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Compare BigTime and Deputy 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (57.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$20.00 1 user Per Month
$5.00 1 User Per Month
BigTime
Star Rating
(1,577)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$20.00 1 user Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansDeputy
Star Rating
(647)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 6 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Deputy excels in user-friendliness, making it a top choice for both employers and employees. Users appreciate its straightforward interface for clocking in and out, tracking shifts, and managing time-off requests, which enhances daily usability.
- According to verified reviews, BigTime shines in its project management capabilities, with users highlighting the ease of logging time and managing expenses. Reviewers mention that the interface is aesthetically pleasing and simple to navigate, making weekly timesheet submissions a breeze.
- Users say that Deputy's implementation process is smooth and efficient, with many finding it easy to set up and start using right away. This is particularly beneficial for businesses looking to quickly onboard their teams without extensive training.
- Reviewers mention that while BigTime offers strong support and a good partner experience, it sometimes struggles with specific workflow configurations. Users have noted challenges in customizing the software to fit their unique business needs.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Deputy's mobile support is robust, allowing users to manage their schedules and timesheets on the go. This flexibility is a significant advantage for businesses with remote or mobile workforces.
- According to recent feedback, BigTime's reporting features are well-received, with users appreciating the detailed insights it provides for project accounting and revenue recognition. However, some users feel that Deputy's reporting capabilities are slightly more intuitive and user-friendly.
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
Deputy
Lite
$5.00
1 User Per Month
Everything you need to get started with scheduling and time tracking
- Basic Scheduling
- Basic Timesheets
- Basic Time Clocking
Free Trial
BigTime
Free Trial is available
Deputy
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,339
9.1
537
Ease of Use
8.8
1,376
9.2
546
Ease of Setup
8.2
937
9.2
453
Ease of Admin
8.7
923
9.1
230
Quality of Support
9.2
1,262
9.0
473
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
923
9.2
228
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
1,308
9.3
542
Features by Category
Expense Reports
8.7
521
Not enough data
7.9
236
Not enough data
8.1
281
Not enough data
8.5
352
Not enough data
8.6
382
Not enough data
7.4
133
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
200
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
8.4
702
Feature Not Available
7.7
357
7.9
141
8.3
534
7.8
135
Mobile
8.6
349
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
693
8.5
168
8.4
695
8.7
173
8.1
547
8.7
174
8.0
417
Feature Not Available
8.7
785
8.9
188
Platform
8.4
822
8.7
182
8.1
519
8.3
147
7.6
342
8.6
76
8.8
792
9.0
184
8.2
578
8.9
176
7.7
361
7.8
131
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
227
|
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
289
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
219
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
267
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
206
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
332
|
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
202
|
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
Automation
Not enough data
8.7
192
Logistics
Not enough data
8.6
197
Not enough data
8.6
194
Not enough data
8.5
187
Management
Not enough data
8.8
200
Not enough data
9.0
207
Not enough data
8.8
204
Not enough data
9.1
207
Not enough data
9.0
203
Not enough data
9.0
202
Not enough data
8.7
195
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.5
186
Not enough data
8.6
186
Not enough data
8.6
191
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
7.5
46
Not enough data
7.8
52
Not enough data
7.7
50
Not enough data
Optimization
7.9
55
Not enough data
7.6
51
Not enough data
7.3
49
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.5
167
Not enough data
9.0
171
Not enough data
8.9
170
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.7
165
Not enough data
8.2
151
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.4
159
Not enough data
9.0
166
Not enough data
8.4
155
Not enough data
8.5
162
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Customer Management
8.5
121
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
71
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
84
|
Verified
Not enough data
Project Management
8.3
108
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
138
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
99
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
107
|
Verified
Not enough data
Accounting
8.2
101
Not enough data
8.5
117
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
98
Not enough data
8.4
119
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
123
|
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
90
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
133
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
8.2
112
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
120
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
112
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
8.2
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
69
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
127
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
110
|
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
8.3
217
Not enough data
7.7
176
Not enough data
Bill Processing
7.7
188
Not enough data
8.0
202
Not enough data
8.2
235
Not enough data
Integration
8.2
241
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
913
9.3
224
9.1
875
9.0
194
9.0
804
8.7
181
Client Invoicing
8.4
702
Feature Not Available
7.7
357
7.9
141
8.3
534
7.8
135
Mobile Time Tracking
9.1
761
9.3
189
Administration
8.4
693
8.5
168
8.4
695
8.7
173
8.1
547
8.7
174
8.0
417
Feature Not Available
8.7
785
8.9
188
Platform
8.4
822
8.7
182
8.1
519
8.3
147
7.6
342
8.6
76
8.8
792
9.0
184
8.2
578
8.9
176
7.7
361
7.8
131
Platform
Not enough data
8.1
137
Not enough data
8.2
119
Not enough data
8.7
56
Not enough data
8.8
155
Not enough data
9.1
154
Not enough data
9.0
145
Not enough data
8.6
145
Not enough data
8.7
147
Workforce Management Platform Features
Not enough data
8.4
187
Not enough data
9.3
212
Not enough data
9.3
205
Not enough data
8.8
201
Not enough data
8.3
175
Not enough data
7.9
165
Not enough data
8.4
171
Not enough data
8.8
182
Not enough data
8.8
196
Not enough data
8.8
196
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BigTime and Deputy are categorized as Time Tracking
Unique Categories
BigTime is categorized as Expense Management, Professional Services Automation, Billing, Project Management, and Resource Management
Deputy is categorized as Time & Attendance, Employee Scheduling, Workforce Management, and Business Instant Messaging
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BigTime
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Deputy
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
14.0%
Architecture & Planning
10.2%
Civil Engineering
9.5%
Information Technology and Services
6.5%
Management Consulting
5.6%
Other
54.2%
Hospitality
15.3%
Retail
11.9%
Hospital & Health Care
8.3%
Food & Beverages
7.1%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.7%
Other
52.8%
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 Deputy used for?
1 Comment
DN
Deputy’s workforce management platform includes best-in-class employee scheduling, streamlined hiring and onboarding, time and attendance tracking, team...Read more
Deputy has no more discussions with answers
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