CMI Time Review 2026: Pricing, Pros and Cons
Reviewed November 1, 2026 by Loïc Joachim
A US time clock hardware and software vendor.
| Best for | Businesses wanting a hardware clock with a local US vendor. |
|---|---|
| How staff clock in | Tablet kiosk, Hardware |
| Free plan | No |
| Monthly price | Not published |
| Hardware cost | Undisclosed |
| Made in | USA |
| Website | cmitime.com |
Prices are in US dollars for the cheapest plan that includes a time clock, as of our last review. Check the vendor's site for current pricing.
Our CMI Time review
CMI Time sells time clock hardware and software with kiosk, NFC and PIN options. Pricing is quote only and the hardware ties you to the vendor.
Pros
- Hardware and kiosk options
- NFC and PIN entry
Cons
- Pricing not published
- Proprietary hardware
CMI Time features
- Tablet kiosk app
- Clock in from a phone
- Desktop app
- Proprietary hardware clock
- Paper card punching
- PIN entry
- NFC cards or tags
- Face recognition
- Fingerprint reader
- GPS location checks
- Cloud based
- Ongoing subscription
- Locks you into their hardware
Looking for something simpler?
Timeclock.Kiwi was built by people who were fed up with time clocks that take three screens and a training session to use. Staff tap their name and a PIN on any tablet, a photo is taken in the background, and hours export straight to your payroll. You pay per kiosk, not per employee, from $5 a month.
Free for 3 months, no credit card required.
CMI Time alternatives
- Shiftbase A Dutch workforce management platform with scheduling, time clock and absence management.
- SmartBarrel A rugged construction site time clock with face recognition built for outdoor job sites.
- TimeLab A New Zealand time and attendance supplier selling everything from punch card clocks to NoahFace iPad kiosks and school bells.
- Paychex A major US payroll provider with time clocks and mobile time tracking as part of its payroll packages.