Time tracking – Switzerland comparison
Record working hours, holidays and project time in line with the Swiss Labour Act.
The top 3 in Switzerland at a glance
- ZEIT AG
Swiss solutions for working time, absences, project time and staff scheduling.
Ideal for: Medium-sized and large companies
100ExcellentPrice on requestMobile app✓ YesHolidays and absences✓ YesBook time to projects✓ YesExport to payroll software✓ YesData in Switzerland✓ YesAvailable in French✓ Yes - Clockodo
Time tracking for working and project hours with an app, from Germany.
Ideal for: Service providers and agencies
83Very goodfrom EUR 0 / monthMobile app✓ YesHolidays and absences✓ YesBook time to projects✓ YesExport to payroll software✓ YesData in Switzerland✕ NoAvailable in French✓ Yes - inplan
Swiss software for staff planning and time tracking, hosted in Switzerland.
Ideal for: Ask the provider
83Very goodPrice not online, on request from the providerMobile app✓ YesHolidays and absences✓ YesBook time to projectsAsk the providerExport to payroll software✓ YesData in Switzerland✓ YesAvailable in French✓ Yes - TimeSafe
Time tracking with a phone app for construction sites and field service, hosted in Switzerland.
Ideal for: Ask the provider
83Very goodfrom CHF 2 / monthMobile app✓ YesHolidays and absences✓ YesBook time to projects✓ YesExport to payroll software✓ YesData in Switzerland✓ YesAvailable in FrenchAsk the provider - TimeStatement
Swiss software for working and project time tracking, hosted in Switzerland, also as a self-hosted version.
Ideal for: Ask the provider
83Very goodfrom CHF 0 / monthMobile app✓ YesHolidays and absences✓ YesBook time to projects✓ YesExport to payroll software✓ YesData in Switzerland✕ NoAvailable in French✓ Yes - 67Goodfrom CHF 41 / yearMobile app✓ YesHolidays and absences✓ YesBook time to projects✓ YesExport to payroll softwareAsk the providerData in SwitzerlandAsk the providerAvailable in French✓ Yes
- MOCO
Project time, quotes and invoices for agencies and service providers.
Ideal for: Agencies and consulting firms
67Goodfrom EUR 15 / monthMobile app✓ YesHolidays and absences✓ YesBook time to projects✓ YesExport to payroll softwareAsk the providerData in Switzerland✓ YesAvailable in FrenchAsk the provider - TimeTac
Time tracking, project time and absence management for teams, from Austria.
Ideal for: SMEs with shift work or several locations
67GoodPrice depends on modules, in the configurator on the websiteMobile app✓ YesHolidays and absences✓ YesBook time to projects✓ YesExport to payroll software✓ YesData in Switzerland✕ NoAvailable in FrenchAsk the provider - Abacus
Comprehensive Swiss business software with finance, payroll, time tracking and more, implemented through certified partners.
Ideal for: Growing SMEs and companies with an accountant
50SatisfactoryPrice depends on project scope, quote via partnerMobile app✓ YesHolidays and absences✓ YesBook time to projectsAsk the providerExport to payroll softwareAsk the providerData in SwitzerlandAsk the providerAvailable in French✓ Yes - PLEAN
Swiss software for projects, time tracking and customer management, hosted in Switzerland.
Ideal for: Ask the provider
50Satisfactoryfrom CHF 39 / monthMobile appAsk the providerHolidays and absences✓ YesBook time to projects✓ YesExport to payroll softwareAsk the providerData in Switzerland✓ YesAvailable in FrenchAsk the provider - SwissSalary
Specialised payroll software based on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, with time tracking (EasyRapport).
Ideal for: SMEs and larger companies using Microsoft Dynamics
50SatisfactoryPrice via the calculator on the websiteMobile appAsk the providerHolidays and absences✓ YesBook time to projects✓ YesExport to payroll software✓ YesData in SwitzerlandAsk the providerAvailable in FrenchAsk the provider - 33AdequatePrice not online, on request from the providerMobile app✓ YesHolidays and absencesAsk the providerBook time to projectsAsk the providerExport to payroll softwareAsk the providerData in Switzerland✓ YesAvailable in FrenchAsk the provider
- Proffix Px5
Swiss business software for SMEs with accounting, payroll, order processing and time tracking. Payroll with Swissdec «plus» certificate.
Ideal for: Ask the provider
33Adequatefrom CHF 62.10 / monthMobile app✓ YesHolidays and absences✓ YesBook time to projectsAsk the providerExport to payroll softwareAsk the providerData in SwitzerlandAsk the providerAvailable in FrenchAsk the provider
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Frequently asked questions about Time tracking
Is time tracking mandatory in Switzerland?
Yes. Employers must record their employees' working time and be able to show it to the authorities (Art. 46 Labour Act). This also applies to small companies. There are exceptions, see below.
What exactly must be recorded?
Start, end and duration of daily and weekly working time including overtime, as well as breaks of half an hour or more (Art. 73 ArGV 1). The law does not prescribe a specific format, but an app makes it easier and harder to manipulate.
Are there exceptions?
Yes, two. Simplified recording: anyone who sets at least 25% of their working hours themselves only records daily working time. In companies with fewer than 50 employees, a written agreement with the person is enough (Art. 73b ArGV 1). Waiving recording entirely is only possible with an annual salary of at least CHF 120,000, a high degree of freedom over working hours and a suitable collective labour agreement (Art. 73a ArGV 1).
How long do I have to keep time records?
At least 5 years after they cease to be valid. The authorities may inspect them. With software, the data is stored securely and easy to find.
Can time tracking manage holidays and absences?
Most solutions do: holiday requests, sick leave, public holidays and holiday balances. Many can also pass hours to payroll software. Use the filters above to find suitable solutions.
General information, not legal advice. As of October 2026. · Last updated: 10.2026Sources: legislation and official bodies