Best Time Tracking Integrations For Accounting Software

As a small business owner, time truly is money. You bought accounting software so you would know where your money is going, right? So if you’re still tracking down lost time slips and constantly reminding employees to clock in and out, it might be wise to invest in time tracking software as well.

Most (good) accounting programs offer some form of basic time tracking, but there comes a point when the basics just don’t cut it anymore. If you’ve run into this particular problem and need a fix, don’t switch accounting programs yet. There are plenty of great time tracking solutions that can integrate directly with your existing accounting software.

And luckily, we’ve spent hours researching these time tracking solutions so that you don’t have to. Only the best of the best made the cut. The following time tracking programs were chosen based on their features, pricing, mobility, and the number of accounting integrations available. We’ve included a wide array of options (including industry-specific and UK-based programs) so everyone can find something that works for them.

1. eBillity

Compatible accounting solutions: QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Pro, Xero, Xero Payroll, Reckon Accounts, and Sage 50c.

eBillity is “software born from things you don’t want to do on a Saturday.” The software was built in 2012 by Douglas Dweck and Murray Hidary, childhood friends who were convinced time tracking should be painless.

eBillity is a beautifully designed time tracking software that not only integrates with many popular accounting programs, but also with Payroll services like Gusto. The software is competitive and more affordable than most time tracking integrations. In addition to your basic time tracking features, eBillity offers a billing add-on and legal services add-on. This is also the only time tracking software I know of that is available in both English and Spanish. The software is a great choice for companies with government contracts in need of detailed time tracking and DCAA compliance.

Features

• Time tracking
• Timesheets
• Timesheet approval
• Set employee roles
• Send timesheet reminders
• Send team messages
• Reports

Pricing

• Forever Free
• Time Tracker – Base fee of $10/mo + $5/mo per user
• Time Tracker + Billing – Base fee of $20/mo + $10/mo per user
• Time Tracker + Legal – Base fee of $20/mo + $15/mo per user

eBillity offers a discount for annual subscriptions. The software is available for desktop, Android, iPhone, and iPad. You can schedule a demo to learn more or take advantage of the free 30-day trial.

2. TSheets

Compatible accounting solutions: QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Pro, Xero, Reckon Accounts, and Sage 50c.

“Yes, we’re in Idaho! No, we don’t grow potates. No we’re not Iowa, Illinois or Ohio. Yes we are in the West. And yes we have electricity.” – TSheets

TSheets (see our review) has a lot more than electricity and a sense of humor. They have one of the biggest names in time tracking–and for good reason. Customers have an endless array of good things to say about TSheets. The software receives 9.5/10 stars on G2Crowd from an impressive 540+ ratings. Users praise the software for being easy to use, affordable, and for having great customer service.

In addition to all these positives, TSheets is also DCAA compliant—and the only software I know of that offers an ALE report. One of the most unique things about TSheets is that the software will track the location where your employees clock in to ensure honesty and accuracy (only two other programs in this post offer this feature). The software is ideal for any size business looking to simplify their time tracking and scheduling processes.

Features

• Time tracking
• Timesheets
• Geolocation
• Track paid time off
• Track overtime
• Scheduling
• Project management
• Reports

Pricing

• 1 User – Free
• 2-99 Users – Base fee of $16/mo + $5/mo per user
• 100+ Users – Base fee of $100/mo + $5/mo per user

You can add a scheduling feature to your plan for an additional $1.25/mo. TSheets offers a discount for annual subscriptions.

TSheets is available on any desktop so long as you have an internet connection. The software also features an Android app, iPhone app, and kiosk mode. To learn more about TSheet, contact their great support team or check out their software for yourself with this free trial.

3. Deputy

Compatible accounting solutions: QuickBooks Online, Xero, MYOB, and NetSuite.

More than just a time tracking solution, Deputy is a full workforce management software complete with in-depth scheduling, staffing, and sophisticated time tracking. The company was founded in 2008, and since then Deputy has grown to support 270,000 users from over 40,000 organizations including Amazon, McDonald’s, Nike, and even NASA.

The software is simple to use, compliant with necessary laws, and receives high praise from its users. Not only does Deputy offer the most comprehensive feature list of the nine time tracking solutions listed in this article, it’s also one of the most affordable options. The coolest part about Deputy is that the software can use past POS sales information to help you know how many users to staff and when. To top it off, Deputy integrates with 40+ add-ons.

All of these factors make it easy to see why the software is a great choice. Deputy is also the only time tracking app to offer a Flexible weekly plan. This plan is the ideal choice for “large, short-term events like conferences, catered functions, festivals, etc.”

Features

• Time tracking
• Timesheets
• Manage employee leave and availability
• Track overtime
• Track meal breaks
• Manage tips
• Scheduling
• Manage multiple locations and departments
• Offer open shifts to employees
• Swap employee shifts
• Set log time limits
• Budgeting
• Reporting

Pricing

• Starter – $2/mo per user
• Premium – $4/mo per user
• Enterprise – Call for pricing

Feature availability varies by plan. Deputy also offers a discount for annual subscriptions. There is special pricing for nonprofits.

Deputy is available online and for Android and Apple products. To see if this software is the right choice for your company, check out Deputy’s free 30-day trial.

4. Temponia

Compatible accounting solutions: QuickBooks Online, Xero, Zoho Books, and Insightly.

In its early days, Temponia was known as Timesheet Constructor, a basic timesheet solution launched in 1999. Today the software has developed into a full-fledged time tracking solution complete with project management, job costing, and reporting.

The software has one of the most attractive UI’s available and features a calendar interface and individual dashboards for every user. Unlike most time tracking solutions, Temponia includes multiple users in their pricing plans, meaning you won’t have to spend an arm and a leg for extra users. Temponia is ideal for nearly any company in need of more in-depth time tracking (so long as you don’t need DCAA compliance).

