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ZEP vs clockin

Compare ZEP Clock and clockin, two solutions for digital working time tracking. Both offer numerous features for working time tracking, with ZEP Clock providing additional options through leave management, Locations & Departments and Travel Expense Management as an add-on. Which solution better fits your individual requirements?

ZEP Clock is flexible software for working time tracking that can be extended with add-ons such as Travel Expense Management. With a rental price of €15 per month, it offers an affordable solution for terminals. This is complemented by features such as a month-end closing that simplifies the booking process, and a customizable design that reflects a company's corporate identity.

Clockin is time tracking software that manages working hours, activities and orders. It stands out with a user-friendly design that also suits less tech-savvy users. Its features include online absence management, staff scheduling and order entry.

Functions

✓ = Feature is included
✓ = Feature available as add-on
ZEPclockin
Personal customer support by phone✓✓
Free trial✓✓
Maximum number of usersunlimitedunlimited
Pricefrom €4.50 per user on an annual plan, €6 monthly€3.19/user (24-month term)
Working time tracking✓✓
Employee management✓✓
Leave management✓✓
Configurable break rules✓✓
Automated evaluations and reporting✓✓
Customizable with company logo and CI✓✓
Single sign-on✓✓
Smartphone app✓✓
Hardware terminal for physical clock-in✓via app on a central tablet
Flexible contract terms✓✓
Modular extension of features possible✓ (Add-ons: Travel Expense Management, Terminal)✓


As of: 01/2025, ZEP information: 10/2026

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Software comparison: ZEP vs clockin

Contents Overview

Trial version

Both products offer trial versions. The trial period for ZEP Clock is 14 days, the same as for clockin.

External hardware terminal

ZEP Clock lets you use an external hardware terminal for a monthly rental fee of €15. With Clockin, a terminal app can be installed on a central tablet, for example.

Add-on features

In ZEP Clock, Travel Expense Management and Terminal can be added as add-ons as needed; leave management and Locations & Departments are already included. Clockin also extends its features, but these are often tied to a more comprehensive license.

Surcharges

ZEP Clock allows flexible configuration of surcharges, while clockin does not offer the option to customize them individually.

Time tracking, break times

Both systems offer a solution for recording working and break times. The statutory requirements are preset, and real-time overviews of hours worked are available. In addition, both ZEP Clock and Clockin offer features such as clocking in on self-defined activities.

Leave management

Both ZEP Clock and clockin let you manage leave days. In ZEP Clock, leave management is already included.

Month-end closing

Both software solutions let you set up a month-end closing. This ensures audit security and clean booking processing by locking bookings after a defined point in time. In Clockin, users activate this feature in the feature management before using it.

Customizable design

ZEP Clock lets you integrate your company's corporate identity into the software through a customizable design. In Clockin, users can also customize the company logo & their own color scheme. In addition, two different logos can be set up for the app and desktop.

Reports

Both systems have a reporting function, with the reporting in ZEP Clock offering more customization options.

Usability

Both software solutions are user-friendly and intuitively designed, so most users can operate them without difficulty.

Support

Both providers offer customer support by phone and email.

Summary

The choice between ZEP Clock and clockin depends on the company's specific requirements. Clockin offers a reliable solution for standard requirements, while ZEP Clock enables individual adjustments with add-ons such as Travel Expense Management. Companies that book hours to clients and projects can turn to ZEP Track or ZEP Control.