Realtime workforce management

The complete workforce management platform in one connected system

Realtime is Computime’s most powerful workforce management software: a single platform that combines time and attendance, absence management, HR, document management, job costing, and site safety, so everything about your people lives in one place.

It is installed application software with your data stored securely in the cloud, backed by reliable data backup, built on over 30 years of UK workforce management experience and trusted by more than 800 businesses.

Looking for a fast, self-service option? Try Syncro Connect free, our web and app based system.

Computime Realtime workforce management software shown on screen alongside biometric and RFID clocking hardware

The complete platform

What is Realtime?

Realtime is Computime’s most comprehensive workforce management system. It delivers the same comprehensive time, attendance, and absence management as our Syncro Connect system, then goes further, adding HR, document management, job costing, banked hours and flexi-time, and access control, all in one connected platform.

Realtime is installed application software, with your data stored securely in the cloud. This is an important distinction: it is not a browser-based web app, but a dedicated application that gives larger or more complex operations the depth and breadth they need, while keeping data securely backed up in the cloud.

Realtime is the right choice if you want:

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The broadest feature set in a single connected system
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HR, document management, and return to work forms built in
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Access control and job costing across sites and projects
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Banked hours and flexi-time that simpler systems cannot handle
Computime Realtime workforce management software shown with biometric and RFID clocking hardware

Comprehensive time, attendance, and absence management

Realtime is built on Computime’s core workforce management, giving you accurate, real-time control of hours, shifts, and absence across your whole organisation.

Time & attendance

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Flexible shift patterns to suit your business
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Automated rules to flag lateness and anomalies
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Real-time employee time tracking
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Overtime and lateness reporting
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Centralised anomaly management

Absence & holiday management

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Self-service holiday requests
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Team planner and manager approval workflow
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Absence trend analysis
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Real-time entitlement balances

One platform, far more than time and attendance

Where Realtime stands apart is breadth. Alongside the core system it adds HR, document management, job costing, and access control, the modules that set it apart, plus built-in site safety through fire roll call and visitor management, all sharing the same workforce data.

HR module

Employee records, onboarding, appraisals, and expense approval, with HR management and GDPR compliant data storage.

Access control

Control entry across single or multiple sites, driven by the same staff records. See access control systems.

Job costing

Track labour against jobs and cost codes for accurate project and labour costing.

Document storage and sharing

Store and share documents securely with staff, all held within the same system.

Return to work forms

Structured return to work forms completed and stored against each employee record, supporting absence management and compliance.

Fire roll call

Account for everyone on site during an evacuation, with a live roll call drawn from real-time clocking data. See fire roll call.

Also available in Syncro Connect.

Visitor management

Sign visitors in and out, see who is on site, and print badges, all linked to the same workforce records. See visitor management.

Also available in Syncro Connect.

How Realtime compares to Syncro Connect

Both systems handle time, attendance, and absence to the same comprehensive standard, and both now include fire roll call and visitor management. Realtime goes further, adding HR, access control, job costing, and more in one connected platform. If you mainly need core time and attendance with site safety built in, Syncro Connect may be the simpler, self-service fit.

Feature Realtime Syncro Connect
Time, attendance & absence Yes, comprehensive Yes, comprehensive
Fire roll call Yes Yes
Visitor management Yes Yes
HR, documents & return to work forms Yes Not included
Access control Yes Not included
Job costing, banked hours & flexi-time Yes Not included
Delivery Installed application, data stored in the cloud Web and mobile app
Best for Businesses wanting the broadest all-in-one feature set Fast, self-service time, attendance, and site safety for remote and mobile teams

Mainly need core time and attendance with site safety built in? Take a look at Syncro Connect.

Integrations and hardware

Computime works with the payroll systems you already use, and supports a full range of clocking hardware, or none at all when you use the mobile app.

Payroll integration

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Sage payroll integration
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Pegasus payroll export
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QuickBooks export
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Bespoke integrations via open API

Clocking hardware

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Facial recognition terminals
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Fingerprint readers
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RFID card and fob readers
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No hardware needed when using the mobile app

Why one connected system matters

The hidden cost of manual, disconnected workforce admin

Most workforce problems start with data spread across spreadsheets and separate tools. Recent UK research shows just how common, and how costly, that still is.

