TimeClock 365 vs Kisi: door access with attendance built in
Kisi and TimeClock 365 both put your doors in the cloud. The difference: TimeClock 365 also turns every door entry into a clock-in - with fingerprint and face readers, wallet keys and published per-user pricing.
- From $1.90 per user
- Fingerprint, face, card & wallet
- Attendance built in
At a glance
How do TimeClock 365 and Kisi differ?
Kisi is a cloud-based access control platform. Doors are opened with Kisi cards, the Kisi mobile app or employee badges in Apple Wallet, and managed from a web dashboard with access logs, access levels and integrations with tools such as identity providers and video systems.
TimeClock 365 is cloud door access control with attendance built in. Doors open with a fingerprint, face, card, PIN or a phone key in Apple or Google Wallet - and because access and attendance share one account, the first door entry of the day can start the workday and the last exit can end it, ready for payroll.
Feature comparison
TimeClock 365 vs Kisi, side by side
| Feature | TimeClock 365 | Kisi |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud management | Yes - browser and mobile, every site in one account | Yes - cloud-managed |
| Cards and key fobs | Mifare and DESFire; HID on supported readers | Yes - Kisi cards and fobs |
| Apple / Google Wallet keys | Yes - add-on, pricing on request | Apple Wallet employee badges (iPhone and Apple Watch); check Google Wallet with Kisi |
| Fingerprint and face readers | Yes - our own readers, managed in the same cloud | Not a core offering - check with Kisi |
| Remote unlock | Yes - from the web portal or phone | Yes - Kisi app and dashboard |
| Visitor management | Add-on - $122 / month flat | Yes |
| Attendance from door entries | Built in - first entry starts the day, last exit ends it | Not a core feature - usually a separate time-tracking tool |
| Timesheets and payroll export | Built in - overtime rules and payroll exports | Not a core feature |
| Leave, HR and tasks | Same account - leave, employee files, tasks | Not a core feature |
| Published pricing | $1.90 / user / month (annual); $4.90 with attendance | Quote only - contact Kisi |
Based on publicly available information as of 2026. Features and pricing change - verify with each vendor.
Why teams choose TimeClock 365
One account for doors, people and hours
Attendance from the door
The first entry starts the day and the last exit ends it - no separate time clock or timesheet tool.
Fingerprint and face
Our own biometric readers next to cards, PINs and wallet keys - all in one account.
Published per-user price
$1.90 per user per month, billed annually. Grow by headcount, not by quote.
Payroll-ready hours
Overtime rules, approvals and payroll exports from the same entries.
Leave and HR included
Time off, employee files and tasks live next to door permissions.
Works offline
Permissions are stored on the controller, so doors keep opening if the internet drops.
Access + attendance
The door is the time clock
With most access control systems, door logs and timesheets live in different products. In TimeClock 365 they are the same record.
- First entry starts the workday, last exit ends it
- Overtime rules and approvals on the same data
- Payroll export without re-keying hours
- Live dashboard - who is inside, failed attempts, alerts
A fair comparison
When Kisi may be the better fit
- You only need door access and already run a separate attendance and payroll system you are happy with.
- You depend on a specific Kisi integration with your building or IT stack.
- You have already standardised on Kisi readers across many sites.
Pricing
Door access control from $1.90 per user / month
Billed annually, including fingerprint, face, card and PIN access. Attendance + Access Control is $4.90. Mobile wallet keys are an add-on - pricing on request. Readers and controllers are quoted per building.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between TimeClock 365 and Kisi?
Both are cloud door access control systems. Kisi focuses on access control and building integrations. TimeClock 365 combines door access with attendance: the same fingerprint, face, card or phone entry that opens the door can start the workday, with timesheets, overtime rules and payroll exports in the same account.
Does Kisi include time and attendance?
Time and attendance is not a core part of Kisi's access control product, so companies that need timesheets usually add a separate system. In TimeClock 365, the first door entry of the day can start the workday and the last exit can end it. Check Kisi's current offering directly.
Does TimeClock 365 support Apple Wallet like Kisi?
Yes. TimeClock 365 supports employee keys in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet, opened by tapping the phone on an NFC wallet reader. Mobile wallet keys are an add-on - pricing on request.
Can TimeClock 365 use fingerprint and face recognition at the door?
Yes. TimeClock 365 supplies its own fingerprint and face recognition readers and controllers, managed from the same cloud account as cards, PINs and phone keys.
How does pricing compare?
TimeClock 365 publishes its price: Door Access Control is $1.90 per user per month billed annually, or $4.90 with attendance. Kisi pricing is quoted - contact Kisi. Door hardware for both is quoted per building.
Can I move from Kisi to TimeClock 365?
Yes. Our team reviews your doors, readers and locks and recommends which TimeClock 365 controllers and readers you need. Employees and access groups are set up in the cloud, and employee lists can sync from Azure AD, Okta or HiBob.
Do TimeClock 365 doors work if the internet goes down?
Yes. Permissions are stored on the controller, so doors keep working during an outage and events sync to the cloud when the connection returns.
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