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See how ClockFern stacks up — feature by feature
Neutral, capability-focused comparisons against ClockShark, When I Work, Deputy, Buddy Punch, and Connecteam. Built for the owner-operator running a restaurant, cleaning crew, or construction site with 1–30 employees who needs the truth before Friday's payroll deadline.
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HONEST EVALUATIONS
Every tool has a sweet spot — find the one that fits yours
Most comparison pages bury the competitor's strengths. Ours don't. Each page shows where ClockFern wins, where the other tool wins, and which kind of business each serves best. We spell out pricing differences in real dollars — like how a 20-person construction crew can save $158/yr on the annual plan, with transparent flat-rate plans for teams of up to 30.
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Head-to-head comparisons
ClockFern vs ClockShark
Both tools target field and construction-adjacent teams. ClockFern emphasizes a calmer admin experience, tighter exception visibility, and audit-first edits.
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ClockFern vs When I Work
When I Work is scheduling-first for many small businesses. ClockFern pairs scheduling with operational time control and payroll-prep depth.
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ClockFern vs Deputy
Deputy bundles scheduling, time, and compliance features globally. ClockFern targets a narrower premium ops experience for US-heavy field teams.
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ClockFern vs Buddy Punch
Buddy Punch competes on approachable time tracking. ClockFern adds live operations, richer jobs/tasks, and exception engines for growing teams.
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ClockFern vs Connecteam
Connecteam bundles communications, ops, and HR-lite tools. ClockFern intentionally stays focused on time, attendance, scheduling, and payroll prep.
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SIMPLE PRICING ACROSS EVERY COMPARISON
Free up to 3 · Starter $15/mo · Team $35/mo · Pro $59/mo
No per-user fees. No module upsells. Whether you run an 8-person cleaning crew or a 30-person field-service operation, the price stays the same. Annual pricing and add-ons will be announced after the pilot. No lifetime deal is available.
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Free up to 3 · Starter $15/mo · Team $35/mo · Pro $59/mo