BigTime vs. FreshBooks Comparison


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About BigTime is a top-rated online time and billing software for professional service firms. With BigTime, firms can take advantage of time and expense tracking tools, WIP management, billing and invoicing, task and workflow management tools, and more, in a single platform. Cloud-based with an intuitive interface, BigTime bundles industry best practices and operational know-how in a user-friendly application that runs on all desktop and mobile devices. From project creation to client payments, BigTime streamlines firm operations with intuitive budgeting, project management, and invoicing solutions that can be configured to automate even the most complex scenarios. BigTime also integrates with leading productivity apps such as QuickBooks, Lacerte, Slack, Salesforce, and Zapier.		About Make invoicing and billing painless for your small business with FreshBooks. A top-rated invoice and accounting software for self-employed professionals and small businesses, FreshBooks offers a fast, easy, and secure way of crunching numbers so companies can focus on doing the work they love. It offers a wealth of powerful features that includes invoicing, expense tracking, time tracking, project management, payment processing, and reporting. FreshBooks also lets users work from anywhere with the Freshworks mobile app.
Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook		Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook
Audience Professional services firms, including Accounting, Architecture, Engineering, Consulting, Design, IT, Legal, Marketing, and many more.		Audience Self employed professionals, agencies, firms, and consultancies.
Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online		Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online
API Offers API		API Offers API
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Pricing $10.00/month/user Free Version Free Trial		Pricing $6.30/month Get 70% off for 3 month offer now! Lite - $21 per month. Send unlimited invoices to up to 5 clients Plus - $38 per month. Send unlimited invoices to up to 50 clients Premium - $65 per month. Send unlimited invoices to an unlimited amount of clients Free Version Free Trial
Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.7 / 5 ease 4.5 / 5 features 4.7 / 5 design 4.5 / 5 support 4.6 / 5 Read all reviews		Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.8 / 5 ease 4.6 / 5 features 4.7 / 5 design 4.8 / 5 support 4.7 / 5 Read all reviews
Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros Well Big Time definately stands out as a leading Professional Services Automation (PSA) software, offering critical advantages for businesses: >Effortless Time and Expense Management >Resource Optimization >Seamless Accounting Integration In addition to these advantages, BigTime's user-friendly design and intuitive timers set it apart from competitors. For businesses valuing comprehensive reporting, BigTime offers a rich source of data to identify growth opportunities and drive success. BigTime offers a comprehensive and user-friendly platform for time tracking and project management. One thing I like about BigTime is the ease of utilization. I was able to navigate the entire interface on my first day. After a few weeks - I could tutor the rest of my colleagues and other workmates at our organization. BigTime has proven to be an invaluable asset to our organization. The software's time and billing features are top-notch, delivering a streamlined and intuitive user experience. The ability to effortlessly track project progress and manage our team's hours has resulted in a significant increase in our overall productivity. The expense tracking feature is also a standout, as it offers a robust platform for submitting and approving expenses. - BigTime excels in providing extensive time tracking capabilities, allowing users to accurately record and monitor their time spent on tasks. - Customizable reporting and analytics - Integration and Compatibility. BigTime integrates well with various popular business tools and platforms. - Scalability and flexibility. It can adapt to changing business requirements. Cons Well Overall BigTime a healthy platform but sometimes when I Try to make some changes to our invoice format is sometimes tricky, but the support we receive from the staff has always been great and made things work the way we would like them to. And also I frequently faced trouble adding new jobs into Big Time from Quickbooks and it does require manual adjustments every time. The pricing structure can be a bit steep for small businesses or freelancers. The only issue I've had as a BigTime user and my organization's Chief Financial Officer is the pricing that they offer. For most organizations, it can be pricey - and they do not offer a free trial. There's a bit of a learning curve when first getting started with BigTime, but the company offers plenty of resources to get you up to speed. The reporting capabilities could be a bit more customizable, but this is a minor concern when compared to the wealth of benefits the software provides. Some users may find the process of configuring these customizations to be complex or time-consuming. Simplifying the customization process and providing more intuitive tools for users to personalize their experience would enhance the software's flexibility.		Pros from Real Users Pros The software offers a simple and intuitive user interface that makes it easy to create and manage invoices, track payments, and manage clients. The mobile app makes it easy to access the software from anywhere, and the integration with other popular business apps, such as PayPal and Stripe, makes it even more convenient. Freshbooks also offers a range of accounting features, such as tracking expenses, generating reports, and managing taxes. The platform is very simple and easy to use, all its features and tools are very intuitive. They handle a large amount of information without the need to present any kind of blocking in the system. The price is incredible, Freshbooks fits what it offers. The best CDFi option is included and projects are handled much better. The best finance software for streamlining invoicing process for clients and time tracking. It is highly reliable in completing complex financial processes and automating tasks. FreshBooks have managed to bed down the Quote to Cash (Proposals - Invoice - Receipt - Report) process in a very elegant and concise way, hats off to them. We adopted FreshBooks after extensive evaluation and despite the price, the value they provide makes it worth it. Proposal are a definite win though it would be nice if we could customize/personalize the sending domain name. Freshbooks works with high-performance financial analytics, from which you can create advanced statistics showing the billing and closing cycles of all dates booked in the system, so you can access the information as often as needed. Freshbooks quickly manages file exports. First, I like the ease of implementation of FreshBooks. It helps us in executing our accounting duties with ease. For instance, we are able to manage our invoices perfectly using FreshBooks. Moreover, with FreshBooks, we track time and manage invoices easily. It is a great platform for us. FreshBooks is a great tool for invoicing clients either for one-time or recurring payments. There are several integrations, including my favorite one which is HubSpot CRM for tracking clients in their sales cycle. This invoicing and accounting software is a great step toward automation. We switched from using Excel and Word to using FreshBooks and have been very pleased. #1- The billing portal is easy to customize and allows to add a business logo. #2- Automatic payment processing and quick bill generator. #3- Auto Tax calculation for every invoice. Very easy to use and organizes your information well. It allows your customers to save their info and bill easily.
Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person		Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person
Company Information BigTime Software Founded: 2002 United States www.bigtime.net		Company Information FreshBooks Founded: 2004 Canada www.freshbooks.com/
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Categories Architecture Billing and Invoicing Gantt Chart IT Project Management Job Costing Legal Time Tracking Professional Services Automation Project Accounting Project Planning Time and Expense Time Tracking		Categories Accounting Want to grow without feeling overwhelmed? FreshBooks empowers you to make smarter spending decisions. Get custom, real-time reports that pinpoint risks and opportunities, all while squeezing out every tax break. Try it Free or save 70% on FreshBooks Now. Accounts Receivable AR Automation Billing and Invoicing Tired of chasing invoices and juggling paperwork? FreshBooks simplifies your entire billing process. Create professional, branded invoices, send them to clients, and easily track payment status. With FreshBooks, you'll save time on admin and get paid up to 2x faster. Try it Free or save 70% on FreshBooks Now. Bookkeeping Unlock clear financial health with powerful bookkeeping tools. Make smart decisions, plan for growth, and ensure compliance. FreshBooks simplifies this, giving you control and clarity to focus on growing your business. Try it Free or save 70% on FreshBooks Now. Construction Accounting Expense Report Snap, categorize, and conquer expenses with FreshBooks! Easily track receipts, auto-import bank transactions, and get clear spending insights. Simplify tax prep and budgeting, so you always know where your money is going. Try it Free or save 70% on FreshBooks Now. Finance Say goodbye to complex spreadsheets and confusing software. Get all your essential financial tools in one place with FreshBooks. It's an all-in-one accounting solution that effortlessly handles your billing, payments, and bookkeeping. Try it Free or save 70% on FreshBooks Now. General Ledger Law Firm Accounting Legal Billing Legal Time Tracking Payment Processing FreshBooks makes getting paid speedy and straightforward. Offer credit cards payrments, Apple Pay, and bank transfers to your clients and get paid twice as fast. Plus, save time with automatic payment recording and invoice matching. Try it Free or save 70% on FreshBooks Now. Payroll Project Accounting Receipt Scanner Reconciliation Recurring Billing Simplify your billing with FreshBooks. Generate branded, professional invoices, dispatch them to clients with a click, and closely monitor their payment progress. Reclaim time otherwise spent on admin, and experience the benefit of getting paid up to 2x faster. Try it Free or save 70% on FreshBooks Now. Restaurant Accounting Time and Expense Time Clock Time Tracking FreshBooks' powerful and simple expense tracker makes tracking business expenses ridiculously easy. You can see what you’re spending and how profitable you are at a glance without the headache of spreadsheets or shoeboxes of receipts. Try it Free or save 70% on FreshBooks Now.
