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What is an online attendance system?
The basics of digital attendance tracking
Managing employee attendance manually is time-consuming and prone to errors. Spreadsheets get outdated, and there is no way to verify who actually showed up. An online attendance system solves this by automatically recording clock-ins, clock-outs, and breaks in real time, accessible from any device, anywhere.
Jibble’s online attendance system gives managers instant visibility into who is present, late, or absent, without chasing down records. All data syncs to the cloud automatically and feeds directly into timesheets.
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Why switch to online attendance tracking?
The problems it solves and the benefits it delivers
Traditional attendance methods create unnecessary admin work and leave room for errors. Businesses that switch to an online attendance system save hours each week on data entry, reduce payroll disputes, and gain the accurate records they need for audits and labor law compliance.
Jibble is trusted by teams across construction, retail, healthcare, and more, because it is genuinely free, easy to set up, and works across mobile, desktop, and shared kiosks. Explore Jibble’s time and attendance software to see all the features available.
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How Jibble's online attendance system works
From clock-in to timesheet in a few simple steps
Employees clock in and out using their phone, a shared kiosk, an NFC card, or via the web app. Each entry is verified using GPS location or face recognition to ensure accuracy. Managers get instant dashboard updates and can view attendance summaries by team, location, or schedule.
At the end of the pay period, all attendance data is already compiled in timesheets, ready to export or sync with your payroll software. No manual data entry needed.
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Monitor attendance from any device
Track your team in real-time, anywhere
Track employee attendance on any device, anywhere. Jibble automatically syncs attendance data to the cloud, so you can monitor team performance whether you’re at the office or on the go. Use Jibble’s time and attendance software to get a complete picture of your team’s hours in real time.
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Accurate attendance tracking on work days and rest days
Set schedules and holiday calendars with ease
Set up a holiday calendar and create a custom work schedule to accurately monitor worked hours on work days or rest days. Accurate attendance tracking all week long, with no manual adjustments needed.
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Real-time dashboard of who's in, out, or on break
Everything you need in one place
View total hours tracked by group, schedule or location, and know who’s in, on break or out in real-time. Jibble’s dashboard puts you in control with everything you need in one place. Use the attendance tracker to monitor your entire workforce at a glance.
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GPS location tracking for accurate attendance
See where your team is
Live location trackingEnsure accurate attendance with Jibble’s employee GPS tracker. Confirm your team is in the right place at the right time with real-time visibility into all field operations, including live location tracking for every team member.
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Face recognition attendance to eliminate buddy punching
Verify every clock-in with advanced biometrics
Jibble verifies each team member accurately with advanced face recognition technology, so you can eliminate buddy punching and time theft once and for all. Learn more about Jibble’s face recognition attendance system and how it keeps your records accurate.
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Shared attendance kiosk with face scan clock-in
Make attendance tracking effortless for your team
Reduce administration tasks and eliminate queues with Jibble’s online kiosk. Simply locate the kiosk in a convenient part of your premises and have team members automatically clocked in with a quick face scan, perfect for shared workplaces and shift-based teams.
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Anti-spoofing technology for maximum security
Ensure only the right person clocks in
Ensure validation of the right person at all times with Jibble’s advanced depth estimation technology, so you can stop worrying about spoofing attempts using static or dynamic 2D images. Read more about face spoofing prevention and how Jibble keeps your attendance data secure.
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RFID and NFC attendance tracking
Fast and contactless employee verification
Simply tap ID cards on a shared kiosk to instantly verify employee attendance. Eliminate manual attendance processes with lightning-fast RFID attendance or NFC attendance, and keep queues short even during busy shift changeovers.
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Customizable attendance restrictions
Set the rules that work for your team
Time tracking settingsUse Jibble’s standardized settings to decide the level of autonomy you give your staff, or customize restriction settings to suit all your needs. Configure location-based clock-ins, allowed devices, and shift rules.
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Attendance data that flows into timesheets
No manual entry, no errors
Data from Jibble’s employee attendance tracker flows directly into timesheets with no manual entry required. Reports can be downloaded in XLS or CSV format and uploaded to your payroll software, or synced via integration.
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Detailed absence and attendance analytics
Spot patterns and act before issues escalate
Drill down into expected working days, absent days, overtime hours, late arrivals, and early departures across your entire team with Jibble’s employee absence system. Identify patterns before they become problems and take action with the data you need.
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Automatic clock-in and clock-out reminders
Time and location-based alerts for your team
Set time-based or location-based reminders to prompt your team to clock in when they arrive and out when they leave. You can also configure automatic clock-outs after a set period, so attendance records stay accurate even when people forget.
