Virtual TimeClock review
Bottom line
Virtual TimeClock is desktop time clock software that tracks hours, overtime, breaks, and PTO on the Mac or Windows computers a business already owns. Its clearest strength is the one-time license, which removes monthly and per-user fees and keeps time data on the company's own machines. The main limits are that Basic covers only three workers on one computer, payroll export requires Pro or Network, and Network pricing rises with each added computer. It suits small and mid-size businesses that want a fixed-cost time clock they control.
What is Virtual TimeClock?
Virtual TimeClock is desktop time clock software from Redcort Software that records when employees clock in and out, totals their hours, and produces timecards. It replaces paper timesheets, hardware punch clocks, and recurring software subscriptions by running on Mac or Windows computers the business already owns. It is built for companies that want accurate hours without paying monthly or per-user fees.
Day to day, employees clock in and out at a computer, and the software captures the time automatically. Managers review timecards, correct missed punches, and approve hours before they move into payroll. Employees can view their timecards, check PTO and vacation balances, and submit time-off requests through self-service. Overtime rules calculate hours from actual punches, and break and lunch settings track paid and unpaid breaks, including automatic lunch deductions for employees who cannot clock out.
Typical customers include freelancers, small businesses, mid-size businesses, and enterprises. Pricing is a one-time license with no subscription. Basic costs $95 for up to three workers on one computer, Pro costs $295 for unlimited workers on one central computer, and Network starts at $495 for two computers and scales by computer count up to $2,195 for 75. Every license includes 30 days of standard support, and a full-featured free trial allows 300 punches with no credit card required.
What sets Virtual TimeClock apart is the architecture. Unlike subscription services that run in a browser, it is native desktop software that stores time data on the company's own computers and runs without an internet connection. Pro and Network editions export approved hours to QuickBooks, ADP, Paychex, Gusto, Paylocity, SurePayroll, AccountEdge, CheckMark, and PayChoice, so the business can keep its existing payroll provider. Redcort has developed the product since 1986 and is headquartered in Fresno, California.
Who it's for
- Small businesses with a fixed workforce on site
- Offices and shops that clock in at several computers
- Owners who want to avoid recurring software fees
Who should look elsewhere
- Teams that need browser-based clock-in from any device
- Basic-edition users who need payroll export
Typical uses
- Replacing paper timecards at a small office
- Clocking in across several computers in a shop
- Tracking PTO accruals and balances
- Exporting approved hours to payroll
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