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Free Time and Attendance Software

Manage staff time effortlessly with our free, intuitive tools, built for small businesses. From clock-ins to timesheet approvals, stay on top of employee time - anytime, anywhere.

Manual timesheets? Never again

Accurately Track Work Hours

Leave timesheets, spreadsheets and manual admin in the past. Employees easily clock in and out on Swag, our employee app. Our system automatically generates precise digital timesheets—so you always have an accurate record of hours worked on site.

Simplify Timesheet Verification

Verify timesheets with ease. Monitor employee clock-ins, ensure breaks are taken on time, and gain valuable insights into your team’s productivity and wellbeing—all from a single platform.

Streamline Timesheet Approvals & Exports

Save hours of admin time. Approve timesheets and export the data in seconds, ready to import into your payroll software, eradicating manual entry —making payroll faster and less hassle than ever.

Australia’s best Free Time & Attendance Software

Timesheet accuracy, solved

Track employee hours, review entries, and approve timesheets with ease. Employees clock in and out using the Swag app, automatically creating digital timesheets. Managers can verify and approve time entries in seconds—simplifying your time management process.

No more messy, manual payroll data

Export accurate timesheet data for payroll processing. Generate reports and export timesheets in bulk or individually to streamline payroll and reduce errors—making the entire process faster and simpler.

Forget expensive time-tracking software, and inaccurate manual processes

Employees can clock in and out from their mobile using the Swag app, with photo and geo-location tracking. Our mobile-first solution makes tracking attendance effortless for everyone, keeping managers informed with real time notifications

Access all of your staff information in one place

Stay organised and informed with all employee information at your fingertips. Keep all employee details in one place, and use the dashboard to approve timesheets and share announcements.

Always know who’s on shift and their time on-site

Employment Hero Time Clock is our tablet optimised app that allows your employees to clock in and out of their shifts (and breaks) quickly and accurately on-site. This data is used to automate timesheet creation and verification, saving you hours of admin time.

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Get Ahead with the Best Free Time & Attendance tool

Be the first to access our powerful features and get personalised setup assistance.

You will get these features 100% for free with our time tracking software:

Free Time and Attendance Tool Features

Time and Attendance Premium (Coming Soon)

Free Time and Attendance Tool Features

Time and Attendance Premium (Coming Soon)

TimeSheet Management
Awards
TimeSheet entry
Unvailability Management
Reports – Time
Payroll Integration (Xero & MYOB)
TimeSheets Export
Advanced Reporting
Live View Report
Real Time Reporting
Hero Time Clock (Kiosk)
Lateness Report
Swag App: Clock In/Clock Out, In App Notifications
Compliance Certifications Report
Employee Profile
Shout Out Reporting
Electronic Employee Files
Compare timesheets to standard hours
Employee Record
Image Capture
Emergency contacts
Geo tag capture
Basic Pay Rate
Advanced Dashboard
Dashboard: Timesheet Approval, Quick Actions
Open API
Company Feed & Announcements
Engagement
To Do List
Custom TimeSheet Fields
Employee Shout Outs
Advanced Notification Settings
Staff Directory
Advanced Security – Enforce 2 factor authentication
Intuitive Onboarding
Automatically approve timesheets
Support: Help Centre, Hero AI
Dashboard – Tasks (Create and Assign)
Employee Certifications / documents
Availability

Time & Attendance Software FAQs

Yes, Employment Hero’s Time and Attendance tool is completely free. Our freemium model provides you with essential time-tracking features without any hidden fees. You can track employee hours, manage timesheets, and generate reports—all at no cost. Our free tool is designed to help businesses of all sizes manage their time and attendance needs efficiently.

There are no limits to the number of employees you can track with Employee Hero’s free Time and Attendance tool. Whether you have a small team or a large workforce, our tool scales with your business, allowing you to manage time-tracking for all your employees without additional costs.

Yes, employees can easily clock in and out using their mobile devices with our free Time and Attendance tool. The app allows for accurate time-tracking on the go, helping businesses with remote workers or staff who are constantly on the move. Managers can monitor attendance in real-time and get updates on who’s clocked in, running late, or taking a break.

A Time and Attendance system is a software tool that helps businesses track employee work hours, manage timesheets, and ensure accurate payroll. It automates the process of clocking in and out, recording breaks, and monitoring staff attendance in real-time. With our freemium Time and Attendance solution, businesses can streamline time management and avoid manual errors, while keeping compliance with labour laws.

Accurate Time and Attendance tracking is essential for managing employee hours, ensuring compliance with labour regulations, and improving productivity. It helps businesses avoid time theft, overstaffing, and payroll discrepancies. By using an automated system like Employment Hero’s free Time and Attendance tool, you can ensure accurate records, save time, and simplify payroll processing, all while improving workforce efficiency.

Employment Hero’s free Time and Attendance tool allows employees to clock in and out using a simple app, track their hours, and record breaks. Managers can approve timesheets, monitor attendance in real-time, and generate reports for payroll. With in-app notifications and a dashboard overview, businesses can easily manage staff schedules and ensure accurate timekeeping.

Advanced Reporting is only available with Employment Hero’s Premium Time and Attendance tool. You can generate detailed reports on employee hours, timesheets, and attendance. These reports in our Premium solution can be exported for payroll processing, helping businesses ensure that employees are paid accurately and on time. This provides insights into labour costs and employee productivity, making it easier to manage staffing needs.

Be the first to experience our free Time & Attendance tool

Join the waitlist today and gain early access to Employee Hero’s Time & Attendance platform before it goes live in early November.

Why join early?

  • Assisted platform setup for the first 10 businesses: Get personalised help from our team to set up your time-tracking and attendance system, ensuring you’re ready to monitor employee hours from Day 1.
  • Priority access: Be among the first to explore features like attendance tracking, timesheet management, and reporting—all at no cost.
  • Exclusive updates: Stay in the loop with insider tips, tutorials, and sneak peeks leading up to the official launch.

Don’t wait—secure your spot on the waitlist and get ready to simplify your time and attendance management with our free tool!

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