BioSyn

Updated on Aug 8, 2025

Introduction

In the fast-paced business environment of today, efficiency and accuracy in managing your staff’s time have become important for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to remain competitive and compliant. BioSyn, a leading time and attendance software platform, positions itself as the go-to solution designed to take the stress out of workforce management.

The platform allows SMEs to track employee attendance, manage shift schedules and process payroll seamlessly. BioSyn has a central dashboard which helps users keep track of various aspects of their workforce.

Features

The platform supports both biometric and facial recognition, mobile clock-in, turnstile access, management of employee attendance and multiple levels of access control, ensuring that users can only access the pages and data they are authorised to view.

Additionally, the platform integrates with other payroll systems, making it easier for business owners.

Main Features

Biometric Clock-in: Supports fingerprint, facial recognition and mobile clock-ins.

Real-time reporting: Enables instant access to reports, dashboards, and employee status.

Payroll and HR system integration: You can export/import your employee data from your current platform to BioSyn.

Shift handling: Automates shift selection and provides support for night shifts and public holidays.

Centralised dashboard: A centralised dashboard that you can customise, build reports and perform department-level analysis.

Employee self-service: Your employees can view their schedules, request leave, and check records via the portal.

Pricing

BioSyn has four packages available for business, including a free version. Pricing is available upon enquiry.

BioSyn FREE: Free for companies with ten or fewer employees. Features include:

  • Standard time and attendance features
  • Mobile app for up to 10 employees
  • Employee report and summary report
  • Leave transactions and balances
  • Software setup and training

BioSyn LITE: Suitable for companies with up to 300 employees. Includes everything in the free package, plus:

  • Additional shift capabilities
  • Export to payroll capabilities
  • Additional reports and statistics
  • A monthly support contract

BioSyn PRO: Suitable for companies with up to 1000 employees. Includes everything in Lite package plus:

  • Advanced to expert shift capabilities
  • Company, department, and employee drill-down
  • In-depth departmental analysis
  • Limited statistics
  • A premium monthly support contract

BioSyn ENTERPRISE: Best for companies with over 300 employees. Includes everything in the Pro-package plus:

  • Advanced to expert shift capabilities
  • Company, department and employee drill-down
  • In-depth departmental analysis
  • Advanced statistics
  • Employee wellness
  • A premium monthly support contract

*Employee counts are a guideline only. For example, you can sign up for Enterprise if you have fewer than 300 employees.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Easily integrates with existing payroll systems

  • Has a centralised dashboard

  • Users receive training on the software

  • Provides leave management

Cons

  • Lack of transparency on pricing

  • Unclear on cybersecurity measures

FAQs

Yes, BioSyn has packages which cater for businesses of all sizes.

Yes, your employees can apply for leave and track their leave days on the BioSyn app.

Funding

SME Funding - Get Pre-Approved

Important – Please Read Before Applying:

  • This funding is strictly for registered businesses with a valid CIPC registration number.
  • Your business must have an active business bank account (applications using personal accounts will not be accepted).
  • Minimum monthly turnover: R50,000 for the past 6 months.
  • This is not personal funding or a grant.

Applications that do not meet these requirements will, unfortunately, not be processed.