Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own Jibble

Replace Jibble with a custom build. Powerful Time Tracking Made Easy

Few Days
72 features6 integrations3-5 days

Estimated Timeline

Based on 72 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.

1
Architecture & setup
Half day
2
Core features
2-3 days
3
Testing & polish
1 day

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 72 features

Reporting(11 features)

Attendance Insights ReportPremium

Get detailed attendance insights for strategic workforce management decisions

Attendance ReportPremium

Get in-depth insights into team's punctuality and behavior including absences, late clock-ins, and early clock-outs

Automatic Timesheets

Generate detailed timesheets based on employee tracked time with automatic calculation of total hours, overtime, and breaks

Daily, Weekly & Monthly Timesheets

View timesheet details for daily, weekly, and monthly periods with filter options

Detailed Reporting & Analytics

Transform time tracking data into actionable insights with real-time data analysis for employee productivity, project efficiency, and resource allocation

+6 more in this category

Security(8 features)

2FA EnforcementPremium

Enforce two-factor authentication for enhanced account security

Biometric Verification

Verify employee identity using biometric methods including facial recognition and fingerprint scanning

Custom Verification RulesPremium

Customize verification rules and select whether unusual time clock behaviors should be allowed, flagged, or blocked

Device LockPremium

Prevent team members from changing the device they clock in and out from

Face Spoofing PreventionAIPremium

Prevent face spoofing attempts on kiosk mode from a list of supported devices

+3 more in this category

Access Control(6 features)

Custom Approver PermissionsPremium

Define specific approval rights for who can approve requests with granular permission controls

Custom Individual PermissionsPremium

Set granular permissions at the individual user level for precise access control

Group Activity AssignmentsPremium

Assign specific activities to groups to control who can track time on certain activities

Group Project AssignmentsPremium

Assign specific projects to groups or individual members to control who can track time on certain projects

Lock TimesheetsPremium

Approve and lock timesheets to prevent team members from changing their past timesheets

+1 more in this category

Payroll(5 features)

Adjustable Payroll Hours

Adjust or amend payroll hours of team members without affecting tracked hours

Automated Deductions

Automatically subtract breaks from payroll hours if members are not required to clock breaks separately

Custom Pay PeriodsPremium

Set up custom pay periods to determine the time frame over which team members' time is recorded and paid

Overtime Rules

Enable overtime rules and configure multiplier values for different types of overtime calculations

Time Rounding

Automatically round time entries up, down, or to the nearest interval for standardized payroll processing

Integration(3 features)

API AccessPremium

Access comprehensive API for custom integrations and third-party application connections

Project Management Integration

Integrate with powerful project management tools to log hours seamlessly across activities and projects with accurate billing and resource allocation

Unlimited Integrations

Connect with unlimited third-party applications and platforms without additional cost

Management(3 features)

Add Time for Others

Managers can clock in, clock out, and start breaks on behalf of other team members

Bulk EditingPremium

Bulk edit multiple activities or projects at once for efficient management

Group ManagementPremium

Create and manage employee groups for efficient team organization and permission management

Platforms(3 features)

Desktop App

Track time using the desktop app on both Mac and Windows operating systems

Mobile App

Track time using mobile app on both iOS and Android devices with full feature parity

Web Browser

Track time using web browsers for seamless access from any device with internet connection

Scheduling(3 features)

Holiday CalendarPremium

Create public holiday calendars to accurately calculate public holiday overtime

Shift SchedulingPremium

Set up and assign shifts to team members for structured work schedule management

Work Schedules

Set up fixed, flexible, or weekly work schedules to define when team members should be tracking time

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Jibble

Monthly$3.49/mo
Yearly$42/yr
5-Year Total$209

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~8 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyEasy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$42
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$126
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$209
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 72 features at easy complexity.

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