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Joshua S.

System Engineer

Information Technology and Services

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

11/13/2023

"Gold Standard of Documented Time Tracking"

5/5

What do you like best about ManicTime?

ManicTime’s ease of use is unmatched, thanks to its intuitive interface and flexible granularity in time-tracking. The power to dive as deep as you need into data with comprehensive tagging and reporting systems is a significant upside. Its vast number of features like document, application, and activity trackers streamline the process of managing and analyzing time efficiently. Moreover, ManicTime’s advanced search capabilities, coupled with the functionality to annotate tagged time, make it a vital tool for enhancing productivity and recalling information during discussions.

The ease of implementation is another major benefit; integrating ManicTime into our existing systems was a breeze, requiring minimal effort to get up and running. The desktop client's seamless operation and the standalone version's affordability make it an excellent choice for individual and team use. ManicTime stands out for its robustness and reliability, which is why I find myself utilizing it daily for meticulous time tracking in my primary job and side projects, proving its extensive frequency of use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ManicTime?

The ManicTime Cloud's web UI doesn't quite match the desktop client's standard, falling short in both aesthetics and functionality. A revamp to align it more closely with the desktop version would enhance user experience. While PostgreSQL is the chosen backend, which I understand and respect from an IT perspective, adding MySQL support could increase flexibility for users with existing MySQL solutions. Despite these aspects, ManicTime’s customer support is commendable, with responsive, personable, and highly competent assistance. The team’s approachability and willingness to engage with bug fixes and feature requests exemplify their exceptional service, solidifying my trust and satisfaction as a user. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ManicTime solving and how is that benefiting you?

ManicTime addresses the critical need for accurate time tracking and client billing, a vital component of service provision in the MSP space. Its hierarchical tags system and the capability to conduct filtered historical searches using RegEx are particularly beneficial for my role. This functionality allows for precision in billing, ensuring that every minute is accounted for and appropriately billed in ConnectWise Manage and to my private clients. The time saved in logging and reporting directly translates into cost savings, with the tool paying for itself in a matter of weeks.

Additionally, ManicTime serves as an invaluable cognitive extension for memory recall. During team discussions, the ability to rapidly retrieve past notes and activities has enhanced our collective decision-making and accountability. This feature has not only bolstered productivity but also significantly reduced the cognitive load on staff, allowing us to focus more on client needs and less on administrative recall.

Although I didn’t utilize the ConnectWise Manage plugin, the ease of transferring data from ManicTime to CWM signifies its seamless utility in our operations. The integration, even without direct plugin use, demonstrates ManicTime’s adaptability and proves it's an indispensable asset in managing the intricacies of MSP workflows. The dual benefits of enhanced billing accuracy and improved memory recall are just a few examples of the tangible business problems ManicTime helps resolve in our day-to-day operations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shane F.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

2/7/2024

"Great productivity saver and excellent service and support"

5/5

What do you like best about ManicTime?

Very detailed time capture tools that allow maximum configuration Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ManicTime?

Options for viewing and tracking times automatically could be improved Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Katie S.

Graduate Research Assitant

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3/16/2020

"If you work on multiple projects, this software is for you!"

5/5

What do you like best about ManicTime?

This software automatically tracks the time you spend on your computer. When you step away from your computer for a certain length of time (set by user), it will prompt you to tag that time. For example, if I'm getting coffee and have a 20 minute chat about the weekend, I tag it as personal. But if I have a chat about an upcoming or existing project, I tag it about that project. For the tasks you do on the computer, it can save screenshots every X seconds (again, set by user), so that you can have a reminder when you go to do your billing what each task was for. Now, I work with sensitive data, so those screenshots gave me pause... but you can also password protect the program, and/or turn off screen shots! Once you have your time all tagged, you can just generate a time sheet! You can also mark some tasks as billable and others as not, so that you can generate a time sheet of ONLY billable tasks. Oh, and you can export it as well, in case you use something else for invoicing.

Also:

They have a portable version in case you can't install locally (full functionality)

License is per user, not per machine (they kick you out if you are on two machines at the same time, I think)

All the data is stored locally, so you're not putting your whole life out there (there is a cloud version, though, if you prefer)

OH! And they offer a killer student discount! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ManicTime?

I have not really figured out the Auto Tagging feature. It should be relatively easy, but ... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering ManicTime:

Their free trial period offers full functionality, and does not require payment up front. After that you can switch to free with limited functionality or buy a 1-year license. I needed some of the professional features, so I bought the license, but the free version is pretty good as it is! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ManicTime solving and how is that benefiting you?

