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ZEP vs Papershift

Papershift Core offers solutions for companies with complex shift schedules and high compliance requirements, while ZEP Clock provides a flexible time recording solution for a wide range of company sizes. Which option is better suited to your needs?

ZEP Clock offers an innovative way to record working hours flexibly and digitally — whether in the office, working from home or on the go. The solution ensures legally secure and convenient time recording. Thanks to automated functions such as break regulations and surcharge calculations, effort is reduced and efficiency is increased.

Papershift Core is cloud-based software for people management. It includes time recording, schedule preparation, absence management and payroll. Thanks to various interfaces, the software can be seamlessly integrated into existing systems.

Functions

= Feature is included
= Feature can be added
ZEP Papershift
Personal customer support via phone
Free trial 30 days 14 days
Price €1.50/user on request
Time tracking
Employee management
Leave management
Configurable break rules
Automated evaluations and reports
Customizable with company logo and CI
Single sign-on
Smartphone app
Hardware terminal (add-on via easysecure)
Monthly cancellable
Modular expansion of functions possible


As of: 01/2025

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Software comparison: ZEP vs Papershift

Contents Overview

Time tracking, break times

Both solutions allow working and break times to be tracked on the desktop or via mobile apps. Statutory break times are stored by default, and real-time overviews of working hours and open quotas are available. ZEP Clock also offers the option of stamping time on specific activities, which is not possible with Papershift.

Vacation management

For an additional charge, both ZEP Clock and Papershift Core enable a Vacation management with approval process, holiday calendar and vacation account. ZEP Clock also offers the option of a monthly closing to block booking processes after a fixed point in time and ensure clean billing.

Shift planning

Papershift Core has comprehensive shift planning that takes into account availability, qualifications and legal regulations.

Customizable design

ZEP Clock makes it possible to integrate proprietary colors and logos as standard in order to take corporate identity into account in the software.

Feature availabilities

Both solutions are available via apps and browser accessible.

Reports

Automated reporting functions are integrated into both systems. However, ZEP Clock offers more extensive export options as well as automated Reports for internal and external recipients.

Target group

ZEP Clock is aimed at companies that are looking for a cost-effective time recording solution with optional extensions. Papershift Core is particularly suitable for organizations with complex shift schedules and additional requirements in the area of workforce planning.

Usability

Both solutions are designed to be user-friendly. While ZEP Clock uses an intuitive interface, Papershift Core offers more extensive functions such as shift planning, which by nature require a bit more complex operation.

Support

ZEP Clock offers support via email and telephone during regular working hours. Papershift Core supplements this with chat support on the website.

Synopsis

The choice between ZEP Clock and Papershift Core depends on your organization's needs. ZEP Clock is a flexible and cost-effective solution for recording working time, while Papershift Core offers additional features such as comprehensive shift planning and personnel management. Choose the solution that best meets your specific needs.

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