84%

of UK SMEs have made payroll errors in the past year

31%

still run payroll on spreadsheets or paper, rising to 44% of smaller firms

40%

have paid fines for underpayments, late wages, or reporting failures

Source: Employment Hero UK SME payroll survey 2025, 1,000 UK business leaders

Realtime brings time, attendance, absence, HR, and payroll-ready data into one connected system, so the data is entered once, stays consistent, and is ready for payroll without manual re-keying.

What our customers say

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We are really pleased with our Computime solution. Introducing this system means that payroll is now processed accurately and efficiently, helping to boost morale both for our head office staff and our field teams. Real time data means we know where our employees are, allowing us to operate more efficiently.

James Dunlop

Financial Manager, Landworth Electrics

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We are very pleased with the smooth implementation. Computime worked very hard to make sure installation was completed within the time frame and with minimum disruption. The in-depth training allowed us to focus on production and keeping our employees safe at work while ensuring efficiency.

Clare Barker

HR Manager, Wholebake Limited

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I was tasked with sourcing a computerised time and attendance solution to replace our manual clocking system. The Computime website contained all the information I needed, making the decision straightforward. The software proved easy to use and the helpdesk was very helpful and friendly. Computime have exceeded all of our expectations and objectives. I would definitely recommend them.

Purchasing Manager

BSK Laminating

Why choose Computime?

For over 30 years we’ve helped UK businesses take control of their workforce, cutting time spent on payroll admin, removing time theft with GPS and biometric verification, and staying compliant with UK working time regulations.

Unlike generic workforce software, our systems are built and supported by a dedicated Leeds team, scale from 10 to 5,000 employees, and integrate directly with Sage, with ready-made exports for Pegasus and QuickBooks. When you contact us, you speak to someone in Leeds, not an overseas call centre.

800+

UK businesses trust Computime systems

30+

years of UK workforce experience since 1989

4.5

average rating on Google from UK customers

UK

based support team on hand when you need them

Time & Attendance Software FAQs

What is Realtime workforce management software?

Realtime is Computime’s most comprehensive workforce management system. It provides comprehensive time, attendance, and absence management, then adds HR, document management, return to work forms, job costing, banked hours and flexi-time, and site safety tools such as fire roll call, visitor management, and access control, all in one connected platform. It is installed application software with your data stored securely in the cloud.

What is the difference between Realtime and Syncro Connect?

Both systems handle time, attendance, and absence to the same comprehensive standard, and both include fire roll call and visitor management. Syncro Connect is a fast, web and app based system, ideal for remote and mobile teams that need core time and attendance with site safety built in. Realtime offers a much wider feature set, adding HR, document management, access control, job costing, and banked hours and flexi-time, making it the right choice for businesses that want everything in one connected platform.

Is Realtime cloud based or installed software?

Realtime is installed application software, with your data stored securely in the cloud. This is different from a browser based web app. You get the depth and breadth of a dedicated application, while your data remains accessible and securely backed up in the cloud.

What modules does Realtime include?

Alongside core time, attendance, and absence management, Realtime includes an HR module with employee records, onboarding, appraisals, and expense approval, plus document storage and sharing, automatic return to work forms, fire roll call, visitor management, access control, job costing, and banked hours and flexi-time management.

Does Realtime integrate with payroll software?

Yes. Realtime integrates directly with Sage Payroll, and provides ready-made exports for Pegasus and QuickBooks, as well as bespoke integrations through open APIs. This means hours flow straight through to payroll without manual re-keying, reducing errors and saving time.

Who is Realtime best suited to?

Realtime is best suited to businesses that want the broadest feature set in a single system, including HR, document management, access control, and job costing alongside time and attendance and site safety. If you only need fast, easy core time and attendance with site safety such as fire roll call and visitor management, especially for remote or mobile staff, Syncro Connect may be the simpler fit.

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