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Time tracking for teams that get things done

Working time that simply works.

Time clock, absences, and hour balance in one clear app. In the browser, on the phone, or on a tablet on the wall.

  • No credit card
  • All features
  • Free for up to 5 employees
  • Hosted in Germany

    Hetzner servers in Nuremberg

  • GDPR compliant

    Encrypted in transit, backed up daily

  • All features in every plan

    No module kit, no add-ons

  • Free for up to 5 employees

    Forever, not just for the trial

Every day

Right where the work happens.

On the construction site by phone, at the practice on a tablet, on the road in the car, or in the office on a laptop: clocking in takes a few seconds, wherever you are.

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A craftsman stands at his open van on a construction site in the morning and clocks in on his phone
By phone on the site · clock in, break, clock out, even offline
A medical practice assistant types her PIN on a tablet at the reception desk
On the tablet at reception · personal PIN, no login
A field technician sits in his van and clocks in on his phone
Out at a customer · clock in quickly before the appointment
A warehouse worker in a high-visibility vest and work gloves taps a tablet at the hall entrance
In the warehouse with gloves · big buttons, one tap

One platform

More than clocking in: the whole workday

Times, vacation, hour balance, and payroll export in one place. Less paper, fewer questions, less Excel.

Time tracking

Clock in, break, and clock out with one click, in the browser, on the phone, or on a tablet. Forgotten times go straight into the calendar.

Absences

Vacation, sick leave, and time off in lieu as requests. Approve with one click and see in the calendar who is away when.

Hour balance & reports

Target, actual, and balance for every day, week, and month. Everyone sees their plus and minus hours right away.

Tablet time clock

One tablet at the entrance, everyone types their PIN. No app to install, on any iPad or Android tablet.

Payroll export & DATEV

At month end, download the hours as an Excel file or in DATEV format and hand them to payroll.

Team & sites

Several sites with their own holidays and rules. You set roles and permissions for every employee.

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Certondo in action

Don’t just explain it. Show it.

This is what Certondo really looks like. Pick an area and see how the workday runs with it.

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Week 39 · Sep 21–25
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8 h
Wed
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8.25 h
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08:00
09:00
10:00
11:00
12:00
13:00
14:00
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16:00
08:00–12:00
Office
Break
12:30–17:00
08:00–12:00
Warehouse
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12:30–16:30
08:00–12:00
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Break
12:30–16:45
since 08:00
running
09:00–13:00 · 4 h
Drag, drop, done

Use the dots to change start and end.

1

Drag instead of type

Drag from start to end in the calendar, and the time is entered.

2

Breaks at a glance

Breaks are hatched, so you instantly see when people actually worked.

3

Hours above every day

Every day shows how many hours it was. The week adds up by itself.

Tablet time clock

A tablet on the wall. That’s your time clock.

For teams without their own PC: warehouse, workshop, kitchen, reception. Type your PIN, see your name, clock in.

  • Any iPad or Android tablet: open the address in the browser, done
  • A personal PIN for everyone, no login, no app to install
  • Clock in, break, clock out, and work area with one tap
  • Returns to the PIN pad on its own after 45 seconds
  • Switchable per company, no extra cost

Huber Bakery

Enter PIN

Try it: PIN 1 2 3 4

A baker clocks in early in the morning on a tablet mounted on the wall next to the bakehouse door

Built for businesses, not corporations

Fits the workshop, the kitchen, the practice, and the office

For teams where not everyone sits at a desk. Clocking in takes seconds, the admin stays in the office.

Craftsman clocking in on his phone next to his van on a construction site

Trades & manufacturing

Tablet at the entrance, type the PIN, done. Workshop, assembly, or site are tracked as work areas.

Tablet time clockWork areas
Chef clocking in on a tablet next to the kitchen pass before the shift

Restaurants & hospitality

Break rules, overtime limits, and shift times at a glance, even when nobody sits at a desk.

Break rulesOvertime limit
Practice assistant typing her PIN on a tablet at reception

Practices & care

Reliable hours for part-time staff, leave in hours if you like, and clean exports for payroll.

Leave in hoursExcel & DATEV
Employee starting her workday on a laptop in a bright office

Offices & agencies

Clock in in the browser, at the office or at home. Everyone sees their own hour balance.

Browser & phoneHour balance

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Ready in minutes

Up and running in three steps

1

Create your organization

Register, add company details, and configure your sites.

2

Invite your team

Add employees, assign permissions, and define target hours.

3

Simply get started

Clock in via browser or tablet — reports are created automatically.

Support

Personal support instead of a hold line.

Write to us right from the app or by email. A real person from our team replies, personally and usually within a few hours. And if a feature is missing, tell us: it’s usually in within 24 hours.

Personal Fast German & English

Trust & privacy

Your working-time data stays in good hands

Working hours are personnel data. That is why they stay in Germany, every connection is encrypted, and we never pass on anything that belongs to you.

Hosted in Nuremberg, Germany

Certondo runs on Hetzner servers in Nuremberg. No US cloud and no third-country data transfer for operations.

Hetzner data centerGDPRDPA on request
  • GDPR compliant

    Processing under GDPR, data processing agreement on request.

  • Encrypted

    Every connection via TLS. Passwords are only stored encrypted (hashed).

  • Daily backups

    Backed up and checked automatically every night, without interruption.

  • Your data belongs to you

    Take times, absences, and balances with you as Excel at any time.

  • No tracking without consent

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Good to know

Frequently asked questions

How much does Certondo cost?

Certondo is free forever for up to 5 employees. Beyond that you pay a fixed price by team size: Plus (6–25) 11 €, Pro (26–99) 49 €, Ultra (100+) 199 € per month, cheaper with annual billing. All features are included in every plan, and you test the first 14 days without limits.

Do I need an app?

No. Certondo runs in the browser, on PC, phone, and tablet. If you like, add Certondo to your home screen as an app, no app store required.

Does it work on a tablet?

Yes. Any iPad or Android tablet becomes a time clock: open the page in full screen, employees type their PIN and clock in with one tap. No login, no extra cost.

Where is my data stored?

On Hetzner servers in Nuremberg, Germany. Every connection is encrypted, and there is a backup every night. Processing under GDPR, data processing agreement on request.

Can I export times (Excel, DATEV)?

Yes. Excel per employee with times, breaks, absences, and remaining leave, plus PDF for printing. For payroll there is a monthly DATEV LODAS file that you align once with your accountant.

How long does setup take?

Usually just a few minutes: create your company, invite the team, start clocking in. The “Setup” list shows what’s still missing, and a short tour shows the key places. Bring existing times over via CSV import.

Still have questions?

Write to us, we answer personally. Or we show you Certondo live in 30 minutes.

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