Free clocking in system? Start free — then £19.99 +VAT/month per site.
Some free clock-in apps are genuinely good — but every one of them leaves you to set the whole thing up. InstaClock gives you a 10-day free trial with done-for-you setup, then one price per site with a staff allowance pooled across your estate.
- 10-day free trial
- No card to start
- Done-for-you setup
- No per-user fees
No card required for the trial · No per-user fees · Cancel anytime
Read the small print
What 'free' clock-in apps actually mean
Free tiers are a fine place to start. Here is what each one actually gives you — and where the work lands.
Clockify (free): Now capped at 5 users — it used to be unlimited. GPS sits on the Pro plan, and you set everything up yourself.
Jibble (free): Genuinely free for unlimited users, GPS and photo included. Payroll exports need a paid tier — and setup is all yours.
Deputy (free): No permanent free tier, and a £20/month minimum invoice — more than our headline price.
Connecteam (free): Free only up to 10 users; beyond that you move to paid per-plan pricing.
The honest version
Free to try, one price per site to keep
Test everything for 10 days at no cost. If it works for you, it's one predictable price — forever.
Free for 10 days
- No card required
- We set it up for you
- All features unlocked
- Add your whole team
Then £19.99 +VAT/month
- 25 staff per site, pooled
- Unlimited clock-ins
- No per-seat fees ever
- GPS, photo & exports included
- Cancel anytime
FAQ
Free clock-in questions
How much does a staff clock-in system cost in the UK?
Most UK clock-in apps charge per employee — typically £2.50 to £6.50 per person per month, so a team of 20 costs £50–£130/month. InstaClock is £19.99 +VAT/month for one site, with no per-employee fees and a 10-day free trial. Each site brings an allowance of 25 staff, pooled across your estate. One site with 5 staff or 25 staff costs the same £19.99.
Is there a free staff clock-in system?
Yes — Jibble has a genuinely free plan for unlimited users, and Clockify is free for up to 5. They're a fine place to start if you're happy to configure everything yourself. What you don't get is setup: InstaClock includes a 10-day free trial with no card required and we build the whole thing for you, then it's £19.99 +VAT/month for your first site.
Do staff need special hardware to clock in?
No. Staff clock in from their own phone, a shared tablet used as a kiosk, or any computer. There are no fobs, card readers or terminals to buy — everything runs in the browser.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. There's no contract and no buy-out fee. Cancel anytime — you keep your exported timesheets.