# BusyBusy, ClockShark vs QuickBooks Time Comparison

| | BusyBusy | ClockShark | QuickBooks Time | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 158 | 314 | 1,448 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (79.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (87.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (75.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free | $10.00 Per Month | $8.00 1 User/Month + $20 Base Fee/Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### BusyBusy

Pros:
- Ease of Use (21 reviews)
- Time Tracking (14 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (5 reviews)
- Clocking Issues (4 reviews)

### ClockShark

Pros:
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)
- Intuitive (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Attendance Issues (1 reviews)
- Clocking Issues (1 reviews)

### QuickBooks Time

Pros:
- Ease of Use (6 reviews)
- Time Tracking (5 reviews)

Cons:
- Clocking Issues (2 reviews)
- Limited Customization (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | BusyBusy | ClockShark | QuickBooks Time | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (125 reviews) | 9.1 (271 reviews) | 9.1 (1289 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.4 (126 reviews) | 9.3 (273 reviews) | 9.0 (1295 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (93 reviews) | 9.2 (236 reviews) | 8.9 (773 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.2 (76 reviews) | 9.2 (238 reviews) | 9.0 (760 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.5 (119 reviews) | 9.6 (261 reviews) | 9.3 (1147 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.6 (76 reviews) | 9.4 (233 reviews) | 9.4 (739 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.6 (119 reviews) | 9.7 (273 reviews) | 8.8 (1269 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### BusyBusy

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free

Price: Free

Description: The free version of BusyBusy features:

Key Features:
- Time Tracking for Projects, Subprojects, Cost Codes & Equipment
- Clock In/Out GPS Time Tracking
- One Map: Employees, Project, & Equipment

[Browse all 7 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/busybusy/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### ClockShark

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Pro Plan Monthly

Price: $10.00 Per Month

Description: $10/user/mo + $60 base fee/mo (base fee includes 1 admin)

Key Features:
- Includes all features in the Standard plan plus:
- Advanced Job Costing Controls
- Multi-Department/Office Controls

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/clockshark/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### QuickBooks Time

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Premium

Price: $8.00 1 User/Month + $20 Base Fee/Month

Description: Enjoy a free 30 day trial, or save 50% on the base fee for 3 months when you Buy Now. 


All accounts include:

Key Features:
- One free admin
- Track time on any device
- Mobile app with GPS

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/quickbooks-time/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Project Cost Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **BusyBusy** | 9.2/10 | 17 |
| **ClockShark** | N/A | N/A |
| **QuickBooks Time** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cost Tracking

| Feature | BusyBusy | ClockShark | QuickBooks Time | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Identification** | 9.1 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Allocation** | 9.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Standard Costs** | 9.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Employee Scheduling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **BusyBusy** | 9.2/10 | 27 |
| **ClockShark** | 8.4/10 | 28 |
| **QuickBooks Time** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | BusyBusy | ClockShark | QuickBooks Time | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 9.2 (23 reviews) | 8.9 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | 9.5 (25 reviews) | 9.4 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 9.4 (26 reviews) | 9.1 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | BusyBusy | ClockShark | QuickBooks Time | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | 9.4 (22 reviews) | 8.4 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | 9.0 (23 reviews) | 7.7 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Content Library** | 9.1 (21 reviews) | 7.8 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | BusyBusy | ClockShark | QuickBooks Time | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | 9.0 (23 reviews) | 7.8 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | 9.5 (26 reviews) | 9.0 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Forecasting** | 9.3 (20 reviews) | 7.1 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | 9.0 (26 reviews) | 8.7 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Portal** | Feature Not Available | 8.7 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Jobsite Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **BusyBusy** | 9.1/10 | 43 |
| **ClockShark** | N/A | N/A |
| **QuickBooks Time** | N/A | N/A |

#### Field Management

| Feature | BusyBusy | ClockShark | QuickBooks Time | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Field Collaboration** | 8.8 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Field Coordination** | 9.2 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Safety Compliance** | 8.6 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Field Communication** | 9.0 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workforce Scheduling** | 9.1 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Asset Management

| Feature | BusyBusy | ClockShark | QuickBooks Time | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Resource Management** | 8.8 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Timesheets** | 9.7 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visual Project Tracking** | 9.0 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 9.4 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Construction Data Analytics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **BusyBusy** | 8.5/10 | 16 |
| **ClockShark** | N/A | N/A |
| **QuickBooks Time** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Management

| Feature | BusyBusy | ClockShark | QuickBooks Time | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Storage** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Consolidation** | 9.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard Reporting** | 8.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Source Agnostic** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Data Collection** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Pre-Construction Data Analytics** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Post-Construction Data Analytics** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Report Generation** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Site Management

| Feature | BusyBusy | ClockShark | QuickBooks Time | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Risk and Safety Management** | 7.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Management** | 8.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Tracking & Optimization** | 8.1 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Masonry

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **BusyBusy** | N/A | N/A |
| **ClockShark** | N/A | N/A |
| **QuickBooks Time** | N/A | N/A |

