QuickBooks Time
quickbooks.intuit.com/time-trackingBuild Difficulty: 5/5
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Employee Time Tracking Software built for your business
How to Replace QuickBooks TimeOverview
Features
39 features across 25 categories
Automation & Alerts(1)
Set up recurring alerts for schedule changes, overtime, and timesheet approval deadlines
Benefits(2)
Access affordable retirement plans from Human Interest and QuickBooks 401(k) powered by Vestwell
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Collaboration(2)
Track job progress and share next steps by adding photos and updates in an activity feed
Track project progress and share next steps via project activity feed
Compliance(3)
Create and e-file unlimited 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC forms
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Capture signatures for project sign-offs and approval
Compliance & Alerts(1)
Automated overtime identification based on current state and federal laws with business owner control
Compliance & Insurance(1)
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Compliance & Protection(1)
Up to $25,000 protection if you receive a payroll tax penalty
Documentation(1)
Let team members attach photos to timesheets
Enterprise(1)
Configurable, AI-powered solution for enterprise-level time, HR, and benefits in one place
HR Management(4)
Team members can access pay stubs, W-2s, and enter personal and tax information online or in app
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Get professional help on critical HR issues and custom handbooks and policies
Manage employee time off to prevent miscommunication, missed shifts, and payroll errors
Hardware & Kiosk(1)
Team members can use a tablet to clock in and out on-site
Integration(1)
Sync time tracking data to accounting or payroll for more efficient payroll and invoicing
Location & Tracking(2)
Set up a geofence that reminds team members to clock in or out when entering or leaving a job site
Allows users to share their location data while on the clock via the mobile app
Mobile(1)
Download the QuickBooks Workforce app to track, submit, and approve time from anywhere
Payroll(4)
Run Auto Payroll for salaried employees on direct deposit with review and approval before payday
Calculate, file, and pay payroll taxes automatically
Connect payroll with QuickBooks Time to save up to 2 hours on every payroll run and reduce costs by up to 4%
Pay employees faster for free by submitting payroll up to the morning of payday
Project Management(1)
Track job progress, set deadlines, and manage project tasks
Reporting(2)
Get valuable business insights to predict job costs, plan for payroll, and boost profitability
Compare budgeted hours to actual hours worked for better cost prediction
Reporting & Visibility(1)
See who's working, what they're working on, and what job they're doing in real-time
Scheduling(1)
Create schedules by jobs or shifts and easily edit, publish, and share them with the team
Security(1)
Optional biometric feature for time clock kiosk authentication
Setup & Onboarding(1)
A payroll expert will complete your setup for you
Support(1)
Chat with a support specialist for help and resources
Time Tracking(3)
Track every second worked and increase billable time by nearly 10%
Manage multiple timesheets and approve time when ready, maintaining full control over time tracking
Track, edit, and approve timesheets right from laptop or desktop
Tracking(1)
Track how far employees travel when they're on the clock
Vertical Solutions(1)
Time tracking software for construction, landscaping, home healthcare, and more
Pricing
Time Premium
- ✓Workforce app
- ✓Streamline payroll & invoicing
- ✓Create schedules
- ✓Customize reports
- ✓See who's working
- ✓Manage time off
- ✓Alerts & notifications
- ✓Attach photos
- ✓Time kiosk
- ✓Unlimited customer support
Time Elite
- ✓Workforce app
- ✓Streamlined payroll & invoicing
- ✓Create schedules
- ✓Customize reports
- ✓See who's working
- ✓Manage time off
- ✓Alerts & notifications
- ✓Attach photos
- ✓Time kiosk
- ✓Unlimited customer support
- ✓Track mileage
- ✓Track projects
- ✓Project estimates vs. actuals
- ✓Project activity feed
- ✓Timesheet signatures
- ✓Geofencing
Time Premium + Payroll Premium
- ✓Time Premium features
- ✓Full-service payroll
- ✓Automated taxes & forms
- ✓Auto Payroll
- ✓1099 E-File & Pay
- ✓Expert product support
- ✓Same-day direct deposit
- ✓Track time on the go
- ✓Employee portal
- ✓Health benefits for your team
- ✓401(k) plans
- ✓Workers' comp administration
- ✓HR support center
Time Elite + Payroll Elite
Popular- ✓Time Elite features
- ✓Full-service payroll
- ✓Automated taxes & forms
- ✓Auto Payroll
- ✓1099 E-File & Pay
- ✓Expert product support
- ✓Expert setup
- ✓Track time and projects on the go
- ✓Tax penalty protection
- ✓Personal HR advisor
- ✓Employee portal
- ✓Health benefits for your team
- ✓401(k) plans
- ✓Workers' comp administration
- ✓HR support center
Cost Calculator
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 39 features at very easy complexity.
Build vs Buy
Should you build a QuickBooks Time alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 39 features.
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Better ValueBuild Your Own
Buying QuickBooks Time saves ~$33,360 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 39 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
10 known integrations