| System Type | Best For | Cost | Accuracy | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RFID Cards | Offices / small teams | Low | Medium | Simple & affordable |
| Fingerprint | Warehouses / secure sites | Medium | High | Prevents time fraud |
| Facial Recognition | Multi-site / hygiene-sensitive | Higher | Very High | Contactless & fast |
| Mobile App | Remote teams | Low–Medium | High | Flexible & scalable |
Choosing the right clocking system isn’t just about tracking time it’s about reducing costs, improving accuracy, and gaining full control over your workforce.
Most UK businesses that switch from manual timesheets or outdated systems typically see:
For a small business with 10–50 employees, this can easily translate into thousands of pounds saved annually through increased efficiency and reduced time loss.
With over 30 years of experience, Computime helps businesses choose the right solution based on:
We don’t just sell clocking systems we provide tailored recommendations that deliver measurable return on investment.
Speak to our team today for a free consultation and discover which clocking system will save your business time and money.
Choosing the right clocking system depends on your business size, working environment, and level of security required. Below is a simple breakdown of the most common types of employee clocking systems used by UK businesses.
Biometric clocking systems use unique physical characteristics, such as fingerprints or facial recognition, to identify employees when they clock in and out.
This makes them one of the most secure and accurate ways to track attendance.
Best for:
Key benefits:
Facial recognition systems are a type of biometric technology but are completely contactless, making them ideal for hygiene-sensitive environments.
Employees simply stand in front of the device to clock in no touch required.
Best for:
Key benefits:
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) systems use cards, fobs, or key tags that employees scan to clock in and out.
They are one of the most cost-effective and simple clocking solutions.
Best for:
Key benefits:
Mobile clocking systems allow employees to clock in using a smartphone app or web browser, often with GPS tracking.
These systems are ideal for modern, flexible workforces.
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Computime provides various real-time PUSH Clocking Systems, including biometric fingerprint of facial recognition ID options, RFID swipe card systems, mobile app technology, and more. Our teams have unbeatable clocking-in and out equipment knowledge and expertise. They are ideally placed to advise you on the best solution to meet your requirements.
Investing in Computime’s clocking systems can enhance data accuracy, reduce administrative workload, provide real-time reporting data, minimise errors, and provide evidence of fraud. It can also improve employee satisfaction by facilitating fair and transparent remuneration.
Yes. Computime’s clocking systems are designed to be scalable, accommodating your business’s evolving needs as you grow. As such, we are ideally placed to help small and new businesses manage their people.
Yes. Our UK-based technical support teams are available to all our employee clocking system customers. During implementation, we also allocate you a project manager and work with highly qualified and experienced installers. Our customers are supported at every step of their clocking system journey.
Yes. Computime’s clocking systems are designed to integrate seamlessly with all major payroll software. You can be confident implementation will not lead to additional processing or administration requirements.
Every purchase of a Computime clocking system starts with a consultation. We can guide you through selecting a system based on your business’s specific operational needs and commercial constraints. To start a conversation, complete an online form or contact our service team directly.
