Attendance Sheet Software
Track attendance for classes, events, and programs. Automatic rosters from registration with digital check-in and exportable reports.
Why organizations choose Communal for attendance tracking
Attendance tracking that's built into your registration system. Not another standalone tool.
No Manual Data Entry
Rosters are generated automatically from program registrations. No copying names from spreadsheets.
Integrated with Registration
Attendance connects directly to program registration. New registrants appear on the roster automatically.
Real-Time Tracking
See who's checked in as it happens. Track capacity and attendance rates in real time.
Exportable Reports
Export attendance data for grant applications, board reports, and compliance requirements.
Rosters built automatically from registration
When participants register for a program, they're automatically added to the attendance roster. No manual list creation, no copying names from spreadsheets. Staff open the roster and start checking people in.
- Roster populates as people register
- Late registrations added automatically
- Cancellations removed from future sessions
- Contact details and emergency info accessible from roster
Digital check-in for classes and events
Replace clipboards and paper sign-in sheets with digital check-in. Staff mark attendance from a tablet, phone, or computer. Participants can also check themselves in by scanning their digital membership card.
- Check in from any device with a browser
- Self-service check-in with membership cards
- Track check-in time for each participant
- Works for recurring classes, drop-ins, and one-time events
Attendance reports & participation history
See attendance trends across all your programs. Track individual participation history, identify popular programs, and export data for grant applications and board reports. Every check-in is recorded and stored permanently.
- Per-program attendance rates and trends
- Individual member participation history
- Export to CSV for external reporting
- Filter by date range, program, or member
Powering 500+ community organizations
Frequently asked questions
Rosters are generated automatically when participants register for a program. As people register, they appear on the attendance roster. Late registrations and cancellations update the roster in real time — no manual list management needed.
Yes. Communal works in any web browser, so staff can mark attendance from a phone, tablet, or computer. There's no app to install — just open the program's attendance page and start checking people in.
Staff open the attendance roster for a class or event and tap each participant's name to mark them present. Participants can also check themselves in by scanning their digital membership card.
Yes. Communal supports recurring programs with multiple sessions. Each session has its own attendance record, and you can view attendance across all sessions to see trends and participation rates.
You can view per-session attendance, overall program attendance rates, individual member participation history, and date-range summaries. All reports can be exported to CSV for use in grant applications, board reports, or external analysis tools.
Yes. Export attendance records to CSV with one click. Reports include participant names, dates, check-in times, and attendance rates — the data funders and grantors typically require.
Yes. For drop-in programs where participants don't pre-register, staff can add walk-ins to the roster during check-in. The system handles both pre-registered and drop-in attendance.
Yes. Every attendance record is linked to the participant's member profile. You can view a member's complete participation history across all programs — useful for understanding engagement and demonstrating impact.
Parents can view their family's registration and participation history through their member portal. This includes which programs their children are registered for and attendance status.
Standalone attendance apps require you to manually create rosters and re-enter data. Communal's attendance tracking is built into the registration system, so rosters are automatic, data flows to member profiles, and reports connect attendance to your broader organizational data.
Your data is stored in a secure database that is not accessible to anyone. Users' credit card information is not stored on our platform. We utilize Stripe to process payments, learn more about how they store their data here.
You can! Our team is happy to help migrate data from an excel spreadsheet or an existing platform you utilize today. Contact us for more questions.
Communal directly deposits into your bank account. We do not hold any funds on our platform.
Yes, Communal is fully PCI-DSS compliant as we partner with Stripe as our payment processor. Stripe has been audited by an independent PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) and is certified as a PCI Level 1 Service Provider. Communal does not have access to see or store any credit card data as all transactions are sent directly to Stripe.
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