Time capture device comparison

Compare available device options for capturing and syncing time entries and their compatibility with employee tags.

Last updated - Feb 05, 2026 at 3:30PM

Fob Compatibility
	TimeDock Machine Wall-mounted, self-service kiosk for employees to scan into work	Android Mobile Android mobile app used for scanning employee tags in and out of work	iOS Mobile iOS mobile app used for scanning employee tags in and out of work	BYO-Mounted Tablet Mount your own tablet to create a kiosk with the TimeDock mobile app
Device preview
Key Fob	✔	✔✱	✘	✘
Swipe Card Compatibility
Spare Card	✔	✔✱	✘	✘
QR Card	✔	✔	✔	✔
Self-Printed Card	✘	✔	✔	✔
Features
Requires user login	✘	✔	✔	✔
Offline mode	✔	✔	✔	✔
Auto in/out selection	✔	✘	✘	✘
Job Tracking
Can show a custom project list	✔	✔	✔	✔
Can show a custom activity list	✔	✔	✔	✔
Auto shows the select project prompt	✔	✘	✘	✘
Auto shows the select activity prompt	✔	✔	✔	✔
Can make project selection mandatory	✔	✘	✘	✘
Can make activity selection mandatory	✔	✘	✘	✘
Purchase
How to purchase	TimeDock subscription + hardware required. Contact sales@timedock.com	TimeDock subscription + BYO devices required. View pricing options	TimeDock subscription + BYO devices required. View pricing options	TimeDock subscription + BYO devices required. View pricing options

* NFC-enabled Android devices only. See Clocking in with NFC for Android for more information.