Free QR Code Clock-In System for Employees
If you are looking for a QR code clock-in system that is actually free, the simplest approach is to use phones you already own as the clock. Free QR Attendance runs in the browser, so there is nothing to install on a wall.
Quick answer
A free QR code clock-in system lets employees clock in by having their personal QR code scanned instead of punching a card. With Free QR Attendance, you add employees, print or share their QR codes, and scan them with a phone or companion station to record clock-in and clock-out times — no paid time clock hardware required.
- Attendance data stays on your device
- No employee limits · no paid tier
- One QR code per employee
- Clock in and clock out with a scan
- Use any phone, tablet or laptop camera
- Export records to CSV or Excel
- Optional companion station at the entrance
- 100% free with no hardware purchase
How to set up a free QR clock-in system
- Create your workplace — Open the app at freeqrattendance.com/app/ (or try /demo/ first) and create your workplace.
- Add employees — Add people one by one or import them from an Excel/CSV template.
- Give each employee a QR code — Print QR badges or let employees keep the QR on their phone. You can also use the free employee QR card generator.
- Scan to clock in and out — Scan the employee QR with the manager device or a companion station and record Check-In or Check-Out.
- Export hours — Export attendance as CSV or Excel for payroll or your accountant.
Why a QR clock-in system instead of a punch clock?
Punch clocks and biometric terminals cost money up front and sit in one place. A QR clock-in system uses the devices you already have, and individual QR codes mean each clock-in is tied to a specific person.
What "free" covers
Everything — QR codes, scanning, check-in/check-out, leave, the employee portal and exports — is free, with no employee limits, no caps and no paid tier. You only need a device with a camera and a browser.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free QR code clock in system?
Yes. Free QR Attendance provides a free version QR clock-in system: individual employee QR codes, scanning with a phone camera, and exportable clock-in/clock-out records.
Do employees need to install an app to clock in?
No. Employees only need their QR code (printed or on a phone). The scanning device uses the browser.
Can I calculate working hours from clock-in times?
Yes. Export the records, or use the free working hours calculator on this site.
Can a tablet at the door act as the clock?
Yes. A manager can set up a companion attendance station; the device is activated by scanning a secure station QR and then scans employee QR codes.
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.