Free QR Code Check-In and Check-Out System
Many “free” check-in tools only record arrival. For staff attendance you need both ends of the shift. Here is how a free QR check-in and check-out system works with Free QR Attendance.
Quick answer
A QR check-in/check-out system records both arrival and departure by scanning a QR code. In Free QR Attendance the scanner records each scan as Check-In or Check-Out against that employee, so you get a complete in/out log you can review on the dashboard and export as CSV or Excel. It is completely free with no limits and runs on existing phones.
- Attendance data stays on your device
- No employee limits · no paid tier
- Separate Check-In and Check-Out events
- Today dashboard of who is in
- Late arrivals flagged
- Excel / CSV export
- Companion station queue works offline
- No dedicated scanner hardware
Check-in and check-out in practice
- Employee arrives — The employee shows their personal QR code.
- Scan for Check-In — The manager device or station scans it and records a timestamped Check-In.
- Employee leaves — At shift end the same QR is scanned again for Check-Out.
- Review and export — Review the day’s records and export them for payroll.
Who should use a QR check-in/check-out system?
Shops, restaurants, clinics, offices, factories and site crews that want a simple, low-cost record of staff hours without buying a biometric terminal.
Data and privacy
The workplace device is the system of record for the employee directory and attendance history. Cloud data is limited to what is needed for station and employee-portal access, with encrypted short-lived transport.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free QR code check in system?
Yes. Free QR Attendance offers a free version QR check-in and check-out system using individual employee QR codes and an existing phone camera.
Can one phone handle both check-in and check-out?
Yes. The same scanning device records both events; each scan is saved as Check-In or Check-Out.
Can staff see their own check-ins?
Employees can sign in to the employee portal with a 6-digit PIN to view recent attendance and request leave.
Where is my attendance data stored?
Your attendance data stays on your device — we don't collect or store it on our servers. Your employee directory, attendance history, leave records and reports are kept on your own device. If you use companion stations or the employee portal, scans, leave requests and a recent-attendance snapshot travel through our server encrypted and expire automatically; they are never used to build a cloud attendance database.
Are there any limits on the free version?
No. Free means free: no employee limits, no scan or usage caps, no trial and no paid tier.