100% FREE Deputy Alternative

I’m Asim Qureshi, CEO of Jibble, and a former Vice President at Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse.

Listen, I didn’t leave all that behind just to build another time tracking software! Jibble is truly different, and I’m going to tell you why in most cases, choosing Deputy over Jibble simply doesn’t add up.

Deputy is a pretty well-designed tool for time tracking, attendance, and workforce management, but it has some serious downsides. Many users report frustrating experiences with slow app performance, glitches on the mobile app, and inaccessible customer support.

While it still works fine for basic time tracking, these issues show why it might be time to consider a more reliable alternative. Check out my honest review of Deputy to better understand what it does well and where it falls short.

Jibble is a time tracking solution that shares many similar features to Deputy, but we do them even better. We’re focused on time tracking, which is why we’re so good at it!

With features like GPS tracking, facial recognition, automated timesheets, customizable scheduling, and detailed reports, Jibble helps you save time and stay on top of your team’s hours with ease.

We’ve fine-tuned every feature to make it faster, smarter, and easier for users. Check out our product portal to find out more about what we released over the last couple of months and what we have planned!

Deputy has decent ratings across review platforms, but Jibble consistently scores higher and is more frequently recommended by users. We’re also recognized as a Category Leader in multiple areas like time tracking, attendance, and workforce management—and featured on Capterra’s Shortlist™ for several key categories.

The reviews are in, Jibble ultimately comes out on top.

Deputy’s pricing can be confusing, with multiple plans that split features across different tiers. There’s no free plan and the entry-level plan starts at $4.50 per user/month. If you need HR features and advanced analytics you’ll have to pay more for add-ons,

Jibble keeps things simple. Our 100% free forever plan includes all the essentials for unlimited users. And our paid plans offer even more power.

By choosing Jibble as a Deputy alternative, you’re saving more and getting more features at the same time!

Switching from Deputy to Jibble is quick and easy. Just export your data from Deputy and upload it to Jibble and our system will handle the rest. Your employee details, time entries, and attendance records will be imported accurately and securely, so you can start using Jibble’s powerful features in minutes.

With Jibble, you can clock in via web app, browser extension, shared kiosk, or reliable mobile apps for Android and iOS. Unlike Deputy’s buggy apps, Jibble’s are stable and packed with features—perfect for work on the go, even offline.

Wherever work takes you, Jibble’s got you covered.

Make sure the right person is clocking in at the right place with Jibble’s AI-powered facial recognition. A quick selfie is all it takes to verify identity—on mobile or a shared kiosk. Our system compares facial features with profile photos and flags any mismatches automatically, helping prevent buddy punching and time theft.

Jibble’s GPS tracking shows you exactly where your team is at clock-in and clock-out, giving you clear visibility across all job sites. You’ll get real-time location data right from your phone or desktop.

Need tighter control? Enable geofencing to make sure team members can only clock in from approved locations.

Jibble automatically updates timesheets based on tracked hours, breaks, and overtime, categorized and calculated using your configured pay rules. Employees can review and verify their entries, while managers approve them for payroll, all within the same platform. With real-time updates and built-in accuracy, you’ll always have payroll-ready timesheets.

While Deputy offers features like auto-scheduling and break planning, they’re not free—and many users find them clunky and frustrating to use. With Jibble, scheduling is simple and flexible.

Assign shifts, set break durations, and make changes on the fly to match your team’s availability and changing business needs. No unnecessary complexity—just a scheduling tool that actually works when you need it most.

Jibble’s PTO tracker is not only free but also refreshingly easy to use—something Deputy just can’t match.

Have employees request leave in just a few clicks, and managers can approve, reject, or edit them directly in the app. You’ll see remaining leave balances, track all requests in one place, and stay on top of your team’s availability without the hassle.

Deputy has some good reporting features but they’re not as customizable and comprehensive as Jibble’s.

From attendance trends and productivity breakdowns to project hours and clock-in locations, Jibble tracks and visualizes everything in clear, customizable reports. Group data by date, team member, activity, project, or client to get the insights you need.

When you’re ready, export reports in CSV or XLS formats, or schedule them to be sent straight to your inbox.

Integrate Jibble with popular project management platforms, messaging tools, and accounting or payroll software including QuickBooks and Deel. Sync time data across your apps with ease and utilize Jibble’s open API for limitless integration possibilities.

Best of all, these integrations are all 100% FREE!

Make the switch to Jibble today and see how simple time tracking can be. As the best Deputy alternative, Jibble gives you powerful features—all in one easy-to-use, 100% FREE tool.

Invite your team by email or a shareable link, and they’ll be up and running in minutes.