Compare BigTime and Certinia PS Cloud

At a Glance
BigTime
BigTime
Star Rating
(1,661)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$20.00 1 user Per Month
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Certinia PS Cloud
Certinia PS Cloud
Star Rating
(708)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (51.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Certinia PS Cloud
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Certinia PS Cloud excels in project management features, with users appreciating its ability to consolidate all project details in one place. One user mentioned, "We can find all the details on one site," highlighting its comprehensive tabs for projects, deadlines, and billing.
  • Users say that BigTime offers a more user-friendly experience for time tracking, with features like a streamlined timesheet view that allows for quick edits. A reviewer noted, "Only takes a few seconds to enter my time for a project," which enhances daily usability for professionals.
  • According to verified reviews, Certinia PS Cloud is praised for its ease of use, with users noting "proper instructional methods" that facilitate onboarding. This contrasts with BigTime, which, while also user-friendly, has a slightly lower score in this area, indicating room for improvement.
  • Reviewers mention that BigTime shines in customer support, receiving high marks for its responsiveness and helpful resources. Users appreciate the "easy access to helpful tips/webinars/knowledge base," which can be crucial for resolving issues quickly.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that Certinia PS Cloud offers superior task prioritization capabilities, with a score of 9.7. Users find it beneficial for managing their workload effectively, stating that it helps them stay organized and focused on critical tasks.
  • Users report that while both platforms have strong features, BigTime's implementation process is notably smoother, with a reviewer stating it is "simple to stay accurate" while switching between tasks. This ease of setup can significantly impact user satisfaction and productivity.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BigTime
Essentials
$20.00
1 user Per Month
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Certinia PS Cloud
No pricing available
Free Trial
BigTime
Free Trial is available
Certinia PS Cloud
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,388
8.3
573
Ease of Use
8.7
1,438
7.9
574
Ease of Setup
8.2
973
6.9
367
Ease of Admin
8.7
938
7.3
377
Quality of Support
9.2
1,291
8.1
528
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
937
8.4
374
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
1,357
8.7
558
Features by Category
7.9
1,071
Not enough data
Expense Reports
8.7
521
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
702
Not enough data
7.7
357
Not enough data
8.3
534
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
7.8
399
8.9
11
Tasks
8.6
297
|
Verified
8.5
8
8.4
271
|
Verified
8.5
8
8.0
260
|
Verified
9.7
6
7.8
241
|
Verified
8.3
7
7.6
218
|
Verified
8.3
7
7.9
229
8.1
7
7.7
235
|
Verified
9.3
7
7.9
232
|
Verified
8.9
6
Projects
8.1
249
|
Verified
9.5
7
7.7
228
|
Verified
9.2
6
7.4
215
|
Verified
9.2
6
7.8
228
|
Verified
9.2
6
7.8
247
|
Verified
9.2
6
8.3
292
|
Verified
9.2
6
7.5
219
|
Verified
8.3
6
7.9
267
|
Verified
8.9
6
7.5
205
|
Verified
8.9
6
8.9
333
|
Verified
9.4
6
7.6
197
|
Verified
9.7
6
Resource Management
7.8
212
|
Verified
9.4
6
8.1
238
|
Verified
8.8
7
8.0
243
|
Verified
9.2
6
Project Monitoring
7.8
201
|
Verified
8.3
6
7.8
229
|
Verified
8.8
7
8.2
273
|
Verified
8.6
6
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
8.6
6
6.2
64
8.3
6
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
Not enough data
8.9
18
Customer Information
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.4
13
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
9.1
11
Predictions
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
8.0
11
Platform
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
9.0
16
Not enough data
8.9
17
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.6
17
Generative AI
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.3
7
Agentic AI - Customer Success
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.7
65
8.1
55
Planning
7.5
46
8.4
44
7.8
53
7.9
47
7.8
51
8.2
49
Optimization
7.9
55
8.1
39
7.6
51
7.9
44
7.3
49
7.8
26
Not enough data
8.4
27
Accounting
Not enough data
8.3
19
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
8.7
19
Not enough data
7.9
20
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
8.2
21
Not enough data
7.8
21
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
