Everything a Modern Timeclock Needs
Powerful timeclock capabilities with AI orchestration — all self-hosted on your infrastructure.
Clock In/Out
Web and mobile clock-in/out with geolocation verification. GPS fencing, IP restrictions, and photo capture for attendance accuracy.
Schedule Management
Create and manage shift schedules with drag-and-drop. Auto-scheduling based on demand forecasts, employee availability, and labor laws.
PTO & Absence
Self-service PTO requests with approval workflows. Track vacation, sick leave, and personal days. Automated accrual policies.
Payroll Integration
Export time data directly to payroll systems. Automated overtime calculation, shift differentials, and pay period summaries.
Attendance Analytics
AI-powered attendance patterns, late arrival trends, and absenteeism alerts. Predict scheduling conflicts before they happen.
Compliance Reporting
Automated compliance with labor laws including overtime rules, break requirements, and minor work restrictions. Audit-ready reports.
One Flat Server — Zero Per-User Fees
Unlike commercial SaaS suites that charge per seat, General Bots runs on your own infrastructure with unlimited users.
- Unlimited users and timeclock operations
- No per-user licensing fees
- Full source code access (AGPLv3)
- Self-contained Docker deployment
- Bring your own LLM / AI backend
Plus overage fees
On your infrastructure
Self-Hosted vs SaaS
See how the open-source General Bots Timeclock compares to proprietary alternatives.
| Feature | Self-Hosted | SaaS |
|---|---|---|
| Per-user pricing | Free | Vendor lock-in |
| Data ownership | Yours | Theirs |
| Source access | Full (AGPLv3) | Closed |
| AI model choice | Any LLM | Vendor lock-in |
| Scalability | Unlimited | Tiered |
| Audit & compliance | Full control | Limited |
Built for Sovereignty, Scale, and AI
Thousands of teams choose General Bots for their timeclock infrastructure.
Zero Vendor Lock-In
Your workforce data, your infrastructure, your control. General Bots Timeclock is fully open source under AGPLv3 — no per-employee fees, no data leaving your network.
- 100% Open Source
Audit, modify, and extend the code. Community contributions welcome.
- Unlimited Employees
No per-employee licensing fees. Track unlimited employees at no additional cost.
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