If you run payroll with one of these providers, adding its own time tracking means approved hours go straight into payroll. How time tracking is sold differs: included in some plans, an add-on in others, and quote-only pricing at ADP and Paychex.
| Feature | QuickBooks Time | Gusto | RUN Powered by ADP | Paychex Flex Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | QuickBooks Online users who want standalone time tracking that syncs to payroll and invoicing | Small businesses wanting payroll with time tracking in the same platform | Small businesses (1-49 employees) wanting full-service ADP payroll with time & attendance as an add-on | Businesses using Paychex payroll that want an integrated time & attendance add-on with tiered options |
| Free plan | No free plan; 30-day free trial | No free plan | No free plan; pricing by quote | No free plan; pricing by quote |
| Starting price |
From $20 per month + $10 per user / month
Time Premium, monthly |
From $49 per month + $6 per person / month
Simple plan; time tracking is a $6/person add-on on Simple, included in Plus and Premium |
Quote only | Quote only |
| Clock in / out | Yes | Yes | Paid add-on | Paid add-on |
| Timesheets | Yes | Yes | Paid add-on | Paid add-on |
| GPS location | Yes | Yes | Not stated | Paid add-on |
| Geofencing | Yes | Not stated | Paid add-on | Paid add-on |
| Kiosk / shared device | Yes | Yes | Paid add-on | Paid add-on |
| Shift scheduling | Yes | Yes | Paid add-on | Paid add-on |
| Overtime tracking | Yes | Not stated | Paid add-on | Paid add-on |
| Break tracking | Not stated | Yes | Paid add-on | Paid add-on |
| Time off (PTO) | Yes | Yes | Paid add-on | Paid add-on |
| Built-in payroll | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Payroll integrations | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Website | Visit QuickBooks Time | Visit Gusto | Visit RUN Powered by ADP | Visit Paychex Flex Time |
How we compare
Every price and feature in the table comes from the vendor’s own website (pricing pages, feature pages and help centers), with the date we checked it. We don’t accept payment for placement, we don’t publish star ratings, and when a vendor’s site doesn’t say whether a feature exists, the table says “Not stated” instead of guessing.
QuickBooks Time
Best for: QuickBooks Online users who want standalone time tracking that syncs to payroll and invoicing
In Intuit’s words: “Time tracking software built for your business”
- Free plan
- No free plan; 30-day free trial
- Price
- From $20 per month + $10 per user / month (Time Premium, monthly)
All plans
- Time Premium: $20 (regular) / $10/mo with "Save 50% for 3 months*" + $10 per user per month
- Time Elite: $40 (regular) / $20/mo with "Save 50% for 3 months*" + $12 per user per month
Included: Clock in / out, Timesheets, GPS location, Geofencing, Kiosk / shared device, Shift scheduling, Overtime tracking, Time off (PTO), Payroll integrations, Mobile app.
Not offered: Built-in payroll.
Works with QuickBooks Online; payroll is sold separately.
Checked September 28, 2026 on the vendor’s site: QuickBooks Time — official site · QuickBooks Time — pricing
Gusto
Best for: Small businesses wanting payroll with time tracking in the same platform
In Gusto’s words: “Plan and manage your team's time – in one place”
- Free plan
- No free plan
- Price
- From $49 per month + $6 per person / month (Simple plan; time tracking is a $6/person add-on on Simple, included in Plus and Premium)
All plans
- Contractor Only: $35 $0/mo + $6/mo per person
- Simple: $49/mo + $6/mo per person
- Plus: $80/mo + $12/mo per person
- Premium: see vendor site
Included: Clock in / out, Timesheets, GPS location, Kiosk / shared device, Shift scheduling, Break tracking, Time off (PTO), Built-in payroll, Payroll integrations, Mobile app.
Time tracking is included in the Plus and Premium payroll plans and is a paid add-on on Simple.
Checked September 28, 2026 on the vendor’s site: Gusto — official site · Gusto — pricing
RUN Powered by ADP
Best for: Small businesses (1-49 employees) wanting full-service ADP payroll with time & attendance as an add-on
- Free plan
- No free plan; pricing by quote
- Price
- Quote only
All plans
- Essential Payroll: see vendor site
- Enhanced Payroll: see vendor site
- Complete Payroll & HR Plus: see vendor site
- HR Pro Payroll & HR: see vendor site
- ADP Timekeeping Plus Scheduling for RUN Powered by ADP (Recurring Edition): see vendor site
Included: Built-in payroll, Payroll integrations, Mobile app.
On paid plans or as an add-on: Clock in / out, Timesheets, Geofencing, Kiosk / shared device, Shift scheduling, Overtime tracking, Break tracking, Time off (PTO).
Time and attendance (ADP Timekeeping Plus Scheduling) is a paid add-on to RUN payroll packages.
Checked September 28, 2026 on the vendor’s site: RUN Powered by ADP — official site · RUN Powered by ADP — pricing · RUN Powered by ADP — feature page
Paychex Flex Time
Best for: Businesses using Paychex payroll that want an integrated time & attendance add-on with tiered options
In Paychex’s words: “Time and Attendance Software for Employee Timekeeping”
- Free plan
- No free plan; pricing by quote
- Price
- Quote only
All plans
- Basic: see vendor site
- Foundations: see vendor site
- Advanced: see vendor site
- Complete: see vendor site
- HR Pro: see vendor site
- Hr Peo: see vendor site
- Paychex Flex Time Essentials: see vendor site
- Paychex Flex Time: see vendor site
Included: Built-in payroll, Payroll integrations, Mobile app.
On paid plans or as an add-on: Clock in / out, Timesheets, GPS location, Geofencing, Kiosk / shared device, Shift scheduling, Overtime tracking, Break tracking, Time off (PTO).
Time and attendance is a paid add-on to Paychex payroll packages, in two tiers (Flex Time Essentials and Flex Time).
Checked September 28, 2026 on the vendor’s site: Paychex Flex Time — official site · Paychex Flex Time — pricing
How to choose
- Already on QuickBooks Online? QuickBooks Time is sold separately from payroll and connects to it.
- Want one bill? Gusto includes time tracking in its higher payroll plans.
- Larger or multi-state teams: ADP and Paychex price by quote; ask what the time and attendance add-on costs per employee.
- Check the time clock basics: mobile clock-in, geofencing, breaks and overtime alerts.
Whatever you pick, check the hours it records: our time card calculator and overtime calculator show the math step by step.
Frequently asked questions
Is time tracking included with Gusto payroll?
According to Gusto’s pricing page, time tracking is part of the Plus and Premium plans and a paid add-on for the Simple plan.
How much does ADP or Paychex time tracking cost?
Neither publishes prices for its small-business time and attendance add-ons; both ask you to request a quote.
Does QuickBooks Time include payroll?
No. According to Intuit’s pricing page, QuickBooks Time needs a QuickBooks Online account and payroll is sold separately.