Competitor Comparison
Cloud Time Manager vs uAttend
uAttend was built around hardware clocks. Cloud Time Manager was built for
the modern, mobile, distributed workforce. Here’s the real difference.
the modern, mobile, distributed workforce. Here’s the real difference.
uAttend: Hardware-based time clock vendor
- Cloud Time Manager
$0 /user/month
No hardware. No setup fees. Cancel anytime.
- uAttend
$200–$500 hardware + $11+/month
Extra costs often not shown upfront.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Core Time Tracking
Feature
Hardware required
Mobile app clock-in
Offline mobile clock-in
Web browser clock-in
Kiosk mode (any tablet)
GPS-verified punches
Face verification
Cloud Time Manager
None — 100% software
uAttend
$200–$500 per device
Very limited
Proprietary hardware only
Hardware biometric only
Scheduling
Feature
Basic scheduling
AI Auto-Scheduling
Shift swap requests
Coverage visibility
Labor cost projections
Cloud Time Manager
uAttend
Compliance & Special Features
Feature
Minor labor law enforcement
On-Demand Pay (EWA)
Real-time live dashboard
Multi-location management
PTO management
Cloud Time Manager
uAttend
Basic reports only
Hardware per location
Basic
Real Cost Comparison
Feature
Hardware clocks (10 locations)
Monthly software fee (50 users)
Hardware maintenance
Setup & installation
Mobile app for employees
Setup & installation
Cloud Time Manager
$0
$0/mo
$0
Self-serve, free
Included
Included
uAttend
$2,000–$5,000 upfront
$550+/mo
$50–$200/mo
$200–$500/location
Not available
Separate purchase needed
How to Switch from uAttend
01
Sign up for your free CloudTimeManager trial — takes 2 minutes
02
Import your employees via CSV or connect your payroll system
03
Download the mobile app and send setup invites to your team
04
Configure your schedules, PTO policies, and pay rules
05
Go live — employees clock in from their phones starting day one
06
Box up your old hardware clocks and sell them
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