BioSyn is a South African time and attendance and workforce management system. It turns employee clockings from biometric devices, mobile phones and WhatsApp into approved, payroll-ready hours.
BioSyn at a glance
- What it is: cloud-based time and attendance software with biometric device, mobile and access control integration.
- Who it is for: South African businesses from 1 to 1,000+ employees, including multi-site, shift-based and field teams.
- History: started in 2006 as NAKO; rebuilt as the web-based BioSyn after BioSyn acquired NAKO in 2017.
- Website: biosyn.online
How employees clock
- Biometric devices: fingerprint, face and card terminals from ZKTeco and Hikvision.
- Mobile clocking app with GPS location.
- WhatsApp clocking: staff clock in by messaging a company WhatsApp number.
- Access control, turnstiles and breathalyser integration.
What BioSyn does with the data
- Applies shift and clocking rules, and flags missing clockings and exceptions.
- Overtime calculation and overtime planning and approval.
- Rostering, leave and employee self-service.
- Reports and dashboards, including BCEA compliance reports and Attendance Culture insights.
- Payroll integration through direct API integration, payroll export files or a custom handover format, including PaySpace, Sage 300 People and Paymaster.
Packages
- Small Business: 1 to 10 employees, R150 per month (excl. VAT) including support. Details
- LITE: 1 to 300 employees, adds payroll export and more shift options.
- PRO: 100 to 1,000 employees, advanced shift and departmental rules.
- ENTERPRISE: 300+ employees, full statistics, wellness and reporting.
Compare them on the packages page, or test BioSyn with a 30-day trial.
Frequently asked questions
Is BioSyn South African?
Yes. BioSyn is built and supported in South Africa for South African labour and payroll requirements.
Which devices does BioSyn work with?
BioSyn integrates with ZKTeco and Hikvision biometric and access control terminals, plus its own mobile and WhatsApp clocking. See device integration.
Does BioSyn integrate with payroll?
Yes. Depending on the payroll system, through direct API integration, export files or a custom format. See payroll integration.
How do I see BioSyn working?
Book a demo or start a 30-day trial.