#### Operations

| Feature | BusyBusy | ClockShark | QuickBooks Time | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Masonry Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Masonry Estimating** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Business Operations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Resource Management

| Feature | BusyBusy | ClockShark | QuickBooks Time | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Supply Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Field Service Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contractor Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Roofing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **BusyBusy** | N/A | N/A |
| **ClockShark** | N/A | N/A |
| **QuickBooks Time** | N/A | N/A |

#### Operations

| Feature | BusyBusy | ClockShark | QuickBooks Time | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Roofing Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Roofing Estimating** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Business Operations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Resource Management

| Feature | BusyBusy | ClockShark | QuickBooks Time | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Supply Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Field Service Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contractor Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Earthworks

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **BusyBusy** | N/A | N/A |
| **ClockShark** | N/A | N/A |
| **QuickBooks Time** | N/A | N/A |

#### Operations

| Feature | BusyBusy | ClockShark | QuickBooks Time | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Earthworks Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Earthworks Estimating** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Business Operations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Resource Management

| Feature | BusyBusy | ClockShark | QuickBooks Time | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Supply Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Field Service Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contractor Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Time Tracking

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **BusyBusy** | 9.2/10 | 86 |
| **ClockShark** | 8.6/10 | 221 |
| **QuickBooks Time** | 8.9/10 | 1005 |

#### Time Tracking

| Feature | BusyBusy | ClockShark | QuickBooks Time | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Completing Timesheets** | 9.7 (82 reviews) | 9.2 (200 reviews) | 9.3 (964 reviews) | 
| **Tracking Time to Project/Task** | 9.5 (83 reviews) | 9.3 (186 reviews) | 9.1 (858 reviews) | 
| **Billable Time Rate Management** | 9.4 (67 reviews) | 8.2 (31 reviews) | 9.0 (677 reviews) | 

#### Client Invoicing

| Feature | BusyBusy | ClockShark | QuickBooks Time | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Invoice Creation and Delivery** | Feature Not Available | 7.0 (28 reviews) | 8.8 (381 reviews) | 
| **Electronic Payments** | Feature Not Available | 6.8 (29 reviews) | 8.8 (334 reviews) | 
| **Project Accounting / Revenue Recognition** | Feature Not Available | 8.4 (105 reviews) | 8.6 (380 reviews) | 

#### Mobile Time Tracking

| Feature | BusyBusy | ClockShark | QuickBooks Time | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Time Tracking** | 9.7 (81 reviews) | 9.4 (183 reviews) | 9.4 (846 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | BusyBusy | ClockShark | QuickBooks Time | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Business Tool Integration** | 8.8 (60 reviews) | 8.9 (153 reviews) | 8.9 (640 reviews) | 
| **Workflow** | 8.8 (43 reviews) | 8.8 (146 reviews) | 8.9 (617 reviews) | 
| **Automated Reminders** | 8.8 (64 reviews) | 8.4 (148 reviews) | 8.9 (585 reviews) | 
| **Policy Compliance Management** | 8.8 (57 reviews) | 8.8 (125 reviews) | 8.9 (455 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.3 (77 reviews) | 9.0 (182 reviews) | 9.1 (677 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | BusyBusy | ClockShark | QuickBooks Time | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 9.1 (75 reviews) | 8.8 (178 reviews) | 8.9 (681 reviews) | 
| **APIs / Integration** | 8.7 (54 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 8.8 (482 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.9 (51 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 9.3 (76 reviews) | 9.0 (189 reviews) | 9.1 (699 reviews) | 
| **Mobile User Support** | 9.7 (75 reviews) | 9.1 (179 reviews) | 9.1 (655 reviews) | 
| **Offline** | 9.1 (65 reviews) | 8.3 (118 reviews) | 8.5 (380 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Time Tracking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-tracking-software)

**Unique to BusyBusy (7):** [Earthworks Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/earthworks), [Roofing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/roofing-software), [Masonry Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/masonry), [Jobsite Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/jobsite-management), [Construction Data Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-data-analytics), [Project Cost Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-cost-management), [Employee Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-scheduling-software)

**Unique to ClockShark (1):** [Employee Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-scheduling-software)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | BusyBusy | ClockShark | QuickBooks Time | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 79.6% | 87.4% | 75.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 20.4% | 11.3% | 17.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0% | 1.3% | 7.5% | 

### By Industry

#### BusyBusy

- **Construction:** 73.0%
- **Accounting:** 3.9%
- **Real Estate:** 2.0%
- **Retail:** 2.0%
- **Human Resources:** 1.3%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 1.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 0.7%
- **Civil Engineering:** 0.7%
- **Computer Software:** 0.7%
- **Building Materials:** 0.7%
- **Other:** 13.8%

#### ClockShark

- **Construction:** 60.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.3%
- **Real Estate:** 2.3%
- **Retail:** 2.0%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 2.0%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 1.7%
- **Facilities Services:** 1.7%
- **Security and Investigations:** 1.3%
- **Insurance:** 1.0%
- **Machinery:** 1.0%
- **Other:** 24.6%

#### QuickBooks Time

- **Construction:** 15.4%
- **Accounting:** 9.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.1%
- **Computer Software:** 3.2%
- **Real Estate:** 3.0%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.8%
- **Financial Services:** 2.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.4%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 50.0%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to BusyBusy

