Free clocking in system? Start free — then a flat £19.99/month.
Truly free clock-in apps almost always cap your users, shifts or features — and leave you to set the whole thing up. InstaClock gives you a 10-day free trial with done-for-you setup, then one flat price for unlimited staff.
- 10-day free trial
- No card to start
- Done-for-you setup
- Unlimited staff after
No card required for the trial · Unlimited staff · Cancel anytime
Read the small print
What 'free' clock-in apps actually mean
Free tiers are a fine place to start, but most carry limits that bite as soon as your team is real.
Clockify (free): Free for unlimited users, but you set everything up and key features (GPS, approvals) are paid.
Jibble (free): Generous free tier, but advanced verification and reporting sit behind paid plans.
Deputy (free): Capped at 100 shifts per month — easy to exceed with a small team.
Connecteam (free): Free only up to 10 users; beyond that you move to paid per-plan pricing.
The honest version
Free to try, flat 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/month
- Unlimited employees
- 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 per person per month, so a team of 20 costs £50–£120/month. InstaClock is a flat £19.99/month for unlimited staff, with no per-employee fees and a 10-day free trial.
Is there a free staff clock-in system?
Some apps (Clockify, Jibble, Deputy's free tier) offer free plans, but they cap users, shifts or features and you set everything up yourself. InstaClock includes a 10-day free trial with no card required, then a flat £19.99/month for unlimited staff — and we set it all up for you.
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.