2018 Review of TSheets

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From the 2018 reviews of Time and Billing systems.

TSheets is well-suited for small to mid-sized businesses that require an accurate way to track employee time. While the product can be used to also track job and project hours, it is better suited for the former rather than the latter. Completely web-based, TSheets also offers good integration capability with a variety of third-party applications.

TSheets offers a variety of ways to track time, with the product offering both iPhone and Android compatible apps, as well as the ability to track time via text as well.

Users can choose from a variety of methods for entering time, including a standard spreadsheet type of interface to enter hours worked, with the ability to allocate time entered to a specific project or campaign if necessary. An online punch card is also available to use as well, with both options a good choice for remote employees. Other options that are designed for remote entry include the ability to enter time via GPS or by using Twitter, as well as a dial in option for those without a cellphone. A Chrome app can also be downloaded onto any device which allows employees to clock in and out when necessary, edit their current timesheet, and access current projects, with all time entered able to later sync with TSheets when connected. For employees that work onsite, the kiosk option can be used. Users can easily track additional billable expenses such as meeting, telephone calls, or research time spent on a specific job or project. TSheets is DCAA/DOL compliant, making it a good solution for government contractors or others that work with the federal government.

TSheets also includes a scheduling option that provides users with the ability to schedule employee time, with options to schedule time by job, task, or shift.

TSheets users commonly use third-party accounting applications such as QuickBooks or Xero for invoicing. For those not using one of those applications, TSheets offers an optional invoicing add-on that can be used to invoice clients, though some set up is required in order to utilize the add-on properly. Once an invoice is created, users can preview the invoice, finalize it, and then generate a PDF of that invoice that can be printed and mailed, or emailed to clients directly from the invoice entry screen. QuickBooks, Gusto, and Xero users would need to export TSheets time data directly into the application, and then create invoices as needed.

TSheets offers a good variety of standard time tracking reports including project, job costing, payroll, and approvals reports. All reports can be viewed in real time, with users able to sort reports using a variety of options. Users can run a payroll report prior to processing payroll, ensuring that the processed payroll will match the totals submitted on the timesheets. Managers can also run project reports, ensuring that all employee time submitted has been allocated to the proper project. All TSheets reports can be exported to Microsoft Excel, as a CSV file, or saved as a PDF for emailing or printing.

TSheets offers integration with popular third-party accounting applications such as QuickBooks, Xero, QuickBooks Online, and Gusto as well as payroll applications such as Paychex and ADP. TSheets will also provide integration with any other payroll application for a one-time fee.

TSheets offers a variety of help and support options through the TSheets Help Center, where users can access a product knowledgebase that provides detailed help in a variety of categories including Getting Started, Scheduling, Kiosk, Administrators, Managers, Employees, and Payroll. FAQs are available for browsing, as is a product webinar. TSheets offers toll-free support during extended business hours, with all support included in the price of the product. Users can also contact support via email or chat if desired.

TSheets offers excellent timekeeping options, particularly for smaller businesses, though they do offer a 100+ user plan as well. TSheets currently offers three plans; a free plan that works well for freelancers and very small businesses, a 2-99 user plan which currently runs $7.20 per active user per month, and a 100+ user plan that is also priced at $7.20 per active user, per month. All plans include detailed reporting capability, access to any third-party integration available, the time clock kiosk option, an optional scheduling feature, payroll and invoicing capability, mobile apps with GPS tracking technology, overtime alerts, and PTO tracking capability, as well as unlimited customer support. Those interested can also download a trial version of TSheets.

2018 Overall Rating 4.5 Stars