Compare BigTime and RationalPlan 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (52.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$20.00 1 user Per Month
Free
BigTime
Star Rating
(1,657)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$20.00 1 user Per Month
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Star Rating
(23)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that BigTime excels in user experience, with many users appreciating its intuitive interface and features like the timesheet view, which allows for quick edits and easy task switching. This makes time tracking straightforward and efficient for daily use.
- Users say RationalPlan stands out for its project planning capabilities, particularly with features like the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and risk management tools. These functionalities are highlighted as significant advantages that differentiate it from more basic task tracking software.
- Reviewers mention that BigTime's implementation process is notably smooth, with users praising the easy access to helpful resources such as webinars and a knowledge base, which aids in onboarding and getting started quickly.
- According to verified reviews, RationalPlan's design is appreciated for its intuitive nature, allowing users to focus on planning without getting bogged down by complex software navigation, which is a key factor for those new to project management tools.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while BigTime has a higher overall satisfaction score, RationalPlan boasts a slightly better quality of support, with users noting responsive assistance and helpful guidance when needed, which can be crucial for troubleshooting.
- Users report that BigTime's strong market presence and extensive user base provide a wealth of shared experiences and tips, making it easier for new users to find community support and best practices, whereas RationalPlan's smaller user base may limit this aspect.
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
RationalPlan
Cloud Free
Free
Cloud service for project portfolio management, work management and collaboration
- 2 projects
- 100 tasks
- 5 MB storage
Free Trial
BigTime
Free Trial is available
RationalPlan
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,384
8.5
18
Ease of Use
8.7
1,434
8.0
18
Ease of Setup
8.2
970
7.9
8
Ease of Admin
8.7
935
7.9
8
Quality of Support
9.2
1,288
9.5
11
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
934
8.8
8
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
1,353
9.3
17
Features by Category
Expense Reports
8.7
520
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
Feature Not Available
7.7
357
Feature Not Available
8.3
534
Feature Not Available
Mobile
8.6
349
Not enough data
8.4
292
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
Feature Not Available
8.4
693
Feature Not Available
8.1
548
Not enough data
8.0
416
Feature Not Available
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
Feature Not Available
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
291
|
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
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
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
154
|
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
128
|
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
151
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
8.2
114
|
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
148
|
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
927
Not enough data
9.1
890
Not enough data
9.0
807
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
8.4
702
Feature Not Available
7.7
357
Feature Not Available
8.3
534
Feature Not Available
Mobile Time Tracking
9.1
773
Feature Not Available
Administration
8.4
692
Feature Not Available
8.4
693
Feature Not Available
8.1
548
Not enough data
8.0
416
Feature Not Available
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
Feature Not Available
7.7
361
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BigTime and RationalPlan are categorized as Project Management and Time Tracking
Unique Categories
BigTime is categorized as Professional Services Automation, Billing, Expense Management, and Resource Management
RationalPlan has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BigTime
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
RationalPlan
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
10.3%
Civil Engineering
9.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.4%
Consulting
5.6%
Other
54.4%
Research
9.5%
Renewables & Environment
9.5%
Information Technology and Services
9.5%
Hospital & Health Care
9.5%
Construction
9.5%
Other
52.4%
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
RationalPlan has no discussions with answers
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