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Compare Hubstaff and Timely 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (76.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.99 2 user minumum Per Month
$9.00 1 User Per Month
Hubstaff
Star Rating
(1,601)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.99 2 user minumum Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansTimely
Star Rating
(476)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$9.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Hubstaff excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Timely. Users appreciate Hubstaff's simple time tracking and activity monitoring features, which are particularly beneficial for remote teams.
- According to verified reviews, Hubstaff's implementation process is praised for its ease, with many users highlighting the intuitive onboarding wizard that simplifies setup. In contrast, Timely, while user-friendly, has fewer recent reviews, which may indicate less current user experience feedback.
- Users say that Hubstaff provides robust tools for monitoring productivity, allowing managers to see what their team is doing in real-time. This feature is a standout for those needing to track hours effectively, whereas Timely's automatic time tracking is appreciated for reducing manual entries, but it may not offer the same level of oversight.
- Reviewers mention that Timely's clean interface makes time tracking straightforward, which is a plus for users who prefer simplicity. However, Hubstaff's comprehensive features, such as payroll integration for remote staff, make it a more versatile choice for businesses with diverse needs.
- Users highlight that Hubstaff's reporting capabilities are strong, with features that allow for detailed insights into time spent on projects. Timely also offers good reporting, but some users feel it lacks the depth found in Hubstaff's analytics.
- According to recent feedback, while both platforms are effective, Hubstaff's lower entry-level price makes it a more attractive option for small businesses looking to maximize their budget. Timely's higher cost may be justified by its user-friendly features, but it could be a barrier for some users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Hubstaff
Starter
$4.99
2 user minumum Per Month
- Time tracking
- Timesheets
- Activity levels
Timely
Starter
$9.00
1 User Per Month
For Solo/Micro business
Finish timesheets in 10 min, bill for 20% more hours.
- Max 5 users
- 20 Active projects
- Unlimited Teams
Free Trial
Hubstaff
Free Trial is available
Timely
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
1,406
9.3
390
Ease of Use
9.0
1,458
9.5
392
Ease of Setup
9.1
1,231
9.2
203
Ease of Admin
8.6
564
9.4
149
Quality of Support
8.9
1,231
9.5
307
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
546
9.6
145
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
1,394
9.6
392
Features by Category
Employee Self Service
9.2
272
Not enough data
8.9
265
Not enough data
8.4
269
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
273
Not enough data
9.0
268
Not enough data
8.6
267
Not enough data
8.5
258
Not enough data
8.2
259
Not enough data
8.4
259
Not enough data
9.1
255
Not enough data
8.4
251
Not enough data
8.4
249
Not enough data
Taxes
8.0
257
Not enough data
8.0
251
Not enough data
8.0
243
Not enough data
Integration
8.7
249
Not enough data
9.2
254
Not enough data
8.9
250
Not enough data
8.8
251
Not enough data
Platform
9.3
251
Not enough data
9.3
249
Not enough data
9.4
251
Not enough data
9.4
246
Not enough data
Automation
9.0
285
8.3
34
Logistics
9.1
285
8.7
36
9.0
285
8.9
36
9.0
281
8.1
35
Management
9.0
280
8.2
37
9.0
278
8.2
36
8.9
284
7.5
32
9.2
283
9.2
35
9.2
281
9.1
35
9.2
282
8.4
33
9.0
277
8.0
31
Monitoring
8.9
279
8.0
35
9.0
277
8.2
34
9.0
281
8.4
34
Cost Tracking
8.7
114
8.8
42
8.5
109
8.8
40
8.5
108
8.5
38
Platform Basics
8.6
59
Not enough data
9.3
60
Not enough data
8.7
57
Not enough data
9.2
58
Not enough data
Platform Functionality
8.7
57
Not enough data
8.9
57
Not enough data
Platform Data
9.1
57
Not enough data
9.0
54
Not enough data
8.7
54
Not enough data
9.0
57
Not enough data
Setup
9.2
102
Not enough data
9.2
102
Not enough data
9.0
100
Not enough data
9.0
103
Not enough data
Management
9.0
100
Not enough data
8.9
98
Not enough data
8.9
100
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.4
98
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
9.3
17
Not enough data
9.2
17
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
9.2
17
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.6
