DeskTime vs. QuickBooks Time: compare the alternatives

IF YOU NEED:

an automated time tracking tool that doesn't interrupt your workday

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A great benefit that lets DeskTime stand out among other time tracking tools and makes it a great alternative to QuickBooks Time is automated time tracking. When you use DeskTime's desktop app, all you have to do is start working – no manual input for clocking in or switching on a timer is needed.

If you have to remember to clock in/out during work hours, add tasks, and press pause when you take a break, it can affect work efficiency. Unlike QuickBooks Time, DeskTime lets you focus completely on work tasks without unnecessary interruptions.

As it's advised to take regular breaks during the workday to ensure efficiency, DeskTime app's idle mode is a great way to keep personal track of your break time regularity. It automatically detects when you're on a break, and the app switches back to online mode when you resume work.

Although QuickBooks Time time tracking offers a list of useful features, it doesn't provide automatic time tracking. For those who feel okay with manual clocking in/out, QuickBooks Time can work well enough, but for employees who prefer focusing on work without thinking about tracking their hours, DeskTime is the choice to go with.

IF YOU NEED:

a GPS-based online time and attendance tracking tool

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Although it may seem that time tracking tools mostly benefit office workers and those who spend their days in front of a screen, it's not entirely true. Companies with mobile employees working on-site also need time tracking tools to keep a record of work hours.

If your employees move around a lot and do jobs that don't require screen time, you may want to consider QuickBooks Time attendance tracking tool. The app tracks workers' GPS location when they're clocked in. It is convenient for employers who need to manage their workforce in various locations – construction workers and landscapers, service-based businesses, and such.

DeskTime also offers mobile app for time tracking – both for Android and iOS. Unlike the automated desktop version, DeskTime's mobile tool requires manual clocking in/out and marking tasks and their status. It's also possible to track projects and offline time with DeskTime's mobile app. For teams that are on the go but don't need to be accountable for their whereabouts, DeskTime's mobile app can be an excellent fit as well.

IF YOU NEED:

to track project time

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Having a clear vision of hours spent on a particular project makes communicating with clients or managers a lot easier. In this case, both DeskTime and QuickBooks Time offer project time tracking features that help manage your team's workflow.

With DeskTime, you can create a new project and its subtasks, assign them to employees, and be aware of the project's pace and status all along. DeskTime's project tracker also helps with organizing a project beforehand. By adding hourly rates for your teams or employees and your allocated budget, you can easily see how a new project's costs are stacking up and comparing to what you estimated beforehand. When the work is done, compare the predicted hours and expenses with the actual input and bill your clients accurately.

QuickBooks Time can also be a good alternative – it offers a lot of similar options when it comes to project time tracking. When starting a new project, a manager can add tasks, set deadlines and budgeted hours, and add employees to the project. It's also easy to make sure that everyone's on the same page with the in-app feed where team members can add notes if needed.

Both apps also provide project time reports that may be crucial when billing clients and for your own insight. Whether you need an overview of individual input from your team member or a general summary of the project, both QuickBooks Time and DeskTime can provide that for you and your team.

IF YOU NEED:

a time tracking tool that also schedules shifts

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For companies that have employees working in shifts, scheduling them is a natural part of managerial duties. Some use Excel spreadsheets, and some prefer specific scheduling tools, but DeskTime and QuickBooks Time provide you with a single app for multiple uses, including shift scheduling.

Using several tools can be unnecessarily expensive and time-consuming. With DeskTime's shift scheduling feature, you'll get the same functionality as specialized shift planning apps. Besides, the feature is handy not only from a manager's perspective – employees can request their preferred shifts and help make a schedule that suits the team's needs. Shifts that go along with employees' requirements can boost job satisfaction significantly.

The QuickBooks Time online time and attendance tracking tool also has a shift scheduling feature. A drag-and-drop constructor lets you create daily, weekly, and monthly schedules, send notifications to workers when schedules are ready, and more. Both QuickBooks Time and DeskTime have an option to copy and paste already existing schedules – forget creating everything from scratch and save your time.