# EARLY vs Paymo Comparison | | EARLY | Paymo | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 127 | 594 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (72.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (82.9% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | $7.50 1 User Per Month | Free | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### EARLY Pros: - Ease of Use (1 reviews) - Easy Access (1 reviews) ### Paymo Pros: - Time Tracking (5 reviews) - Intuitive (4 reviews) Cons: - Poor Customer Support (3 reviews) - App Functionality (2 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | EARLY | Paymo | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (34 reviews) | 8.7 (527 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.2 (54 reviews) | 9.0 (528 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (38 reviews) | 9.0 (263 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 8.9 (258 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (25 reviews) | 9.1 (462 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.4 (13 reviews) | 9.1 (239 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.3 (34 reviews) | 9.0 (512 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### EARLY #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Personal Price: $7.50 1 User Per Month Description: For individuals looking to get the most out of their time. Key Features: - Automatic tracking - Unlimited activities - Web, mobile, and desktop apps [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/early-early/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Paymo #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Free Price: Free Description: Basic tools for personal use. Key Features: - Unlimited Users - Unlimited Time Tracking - Unlimited Invoices [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/paymo/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Project Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **EARLY** | N/A | N/A | | **Paymo** | 8.4/10 | 87 | #### Tasks | Feature | EARLY | Paymo | |---|---|---| | **Creation & Assignment** | Not enough data | 9.2 (75 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Due Dates** | Not enough data | 8.7 (69 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Task Prioritization** | Not enough data | 8.9 (67 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **To-Do Lists** | Not enough data | 8.8 (68 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Dependencies** | Not enough data | 8.0 (52 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Mass Updates** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | 8.6 (61 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Recurring Tasks** | Not enough data | 8.2 (58 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Projects | Feature | EARLY | Paymo | |---|---|---| | **Planning** | Not enough data | 8.7 (61 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Project Map** | Not enough data | 8.3 (56 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **GANTT** | Not enough data | 8.0 (41 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Calendar View** | Not enough data | 8.6 (49 reviews) | | **Views** | Not enough data | 8.4 (63 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Project Budgeting** | Not enough data | 8.4 (61 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Issue Tracking** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Templates** | Not enough data | 8.2 (63 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Critical Path** | Not enough data | 7.7 (34 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Time & Expense** | Not enough data | 9.1 (73 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Methodologies** | Not enough data | 7.8 (36 reviews) | #### Resource Management | Feature | EARLY | Paymo | |---|---|---| | **Resource Definiton** | Not enough data | 8.2 (39 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Capacity** | Not enough data | 7.9 (41 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Scheduling** | Not enough data | 8.1 (50 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Project Monitoring | Feature | EARLY | Paymo | |---|---|---| | **Baselining / KPIs** | Not enough data | 8.0 (44 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | 7.8 (40 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.7 (67 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Generative AI | Feature | EARLY | Paymo | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Project Management | Feature | EARLY | Paymo | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Time & Attendance | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **EARLY** | N/A | N/A | | **Paymo** | N/A | N/A | #### Automation | Feature | EARLY | Paymo | |---|---|---| | **Process Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Logistics | Feature | EARLY | Paymo | |---|---|---| | **Dashboards & Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Collection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Lanuguage Options** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Management | Feature | EARLY | Paymo | |---|---|---| | **Schedule Creation Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Schedule Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Employee Leave Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User Role Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Employee Information** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Employee Information Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Monitoring | Feature | EARLY | Paymo | |---|---|---| | **Regulations Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Absence Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **EARLY** | N/A | N/A | | **Paymo** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform Basics | Feature | EARLY | Paymo | |---|---|---| | **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform Functionality | Feature | EARLY | Paymo | |---|---|---| | **Customizability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform Data | Feature | EARLY | Paymo | |---|---|---| | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Alerts and Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Platform Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Resource Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **EARLY** | N/A | N/A | | **Paymo** | 8.9/10 | 13 | #### Planning | Feature | EARLY | Paymo | |---|---|---| | **Resource Definiton** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Capacity** | Not enough data | 9.2 (10 reviews) | | **Scheduling** | Not enough data | 9.4 (9 reviews) | #### Optimization | Feature | EARLY | Paymo | |---|---|---| | **Performance** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | | **Forecasting** | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | | **Corrections** | Not enough data | 8.5 (9 reviews) | ### Kanban Project Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **EARLY** | N/A | N/A | | **Paymo** | 9.1/10 | 14 | #### Tasks | Feature | EARLY | Paymo | |---|---|---| | **Tasks** | Not enough data | 9.2 (14 reviews) | | **Details** | Not enough data | 8.7 (13 reviews) | | **Priority** | Not enough data | 9.2 (13 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Kanban Project Management | Feature | EARLY | Paymo | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Kanban Boards | Feature | EARLY | Paymo | |---|---|---| | **Kanban Cards** | Not enough data | 9.3 (12 reviews) | | **Drag and Drop** | Not enough data | 9.4 (13 reviews) | | **Visibility** | Not enough data | 9.4 (13 reviews) | #### Planning | Feature | EARLY | Paymo | |---|---|---| | **Workflow** | Not enough data | 8.7 (13 reviews) | | **Backlog** | Not enough data | 9.1 (13 reviews) | | **Optimization** | Not enough data | 8.8 (14 reviews) | ### Task Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **EARLY** | N/A | N/A | | **Paymo** | 8.6/10 | 88 | #### Task Creation | Feature | EARLY | Paymo | |---|---|---| | **Creation & Assignment** | Not enough data | 9.1 (80 reviews) | | **Due Dates** | Not enough data | 8.8 (75 reviews) | | **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | 8.4 (67 reviews) | | **Mass Updates** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Task Management | Feature | EARLY | Paymo | |---|---|---| | **Task Prioritization** | Not enough data | 8.5 (68 reviews) | | **To-Do Lists** | Not enough data | 8.8 (71 reviews) | | **Dependencies** | Not enough data | 8.2 (47 reviews) | | **Recurring Tasks** | Not enough data | 8.2 (51 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | EARLY | Paymo | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Billing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **EARLY** | N/A | N/A | | **Paymo** | 8.6/10 | 43 | #### Bill Generation | Feature | EARLY | Paymo | |---|---|---| | **Templates** | Not enough data | 8.7 (31 reviews) | | **Digital Billing** | Not enough data | 9.1 (30 reviews) | | **Recurring Billing** | Not enough data | 8.8 (20 reviews) | #### Bill Processing | Feature | EARLY | Paymo | |---|---|---| | **Consolidation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Batch Invoicing** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Integration | Feature | EARLY | Paymo | |---|---|---| | **Accounting** | Not enough data | 7.8 (13 reviews) | | **Payments** | Not enough data | 8.7 (17 reviews) | | **ERP** | Not enough data | 8.5 (10 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Billing | Feature | EARLY | Paymo | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Accounting & Finance | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **EARLY** | N/A | N/A | | **Paymo** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance | Feature | EARLY | Paymo | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Time Tracking | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **EARLY** | 8.5/10 | 31 | | **Paymo** | 8.6/10 | 415 | #### Time Tracking | Feature | EARLY | Paymo | |---|---|---| | **Ease of Completing Timesheets** | 8.9 (29 reviews) | 9.2 (403 reviews) | | **Tracking Time to Project/Task** | 9.4 (30 reviews) | 9.2 (399 reviews) | | **Billable Time Rate Management** | 8.1 (23 reviews) | 8.9 (334 reviews) | #### Client Invoicing | Feature | EARLY | Paymo | |---|---|---| | **Invoice Creation and Delivery** | Feature Not Available | 8.7 (253 reviews) | | **Electronic Payments** | Feature Not Available | 8.6 (130 reviews) | | **Project Accounting / Revenue Recognition** | Feature Not Available | 8.4 (185 reviews) | #### Mobile Time Tracking | Feature | EARLY | Paymo | |---|---|---| | **Time Tracking** | 9.4 (29 reviews) | 9.2 (365 reviews) | #### Administration | Feature | EARLY | Paymo | |---|---|---| | **Business Tool Integration** | 8.3 (20 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **Workflow** | 8.3 (26 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **Automated Reminders** | 8.0 (22 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.6 (21 reviews) | 8.7 (231 reviews) | #### Platform | Feature | EARLY | Paymo | |---|---|---| | **Reporting** | 8.5 (28 reviews) | 8.6 (241 reviews) | | **APIs / Integration** | 7.8 (17 reviews) | 8.2 (113 reviews) | | **Internationalization** | 8.0 (16 reviews) | 8.3 (114 reviews) | | **Performance and Reliability** | 9.3 (27 reviews) | 9.1 (254 reviews) | | **Mobile User Support** | 8.5 (20 reviews) | 8.0 (174 reviews) | | **Offline** | 8.0 (21 reviews) | 7.3 (98 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Time Tracking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-tracking-software) **Unique to EARLY (2):** [Absence Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/absence-management-software), [Time & Attendance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-attendance) **Unique to Paymo (5):** [Kanban