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Overtime calculation with customizable rules
Built-in payroll support for every shift type
Payroll hours trackerUse time and attendance data to calculate work hours and overtime for payroll. From daily overtime to rest day overtime, weekly overtime and public holiday overtime, Jibble gives you the flexibility to set when overtime starts and the applicable rates.
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Employee PTO and leave management
Approve, reject and track leave in one place
Create custom leave policies, have members request leave, and track upcoming leave days with Jibble. Managers can approve, reject or cancel leave requests via the web or on the go with Jibble’s PTO tracking software.
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Offline attendance that syncs when reconnected
No internet? No problem
Employees can clock their hours with their GPS location and managers can track attendance both online and without an internet connection with Jibble’s offline attendance tracker. Data automatically syncs once the connection is restored.
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Set up your team and start tracking attendance today
Get started in minutes, free forever
Sign up for a FREE account, send your team invites in a few clicks, and you’re ready to go. Reach out to our customer support if you need any assistance and we’ll be right there with you.
Tens of thousands of users love Jibble's online attendance system
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Efficient time and attendance tracking for modern teams
I like the user-friendly interface of Jibble, making it easy for everyone to clock in and out, track time, and manage their tasks. It simplifies time tracking and attendance management, which is essential for our team's productivity. The ability to generate comprehensive reports and integrate with other tools is a great asset.
Free attendance tracking with Jibble
Using Jibble has been amazing. It works well online and offline. So many features are free, which are usually paid for with other software. I also love that there is an app and you can easily create a kiosk using a tablet.
Functional and easy
Jibble has become very important for us since we started using it. It is very easy to use and very functional. It's helpful to track employee attendance online.
Attendance tracking made simple
Jibble is a great online system for small companies. The software is easy to use and makes attendance tracking so much simpler than before.
Best attendance app ever
Easy to use, easy to track the staff, choosing the authorized location in order to log in or out which means no one can cheat! No need to go to the office to check the staff if they came or not.
A user-friendly tool!
I like that Jibble makes attendance tracking smooth, and with biometric attendance features, it's easy to ensure the physical presence of employees.
Ideal for tracking time on-site
A very helpful time tracking tool for construction. Features such as face recognition and manual entries in timesheets are ideal for secure employee attendance.
Works perfectly!
Jibble is a useful time and attendance management system for construction with the best price. The features are so easy to use, and it works perfectly with on-site or remote work.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about online attendance systems...
An online attendance system is a software or app used to track both time and attendance of employees. It could also be used for contractors, students or in other industries where attendance is tracked.
Here are few reasons businesses track attendance:
- Attendance – to know whether employees are absent, coming in on time or leaving early.
- Payroll – if employees are paid by the hour or for overtime, those hours need to be measured for accurate payroll.
- Compliance – in most developed countries, it is the obligation of the employer to ensure that employees are not working more than the legal limit and that time is calculated accurately based on labour laws.
We have listed out four key differences (although there are many more)…
1. Jibble is 100% FREE.
2. Jibble is focused on ensuring that each clock in and out is genuine (if you need to know that your employees were in the right place at the right time, nothing beats Jibble in terms of our face recognition attendance system).
3. Jibble’s time tracking software is extremely employee-friendly, with most staff understanding how it works through our easy-to-use interface.
4. If you look at the broad consensus of independent reviews and ratings, there is no higher-rated online attendance system than Jibble.
Yes, Jibble’s online attendance system is completely 100% free for an unlimited number of users.
Jibble does have optional upgrades, which many larger SMEs and enterprises are likely to want, but for most smaller businesses, the free version is more than enough.
Find out more about our upgrade plans.
Definitely! While using Jibble is really easy, setting it up so that it all works with the time policies of your company isn’t always that easy.
If you need any assistance, feel free to book a meeting with one of our experts to help you get set up in no time.
Additionally, if you wish to read our help articles for more information, you can check out our help center.
We made Jibble free to give all kinds of teams, including remote ones, a straightforward way to track time. You can get started right away with no setup costs or trial periods to worry about.
Yes. Jibble works for both on-site and remote teams. Remote employees can clock in via the Jibble mobile app or web app, with optional GPS location capture to verify where they are working from. Managers get the same real-time visibility regardless of where their team is based.
An online attendance system like Jibble automatically records clock-ins, clock-outs, breaks, and overtime. This data feeds directly into timesheets, eliminating manual data entry and reducing payroll errors. You can then export reports or sync them with your payroll software for faster, more accurate processing.
Yes. Jibble is available on iOS and Android, so employees can clock in and out from their smartphones. The app works both online and offline, syncing attendance data automatically once a connection is restored.
Jibble is consistently rated as one of the best free online attendance systems. It is 100% free for unlimited users, requires no hardware to get started, and includes features like GPS tracking, face recognition, and automated timesheets that most paid tools charge extra for.
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