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What’s the Best Time Clock Software for My Business?

July 15, 2010

There are lots of options available when it comes to choosing a time and attendance system, but not all of them are created equal. When reviewing time clock software, make sure you consider what features the program has to offer, what reports are available within the program, and how user friendly it is. We've scaled our time clock software to meet just about every business size and need, so the summary below should make it easy for you to compare employee time clock software.

Virtual TimeClock Basic
The Basic Edition is perfect if you need an inexpensive time clock for a few employees. Virtual TimeClock Basic Edition can be setup as a stand alone time clock to provide access for up to 3 employees.

Bottom Line: Install the Basic Edition when you need a simplified feature set and limited employee access from a single computer.

Virtual TimeClock Pro
The Pro Edition allows you to easily track paid an unpaid activities, manage accrued and used leave, and print sophisticated employee time cards for unlimited employees from a single computer. Virtual TimeClock Pro Edition can be setup as a stand alone time clock to provide company wide access for all workers.

Bottom Line: Install the Pro Edition when you need advanced Pro level features and unlimited employee access from a single computer.

Virtual TimeClock Network Edition
The Network Edition makes it easy to centrally manage employee hours and overtime with networked computer time clocks, even at multiple locations. Virtual TimeClock Network Edition is composed of two separate software downloads. The Virtual TimeClock Server is designed to run securely as a background process. The Virtual TimeClock Pro Client connects to the TimeClock Server over the network and lets the TimeClock Server handle all of the database processing and file management.

Bottom Line: Install the Network Edition when you need advanced Pro level features and unlimited employee access from multiple computers.