Project Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/kanban-project-management), [Resource Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/resource-management), [Task Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/task-management-software), [Project Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-management), [Billing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/billing) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | EARLY | Paymo | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 72.2% | 82.9% | | **Mid-Market** | 23.0% | 10.6% | | **Enterprise** | 4.8% | 6.5% | ### By Industry #### EARLY - **Marketing and Advertising:** 13.6% - **Computer Software:** 12.0% - **Consulting:** 10.4% - **Legal Services:** 6.4% - **Information Technology and Services:** 5.6% - **Biotechnology:** 4.0% - **Law Practice:** 3.2% - **Medical Devices:** 3.2% - **Accounting:** 2.4% - **Architecture & Planning:** 2.4% - **Other:** 36.8% #### Paymo - **Marketing and Advertising:** 13.4% - **Computer Software:** 8.9% - **Information Technology and Services:** 8.9% - **Design:** 7.4% - **Graphic Design:** 6.7% - **Internet:** 5.5% - **Management Consulting:** 2.7% - **Media Production:** 1.9% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 1.7% - **Architecture & Planning:** 1.7% - **Other:** 41.3% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to EARLY - [Toggl Track](https://www.g2.com/products/toggl-track/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1588 reviews) - [Clockify](https://www.g2.com/products/clockify/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (200 reviews) - [Timely](https://www.g2.com/products/timely-time-tracking/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (485 reviews) - [monday Work Management](https://www.g2.com/products/monday-com/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (15355 reviews) - [Harvest](https://www.g2.com/products/harvest/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (835 reviews) - [Jibble](https://www.g2.com/products/jibble/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (383 reviews) - [Time Doctor](https://www.g2.com/products/time-doctor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (483 reviews) - [QuickBooks Time](https://www.g2.com/products/quickbooks-time/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1448 reviews) - [Float.com](https://www.g2.com/products/float-com/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (2091 reviews) - [Deltek Replicon Time](https://www.g2.com/products/deltek-replicon-time/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (789 reviews) ### Alternatives to Paymo - [Wrike](https://www.g2.com/products/wrike/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4530 reviews) - [monday Work Management](https://www.g2.com/products/monday-com/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (15355 reviews) - [Teamwork.com](https://www.g2.com/products/teamwork-com/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1214 reviews) - [ClickUp](https://www.g2.com/products/clickup/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (12351 reviews) - [Asana](https://www.g2.com/products/asana/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (13629 reviews) - [Basecamp](https://www.g2.com/products/basecamp/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (5483 reviews) - [BigTime](https://www.g2.com/products/bigtime/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1685 reviews) - [Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble)](https://www.g2.com/products/kantata-professional-services-automation-formerly-mavenlink-kimble/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1512 reviews) - [Harvest](https://www.g2.com/products/harvest/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (835 reviews) - [Trello](https://www.g2.com/products/trello/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (14031 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### EARLY - Title: [What is ZEI by Timeular used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-zei-by-timeular-used-for) — 1 comment *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "ZEIº is the old name for the Timeular Tracker - Timeular's 8-sided physical Tracker allows you to track time with a single flip. You can assign activities to..." - Title: [Is Timeular free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-timeular-free) — 1 comment *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Timeular offers a free 30day trial. After that you have to choose a paid plan." - Title: [What is the best time tracking app?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/zei-by-timeular-what-is-the-best-time-tracking-app) — 1 comment *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "It really depends what you need it for. Our belief is that the best gives you all the benefits of time tracking without wasting your precious time. It should..." - Title: [What is a Timeular tracker?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-a-timeular-tracker) — 1 comment *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Timeular's 8-sided physical Tracker allows you to track time with a single flip. You can assign activities to each side of the Tracker. Then you can start..." ### Paymo - Title: [Is paymo free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-paymo-free) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "You can use it for free, but I am using a paid plan." - Title: [Does Paymo offer integrations with other apps?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-paymo-offer-integrations-with-other-apps) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "https://www.paymoapp.com/downloads-and-integrations/" - Title: [How much does Paymo cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-paymo-cost) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Free (limited to 1 user) Small Office - $11.95/user/month Business - $18.95/user/month 20% discount for annual subscriptions You only pay for the..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/early-early-vs-paymo)