I used to have to estimate my time, including how much time I spent per project, per role. I am a graduate student with multiple RA-ships, one of which is a single, grant funded project, and the other of which involves multiple projects. I also have research projects ongoing with different professors. For my work, I need to track my time for accounting. For the other stuff, it's nice to know what I"m spending on things (and motivating to know when I've spent less time than usual dilly-dallying). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Richard B.

Application Engineer

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

11/3/2021

"Time Tracking for Dummies"

4.5/5

What do you like best about ManicTime?

There is a lot to love about Manic Time. It was easy to use and did way more than I was expecting from it. The reporting was informative. The editing was awesome. Tagging and managing the time tracked is robust, yet simple Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ManicTime?

I was using it fairly early on so there were a lot of odd bugs. Sometimes it would get stuck tracking and not pause. The only way to pause or stop was to force quit. Otherwise, it was amazing! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ManicTime solving and how is that benefiting you?

It is great at taking the tracking out of time tracking. It just does 90% for you. The last 10% is tagging and validating. It really does an amazing job at showing how much time is wasted on mundane tasks or mindless browsing.

I handed in my time to a project manager. He asked how I knew I worked 3.28 hours on a specific task. "Manic Time" was my answer. 😁 Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

David K.

Creative Director

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

10/25/2021

"Useful but limited"

2/5

What do you like best about ManicTime?

Very thorough tracking of time and computer usage Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ManicTime?

Search function doesn't work over multiple days, and I can't figure out the report function Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Joseph D.

Managing Director Information Technology and Marketing

Management Consulting

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4/23/2020

"Really Great Real-time Monitoring Software"

5/5

What do you like best about ManicTime?

It auto tracks your activity. You just have to go back and categorize it later. If you spend most of you day at a PC this is a great way to find out how you spend your time on what activity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ManicTime?

I am not really sure what i dislike about the software. It does what I need it to do, which is track my pc activity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering ManicTime:

Use it to track employee activity during the day or use it to track time spent on client work to bill them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ManicTime solving and how is that benefiting you?

The problem I solve is I know where I spend my time each day. What client I am working on, what task I am working on. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4/6/2020

"Great time tracking software that you don't have to pay attention to."

4/5

What do you like best about ManicTime?

I like that you do not have to keep track of starting or stopping the clock so that you can focus on work, while keeping track of computer and work usage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ManicTime?

The interface is a bit dated and therefore is not as intuitive and looks like older software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

nelson r.

Gerente de productos

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

8/6/2019

"monitor and control."

4.5/5

What do you like best about ManicTime?

I like this application because with manic time we can verify who does their right job. And we also have better control because we can choose the best workers to increase production works very well and without errors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ManicTime?

This application works in perfect condition, I have nothing bad to say about this application. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering ManicTime:

I recommend it because, as you did well in the company, you can also do it in yours or in the personnel you lead. Since we can choose those that have a higher performance, it works very easily, it starts when you turn on the computer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ManicTime solving and how is that benefiting you?

With this application we have managed to have a good team to increase production. Since we can choose the ones that yield the most through a report that gives us manic time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

leonel g.

Gerente de finanzas

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

8/5/2019

"The essentials to be aware of the staff that works.."

4.5/5

What do you like best about ManicTime?

I like it because it works very well and we can be aware of the staff that works. Also checking if they are doing their daily work.. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ManicTime?

Manic Time plays a very important role in the company, it works very well and without errors with this application we feel safe. I have nothing bad to say about this application.. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering ManicTime:

I recommend it for its good results, I was able to choose the best workers through a detailed and specific report of those who work with dedication and those who do not. It is very easy to use and without errors.. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ManicTime solving and how is that benefiting you?

We have managed to maintain a good work team because we chose them through manic time to improve production.. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

orlando f.

ingeniero

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

6/7/2019

"its automatic tracking."

4.5/5

What do you like best about ManicTime?

Rescomiendo this application because the contribution it brings to our company is very safe and accurate. Through manic time we can diagnose who is working and who does not work very well and without errors.. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ManicTime?

I have nothing against this application, in fact, your contribution has been very significant and productive for our company.. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering ManicTime:

manic time works very simply, when you turn on the computer, we can also verify through your detailed report who is working and who is not a good use tool because it helps us keep a personnel record and we can improve production. so I recommend it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ManicTime solving and how is that benefiting you?

We have improved with Manic Time, our company is more secure and protected because it has this application that helps us to be aware of the staff and improve production, since we can verify who is working and who is not.. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.