Deputy is one of several products businesses may compare when looking for staff scheduling or time-and-attendance software. The right choice depends on the work process, team size, budget, and the records managers need. Product features and prices change, so verify current details with each vendor before deciding.
Six alternatives to consider
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ClockHQ
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When I Work
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SocialSchedules
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TimeForge
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WorkEasy Software
This list is a starting point for research, not a claim that every product has the same purpose or current capabilities. Check each vendor’s official product and pricing pages for its latest details.
ClockHQ
What it does
ClockHQ lets staff clock in and out in a browser using a workplace QR code and PIN; installing an app is not required. Managers can set standard weekly schedules and compare scheduled hours with actual clock records. Breaks can be clocked or configured as automatic, and staff can submit leave or early-finish requests for manager review.
ClockHQ provides timesheet and payroll-preparation summaries or exports. It does not process payroll, and compatibility with every payroll provider is not guaranteed. Do not assume a direct integration with a particular payroll service unless it has been confirmed.
Pricing
ClockHQ pricing is AUD $7.95 per month per business, or AUD $59.40 per year billed annually (equivalent to $4.95 per month). The plan includes unlimited staff, and the trial lasts 14 days without requiring a credit card. Check the current pricing page for the terms that apply when you sign up.
Privacy details to review
ClockHQ’s current verified product information does not confirm optional location capture or photo capture. Do not describe it as offering GPS tracking, geofencing, photo verification, or biometric identification. Review the current privacy policy for details about what information is collected and how it is handled.
How to compare the other alternatives
For Workforce.com, When I Work, SocialSchedules, TimeForge, and WorkEasy Software, confirm the exact features, plan limits, integrations, and prices directly with the relevant vendor. A product name or general category does not establish that a specific workflow is included in a particular plan.
Use the same questions for each product:
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How do employees clock in and out, and is an app or specific device required?
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Can managers create the schedules they use and compare scheduled hours with recorded time?
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How are meal breaks, leave requests, and corrections handled?
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Does the product provide summaries or exports, or does it actually process payroll?
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Is a named payroll, POS, or HR integration currently supported on the plan you would buy?
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What are the full costs, including per-person, per-location, setup, or add-on fees?
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What location, photo, or other employee information is collected, and can optional collection be disabled?
Ask for a demonstration using a typical week from your business. Check how the system handles a missed clock entry, a changed shift, an automatic break that did not occur, and a manager’s approval. These scenarios make it easier to compare day-to-day fit than a feature list alone.
Choosing the right fit
Start with the process that needs improvement: recording attendance, planning shifts, reviewing hours, preparing payroll information, or coordinating several locations. Separate essential needs from features that would be convenient. Then compare the current product documentation, trial terms, support, privacy information, and total price for each shortlisted option.
ClockHQ may be worth evaluating if browser-based QR code and PIN clock-ins, standard weekly schedules, manager review, and straightforward timesheet preparation match your requirements. If you need a feature not confirmed above, verify it with ClockHQ before relying on it. See ClockHQ’s website and current pricing for details.
Frequently asked questions
Does ClockHQ require staff to install an app?
No. Staff can clock in and out in a browser with the workplace QR code and PIN.
Does ClockHQ run payroll or integrate with Reckon?
ClockHQ does not process payroll and does not guarantee compatibility with every provider. It provides timesheet and payroll-preparation summaries or exports. Confirm any specific integration directly before relying on it.
Is ClockHQ limited to Australian small businesses?
Do not infer geographic or business-size restrictions from this comparison. Check ClockHQ’s current website and terms for eligibility and the details that apply to your business.
What is ClockHQ’s price?
The listed plan is AUD $7.95 per month per business or AUD $59.40 per year billed annually, with unlimited staff and a 14-day trial without a credit card. Verify current terms on the pricing page before subscribing.
How should I compare product integrations?
Check the vendor’s current documentation for the exact integration, plan, data flow, and any extra fees. Do not treat a CSV export as a direct integration.