7.9
16
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
8.2
14
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
7.6
18
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
8.7
15
Back Office
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
8.5
18
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.3
11
Front Office
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
8.7
19
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.2
12
Integration
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
8.4
15
Logistics
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.1
9
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
18
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
7.9
15
Not enough data
8.7
17
Not enough data
8.6
19
Not enough data
8.4
19
Production
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.5
8
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
8.6
21
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Agentic AI - ERP Systems
Not enough data
Not enough data
Professional Services AutomationHide 35 FeaturesShow 35 Features
8.0
224
8.2
172
Customer Management
8.5
121
|
Verified
8.4
95
|
Verified
8.0
83
|
Verified
8.2
98
|
Verified
7.5
71
|
Verified
7.4
74
|
Verified
7.9
84
|
Verified
8.1
76
|
Verified
Project Management
8.2
109
|
Verified
8.6
144
|
Verified
8.6
156
|
Verified
8.8
151
|
Verified
8.1
99
|
Verified
8.7
146
|
Verified
8.3
108
|
Verified
8.6
155
|
Verified
Accounting
8.2
102
8.1
108
|
Verified
8.6
120
|
Verified
8.3
85
|
Verified
8.0
98
8.3
72
8.4
123
|
Verified
8.6
105
|
Verified
8.6
129
|
Verified
8.5
121
|
Verified
Portfolio Management
8.0
82
8.3
75
8.2
81
8.2
74
|
Verified
7.7
75
8.1
91
8.1
74
8.2
67
|
Verified
Analytics
8.2
92
|
Verified
8.2
119
|
Verified
8.4
152
|
Verified
8.5
148
|
Verified
8.1
81
|
Verified
8.3
113
|
Verified
Administration
8.2
114
|
Verified
8.1
110
|
Verified
8.1
131
|
Verified
8.4
131
|
Verified
8.3
114
|
Verified
8.1
122
|
Verified
Platform
8.2
81
|
Verified
8.2
107
|
Verified
8.0
69
|
Verified
8.2
85
|
Verified
8.6
150
|
Verified
8.6
136
|
Verified
7.8
116
|
Verified
7.6
85
|
Verified
7.4
75
|
Verified
7.2
63
|
Verified
Generative AI
6.5
9
7.7
21
6.5
9
7.6
21
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
7.8
318
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
Accounting & FinanceHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
1,084
Not enough data
Time Tracking
9.3
928
Not enough data
9.1
892
Not enough data
9.0
808
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
8.4
702
Not enough data
7.7
357
Not enough data
8.3
534
Not enough data
Mobile Time Tracking
9.1
774
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
BigTime
Certinia PS Cloud
Certinia PS Cloud
BigTime and Certinia PS Cloud are categorized as Professional Services Automation, Project Management, and Resource Management
Unique Categories
BigTime
BigTime is categorized as Billing, Expense Management, and Time Tracking
Certinia PS Cloud
Certinia PS Cloud is categorized as ERP Systems and Customer Success
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BigTime
BigTime
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
78.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.0%
Certinia PS Cloud
Certinia PS Cloud
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
12.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
51.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
36.0%
Reviewers' Industry
BigTime
BigTime
Accounting
13.6%
Architecture & Planning
10.4%
Civil Engineering
9.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.4%
Consulting
5.7%
Other
54.3%
Certinia PS Cloud
Certinia PS Cloud
Information Technology and Services
31.6%
Computer Software
27.2%
Management Consulting
6.3%
Financial Services
3.5%
Hospital & Health Care
3.2%
Other
28.1%
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Discussions
BigTime
BigTime Discussions
we need an outside bookkeeping VA to do basic things we don't have time skill to do - any referals??
2 Comments
Jenn S.
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
Trisha R.
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
Certinia PS Cloud
Certinia PS Cloud Discussions
What is FinancialForce PSA?
3 Comments
BC
Professional Services Automation. It enables your team to manage projects and the resources and tasks on those projects.Read more
How does FinancialForce Compare to OpenAir?
3 Comments
Mike C.
MC
Can't say I used OpenAir specifically, as we migrated from QuickArrow (which was replaced by OpenAir) to FinancialForce. But if you are already on the...Read more
What is FinancialForce PSA used for?
1 Comment
Pranav T.
PT
Resource Management, Customer success etcRead more