90
Not enough data
9.1
88
Not enough data
8.6
90
Not enough data
Platform Performance
8.9
90
Not enough data
8.8
90
Not enough data
Platform Functionality
8.3
88
Not enough data
8.1
84
Not enough data
8.3
88
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.7
88
Not enough data
8.0
88
Not enough data
8.5
89
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.6
88
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.2
111
Not enough data
9.4
114
Not enough data
9.1
113
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.9
110
Not enough data
8.8
106
Not enough data
8.8
106
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
111
Not enough data
8.9
108
Not enough data
8.7
105
Not enough data
9.1
109
Not enough data
8.9
106
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.3
92
Not enough data
9.2
94
Not enough data
Platform Administration
9.1
93
Not enough data
9.2
90
Not enough data
9.3
89
Not enough data
Platform Payment Content
9.3
91
Not enough data
9.2
93
Not enough data
9.3
91
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
245
Not enough data
7.6
247
Not enough data
7.5
246
Not enough data
Monitoring
8.8
643
Not enough data
9.0
656
Not enough data
8.1
591
Not enough data
8.9
670
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Logging
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
560
Not enough data
8.1
538
Not enough data
8.2
554
Not enough data
Feedback
8.7
611
Not enough data
8.6
558
Not enough data
Productivity - Employee Monitoring
9.1
258
Not enough data
9.3
262
Not enough data
8.9
257
Not enough data
8.6
254
Not enough data
Time Tracking
9.1
934
9.5
332
9.2
950
9.4
344
8.9
873
9.2
281
Client Invoicing
8.5
731
8.1
193
8.4
726
7.4
165
8.5
723
8.6
208
Mobile Time Tracking
9.0
884
9.2
310
Administration
8.6
780
8.5
225
8.9
783
8.9
241
8.7
764
8.3
233
Feature Not Available
8.4
180
9.0
815
8.9
241
Platform
9.0
840
9.0
292
8.4
724
8.3
225
8.7
723
8.1
185
9.0
831
9.4
305
8.4
732
8.5
228
8.3
721
Feature Not Available
Platform
8.8
132
Not enough data
8.6
128
Not enough data
8.8
127
Not enough data
9.2
130
Not enough data
9.2
130
Not enough data
9.1
129
Not enough data
9.1
129
Not enough data
9.1
128
Not enough data
Workforce Management Platform Features
8.6
116
Not enough data
8.9
119
Not enough data
9.4
120
Not enough data
8.8
117
Not enough data
8.4
116
Not enough data
8.7
113
Not enough data
9.1
117
Not enough data
9.0
114
Not enough data
8.6
113
Not enough data
8.6
113
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Hubstaff and Timely are categorized as Project Cost Management, Time & Attendance, and Time Tracking
Unique Categories
Hubstaff is categorized as Contractor Payments, Contractor Management, Absence Management, Employee Scheduling, Workforce Management, Payroll, Employee Monitoring, and Workflow Management
Timely has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Hubstaff
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Timely
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
Information Technology and Services
11.9%
Computer Software
11.0%
Marketing and Advertising
10.6%
Real Estate
4.4%
Consumer Services
3.6%
Other
58.5%
Marketing and Advertising
13.3%
Computer Software
10.8%
Design
9.5%
Information Technology and Services
8.0%
Consulting
5.4%
Other
53.1%
Discussions
Is Hubstaff legal?
3 Comments
BS
Yes, it is.Read more
How do I set up a weekly autopay thru PayPal so I don’t need to manually pay my staff each week?
2 Comments
EL
There are many features Hubstaff gives with their membership but you need a premium account to pay your staff through HubstaffRead more
What is Hubstaff used for?
2 Comments
CS
Hubstaff is used either on a computer or a mobile phone, to monitor and track staff productivity. It assists with automating many aspects of running a...Read more
Is there a way to format reports? i.e modify the printed output?
2 Comments
M
Hey!
We currently don't have a way of formatting the PDF output from Timely. Have you tried using the shareable report feature? That way you can send a...Read more
How can I make tags more custom and easy to use for multiple projects?
2 Comments
M
Hi Daniel!
Sorry for the late reply – but here goes!
What exactly do you mean by more custom? You can re-use a list of tags for multiple projects, so...Read more
Will you offer integration with Fiken in the future? www.fiken.no
1 Comment
Official Response from Timely
Hi Jermund. A Fiken integration is not on our short-term roadmap, though we do plan on developing more invoicing integrations in the future.
Here's where...Read more
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