BuildPunch vs ClockShark
ClockShark is a construction and field-service time clock, priced as a monthly base fee plus a per-user rate. BuildPunch's Punch Clock does GPS clock-in/out, geofenced job sites, kiosk mode, break and auto-lunch rules, overtime rules, approvals, GPS mileage, and payroll CSV — at $1 to $2 per worker per month on a company plan, or $3.50 per worker standalone with a $10/month minimum. The real difference is that the same login also runs your punch lists, drawings, photos, and daily reports, so the time clock is not a separate app your crew has to remember.
How we compare, line by line
BuildPunch details on this page are verified against our own product. Competitor details are widely reported public facts, summarized cautiously per their public pricing and marketing pages as of August 2026 — vendors change pricing and packaging without notice, so verify on their site before you decide. Where we do not have a citation we say "see their site" rather than guess a number.
| BuildPunch | ClockShark | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | $1–$2 per worker per month on a company plan; $3.50 standalone ($10/mo minimum) | Base fee plus per-user rate; see their pricing page |
| GPS clock-in/out | Yes | Yes |
| Geofenced job sites | Yes | Yes |
| Kiosk mode on a shared tablet | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-lunch and overtime rules | Yes | See their site |
| Supervisor approval workflow | Yes | Yes |
| GPS mileage with route map and trimming | Included free | See their site |
| Payroll CSV export | Yes | Yes, plus direct integrations |
| Punch lists, drawings, photos, dailies in the same app | Yes | No — time and scheduling only |
Where BuildPunch is the better fit
- Punch Clock seats are $2/worker on Starter, $1.50 on Professional, and $1 on Business — or $3.50/worker standalone with a $10/month minimum.
- GPS mileage tracking is included at no extra charge: start a trip, GPS records the route, and admins can review the route on a map, trim a forgotten stop, and export to payroll.
- Kiosk mode turns one shared tablet into a clock-in station for the whole crew.
- The same account runs punch lists, photos, drawings, and daily reports — one app, not two.
Where ClockShark is still the better fit
- ClockShark is a dedicated time and scheduling product with a longer track record in field service as well as construction.
- Direct payroll and accounting integrations (BuildPunch exports CSV today).
- Scheduling and dispatch features aimed at service crews that BuildPunch does not target.
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