TimeClock Plus Review 2026: Pricing, Pros and Cons
Reviewed November 1, 2026 by Loïc Joachim
An established time and attendance system popular with schools, councils and the public sector.
| Best for | US public sector and education organisations. |
|---|---|
| How staff clock in | Tablet kiosk, Mobile app, Hardware |
| Free plan | No |
| Monthly price | Not published |
| Made in | USA |
| Website | tcpsoftware.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 TimeClock Plus review
TimeClock Plus (TCP Software) is a long standing time and attendance system with a strong presence in US public sector and education. It handles complex rules and offers hardware, kiosk and mobile clock in.
It is quote only and the interface shows its age.
Pros
- Handles complex public sector rules
- Hardware, kiosk and mobile options
Cons
- Quote only pricing
- Dated interface
- Proprietary hardware
TimeClock Plus 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.
TimeClock Plus 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.