Punchy
Simple time-tracking kiosk for hourly household workers: two buttons, a personal PIN and an honest record of hours.
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What is Punchy?
Punchy is a home-based time tracking system for domestic workers (cleaners, gardeners, tutors, caregivers) that uses a stationary kiosk device with PIN-based punch in/out to record hours and manage payments without apps or spreadsheets.
Punchy pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free (no credit card, no ads, no premium tiers mentioned)
Punchy pros
- Simple PIN-based system requiring no account or app installation for workers
- Privacy-focused design with no GPS tracking, ads, or data selling
- Centralized dashboard for tracking multiple workers and exporting time logs as CSV
- Completely free with no credit card required
Punchy cons
- Requires a dedicated device (tablet or phone) permanently placed at home for kiosk access
- Limited to United States availability only
- Does not process payments—only records hours, requiring manual payment tracking
Frequently asked questions about Punchy
Do workers need to download an app or create an account?
No. Workers simply tap their personal PIN and use the punch in/out buttons on the home kiosk device. No app or account required.
Does Punchy track my workers' location via GPS?
No. Punchy only records when punches occur at the home kiosk, never where workers are located.
Can I export my time logs?
Yes. Time logs can be exported as CSV files at any time and are always yours to keep.
Does Punchy process or transfer payments?
No. Punchy only records hours worked. You manually log what you paid and mark hours as paid to prevent double-counting.