How to compare workforce management software
Choosing a workforce tool depends on how your team records hours, prepares payroll, manages schedules and handles requests. This guide names six options, but product features and prices can change. Confirm current details directly with each provider before making a decision.
ClockHQ
ClockHQ is a browser-based time and attendance tool for businesses that want staff to record work hours without installing an app. Staff use a workplace QR code and PIN in a browser to clock in and out.
What ClockHQ supports
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Standard weekly schedules and a way for managers to compare scheduled hours with clock records.
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Lunch breaks that can be clocked or configured as automatic.
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Leave and early-finish requests for manager review.
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Timesheet and payroll-preparation summaries or exports.
ClockHQ prepares time records; it does not process payroll. Export formats and compatibility should be checked with your payroll provider. Do not assume a direct integration.
ClockHQ’s current verified product information does not confirm optional location capture or photo capture. Do not describe ClockHQ as offering GPS tracking, geofencing, photo verification, or biometric identification.
Pricing
ClockHQ costs AUD $7.95 per month when billed monthly, or AUD $59.40 per year when billed annually (equivalent to AUD $4.95 per month). Both include unlimited staff. A 14-day trial is available without a credit card.
Who may want to consider it
ClockHQ may suit a small business that needs browser-based clock-in, basic weekly scheduling, manager-reviewed requests and payroll-preparation records. Businesses needing complex roster automation, shift swaps, offline syncing or payroll processing should confirm those requirements with providers that explicitly support them.
Other options to compare
The original comparison named Deputy, When I Work, 7shifts, Workforce.com and Tamigo. Their feature sets, availability and prices may vary by plan, country and date. Rather than rely on unverified figures, review each provider’s current official materials and ask for a demonstration of the specific workflow you need.
Questions to ask each provider
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How do staff record start and finish times, and what devices or connectivity are required?
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Can managers compare scheduled hours with actual time records?
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How are breaks, leave and early-finish requests handled?
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What reports or exports are available, and has your payroll provider confirmed they work?
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What is the full cost for your staff count, locations and required features?
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Which data collection settings are optional, and how long are records retained?
Choosing the right fit
List your must-have workflows before comparing products. Check current pricing, trial terms, country availability and export formats directly with each vendor. Do not treat a timekeeping export as payroll processing or assume a provider integrates with a particular payroll service without confirmation.
Frequently asked questions
Does ClockHQ require an app?
No. Staff can clock in and out using a workplace QR code and PIN in a browser; installing an app is not required.
Does ClockHQ process payroll or guarantee payroll compatibility?
No. ClockHQ provides timesheet and payroll-preparation summaries or exports. It does not process payroll, and compatibility should be confirmed with your payroll provider.
What does ClockHQ cost?
AUD $7.95 per month, or AUD $59.40 per year billed annually, with unlimited staff. The annual price is equivalent to AUD $4.95 per month. The 14-day trial does not require a credit card.
Does ClockHQ continuously track staff location?
ClockHQ’s current verified product information does not confirm optional location capture. Do not describe it as GPS tracking or geofencing.
Does ClockHQ use photos for biometric identification?
ClockHQ’s current verified product information does not confirm photo capture or biometric identification.