QuickBooks Time
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Employee Time Tracking Software built for your business
How to Replace QuickBooks TimeOverview
Features
35 features across 17 categories
Compliance(2)
Support for Defense Contracting Audit Agency compliance
Automated overtime identifies potentially incorrect overtime hours based on current laws and regulations
Documentation(1)
Let your team attach photos to timesheets
Enterprise(1)
Configurable, AI-powered solution for time, HR, and benefits that scales across your business
Expense Tracking(1)
See how far your employees travel when they're on the clock
HR Management(7)
Access affordable retirement plans from Human Interest and QuickBooks 401(k) powered by Vestwell
Team can access their pay stubs and W-2s and enter their personal, direct deposit, and tax info online or in app
Offer affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance packages by Allstate Health Solutions
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Get professional help on critical HR issues and custom handbooks and policies
Prevent miscommunication, missed shifts and costly payroll errors
Save money and get coverage for on-the-job injuries with a policy by NEXT
Insurance(1)
Up to $25,000 tax penalty protection if you receive a payroll tax penalty
Integration(1)
Sync time tracking data to accounting or payroll for efficient payroll and invoicing
Location Tracking(1)
Set up a geofence that reminds your team to clock in or out when they enter or leave a job site
Mobile(1)
Download the QuickBooks Workforce app to track, submit, and approve time from anywhere
Notifications(1)
Set up recurring alerts for schedule changes, overtime, and timesheet approval deadlines
Payroll(4)
Create and e-file unlimited 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC forms
Run Auto Payroll for salaried employees on direct deposit and review before payday
Calculate, file, and pay payroll taxes automatically
Pay employees faster, for free by submitting payroll up to the morning of payday
Project Management(4)
Track job progress and share next steps by adding photos and updates in an activity feed
Compare budgeted hours to actual hours worked
Capture signatures for project sign-offs
Set deadlines that empower your team to prioritize tasks
Reporting(1)
Get valuable business insights to predict job costs, plan for payroll, and boost profitability
Scheduling(1)
Create schedules by jobs or shifts and easily edit, publish, and share them with your team
Support(3)
Get step-by-step help, troubleshooting assistance, tips, and resources via phone or chat
A payroll expert will complete your setup for you
Phone and chat support included with paid subscription
Team Management(1)
See who's working, what they're working on, and what job they're doing
Time Tracking(4)
Optional facial recognition feature for Time Kiosk clock in/out
Track, edit, and approve timesheets right from laptop or desktop
Manage multiple timesheets and approve time when you're ready
Your team can use a tablet to clock in and out on-site
Pricing
Free Trial
- ✓Access to all features during trial period
Time Premium
- ✓Simple timesheets
- ✓Mobile time tracking with Workforce app
- ✓Real-time visibility of team activities
- ✓Customizable reports
- ✓Seamless payroll and accounting integrations
- ✓Create and manage schedules
- ✓Time-off management
- ✓Alerts and notifications
- ✓Photo attachments to timesheets
- ✓Time Kiosk
- ✓Unlimited customer support
Time Elite
- ✓All Time Premium features
- ✓Track mileage
- ✓Track projects with deadlines
- ✓Project estimates vs actuals reporting
- ✓Project activity feed
- ✓Timesheet signatures
- ✓Geofencing
Time Premium + Payroll Premium
- ✓All Time Premium features
- ✓Full-service payroll
- ✓Automated tax calculation and filing
- ✓Auto Payroll for salaried employees
- ✓1099 E-File & Pay
- ✓Same-day direct deposit
- ✓Expert product support
- ✓Employee portal
- ✓Health benefits
- ✓401(k) plans
- ✓Workers' comp administration
- ✓HR support center
Time Elite + Payroll Elite
- ✓All Time Elite features
- ✓All Payroll Premium features
- ✓Expert setup assistance
- ✓Tax penalty protection up to $25,000
- ✓Personal HR advisor
- ✓Expert product support with phone, chat, and video
- ✓Employee portal
- ✓Health benefits
- ✓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 35 features at very easy complexity.
Build vs Buy
Should you build a QuickBooks Time alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 35 features.
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Buying QuickBooks Time saves ~$33,360 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 35 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
11 known integrations