at $40 per month plus $6 per employee after a $250 enrollment fee. A 30-day trial needs no credit card.
Stands out for: One all-in time, PTO, and scheduling plan instead of a feature-gated starter SKU. Active users are anyone on the employee list within 20 days of the bill.
Watch out for: Payroll is a separate product with a $250 setup fee, a $40 monthly base, and industry exclusions (non-US workers, cannabis, firearms, gambling, government). Time tracking above 100 employees is enterprise quote.
Overview
OnTheClock sells workforce time tracking, scheduling, and PTO as a single subscription: $5 base plus $4 per active employee each month. GPS, mobile, and kiosk punches are in that price. There is no annual-vs-monthly toggle on the public page. Accounts above 100 employees go to sales.
OnTheClock Payroll can be added for $40 base plus $6 per paid employee, with a one-time $250 import and audit fee. Direct deposit, W-2s, and federal/state tax filing are included. Failed payments, wires, and amended returns have extra line items. A 30-day trial of time tracking requires no card.
Who it's for
Best for
- US small businesses that want a cheap time clock with scheduling and PTO in one bill
- Hourly teams punching from phone, kiosk, or GPS
- Owners who may add OnTheClock Payroll later without switching time clocks
- Shops under 100 employees that will cancel anytime, no contract
Not ideal for
- Global or multi-country workforces. Payroll and many edge cases are US-only
- Enterprises that need UKG-class labor law rules engines
Key features
Web and mobile time clock. Employees clock in from a browser, phone, or kiosk.
GPS and geofence. Location-restricted punches for field and site work.
PTO accruals. Tracks balances and requests alongside hours.
Payroll add-on. Optional in-house payroll priced separately.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Time, scheduling and PTO | $5/mo + $4/active user | 30-day trial, no card |
| Payroll add-on | $40/mo + $6/paid employee | $250 one-time enrollment fee |
Time tracking, scheduling, and PTO are $5 per month plus $4 per active user. An active user is anyone on the employee list within 20 days of the bill. Payroll is an add-on at $40 per month plus $6 per paid employee, with a $250 one-time enrollment fee. Accounts over 100 employees are quoted. A 30-day trial requires no credit card. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.
Checked 19 Sep 2026. Vendors change prices without notice.
Is OnTheClock expensive?
OnTheClock starts at $4/user/mo. We list 51 time & attendance tools in total. 9 have a free tier, and those with a public price typically start around $7 a month.
- 22 quote-based
- 9 free tier
- 23 public price
Worked out automatically from every time & attendance listing, so it updates as the directory changes.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Simple $5 + $4/user math with no contract
- 30-day trial without a credit card
- Optional payroll that uses the same timecards and PTO balances
Cons
- Payroll setup is $250 plus $40/$6 ongoing, so all-in cost jumps once you run pay
- Payroll excludes several industries and non-US employees
- No free-forever plan on the current pricing page
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