Compare BigTime and Zoho Expense 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (81.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$20.00 1 user Per Month
$0.00
BigTime
Star Rating
(1,656)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$20.00 1 user Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansZoho Expense
Star Rating
(1,482)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Zoho Expense excels in automating the expense-tracking process, with features like receipt scanning and auto-filling details that significantly reduce manual work. Users appreciate how this streamlining makes managing expenses much more efficient compared to BigTime.
- Users say that BigTime offers a user-friendly interface that simplifies time entry and reporting. Reviewers highlight the intuitive layout, which helps staff quickly input their hours without confusion, making it a strong choice for small businesses focused on time management.
- Reviewers mention that Zoho Expense's integration capabilities with project management and client management tools enhance its functionality, allowing for seamless expense management and billing. This integration is seen as a major advantage over BigTime, which, while effective, does not offer the same level of connectivity.
- According to verified reviews, BigTime shines in its quality of support, with users rating it highly for responsiveness and helpfulness. This level of support can be crucial for businesses that may need assistance during implementation or troubleshooting, giving BigTime an edge in customer service.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both products have similar star ratings, Zoho Expense's overall G2 Score is significantly higher, indicating greater user satisfaction. This suggests that users find Zoho Expense to be a more reliable and effective solution for their expense management needs.
- Users report that BigTime's project accounting features are particularly beneficial for businesses that require detailed tracking of project-related expenses. Reviewers appreciate the ability to link expenses directly to projects, which is a feature that some users feel is less robust in Zoho Expense.
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
Zoho Expense
Free Plan
$0.00
For small businesses and freelancers to track expenses and mileage claims. Includes a free mobile app (iOS & Android) to capture receipts and track expenses on the go. Upto 3 users.
- 5 GB Receipt Storage
- 20 Receipt Autoscans
- Multicurrency Expenses
Free Trial
BigTime
Free Trial is available
Zoho Expense
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,383
8.8
1,212
Ease of Use
8.7
1,432
8.8
1,232
Ease of Setup
8.2
969
8.6
916
Ease of Admin
8.7
934
8.7
777
Quality of Support
9.2
1,287
8.5
984
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
933
8.7
729
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
1,352
9.1
1,186
Features by Category
Expense Reports
8.7
520
8.7
870
|
Verified
7.8
234
7.4
609
|
Verified
8.0
279
8.0
712
|
Verified
8.5
351
8.7
819
|
Verified
8.6
381
8.4
662
|
Verified
7.4
132
8.2
607
|
Verified
7.8
210
7.5
527
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
7.2
47
Not enough data
7.7
48
Travel Management
Feature Not Available
7.7
367
Feature Not Available
7.5
412
Feature Not Available
7.6
412
7.9
199
7.6
420
Client Invoicing
8.4
701
Feature Not Available
7.7
357
7.7
356
8.3
534
7.9
429
|
Verified
Mobile
8.6
349
8.8
773
|
Verified
8.4
292
8.3
515
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.5
284
Platform
6.9
137
7.7
391
|
Verified
8.0
280
7.9
430
|
Verified
Administration
7.3
117
8.0
343
|
Verified
Administration
8.4
692
8.3
557
|
Verified
8.4
693
8.4
594
|
Verified
8.0
547
8.3
566
|
Verified
8.0
416
8.3
514
|
Verified
8.7
784
8.6
639
|
Verified
Platform
8.4
825
8.4
662
|
Verified
8.1
518
7.8
424
|
Verified
7.6
341
8.1
401
|
Verified
8.8
796
8.7
644
|
Verified
8.2
577
8.6
586
|
Verified
7.7
361
7.7
407
|
Verified
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
Setup
Not enough data
8.5
113
Not enough data
8.6
119
Not enough data
8.6
117
Not enough data
8.5
114
Tracking
Not enough data
9.0
139
Not enough data
8.7
120
Not enough data
8.7
117
Reimbursement
Not enough data
9.0
132
Not enough data
9.1
145
Not enough data
8.7
119
Platform - Mileage Tracking
Not enough data
8.9
59
Not enough data
8.0
56
Agentic AI - Mileage Tracking
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
7.1
11
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
127
|
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
926
Not enough data
9.1
889
Not enough data
9.0
806
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
8.4
701
Feature Not Available
7.7
357
7.7
356
8.3
534
7.9
429
|
Verified
Mobile Time Tracking
9.1
772
Not enough data
Administration
8.4
692
8.3
557
|
Verified
8.4
693
8.4
594
|
Verified
8.0
547
8.3
566
|
Verified
8.0
416
8.3
514
|
Verified
8.7
784
8.6
639
|
Verified
Platform
8.4
825
8.4
662
|
Verified
8.1
518
7.8
424
|
Verified
7.6
341
8.1
401
|
Verified
8.8
796
8.7
644
|
Verified
8.2
577
8.6
586
|
Verified
7.7
361
7.7
407
|
Verified
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BigTime and Zoho Expense are categorized as Expense Management
Unique Categories
BigTime is categorized as Professional Services Automation, Project Management, Billing, Time Tracking, and Resource Management
Zoho Expense is categorized as Mileage Tracking
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BigTime
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Zoho 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
13.7%
Architecture & Planning
10.3%
Civil Engineering
9.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.4%
Consulting
5.6%
Other
54.5%
Information Technology and Services
8.3%
Computer Software
6.0%
Construction
4.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.1%
Accounting
3.5%
Other
73.6%
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 can I import my e-receipt from my cellphone to this software?
2 Comments
BJ
One way is to email the e-receipt to the unique Zoho expense email address associated with your account. Read more
What are the pricing plans for Zoho Expense?
1 Comment
Official Response from Zoho Expense
The monthly plan comes at a price of $15/month for a 10 user pack and $2/month for every additional user. The yearly plan comes at a price of $150 (for 10...Read more
What accounting software does Zoho Expense integrate with?
1 Comment
TM
Quickbooks Online, Quickbooks Desktop, Xero, Microsoft Dyanmics, Oracle, SAP, and Zoho BooksRead more
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