Paymo

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How to Replace Paymo

Overview

Paymo is a comprehensive work management system that combines time tracking, project management, and invoicing capabilities. It serves creative teams, consultants, and small businesses up to 20 people with both free and paid plans. The platform offers native time tracking with automatic capabilities, integrated invoicing, and advanced project management features.

Features

19 features across 13 categories

Automation(1)

Paymo TrackAI

Automated time tracking by recording desktop activities including apps and websites without requiring manual input. Records time spent on applications and links them to tasks or projects through linking rules. Does not take screenshots to ensure user privacy.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Client Management(1)

Client Management

Ability to manage multiple clients with free plan supporting up to 5 clients

Also in: mycase, Litify, Acuity Scheduling

Collaboration(3)

Notifications

Notification system to keep team members updated on project and task activities

Project Discussions

Project-level discussion threads for team collaboration and communication

Task Comments

Collaborative task comments feature for team communication around specific tasks

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Core Time Tracking(1)

Time Tracking

Manual and automatic time tracking capabilities with timer functionality

Also in: Timely

Financial Management(2)

Invoicing

Native invoicing module that allows users to bill clients by turning timesheet data into invoices with a single button. Includes one-click invoice generation.

Project Budgeting

Budget tracking and management for projects

Mobile(1)

Mobile Time Tracking App

Free mobile application for Android and iOS that allows employees to track time from home, office, or on the go. Includes timer functionality that can run in background and bulk time entry option.

Also in: monday.com, Smartsheet, Calendly

Payment Processing(1)

Payment Integration

Integrated payment processing allowing clients to pay directly from invoices through PM Payments gateway (US only) and third-party payment integrations

Productivity(1)

Pomodoro Timer

Built-in Pomodoro technique timer with default 25-minute focus periods followed by 5 and 15 minute breaks. All intervals are customizable with audible alerts when sessions end. Visual interface tracks four Pomodoros in a row.

Also in: Insightly, Dashlane, Obsidian

Project Planning(4)

Gantt Charts

Visual project planning tool showing task timelines and dependencies

Milestones

Project milestone tracking to mark key achievements and checkpoints

Project Management

Advanced project management features including budgeting, Gantt charts, task dependencies, and milestones to help teams plan and monitor projects in detail

Task Dependencies

Ability to set dependencies between tasks to manage project workflow and sequencing

Reporting & Analytics(1)

Reporting

Time tracking and project reporting capabilities to generate insights from tracked time and project data

Reporting & Tracking(1)

Timesheet Management

Standard timesheet interface where time records are registered automatically. Provides insights for team management and timesheet approval system for managers to approve timesheets.

Task Management(1)

Task Management

Unlimited task creation and management capabilities integrated with time tracking and project planning

Workflow Management(1)

Timesheet Approval System

Manager approval workflow for timesheets to ensure accuracy and accountability for payroll or client billing purposes. Updated in fall 2024 to allow faster approval.

Pricing

Free Plan

Popular
Free
  • Unlimited users
  • Unlimited time tracking
  • Unlimited invoices
  • Unlimited tasks
  • 5 clients
  • 10 projects
  • Automatic time tracking (Paymo Track)
  • Invoicing module
  • Project management features
  • Mobile app
  • Pomodoro timer
  • Timesheet management

Paid Plans

Custom
  • Unlimited clients
  • Unlimited projects
  • Additional features beyond free plan

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Paymo. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Paymo alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 19 features.

Buy Paymo

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Paymo saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 19 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

5 known integrations

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