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Compare BigTime and OfficeTools by CARET 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (96.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$20.00 1 user Per Month
No pricing available
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
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Star Rating
(90)3.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (96.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about OfficeTools by CARETSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that BigTime excels in overall user satisfaction, reflected in its significantly higher G2 Score compared to OfficeTools by CARET. Users appreciate the intuitive interface for tasks like weekly timesheets and expense reports, making it a preferred choice for many small businesses.
- According to verified reviews, BigTime's implementation process is praised for its quick onboarding and effective customer support. Users highlight the ease of documenting time and submitting reports, which enhances productivity right from the start.
- Users say that OfficeTools by CARET offers a comprehensive office suite, which is beneficial for businesses needing an all-in-one solution. Reviewers mention its strong workflow control, which is particularly valuable for operations managers overseeing remote teams during challenging times.
- Reviewers mention that while BigTime provides a superior user experience, OfficeTools by CARET has its strengths in integrating various business tools. Users find it useful for tracking time, billing, invoicing, and managing projects all in one place, although they note that it may not be as user-friendly as BigTime.
- G2 reviewers highlight BigTime's high-quality support, scoring notably better than OfficeTools by CARET. Users appreciate the responsive assistance, which contributes to a smoother experience when navigating the software's features.
- According to recent feedback, while BigTime shines in ease of use and setup, OfficeTools by CARET is recognized for its robust functionality in managing office tasks. However, users have expressed a desire for improvements in its user interface to match the simplicity found in BigTime.
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
OfficeTools by CARET
No pricing availableFree Trial
BigTime
Free Trial is available
OfficeTools by CARET
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,339
7.0
71
Ease of Use
8.8
1,376
7.0
72
Ease of Setup
8.2
937
6.2
41
Ease of Admin
8.7
923
7.2
41
Quality of Support
9.2
1,262
6.2
71
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
923
6.2
38
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
1,308
5.4
71
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
Not enough data
7.7
357
Not enough data
8.3
534
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
8.4
695
Not enough data
8.1
547
Not enough data
8.0
417
Not enough data
8.7
785
Not enough data
Platform
8.4
822
Not enough data
8.1
519
Not enough data
7.6
342
Not enough data
8.8
792
Not enough data
8.2
578
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
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
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
7.8
9
8.3
217
7.9
8
7.7
176
7.1
7
Bill Processing
7.7
188
7.2
6
8.0
202
7.5
6
8.2
235
7.3
8
Integration
8.2
241
9.0
7
7.8
202
7.4
7
7.1
153
7.5
6
Agentic AI - Billing
6.9
6
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Billing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Onboarding
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Visibility
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting Practice Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
7.7
357
Not enough data
8.3
534
Not enough data
Mobile Time Tracking
9.1
761
Not enough data
Administration
8.4
693
Not enough data
8.4
695
Not enough data
8.1
547
Not enough data
8.0
417
Not enough data
8.7
785
Not enough data
Platform
8.4
822
Not enough data
8.1
519
Not enough data
7.6
342
Not enough data
8.8
792
Not enough data
8.2
578
Not enough data
7.7
361
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BigTime and OfficeTools by CARET are categorized as Billing
Unique Categories
BigTime is categorized as Time Tracking, Expense Management, Professional Services Automation, Project Management, and Resource Management
OfficeTools by CARET is categorized as Accounting Practice Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BigTime
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
OfficeTools by CARET
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%
Accounting
87.8%
Financial Services
7.3%
Law Practice
1.2%
Information Technology and Services
1.2%
Civil Engineering
1.2%
Other
1.2%
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
Would you recommend to switching to cloud base system?
4 Comments
FB
Yes, I would. We resisted having our paperless storage in the cloud but the problem is that there is no new development for desktop platforms. All of the top...Read more
Are other firms having problems with Work in Process and Accounts Receivable reports.
3 Comments
GF
Hello Ronald,
We don't use the accounts receivable function, however the returns for sales reports work really well. The WIP I haven't seen any issues with...Read more
When can you integrate google calendar to the office tools calendar and scheduler?
1 Comment
NL
Hi Mark - At this time this is not on the current development roadmap for OfficeTools.Read more
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