Acroprint Time Recorder

What Acroprint Time Recorder does

Acroprint Time Recorder is a US-based provider of time and labor management hardware and software, operating as a wholly-owned brand subsidiary of Workwell Technologies (which also operates the uAttend brand). The company is headquartered at 2777 Loker Ave. West in Carlsbad, California, was founded in 1969, and employs between 101 and 250 people. Acroprint serves primarily small and mid-sized US businesses (1 to 200+ employees) across general office, industrial/warehouse, and multi-site use cases, helping customers automate time tracking, eliminate buddy punching, prepare payroll, and maintain compliance with break and overtime regulations.

The product portfolio is organized into three tiers. The first tier is mechanical and electronic punch card clocks (M150MC4 heavy-duty industrial recorder, ATR480 totalizer, ES700/ES900/ES1000 multifunction recorders) that print directly to time cards with no software or subscription required. The second tier is biometric and cloud-connected time clocks — BioTouch (fingerprint/RFID/PIN, USB flash drive export, $99.99), BioLook (facial recognition self-contained device, $149.99), CloudPunch CP200 (biometric clock with WiFi/LAN connectivity and offline buffering, $199.99 hardware plus a tiered subscription from $16 to $290 per month), and ProPunch (on-premise network software with up to 3,000 users, no monthly fees). The third tier is the Pendulum enterprise workforce management software suite (Standard $949 to Enterprise $5,399, one-time perpetual licenses) for multi-department and multi-location organizations. A recurring accessories business in replacement ribbons, time cards, RFID badges, and card racks generates ongoing consumables revenue across the installed base.

Revenue mechanics combine one-time hardware and perpetual license sales with a smaller recurring cloud subscription stream (CloudPunch and optional ProPunch support contracts at $120/year). Distribution is almost entirely direct-to-consumer through acroprint.com e-commerce, supported by phone (1.800.334.7190) and email sales/service and mid-funnel demo request forms. The company integrates with the dominant SMB payroll platforms (QuickBooks, Paychex, ADP) plus Excel/CSV export, but maintains no public developer API. Marketing relies on product-page content, product manuals and videos, and a support desk via Zendesk rather than channel partnerships or paid advertising at scale.

Name

Acroprint Time Recorder

Legal name

Workwell Technologies

Website

https://acroprint.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Time and Attendance Hardware

NAICS

Office Administrative Services (5611)

SIC

Calculating & Accounting Machines (No Electronic Computers) (3578), Watches, Clocks, Clockwork Operated Devices/Parts (3873)

akta.pro primary industry

Time & Attendance Administration (Timekeeping, Scheduling, Leave Tracking) (BPAAAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workforce Time, Attendance & Scheduling Administration (BPAAAIAI), Time, Attendance & Scheduling Administration (BPACAIAE)

Keywords

• Time and attendance systems
• Biometric time clocks
• Workforce management software
• Employee time tracking
• Punch card clocks

Headquarters

HQ city

Raleigh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: One-time sales of time clock devices and accessories including punch clocks, time cards, ribbons, RFID badges, and security keys. Hardware is sold directly through e-commerce with prices ranging from $10 to $578 per device.
2. Cloud Subscription: Recurring monthly subscription for CloudPunch cloud-connected time tracking. Starting at $16/month for up to 5 employees, with tiered pricing based on employee count. Includes unlimited data storage, software upgrades, smartphone app, and web punching.
3. On-premise Software License: One-time perpetual license sales for Pendulum workforce management software in three editions (Standard, Premium, Multi-Site) with one-time fees ranging from $949 to $5,399. No annual licensing fees after initial purchase.
4. Software Support Contracts: Optional annual support contracts for ProPunch software at $120/year after first year included warranty period.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Acroprint Time Recorder sells time and attendance solutions for businesses, including standalone punch card clocks, biometric (fingerprint and facial recognition) time clocks, cloud-connected time tracking systems, and on-premises workforce management software (Pendulum). The company operates as a subsidiary brand of Workwell Technologies and distributes products directly through its e-commerce website targeting U.S. small to mid-sized businesses.

