When you decide to digitize attendance tracking, you'll encounter different types of terminals — from biometric ones that can identify a person by fingerprint or face, to simpler RFID card readers or PIN pads.
If you plan to use biometrics, you won't avoid using a physical terminal. Only specialized devices can reliably read a fingerprint or face and definitively determine employee identity.
For companies that work primarily online or in the field, a web terminal or mobile app will suffice. Such a solution ensures flexibility: workers can track attendance online from the office, home, or in the field via GPS.
If you need strict tracking in production alongside flexible solutions for field workers and traveling managers, choose a combination of terminals and online tools.