# Buddy Punch: how AI models rank it, September 2026

HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 21 judge labels across 3 categories by 10 of 12 models. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/vendors/buddy-punch/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time and attendance | 2% | 12 | 14% | 14 |
| Leave and absence management | 0% | 29 | 0% | 5 |
| Workforce scheduling | 0% | 29 | 0% | 2 |

## What the models said for it

- "strong third-party reviews (like TSheets/QuickBooks Time, Deputy, or Buddy Punch)" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, Time and attendance)
- "would be UKG Ready, Paylocity, or Buddy Punch" (Llama 4 Maverick, Time and attendance)
- "Buddy Punch if you want PTO plus time clock/payroll-oriented features at a relatively low starting price." (Perplexity Sonar, Leave)
- "Pick Buddy Punch if you need a simple, shared-device kiosk experience for up to 8 employees." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Time and attendance)

## And against it

- "Be cautious of vendors with poor support, no integration, or hidden fees (Kronos, TimeForce, Buddy Punch, etc.)" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, Time and attendance)
- "Higher cost than some competitors" (Mistral Small, Time and attendance)

## Record

- Method: https://hr-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://hr-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, hr-ai-index.com.