Online time clock software that just works.
Free for small teams, forever.
CKZ is employee time clock software built for small businesses. Track employee hours, scheduling, PTO, overtime, and payroll — with automatic calculations and direct exports to ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks Online, Gusto, Rippling, OnPay, and more. No software to install.
Free forever for small teams · All features unlocked for 30 days · No credit card
One tap from anywhere.
Every punch accounted for.
Employees clock in and out in seconds — from a web browser (mobile-friendly, works from any iPhone or Android phone) or a shared kiosk terminal. GPS geofencing verifies location. IP restrictions lock to your network. Accounting codes tag every punch to a job or cost center.
- Mobile-friendly web app, plus kiosk PIN mode — native iOS, Android, and desktop apps coming soon
- GPS geofencing — block punches outside approved job sites
- IP restrictions — lock to your office network
- Accounting codes — tag every punch to a project or cost center
Payroll-ready exports.
Zero reformatting.
At the end of every pay period, export directly to your payroll provider in the exact file format they expect. Regular, overtime (1.5× and 2×), PTO, sick, and vacation hours are all calculated automatically.
- ADP WorkforceNow, Paychex Flex, QuickBooks Online Payroll, Gusto, Rippling, OnPay
- Weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payroll frequency
- California daily OT and double-time supported
- Lock pay periods to prevent retroactive edits
Leave accruals that
run themselves.
Define PTO, sick, and vacation accrual policies once — balances calculate automatically every pay period. Employees submit time off requests from the web app on any device; supervisors approve with one click.
- Accrual by pay period, hours worked, or fixed annual grant
- Employee self-service: check balances, submit requests
- Supervisor approval workflow with email notification
- Leave posts automatically on payroll period lock
Drag-and-drop scheduling.
Track what actually happened.
Drag named shifts onto a weekly grid to assign them to employees. Use templates for teams with recurring rosters. Post open shifts employees can claim from the app. The schedule feeds directly into the attendance report.
- Drag-and-drop shift assignment on the weekly schedule grid
- Named shifts with configurable times, break, and color
- Schedule templates for recurring weekly rosters
- Open shift posting — employees claim from web or app
- Attendance report: late arrivals, absences, missed punches
Simple plans. No surprise add-ons.
Every feature below ships with the platform — which ones you get access to depends on your plan, not a separate purchase. See the full plan comparison →
Real-Time Dashboard
See who's clocked in, who's scheduled, and who's nearing overtime — all updating live. Overtime alerts warn you before costs spike.
Payroll Exports
Export directly to ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks Online, Gusto, Rippling, OnPay, or Generic CSV. Overtime calculated automatically using weekly or daily OT rules.
Leave & Accruals
Automatic PTO, sick, and vacation accruals. Employees submit requests; supervisors approve with one click. Balances post on payroll lock.
Drag-and-Drop Scheduling
Build weekly schedules by dragging shifts onto the grid, plus reusable templates. Post open shifts employees can claim. Compare scheduled vs. actual hours with the attendance report.
Workflow Requests
Time corrections, shift changes, shift swaps, open shift pickups, overtime pre-authorization, and availability updates — all routed automatically.
Security & Audit Log
IP restrictions, per-user permissions, supervisor delegation, and a complete audit log of every punch edit, leave approval, and payroll action.
GPS Geofencing
Define approved job sites by GPS coordinates and radius. Employees can only punch in when they're on location — ideal for field crews, construction, and multi-site businesses.
Off by default · Enable in settings if you need it
Accounting Codes
Employees tag every punch to a job, project, or cost center. Run hours by code for job costing and billing. Optional: require a code on every punch so nothing slips through uncategorized.
Off by default · Enable in settings if you need it
Kiosk Mode
Set up a shared tablet or computer as a punch station. Employees clock in with their PIN — no personal login needed. Perfect for breakrooms, job sites, and front desks.
Everything you get with every plan
Time & Attendance
Scheduling & Leave
Payroll & Reporting
Security, Admin & Communication
Trusted by teams of all shapes and sizes
From a 3-person landscaping crew to a 100-person clinic — our customers run the clock their way.
501(c)(3) organizations get CKZ Time Clock free for up to 25 employees. Grant tracking codes, compliance-ready records, program scheduling, and volunteer hour logging — no budget required.
Learn about the nonprofit program →GPS geofencing verifies on-site clock-ins. Accounting codes tag every hour to a job. The mobile-friendly web app works from any smartphone on any site.
Full industry overview →Volunteer fire departments, EMS, police, and rescue organizations get CKZ Time Clock completely free. Track volunteer hours, duty rosters, training attendance, and overtime for paid staff — no cost, ever.
Learn about the first responder program →Immutable audit log, OT pre-authorization, badge scan kiosk, and IP restrictions for compliance-driven clinical and home care teams.
Full industry overview →Barcode scan floor kiosk for shift-change crowds, real-time attendance dashboard, overtime alerts, and ADP / Paychex payroll export.
Full industry overview →Billable hours by client or project at clock-in. Automatic PTO accruals. IP restrictions for hybrid teams. Clean payroll export every period.
Full industry overview →Split shifts, last-minute callouts, shift swap workflows, and auto lunch deductions — built for front-of-house and back-of-house alike.
Full industry overview →Shift scheduling, kiosk PIN clock-in, overtime alerts, and direct payroll export to Gusto or QuickBooks for hourly retail teams.
Full industry overview → See all 20 industries we support →Start free. Pay as you grow.
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