Clockie vs TimeDock: modern time tracking without the hardware cost
Get all the power of TimeDock—kiosk mode, job tracking, Xero integration—without buying $1,150 hardware for every site. Turn any iPad or tablet into a time clock in 2 minutes.
$1,150
Hardware cost saved per site
2 min
Setup time (vs 10 days wait)
$3,800
5-year savings (20 staff)
$0
Upfront hardware investment
Why teams pick Clockie
Both are solid NZ time tracking solutions. Here's why businesses are switching to Clockie.
No $1,150 hardware cost
Clockie runs on any iPad or Android tablet you already own. No waiting for hardware delivery, no $1,150+ upfront cost per site, no hardware to maintain or replace.
- Use existing tablets (iPad, Android)
- Start tracking today (no hardware delivery)
- Example: 5 sites = $5,750 hardware saved
Kiosk + personal device tracking
Clockie does both: shared kiosk for crew clocking in/out + personal device tracking for office staff, field teams, or remote workers. TimeDock is kiosk-only (mobile app is just QR scanning).
- Kiosk mode for shared locations
- Personal clocking from phone/computer
- Perfect for mixed teams (crew + office)
Better Xero payroll integration
Clockie pushes timesheets directly to Xero Payroll via API—no manual export/import. TimeDock requires you to export from TimeDock, then manually import into Xero. We also sync leave balances and rate-specific entries.
- Direct API push (one click)
- Leave balances sync automatically
- Saves 2-3 hours per pay period
Real-time job costing
See actual hours vs budgeted hours per job—know which projects are profitable in real-time, not months later. TimeDock has job codes for categorization only (no budget tracking or profitability visibility).
- Budget vs actual hours per job
- Profitability alerts (over budget)
- Perfect for construction & trades
Side-by-side feature comparison
How Clockie and TimeDock line up, feature by feature — so you can decide on the facts.
| Feature | ClockieNZ-built, payroll-first | TimeDockHardware-focused |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Kiosk hardware cost | $0 (use any tablet) | $1,150+ per site |
| Monthly software (20 staff) | $59/month | $84/month |
| 5-year total cost (20 staff, 2 sites) | $3,540 | $7,340 |
| Per-device fees | $0 | $0 (software only) |
| Deployment | ||
| Setup time | 2 minutes | 5 minutes |
| Hardware delivery | Instant (use existing tablet) | 3-10 working days |
| Installation complexity | Open browser | Mount, plug in, connect WiFi |
| Core features | ||
| Kiosk mode | ||
| Personal device tracking | Full web/mobile app | QR scanning only |
| Offline mode | ||
| GPS verification | ||
| Face verification | ||
| Photo capture | ||
| Job tracking | ||
| Budget tracking (actual vs budgeted) | ||
| Profitability reporting | ||
| Xero & payroll integration | ||
| Xero payroll integration | Direct API push | Export/import workflow |
| Leave balance sync | ||
| One-click payroll export | Manual export step | |
| NZ payroll systems supported | 9 systems | 60+ systems |
| Support | ||
| Support channels | Email (same-day) | Phone, email, live chat |
| NZ-based support | ||
TimeDock details are based on publicly available information and may change — check TimeDock’s own site for their latest pricing and features.
5-year total cost
Real numbers for a 20-person team.
Clockie
- Monthly (20 staff)
- $59/month
- 5-year cost
- $3,540
TimeDock
- Monthly (20 staff)
- $84/month
- 5-year cost
- $7,340
Real numbers for a 20-person team across 2 locations. TimeDock includes hardware cost (2 × $1,150 = $2,300). Clockie pricing in NZD.
What TimeDock does better
An honest look at where TimeDock is the stronger fit.
Ruggedized hardware for harsh environments
If you need ruggedized IP64-rated hardware for dusty/wet environments, TimeDock is a solid choice. Clockie does not offer hardware options yet—for most businesses (cafés, offices, retail, standard construction sites), any iPad in a case works great.
More support channels
TimeDock offers phone, email, and live chat support. Clockie provides same-day email support (NZ-based).
Wider payroll system coverage
TimeDock supports 60+ payroll systems. Clockie supports 9 NZ payroll systems, with a direct API push to Xero Payroll.
Choose TimeDock if…
- Businesses needing ruggedized IP64-rated hardware for dusty/wet environments
- Teams that want phone, email, and live chat support
- Businesses needing one of 60+ supported payroll systems
- Sites happy to wait 3-10 days and invest in dedicated hardware
Choose Clockie if…
- Businesses that want to use existing iPads/tablets (no $1,150 hardware)
- Teams that need both kiosk and personal device tracking (crew + office)
- Businesses using Xero Payroll (direct API push)
- Teams that need job costing (actual vs budgeted hours)
Switching from TimeDock in 3 steps
Done in 15 minutes. No data loss.
Export from TimeDock
Download your staff list as CSV (takes 2 minutes).
Import to Clockie
Bulk CSV import into Clockie (one-click upload).
Set up the kiosk
Open Clockie on your existing iPad/tablet. Done.
Need a hand? We’ll walk you through it.
Common questions
Can I use my existing iPads instead of TimeDock hardware?
Yes! Clockie runs on any iPad or Android tablet with a web browser. Just open clockie.nz in Safari/Chrome, and you're done. No $1,150 hardware purchase needed.
Does Clockie work offline like TimeDock?
Yes. Clockie works perfectly offline—staff can clock in/out with zero internet. Everything syncs automatically when you're back online. No data loss, ever.
What about GPS and photo verification?
Yes, both included. Optional GPS verification ensures staff are on-site when clocking in. Photo capture at clock-in prevents buddy punching. Face verification also available (uses device camera, no hardware needed).
Can I track job codes like TimeDock?
Yes, plus actual vs budgeted hours per job. TimeDock has job codes for categorization; Clockie adds budget tracking so you can see which jobs are profitable in real-time.
How is Clockie's Xero integration better?
Clockie pushes timesheets directly to Xero Payroll via API (one click). TimeDock requires manual export from TimeDock, then manual import into Xero. We also sync leave balances and rate-specific entries automatically.
Does Clockie have hardware options for harsh environments?
Not yet. If you need ruggedized IP64-rated hardware for dusty/wet environments, TimeDock is a solid choice. For most businesses (cafés, offices, retail, standard construction sites), any iPad in a case works great.
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