Product overview

Acroprint Time Recorder offers a portfolio of time and attendance solutions spanning standalone punch clocks, biometric time clocks, cloud-based systems, and on-premises software. The product line is organized around three tiers: (1) basic to mid-range punch card time clocks — the M150MC4, ATR480, ES700, ES900, and ES1000 — which print time records on physical cards and operate without software or subscriptions; (2) biometric time clocks including BioTouch (fingerprint/RFID/PIN, USB-export), BioLook (facial recognition, self-contained), CloudPunch CP200 (cloud-connected biometric clock with subscription), and ProPunch (network-installed biometric system); and (3) Pendulum enterprise workforce management software for businesses with 50+ employees. Accessories include ink ribbons, time cards, card racks, RFID badges/fobs, and security keys. The ecosystem is unified by shared accessories (ribbons, cards, RFID cards work across compatible clock models) and complementary positioning — from a single $99.99 standalone clock to a multi-site enterprise software deployment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CloudPunch CP200 Cloud-connected touchscreen time clock combining biometric fingerprint scanning, RFID badge reading, and PIN punching with cloud-based time and attendance management software. Supports overtime calculation, accrual tracking, and payroll export. Requires a monthly subscription starting at $16/month.
• ProPunch On-site network-installed time and attendance system pairing a hardware clock (fingerprint, PIN, RFID) with downloadable on-premises software. Supports up to 3,000 users and manages employee punches in real time via a local network browser, with no ongoing subscription fees after initial purchase.
• BioTouch Fully self-contained standalone time clock with built-in fingerprint reader, RFID card/badge support, and PIN keypad. No network connection or software installation required; employee setup and data export are managed via USB flash drive using Excel. Designed for small businesses without existing network infrastructure.
• BioLook All-in-one facial recognition time clock enabling hands-free employee authentication for time and attendance tracking. No software, cloud service, or network connection required — all punch capture, data collection, and payroll preparation is performed directly on the device. Features facial recognition, fingerprint scan, RFID, and PIN punching options.
• M150MC4 Time Recorder Heavy-duty industrial-grade steel automatic print time clock and document stamp designed for harsh environments such as factories, warehouses, and construction sites. Prints time, date, and custom messages on time cards and documents with 18 customizable print options, 13 preset comments, battery backup, and multi-language support.
• ATR480 Totalizing Time Clock Top-loading automatic punch time clock with built-in totalizing and calculating functions for payroll-ready employee hour tracking. Supports up to 50 employees across weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, includes job costing mode, and features optional two-color printing for early/late punch identification.
• ES700 Multifunction Time Recorder Side-printing multifunction time recorder and document stamp suitable for professional office environments. Supports time and attendance, job costing, and document control with internal battery backup and LED document illumination.
• ES900 Advanced 3-In-1 Time Recorder Full-featured 3-in-1 clock combining time and attendance, job costing, and document control in a professional office time stamp. Offers over 300 print configurations including 13 preset messages in 6 languages and automatic consecutive numbering for document control applications.
• ES1000 Totalizing Time Recorder Top-loading atomic totalizing time clock with automatic calculation of regular and overtime employee hours. Supports up to 100 employees across weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, with job-costing mode and signal control for external bells and horns.
• Pendulum Software Suite Comprehensive self-hosted workforce management software system available in Standard, Premium, Multi-Site, and Enterprise editions. Records employee punches from multiple input devices, calculates time, generates reports, and exports payroll data. Supports unlimited employees and includes job costing, terminal validation, lockouts, and customizable attendance reports.

Quantifiable outcome

• CloudPunch CP200 supports up to 150+ employees on highest tier subscription
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Workwell TechnologiescoreOthersAcroprint is a subsidiary brand of Workwell Technologies, headquartered in Carlsbad, CA. Workwell Technologies also operates uAttend brand. Acroprint products are powered by Workwell Technologies infrastructure and share privacy policies and biometric data handling with Workwell Technologies systems.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TimeClock Plus (TCP): TimeClock Plus provides time and attendance hardware and cloud workforce management software for SMB through enterprise customers. Directly comparable as a competing time tracking and workforce management platform with both hardware and software offerings.
• Lathem Time: Lathem Time is a long-standing US manufacturer of mechanical and electronic time clocks, time recorders, and workforce management software serving small and mid-sized businesses. Directly comparable as a competing brand offering punch clocks, biometric clocks, and PayClock software at overlapping price points.
• Icon Time Systems: Icon Time Systems produces time and attendance solutions including punch clocks, biometric clocks, and TotalPass workforce management software targeting small and mid-sized US businesses. Directly comparable on product offering and customer base.
• Pyramid Time Systems: Pyramid Time Systems (formerly Pyramid Technologies) manufactures time clocks, time recorders, and workforce management solutions for US SMBs, including biometric and totalizing clocks. Directly comparable product line and customer segment to Acroprint.
• uAttend: uAttend is the sister brand under Workwell Technologies, selling a parallel line of cloud-connected and biometric time clocks for SMBs. Directly comparable because the product portfolios, target customers, and underlying infrastructure overlap with Acroprint.

Broad incumbents

• Paychex Flex: Paychex Flex is a payroll, HR, and time and attendance platform serving SMB and mid-market US employers. Comparable as a payroll incumbent that bundles time tracking (and integrates with Acroprint exports) while also competing for the same wallet share.
• UKG (Kronos): UKG (formed from the merger of Kronos and Ultimate Software) is a major workforce management and HCM platform offering time clocks, time tracking, and full HR/payroll suites. Comparable as a much larger incumbent whose time tracking products compete with Acroprint at the upper end of the SMB and mid-market segments.
• ADP Workforce Now: ADP offers time and attendance as part of its broader payroll and HR services platform including ADP Workforce Now. Comparable because ADP bundles time tracking into a comprehensive payroll offering, putting pressure on standalone time clock vendors like Acroprint.

Emerging players

• Deputy: Deputy is a cloud-based workforce management platform with scheduling, time tracking, and payroll integrations widely used by SMB and mid-market employers. Comparable as an alternative modern WFM solution competing for the same buyer budget, though Deputy is software-only.
• FingerCheck: FingerCheck is a cloud-native time clock and workforce management platform with biometric authentication, mobile punch, and payroll integrations for SMBs. Comparable as a newer entrant in the same SMB time tracking category, differentiated by a stronger SaaS architecture.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Acroprint

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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