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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (49.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$20.00 1 user Per Month
Starting at $3,000.00 Per Year
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 plansEmburse Expense Professional (formerly Certify Expense)
Star Rating
(2,310)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $3,000.00 Per Year
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Emburse Expense Professional (formerly Certify Expense)Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that BigTime excels in user interface design, with many users appreciating its aesthetics and ease of use. One user mentioned, "I like the overall general interface, both for its aesthetics and ease of use," highlighting its simplicity for tasks like weekly timesheets and expense reports.
- Users say that Emburse Expense Professional shines in its mobile and web integration, with feedback noting, "I like the cohesiveness between the Mobile App and the Website." This seamless experience can be particularly beneficial for users who frequently manage expenses on the go.
- Reviewers mention that BigTime offers strong customer support, with users noting, "Implementation and customer support is also good." This aspect can be crucial for businesses looking for reliable assistance during setup and ongoing use.
- According to verified reviews, Emburse Expense Professional is praised for its advanced features like autofill for receipts, with one user stating, "I really like the autofill, it reads accurately from the uploaded PDFs." This feature can significantly streamline the expense reporting process.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while BigTime has a solid performance in ease of use, it may not fully meet the complex needs of larger organizations, as some users reported challenges with configuration. This could be a consideration for businesses with more intricate workflows.
- Users report that Emburse Expense Professional provides a more comprehensive solution for mid-market companies, with features like digital receipt management and employee reimbursement scoring higher than BigTime. One user noted the "ease of submitting expense receipts and keeping track of your receipts," which can enhance overall efficiency.
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
Emburse Expense Professional (formerly Certify Expense)
Emburse Expense Professional
Starting at $3,000.00
Per Year
Emburse Expense Professional is available for small and medium-sized organizations. It provides flexible connectivity with your accounting software, a menu of time-saving optional services, and training to help your team maximize its potential. Emburse Expense Professional is billed annually.
- Free mobile app to build + submit reports
- Receipt scanning and data autofill
- Unlimited cloud receipt storage
Free Trial
BigTime
Free Trial is available
Emburse Expense Professional (formerly Certify Expense)
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,339
9.2
1,682
Ease of Use
8.8
1,376
9.0
1,920
Ease of Setup
8.2
937
8.5
540
Ease of Admin
8.7
923
8.6
411
Quality of Support
9.2
1,262
9.0
1,295
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
923
8.7
404
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
1,308
8.8
1,683
Features by Category
Expense Reports
8.7
521
9.1
1288
|
Verified
7.9
236
8.8
818
|
Verified
8.1
281
8.4
992
|
Verified
8.5
352
9.0
1219
|
Verified
8.6
382
9.3
1158
7.4
133
8.7
550
|
Verified
7.8
210
8.6
555
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Travel Management
Feature Not Available
8.6
478
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.5
440
Feature Not Available
8.6
428
7.9
200
8.3
285
Client Invoicing
8.4
702
Feature Not Available
7.7
357
Feature Not Available
8.3
534
8.3
178
Mobile
8.6
349
9.1
1197
|
Verified
8.4
293
8.9
804
Feature Not Available
8.7
407
Platform
6.9
137
8.1
207
8.0
280
8.4
458
|
Verified
Administration
7.3
117
8.5
248
|
Verified
Administration
8.4
693
8.5
467
|
Verified
8.4
695
8.8
509
|
Verified
8.1
547
8.7
514
|
Verified
8.0
417
8.8
496
|
Verified
8.7
785
8.9
545
|
Verified
Platform
8.4
822
8.8
554
|
Verified
8.1
519
8.4
389
7.6
342
8.5
349
|
Verified
8.8
792
8.9
599
|
Verified
8.2
578
8.7
557
|
Verified
7.7
361
Feature Not Available
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
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
Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Planning
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Invoice Management
Not enough data
9.0
54
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
44
Supplier Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Execution
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
47
Not enough data
9.0
48
Not enough data
9.1
44
Not enough data
9.1
50
Supplier Information
Not enough data
8.7
49
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
50
Analytics
Not enough data
9.0
49
Not enough data
9.0
51
Not enough data
9.0
51
Not enough data
8.8
48
Not enough data
8.5
43
Integration
Not enough data
8.9
53
Not enough data
8.8
54
Not enough data
8.6
47
Not enough data
8.9
43
Agentic AI - Purchasing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Expense Reporting
Not enough data
9.1
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
69
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
70
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
81
|
Verified
Travel Management
Feature Not Available
8.6
478
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.5
440
Feature Not Available
8.6
428
7.9
200
8.3
285
Approval
Not enough data
8.6
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
88
|
Verified
AI - Travel Management
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Agentic AI - Travel Management
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
Not enough data
9.1
875
Not enough data
9.0
804
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
8.4
702
Feature Not Available
7.7
357
Feature Not Available
8.3
534
8.3
178
Mobile Time Tracking
9.1
761
Not enough data
Administration
8.4
693
8.5
467
|
Verified
8.4
695
8.8
509
|
Verified
8.1
547
8.7
514
|
Verified
8.0
417
8.8
496
|
Verified
8.7
785
8.9
545
|
Verified
Platform
8.4
822
8.8
554
|
Verified
8.1
519
8.4
389
7.6
342
8.5
349
|
Verified
8.8
792
8.9
599
|
Verified
8.2
578
8.7
557
|
Verified
7.7
361
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BigTime and Emburse Expense Professional (formerly Certify Expense) are categorized as Expense Management
Unique Categories
BigTime is categorized as Time Tracking, Professional Services Automation, Billing, Project Management, and Resource Management
Emburse Expense Professional (formerly Certify Expense) is categorized as Travel Management and Purchasing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BigTime
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Emburse Expense Professional (formerly Certify Expense)
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%
Financial Services
5.3%
Hospital & Health Care
4.3%
Computer Software
3.9%
Information Technology and Services
3.7%
Insurance
3.7%
Other
79.1%
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
How do I show a credit for an invoice that was paid in a previous cycle?
1 Comment
TA
Hi, to the best of my knowledge, BigTime can't handle this kind of transaction.
Traditionally, this would be handled by the accounting package and issued...Read more
How do I upload receipts?
4 Comments
JR
Up Load button in Add Receipts section at the home page after logging in.Read more
Will there be an app for certify?
4 Comments
BA
Hi Raiza,
Thank you for your inquiry! We do currently offer a Certify app, which is available for Apple and Android products. You can download the app at...Read more
Can I adjust the default map generated when I "Map It"?
4 Comments
KF
No, you cannot modify the generated map.Read more
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