Read this article if you need a short intro to a timesheet and how it can help your team and business.
Let’s cut to the chase. I’ve reviewed the top six best timesheet software based on their core features: time management, time reports, time tracking, invoicing, and resource management.
- Paymo – best timesheet software with multi time-tracking
- QuickBooks Time – timesheet software with employee monitoring features
- ClickTime – advanced timesheet management tool
- Hourstack – timesheet software with reporting
- Harvest – timesheet software with light pm features
- Everhour – flexible timesheet software with various integration options
Top employee timesheet software
92
of 100
Pros
drag-and-drop timesheet entries
bulk time entries
multiple timesheet views
automatic and manual time tracking
the timesheet module blends with other advanced pm features
Cons
no timesheet approval (yet)
no timesheet lock
87
of 100
Pros
advanced timesheet features
robust audit reporting
time kiosk available
‘Tardies’ and ‘Who’s Working?’
Cons
employee monitoring, i.e., GPS tracking, geofencing, etc.
lacks task and project management features
84
of 100
Pros
multiple timesheet views
strong analytics and reporting
lockdown permissions
employee scheduling
Cons
rigid time entries with little leeway for corrections
difficult to manage overtime
it lacks other pm features
83
of 100
Pros
Calendar view with drag-and-drop time entries
allocated vs. estimated time entries
clean interface
reporting with logged vs. capacity
Cons
lacks advanced project management features
no timesheet approval or lock
no adding time in bulk
82
of 100
Pros
timesheet lock & approval
reporting
cost & expense tracking
Cons
little focus on task management
obfuscated stopwatch
combines with its sister app, Forecast
80
of 100
Pros
automatic time entry locks
clock in-and-out, breaks
time approval
time off
Cons
employee monitoring, e.g., screenshots
expensive compared to alternatives
Core features of timesheet software
Any good timesheet software has the following functionalities and features, which are self-explanatory:
- Timesheet management. Can you manage time entries on various views, add time in bulk, and sort or filter time logs?
- Time reports. Can you generate time reports based on time entries? Reports could be static or live, meaning they get updated every time you access them.
- Time tracking. Can you track your time in real-time (using a stopwatch), add time intervals, and time in bulk?
- Invoicing. Can you generate an invoice based on ideal time entries? What about expenses and estimates?
- Resource scheduling. Can you manage time off, such as paid leave? Can you manage bookings or your team’s schedule on a timeline?
Conclusion
A full-fledged timesheet software unifies time management, time reports, time-tracking, invoicing, and resource management. Don’t hesitate to adopt a timesheet solution for your organization, team, or project.
Tracking time isn’t complicated; using timesheet software simplifies the entire process. Most timesheet software has an onboarding procedure with instructional guides and tutorials. All you have to do is pilot it for a month or two, and you’ll see all the benefits – most notably, less frustration and less time wasted on admin tasks.
Alexandra Martin
Author
Drawing from a background in cognitive linguistics and armed with 10+ years of content writing experience, Alexandra Martin combines her expertise with a newfound interest in productivity and project management. In her spare time, she dabbles in all things creative.