Features

• Time tracking
• Timesheets
• Timesheet reminders
• Project management
• Basic job costing
• Invoicing
• Reporting

Pricing

• Starter – $5.90/mo
• Team – $28/mo
• Business – $49/mo
• Enterprise – $122.50/mo

Temponia is available in the cloud and the company offers Android and iOS mobile apps as well. If you’re interested in Temponia, schedule a demo of the software or take the software for a spin with a free 30-day trial.

5. ClockShark

Compatible accounting solutions: QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Pro.

Before creating ClockShark, Cliff Mitchell ran a construction company with 40+ employees. Tired of hunting down lost hours and paper timesheets, Cliff Mitchell partnered with Joe Mitchell to create a time tracking solution designed specifically for construction workers and contractors.

The software fits the needs of its target audience well by offering geolocation, scheduling across multiple departments and locations, and a unique file attachment feature. While several other time tracking programs offer document storage, ClockShark makes it possible for construction workers to take images of the different phases in their projects so that managers can easily where each project is at. This added accountability is just one of the many features that make this integration ideal for construction companies and other similar jobs.

Features

• Time tracking
• Timesheets
• Geolocation
• Timesheet reminders
• Scheduling
• Manage multiple departments and location
• Job costing
• Document storage
• Audit log
• Reporting

Pricing

• 1-30 Users – Base fee of $25/mo + $5/mo per user
• 31-40 Users – Base fee of $25/mo + $4.25/mo per user
• 41-50 Users – Base fee of $25/mo + $4/mo per user
• 51-81 Users – Base fee of $25/mo + $3.75/mo per user
• 81-100 Users – Base fee of $25/mo + $3.50/mo per user
• 100+ Users – Call for pricing

ClockShark offers a discount for annual subscriptions.

As cloud-based software, ClockShark can be accessed on the web or through the company’s Android and iPhone apps. If you run a construction company, you won’t find anything more tailored to your needs than ClockShark. Take the software for a spin with a free 14-day trial.

6. TallyPro

Compatible accounting solutions: Xero, KashFlow, and Sage 50c.

Commercial Software limited has been in the business of time tracking for over 30 years; in 2008, the company decided to turn their expertise into the UK time tracking app Tally Pro.

In addition to great time tracking and project management features, TallyPro also includes write-offs and analytics. This is the only program on this list that will tailor software to fit a company’s specific time tracking needs. The software is ideal for small to medium businesses in the UK.

Features

• Time tracking
• Timesheets
• Project management
• Invoicing
• Expense tracking
• Write off
• Reports
• Analytics

Pricing

• Free
• Business – £20
• Enterprise – Call for pricing

Note: Must use the Business or Enterprise plan in order to integrate with accounting software.

TallyPro is available online and has Android, Windows, and iOS mobile apps. If you are a UK-based customer, TallyPro is a no-brainer. Contact TallyPro to learn more about their software and for a free trial.

7. MinuteDock

Compatible accounting solutions: QuickBooks Online, Xero, MYOB, Wave (beta), and Sage (beta).

Based in New Zealand, MinuteDock was birthed in 2009 and created to be one of the first time tracking integrations for New Zealand’s version of Xero. Just shy of a decade later, MinuteDock has expanded to the US and UK and added several more accounting integrations to boot.

The software still doesn’t have much of a presence on the internet in terms of customer reviews, but it definitely doesn’t leave you wanting in terms of features. MinuteDock offers strong time tracking and project management, but the coolest feature by far is the ability to set employee targets and company goals. The software is ideal for managing teams ad time tracking all in one.

Features

• Time tracking
• Timesheets
• User permissions
• Project management
• Invoicing
• Client portal
• Budgeting
• Set employee targets
• Set company goals
• Multi-currency support
• Reports

Pricing

• Freelancer – $19/mo
• Small Team – $49/mo
• Business – $99/mo
• Enterprise – Call for pricing

8. Boomr

Compatible accounting solutions: QuickBooks Online, Xero, and New FreshBooks.

“We believe that every work shift has its own story so our goal is to equip businesses and their employees with the tools they need to document what happens at work in real-time.” – Boomr

Boomr does just this with its time tracking and scheduling software. This software was created in 2013, and since then has gained positive praise from users. Boomr receives 4.5/5stars on Capterra (based on 340+ reviews) and is loved for being easy to use, mobile, and affordable. The software also integrates with the payroll platform Gusto.

Boomr doesn’t offer anything incredibly unique in terms of features, but it covers all of the basics, including shift management, and is compliant with labor laws. Boomr is ideal for users looking for good ol’ time tracking software to track their employee’s hours, stay on top of projects, and manage shifts.

Features

• Time tracking
• Timesheets
• Geolocation
• Timesheet reminders
• Track overtime
• Shift management
• Project management
• Reports

Pricing

• Standard – Base fee of $20/mo + $5.60/mo per user
• Business – Base fee of $45/mo + $9/mo per user
• Enterprise – Call for pricing

Boomr is can be accessed online or through its mobile apps (available for Androids, iPhones, and iPads). To learn more about Boomr, check out their website or take their software for a run with a free 30-day trial.

Which Software Is Right For Me?

For some companies, it will be easy to decide which integration is best. For example, ClockShark is a no-brainer for construction companies and TallyPro is optimized for UK business. For other companies, the decision may be a bit more difficult.

The best choice for your company will come down to which options are available for your specific accounting program, which features you need, and the price point you can afford. No matter what you decide, you can’t go wrong with any of these options. Each offers developed time tracking features and strong mobility. At the end of the day, by choosing to directly integrate your accounting software with one of these time tracking solutions, you’ll have the tools and features to manage your business better.

Let us know which solution works best for your business in the comments below!