OpenTimeClock transforms any standard computer into a dedicated attendance terminal, allowing businesses to track employee hours with precision and security. This cloud-based application offers a flexible alternative to expensive hardware time clocks by utilizing your existing Windows environment to manage shifts, calculate payroll data, and verify staff identity. Users can deploy the software as a fixed kiosk for on-site staff or allow secure access for remote workers, ensuring accurate timekeeping regardless of location. The system is maintained actively, with the service seeing updates throughout late 2025 to ensure stability and compliance.
Key Features
- Face Clock Recognition: Prevents time theft or "buddy punching" by using a connected webcam to capture and verify an employee's face during every clock-in and clock-out event.
- Offline Attendance Mode: Continues to record punch data locally on Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices even when the internet connection drops, syncing records automatically once connectivity returns.
- Group Clock Function: Enables managers or supervisors to clock in multiple employees simultaneously, which streamlines the start of shifts for large crews or departments.
- Job and Project Tracking: Allows staff to select specific job codes, tasks, or projects upon entry, ensuring labor costs are allocated to the correct client or budget.
- Flexible Entry Methods: Supports diverse authentication options including simple PIN codes, QR codes, and external RFID card scanners connected to the desktop.
- IP and Location Authorization: Restricts clock-in capabilities to specific secure IP addresses or approved networks to maintain schedule integrity and prevent unauthorized remote entries.
Use Cases
Small business owners in retail and hospitality utilize this tool to turn a front-desk PC into a secure punch station for daily shifts. It also serves agencies and consultancies that need to track billable hours across multiple projects with detailed reporting for payroll accuracy.
OpenTimeClock stands out as a cost-effective, adaptable solution that scales from free basic tracking to advanced workforce management for growing enterprises.
Version 3.2.7 — July 2024
- Revamped User Interface: Introduced a major design update with a modernized look and feel to enhance navigation and overall user experience.
- Enhanced Stability: Implemented under-the-hood optimizations to improve application performance and reliability during high-traffic usage.
- General Bug Fixes: Resolved various minor issues and glitches reported in previous versions to ensure smoother operation.
