Compare BigTime and ZipBooks 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (78.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$20.00 1 user Per Month
No pricing available
BigTime
Star Rating
(1,661)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
(86)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that BigTime excels in providing a user-friendly experience, with features like a comprehensive timesheet view that allows users to see all their entries for the week in one place. This makes it easy to track time and switch between tasks efficiently.
- Users say ZipBooks stands out for its intuitive design and simplicity, making it a favorite among those who appreciate a clean interface. Reviewers highlight its beautiful design and ease of use, stating that it simplifies managing business finances, invoices, and expenses.
- According to verified reviews, BigTime has a strong reputation for its quality of support, with users praising the easy access to helpful resources like tips, webinars, and a knowledge base. This support structure seems to enhance the overall user experience.
- Reviewers mention that while ZipBooks is highly rated for its ease of setup and administration, BigTime users have noted some challenges in configuration, which can impact the initial onboarding experience for new users.
- G2 reviewers highlight that BigTime's recent updates and features have been well-received, with users appreciating the customization options available for data entry, which helps tailor the software to their specific needs.
- Users report that while both products cater well to small businesses, ZipBooks has a slight edge in overall satisfaction ratings, particularly for its user interface and experience, making it a compelling choice for those prioritizing design and simplicity.
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
ZipBooks
No pricing availableFree Trial
BigTime
Free Trial is available
ZipBooks
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,388
9.1
76
Ease of Use
8.7
1,438
9.5
76
Ease of Setup
8.2
973
9.5
34
Ease of Admin
8.7
938
9.5
34
Quality of Support
9.2
1,291
9.4
71
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
937
9.3
32
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
1,357
9.6
78
Features by Category
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
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
292
|
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
333
|
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
8.6
156
|
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
129
|
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
152
|
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
150
|
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
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 and ZipBooks are categorized as Billing
Unique Categories
BigTime is categorized as Professional Services Automation, Project Management, Expense Management, Time Tracking, and Resource Management
ZipBooks has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BigTime
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ZipBooks
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
13.6%
Architecture & Planning
10.4%
Civil Engineering
9.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.4%
Consulting
5.7%
Other
54.3%
Information Technology and Services
16.5%
Marketing and Advertising
9.4%
Computer Software
7.1%
Design
5.9%
Management Consulting
4.7%
Other
56.5%
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 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
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
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