- [Procore](https://www.g2.com/products/procore/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (4166 reviews)
- [Timely](https://www.g2.com/products/timely-time-tracking/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (485 reviews)
- [Connecteam](https://www.g2.com/products/connecteam/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3505 reviews)
- [ClickTime](https://www.g2.com/products/clicktime/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1152 reviews)
- [Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud)](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-forma-formerly-autodesk-construction-cloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5381 reviews)
- [Buddy Punch](https://www.g2.com/products/buddy-punch/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (369 reviews)
- [Harvest](https://www.g2.com/products/harvest/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (836 reviews)
- [Fieldwire by Hilti](https://www.g2.com/products/fieldwire-by-hilti/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (531 reviews)
- [Fingercheck](https://www.g2.com/products/fingercheck/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (360 reviews)
- [Jobber](https://www.g2.com/products/jobber/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (509 reviews)

### Alternatives to ClockShark

- [Connecteam](https://www.g2.com/products/connecteam/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3505 reviews)
- [When I Work](https://www.g2.com/products/when-i-work/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (381 reviews)
- [Humanity Schedule by TCP](https://www.g2.com/products/humanity-schedule-by-tcp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1073 reviews)
- [Deputy](https://www.g2.com/products/deputy/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (665 reviews)
- [Dayforce](https://www.g2.com/products/dayforce/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (957 reviews)
- [Buddy Punch](https://www.g2.com/products/buddy-punch/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (369 reviews)
- [Toggl Track](https://www.g2.com/products/toggl-track/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1588 reviews)
- [Hubstaff](https://www.g2.com/products/hubstaff/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (2258 reviews)
- [Harvest](https://www.g2.com/products/harvest/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (836 reviews)
- [BigTime](https://www.g2.com/products/bigtime/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1692 reviews)

### Alternatives to QuickBooks Time

- [Hubstaff](https://www.g2.com/products/hubstaff/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (2258 reviews)
- [UKG Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/ukg-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (2188 reviews)
- [Paychex](https://www.g2.com/products/paychex/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1699 reviews)
- [BigTime](https://www.g2.com/products/bigtime/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1692 reviews)
- [Toggl Track](https://www.g2.com/products/toggl-track/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1588 reviews)
- [Harvest](https://www.g2.com/products/harvest/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (836 reviews)
- [Deltek Replicon Time](https://www.g2.com/products/deltek-replicon-time/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (789 reviews)
- [Deputy](https://www.g2.com/products/deputy/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (665 reviews)
- [Timesheets.com](https://www.g2.com/products/timesheets-com/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (464 reviews)
- [Workday HCM](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-hcm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1627 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### BusyBusy

- Title: [WHAT IS BUSY BUSY software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-busy-busy-software) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "#1 time tracking app for construction companies. Easily manage crews, get daily reports and accurate real-time data."
- Title: [How does busy app work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-busy-app-work) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Explaining how the BusyBusy app works is not a simple explanation, but here are some of the top features and uses for me a paying customer who's not at all..."
- Title: [How does busybusy work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-busybusy-work) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "It's a time tracking app that works on any mobile device to manage employees' time, schedules, equipment, safety, break policies, and more. "

### ClockShark

- Title: [Is there an "archive" feature for Jobs that are completed?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-an-archive-feature-for-jobs-that-are-completed) — 5 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Not specifically that I am aware of.  When we complete a job, I just inactivate it so that it does not show up on the employees' app on their phone as a..."
- Title: [Can I add and remove employees easily?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/adding-employees) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "yes"
- Title: [Can I integrate any employee docs with this app?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/16153-can-i-integrate-any-employee-docs-with-this-app) — 1 comment, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "To the best of my knowledge, no.  With ClockShark you are usually transferring the time data to another program, such as Quickbooks, which is where your..."
- Title: [Is scheduling included?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/scheduling) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "yes it is"
- Title: [Can I add all my employees to my trial account?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/free-trial-297ad05f-52ec-4928-baf2-52db936c1086) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "yes"

### QuickBooks Time

- Title: [What is the best way to integrate Tsheets with a popular calendar software/organizational tool?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-integrate-tsheets-with-a-popular-calendar-software-organizational-tool) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "There is no native way to integrate with another calendar but there is an API you can use to develop such an integration. New integrations are added all the..."
- Title: [Can I use this if i'm not part of another company?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-this-if-i-m-not-part-of-another-company) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "I believe you are able to use this to track your time for various projects as well.  For example if you are an independent contractor and want to track your..."
- Title: [How many people have reviewed TSheets?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/reviews) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "TSheets is the #1 rated app in the QuickBooks app marketplace with over 1,300 reviews (https://appcenter.intuit.com/tsheets). Plus we have lots of reviews on..."
- Title: [Is support included during my trial and for my activated account?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/support-c5cdaeaf-5815-4b98-8424-63689b594332) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Absolutely! Regardless of how many employees you have, if you're still in your free trial, or if you've been a loyal customer for years, support is always..."
- Title: [Are TSheets free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/are-tsheets-free) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "No"

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