A workshop clock-in tablet that isn't precious.
Clock In Now is a facial recognition clock-in tablet for trades — $89 one-time, no subscription. Mounts by the roller door, works with grubby hands, gives you a payroll-ready CSV at the end of the week.
Why paper timesheets keep losing arguments
Anyone who's run a small trades business has had the same conversation: an apprentice swears they finished at 4:30; the job took until 5. The paper timesheet says "5" in a fresh hand. A truthful clock-in record on the wall ends that argument in about three seconds.
Why face matching is right for a workshop
- Hands are always dirty — face works even when fingerprints don't
- Gloves stay on
- Apprentices don't always have phones on them all shift
- No PINs to write on the back of a bench
What it does and does not do for trades
Clock In Now records who was on-site at the workshop, when, for how long, and their breaks. That's the source-of-truth for payroll.
It is not a job costing tool. If you need per-job or per-site tracking, keep using ServiceM8, Tradify, AroFlo or similar for that, and use Clock In Now for the base timesheet. The two records reconcile cleanly.
Cost vs subscription workforce tools
A small workshop with 6 tradies on a per-user workforce app pays about $2,160 a year. Clock In Now is $89, once. Even if the tablet takes a knock and needs replacing after two years, you're still at less than a third of the SaaS cost.
Mounting and physical setup
Most workshops mount the tablet with a cheap ~$20 wall mount from Bunnings near the timesheet whiteboard. It needs a powerpoint and wifi. That's the whole install — no cabling, no IT visit, no contractor.
Not locked to one tablet
If the tablet gets damaged, the app runs on any modern Android tablet with a clear front-facing camera — your licence comes with you, so you're never locked to a piece of hardware.
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Frequently asked
Does it work with dirty hands or gloves?
Yes — because it uses your face, not a fingerprint or a keypad. Perfect for mechanics, builders, plumbers and anyone who doesn't want to touch a screen at 7 AM.
Where do trades usually mount the tablet?
Near the roller door, in the smoko room, or by the timesheet whiteboard. It needs a powerpoint and wifi — that's it.
Does it handle jobsite visits and multiple crews?
One tablet stays at the workshop for daily clock-in and out. Job costing per site is not something we do yet — you'll want a separate job-tracking tool for that.
What if the internet is patchy at the workshop?
Clock-ins are stored on the tablet and sync when wifi returns. Nothing is lost.
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No credit card, no personal information. After 30 days, keep it forever for $89 — one-time, no subscription.