Compare BigTime and Chrometa 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (77.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$20.00 1 user Per Month
No pricing available
BigTime
Star Rating
(1,671)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$20.00 1 user Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansChrometa
Star Rating
(10)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that BigTime excels in user satisfaction, with a star rating of 4.5, reflecting its strong performance in areas like ease of use and quality of support. Users appreciate features like the timesheet view, which allows them to see all their entries for the week in one place and make quick edits.
- Users say that Chrometa offers flexible pricing and integrates well with other tools, making it a good option for teams working across different platforms. However, its overall rating of 3.9 suggests that it may not meet the same level of user satisfaction as BigTime.
- Reviewers mention that BigTime's implementation process is straightforward, with many users highlighting the intuitive onboarding experience. This ease of setup is a significant advantage for businesses looking to get started quickly.
- According to verified reviews, Chrometa's support team is noted for being helpful during the initial setup, which can be a challenging time for new users. However, its overall support quality rating is lower than BigTime's, indicating potential areas for improvement.
- Users highlight that BigTime's customization options and user-friendly interface make it easy to adapt to specific workflow needs. Features like easy data entry and access to helpful resources contribute to a positive user experience.
- G2 reviewers indicate that while Chrometa is effective for time tracking and managing projects with freelancers, it may not provide the same level of comprehensive features as BigTime, which is favored for its robust capabilities in time management and billing.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BigTime
Essentials
$20.00
1 user Per Month
Deliver great work and get paid faster.
- Time Tracking
- Expense Management
- Project Management
Chrometa
No pricing availableFree Trial
BigTime
Free Trial is available
Chrometa
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,395
7.7
8
Ease of Use
8.7
1,445
7.5
8
Ease of Setup
8.2
978
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.7
942
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.2
1,296
7.7
8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
941
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
1,364
6.7
7
Features by Category
Expense Reports
8.7
522
Not enough data
7.8
234
Not enough data
8.0
279
Not enough data
8.5
351
Not enough data
8.6
381
Not enough data
7.4
132
Not enough data
7.8
210
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Travel Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
199
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
8.4
703
Not enough data
7.7
357
Not enough data
8.3
534
Not enough data
Generative AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Mobile
8.6
350
Not enough data
8.4
293
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
6.9
137
Not enough data
8.0
280
Not enough data
Administration
7.3
117
Not enough data
Administration
8.4
692
Not enough data
8.4
693
Not enough data
8.1
548
Not enough data
8.0
416
Not enough data
8.7
784
Not enough data
Platform
8.4
826
Not enough data
8.1
518
Not enough data
7.6
341
Not enough data
8.8
796
Not enough data
8.2
577
Not enough data
7.7
361
Not enough data
Tasks
8.6
297
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
271
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
260
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
241
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
218
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
229
Not enough data
7.7
235
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
232
|
Verified
Not enough data
Projects
8.1
249
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
228
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
215
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
228
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
247
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
292
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
219
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
267
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
205
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
333
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
197
|
Verified
Not enough data
Resource Management
7.8
212
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
238
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
243
|
Verified
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
7.8
201
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
229
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
273
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.2
64
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
Planning
7.5
46
Not enough data
7.8
53
Not enough data
7.8
51
Not enough data
Optimization
7.9
55
Not enough data
7.6
51
Not enough data
7.3
49
Not enough data
Customer Management
8.5
121
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
71
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
84
|
Verified
Not enough data
Project Management
8.2
109
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
157
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
99
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
108
|
Verified
Not enough data
Accounting
8.2
102
Not enough data
8.6
120
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
98
Not enough data
8.4
123
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
129
|
Verified
Not enough data
Portfolio Management
8.0
82
Not enough data
8.2
81
Not enough data
7.7
75
Not enough data
8.1
74
Not enough data
Analytics
8.2
92
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
154
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
8.2
115
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
131
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
114
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
8.2
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
69
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
152
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
116
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.5
9
Not enough data
6.5
9
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence - Professional Services Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Professional Services Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Bill Generation
8.0
243
Not enough data
8.4
217
Not enough data
7.7
176
Not enough data
Bill Processing
7.7
189
Not enough data
8.0
203
Not enough data
8.3
236
Not enough data
Integration
8.2
242
Not enough data
7.8
202
Not enough data
7.1
153
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Billing
6.9
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Time Tracking
9.3
931
Not enough data
9.1
895
Not enough data
9.0
809
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
8.4
703
Not enough data
7.7
357
Not enough data
8.3
534
Not enough data
Mobile Time Tracking
9.1
775
Not enough data
Administration
8.4
692
Not enough data
8.4
693
Not enough data
8.1
548
Not enough data
8.0
416
Not enough data
8.7
784
Not enough data
Platform
8.4
826
Not enough data
8.1
518
Not enough data
7.6
341
Not enough data
8.8
796
Not enough data
8.2
577
Not enough data
7.7
361
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BigTime and Chrometa are categorized as Time Tracking
Unique Categories
BigTime is categorized as Professional Services Automation, Project Management, Billing, Expense Management, and Resource Management
Chrometa has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BigTime
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Chrometa
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Accounting
13.7%
Architecture & Planning
10.4%
Civil Engineering
9.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.5%
Consulting
5.8%
Other
54.1%
Information Technology and Services
22.2%
Writing and Editing
11.1%
Telecommunications
11.1%
Legal Services
11.1%
Higher Education
11.1%
Other
33.3%
Discussions
we need an outside bookkeeping VA to do basic things we don't have time skill to do - any referals??
2 Comments
JS
I've been using the software since 2017. I also work virtually as a consultant in Finance. I'm happy to discuss my qualifications. Please let me know if...Read more
What is BigTime used for?
1 Comment
JF
As an architectural business, we use Big Time to log our time, usually in 15 minute intervals, showing how much time was spend on each task, for each phase,...Read more
Does anyone have tips for how they use task tracking in BigTime?
1 Comment
TR
I utilize the workflow alot of task tracking. This feature helps manage task, see where they are in their life cycle and even drill down to the employee. ...Read more
Chrometa has no discussions with answers
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