Compare Clox vs. Zeus

Clox is time tracking made for hourly trades and field crews. That means electricians, plumbers, HVAC techs, roofers, landscapers, general contractors, and any team working out in the field instead of an office. Workers clock in from their phone with one tap. If there's no signal on site, the punch still records and syncs automatically once the phone reconnects. Every hour gets tagged to a job and task, so you always know what a job actually cost you in labor. You can also turn on geofencing for any job site, which blocks workers from clocking in unless they're actually there. If a crew shares one device, they can punch in using a PIN on a tablet kiosk, with an optional photo taken at clock-in. Managers approve the week's hours from a web browser, and Clox automatically handles overtime, breaks, lunch rules, and different pay rates. When it's time to run payroll, you can export directly into QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, ADP RUN, ADP Workforce Now, Paychex Flex, or Gusto. No manual re-entry needed. Every punch is signed and cannot be altered without it showing, and you can verify any record. Pricing is simple. One plan with everything included: $29 a month for your first 3 users, then $6 per user after that. Try it free for 14 days. No credit card required, and there's a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Zeus is a versatile application designed for field service contractors—those who operate in challenging environments such as basements, mechanical rooms, crawlspaces, and rural driveways, where connectivity is often unreliable. This innovative app utilizes a local database on the device, enabling users to create jobs, take photos, complete checklists, and log work without any signal; it automatically syncs once a connection is reestablished. Each location maintains its own comprehensive record, detailing previous visits, repairs made, photos taken, quotes provided, invoices generated, and amounts charged. When a job is completed, quotes transform into invoices, signatures are securely captured on-site with a tamper-proof record, and financial data can be exported in various formats, including CSV, QuickBooks .IIF, or as a PDF bundle. Users can enjoy the benefits of the Free plan, which has no expiration date and does not require a credit card for access, ensuring that contractors can work effectively without financial barriers. This empowers tradespeople to manage their operations seamlessly, even in the most remote locations.