Billing and Invoicing Features Billing Portal Contact Database Contingency Billing Customer Portal Customizable Invoices Dunning Management Hourly Billing Invoice History Mobile Payments Multi-Currency Online Invoicing Online Payments Payment Processing Project Billing Recurring/Subscription Billing Service Ticket Billing Tax Calculator Time Tracking Features Automatic Time Capture Billable & Non-Billable Hours Billing & Invoicing Employee Database Expense Tracking Mobile Time Tracking Multiple Billing Rates Offline Time Tracking Online Time Tracking Overtime Calculation Time per Project Reporting Timesheet Management Vacation / Leave Tracking Time and Expense Features Activity Tracking Billable Hours Tracking Billing Rate Management Expense Tracking Invoice Processing Multiple Billing Rates Project Tracking Reimbursement Management Time Tracking by Client Time Tracking by Project Show More Features Architecture Features 2D Drawing 3D Modeling Bills of material BIM Modeling Building Information Modeling Client Management Contact Management Contract Management Document Management Drafting Manufacturing Design Data Presentation Tools Project Management Proposal Management Quotes/Proposals Visualization / Presentation Gantt Chart Features Alerts/Notifications Capacity Monitoring Color Coding Dependency Tracking Drag & Drop Milestone Tracking Progress Tracking Task Management Templates IT Project Management Features Bug Tracking Issue Management Milestone Tracking Percent-Complete Tracking Portfolio Management Prioritization Product Roadmapping Requirements Management Resource Management Status Tracking Supports Agile Supports Scrum Task Management Testing / QA Management Time & Expense Tracking Job Costing Features Bills of Material Budgeting & Forecasting Change Orders Cost-to-Completion Tracking Invoice Management Overrun Reporting Percent-Complete Tracking Production Cost Tracking Purchase Order Management Quotes / Estimates Time Tracking Work Order Management Professional Services Automation Features Billing & Invoicing Client Portal Collaboration Tools CRM Document Management Portfolio Management Project Management Proposal Generation Quote Management Resource Management Time & Expense Tracking Project Planning Features Agile Methodologies Budget Management Collaboration Tools Due Date Tracking Gantt Charts Kanban Board Prioritization Progress Tracking Resource Management Task Management Template Management Traditional Methodologies		Billing and Invoicing Features Billing Portal Contact Database Contingency Billing Customer Portal Customizable Invoices Dunning Management Hourly Billing Invoice History Mobile Payments Multi-Currency Online Invoicing Online Payments Payment Processing Project Billing Recurring/Subscription Billing Service Ticket Billing Tax Calculator Time Tracking Features Automatic Time Capture Billable & Non-Billable Hours Billing & Invoicing Employee Database Expense Tracking Mobile Time Tracking Multiple Billing Rates Offline Time Tracking Online Time Tracking Overtime Calculation Time per Project Reporting Timesheet Management Vacation / Leave Tracking Time and Expense Features Activity Tracking Billable Hours Tracking Billing Rate Management Expense Tracking Invoice Processing Multiple Billing Rates Project Tracking Reimbursement Management Time Tracking by Client Time Tracking by Project Show More Features Accounting Features Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Bank Reconciliation Billing & Invoicing Cash Management CPA Firms Cryptocurrency Support Expense Tracking Fixed Asset Management Fund Accounting General Ledger Government Multi-Currency Nonprofits Payroll Management Project Accounting Purchase Orders Tax Management Accounts Receivable Features ACH Payment Processing Billing & Invoicing Check Processing Collections Management Online Payment Processing Overpayment Processing Partial Payments Receivables Ledger Recurring Billing Bookkeeping Features Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Bank Reconciliation Billing & Invoicing Cash Management Collections Expense Tracking Fixed Asset Management General Ledger Payroll Revenue Recognition Spend Management Tax Management Construction Accounting Features Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Billing & Invoicing Budgeting & Forecasting Cash Management Construction Breakdowns General Ledger Job Costing Overrun Projections Payroll Management Purchase Order Management Quotes / Estimates Expense Report Features Approval Process Control Invoice Management Multi-Currency Receipt Management Reimbursement Management Spend Control Time Tracking Workflow Management Legal Billing Features Accounting Management Automatic Billing Calendar Management Case Management Client Portal Document Management Expense Tracking Time Tracking Payment Processing Features ACH Check Transactions Bitcoin Compatible Debit Card Support Gift Card Management Mobile Payments Online Payments POS Transactions Receipt Printing Recurring Billing Signature Capture Payroll Features 401(k) Tracking Attendance Management Benefits Management Check Printing Compensation Management Deductions Management Direct Deposit Multi-Country Multi-State Reporting/Analytics Self Service Portal Tax Compliance Vacation / Leave Tracking W-2 and 1099 Preparation Wage Garnishment Recurring Billing Features Customer Portal Deferred Billing Discount Management Dunning Management Invoice History Multi-Currency Multi-Period Recurring Billing Payment Processing Recurring Donations Subscription Billing Time Clock Features Biometric Recognition Hourly Employee Tracking Messaging Mobile Access Online Punch Card Payroll Management Punch card Reporting/Analytics Salaried Employee Tracking Sick Leave Tracking Vacation / Leave Tracking Workstation Tracking
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