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ShiftDeck vs Buddy Punch

Buddy Punch competes on approachable time tracking. ShiftDeck adds live operations, richer jobs/tasks, and exception engines for growing teams.

CapabilityShiftDeckBuddy Punch
Live visibilityLive attendance boardManager views vary
Job costingSite/job/task hierarchyJob codes supported
KioskDedicated kiosk pathKiosk options available
Rules engineConfigurable thresholdsRule sets available

Where ShiftDeck is stronger

  • Teams outgrowing basic punches and needing operational oversight

Buddy Punch fits best

Very small teams wanting the simplest possible punch tracker.

ShiftDeck fits best

Teams balancing simple employee UX with manager control.

FAQ

ShiftDeck supports optional verification flows as policies require.