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Compare ManicTime and Timely 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (76.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$9.00 1 User Per Month
ManicTime
Star Rating
(13)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ManicTimeTimely
Star Rating
(477)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
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Timely excels in user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher overall score compared to ManicTime. Users appreciate its clean and user-friendly interface, which simplifies time tracking and enhances productivity.
- According to verified reviews, Timely's automatic time tracking feature is a standout, allowing users to minimize manual entries and ensure accurate tracking of work activities. This feature is particularly praised by consultants who find it easy to track time and generate reports.
- Users say that ManicTime offers impressive flexibility with its detailed time capture tools, allowing for maximum configuration. Reviewers highlight its intuitive interface and the ability to dive deep into data with comprehensive tagging and reporting systems, making it a powerful tool for those who need granular control.
- Reviewers mention that while Timely has a higher ease of use rating, ManicTime is not far behind, with users appreciating its robust editing and tagging capabilities. This balance makes both tools suitable for different user preferences, depending on the level of detail required.
- Users highlight that Timely's planning time feature and stopwatch functionality are beneficial for managing tasks efficiently, although some users may not utilize all features. In contrast, ManicTime's reporting capabilities are noted as informative, providing users with valuable insights into their time management.
- According to recent feedback, Timely has a strong presence in the small business market, with a majority of its reviews coming from this segment. This focus allows it to cater specifically to the needs of smaller teams, while ManicTime, although versatile, has a more varied user base.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ManicTime
No pricing availableTimely
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
ManicTime
No trial information availableTimely
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.6
8
9.3
391
Ease of Use
9.4
8
9.5
393
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.2
204
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.4
149
Quality of Support
9.4
6
9.5
307
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.6
145
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
8
9.6
393
Features by Category
Automation
Not enough data
8.3
34
Logistics
Not enough data
8.7
36
Not enough data
8.9
36
Not enough data
8.1
35
Management
Not enough data
8.2
37
Not enough data
8.2
36
Not enough data
7.5
32
Not enough data
9.2
35
Not enough data
9.1
35
Not enough data
8.4
33
Not enough data
8.0
31
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.0
35
Not enough data
8.2
34
Not enough data
8.4
34
Cost Tracking
Not enough data
8.8
42
Not enough data
8.8
40
Not enough data
8.5
38
Time Tracking
8.5
8
9.4
333
8.5
8
9.4
344
9.0
7
9.2
281
Client Invoicing
8.7
5
8.1
193
8.9
6
7.4
165
8.6
6
8.6
208
Mobile Time Tracking
9.4
6
9.2
310
Administration
8.1
7
8.5
225
9.2
6
8.9
241
9.0
5
8.3
233
9.0
5
8.4
180
8.6
7
8.9
241
Platform
9.2
8
9.0
292
8.7
5
8.3
225
9.0
5
8.1
185
8.8
8
9.4
305
9.0
5
8.5
228
9.0
8
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ManicTime and Timely are categorized as Time Tracking
Unique Categories
ManicTime has no unique categories
Timely is categorized as Project Cost Management and Time & Attendance
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ManicTime
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
Food Production
23.1%
Marketing and Advertising
15.4%
Consulting
7.7%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
7.7%
Retail
7.7%
Other
38.5%
Marketing and Advertising
13.3%
Computer Software
10.7%
Design
9.4%
Information Technology and Services
7.9%
Consulting
5.4%
Other
53.2%
Discussions
ManicTime has no discussions with answers
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
Quickbooks integration
1 Comment
M
Hey!
Yes, absolutely. We're planning to add integrations with the most used accounting and billing systems. Quickbooks is high up on our list.
We'll...Read more
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