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All-in-one employee scheduling, time clocks, payroll and HR for small business hourly teams.
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What is QuickBooks Time?
Employee time tracking and scheduling that syncs with QuickBooks QuickBooks Time is Intuit’s employee time tracking and scheduling product.
Our verdict
QuickBooks Time is the natural time-tracking layer for businesses already on QuickBooks: approved hours sync straight into payroll and invoicing, GPS is collected only while workers are on the clock, and a 30-day free trial covers the base price. The Elite tier adds genuine project costing with estimates versus actuals.
Full review
QuickBooks Time is Intuit’s employee time tracking and scheduling product. It began as TSheets, founded in 2006 in Eagle, Idaho; Intuit announced its acquisition of TSheets in December 2017 and later renamed the product QuickBooks Time. Teams track time from the web dashboard or the official QuickBooks Workforce mobile app (formerly the TSheets app) on iOS and Android.
Workers clock in and out from any device, and admins see everyone’s status on a Who’s Working map. QuickBooks Time’s own disclosures note that GPS location is shared only while a user is on the clock, and not saved when they are off the clock. Timesheets can be edited and approved from the web, and approved hours sync to QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Payroll for payroll and invoicing.
The Time Elite tier adds project collaboration: project tracking with deadlines, project estimates versus actuals, a project activity feed, timesheet signatures for sign-offs, and
QuickBooks Time is Intuit’s employee time tracking and scheduling product. It began as TSheets, founded in 2006 in Eagle, Idaho; Intuit announced its acquisition of TSheets in December 2017 and later renamed the product QuickBooks Time. Teams track time from the web dashboard or the official QuickBooks Workforce mobile app (formerly the TSheets app) on iOS and Android.
Workers clock in and out from any device, and admins see everyone’s status on a Who’s Working map. QuickBooks Time’s own disclosures note that GPS location is shared only while a user is on the clock, and not saved when they are off the clock. Timesheets can be edited and approved from the web, and approved hours sync to QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Payroll for payroll and invoicing.
The Time Elite tier adds project collaboration: project tracking with deadlines, project estimates versus actuals, a project activity feed, timesheet signatures for sign-offs, and mileage tracking. Both tiers include time-off management, alerts and notifications, photo attachments on timesheets, and Time Kiosk – a shared-device punch clock for tablets or desktops that offers an optional facial-recognition check.
Pricing is per month with a base fee plus a per-worker fee. Time Premium is $20 per month plus $10 per user per month, and Time Elite is $40 per month plus $12 per user per month; each base fee includes one admin. Intuit’s official terms describe a 30-day free trial for new customers (the trial applies to the monthly base price, not per-worker fees). One requirement to know upfront: Intuit states that a QuickBooks Online account is required to use QuickBooks Time. A Workforce Premium bundle adds full-service payroll at $88 per month plus $13 per employee per month.
QuickBooks Time fits field-service, construction, retail and professional-service teams that already run their books on QuickBooks and want hours to flow into payroll without re-entry. Buyers who do not use QuickBooks Online should factor in that requirement before choosing it.
Who it's for
Best for
- Teams already using QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Payroll
- Field and shift-based crews that need mobile clock-in with on-the-clock GPS
Not ideal for
- Businesses that do not use QuickBooks Online (it is required)
- Buyers who want a permanently free time tracker
How we tested
We researched QuickBooks Time in October 2026 using the official product and pricing pages on quickbooks.intuit.com, including Intuit's published offer terms and feature disclosures, plus Intuit's press release on the TSheets acquisition. Prices were confirmed on the rendered pricing page with standard (non-promotional) rates. No hands-on testing was performed.
At a glance
| Pricing | Paid Subscription |
|---|---|
| Starting price | $20/mo + $10/user |
| Free plan | No |
| Free trial | Yes (30 days) |
| Pricing page | View pricing |
| Platforms | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android |
| API | Yes |
| Company | Intuit (QuickBooks Time) |
| Apps Insight Score | 47/100 |
| Implementation | Easy |
| Learning curve | Beginner |
Why this app scored 47/100
Editorial Review 28/30
- Product quality 8/10 8/10
- Ease of use 5/5 5/5
- Feature depth 5/5 5/5
- Innovation 5/5 5/5
- Value for money 3/3 3/3
- Recommendation confidence 2/2 2/2
Trust & Verification 6/25
- AppsInsight badge installed Badge not installed 0/15
- HTTPS website HTTPS 1/1
- Business support email Missing 0/1
- Privacy policy published Provided 2/2
- Terms of service published Provided 1/1
- Security certifications None listed 0/2
- Knowledge base / help center Provided 2/2
- Social profiles linked 0 profiles linked 0/1
Community 0/20
- Verified reviews & rating 0 reviews (5 needed) 0/15
- Recent reviews No reviews yet 0/5
Product Profile 10/20
- Detailed description 314 words 2/3
- Screenshots 2 screenshots 1/3
- Demo video No demo video 0/2
- FAQ 4 items 1/2
- Feature list 6 items 1/2
- Pricing published Plan tiers published 3/3
- Pros & cons Pros & cons listed 1/1
- Integrations 0 integrations 0/2
- API available Yes 1/1
- Company details 2 of 3 details filled 0/1
Freshness 3/5
- Listing recently updated Updated 4 days ago 3/3
- Recent changelog entry No changelog entries 0/2
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Use case
Project management
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HR & payroll
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How QuickBooks Time compares
| Feature | QuickBooks Time | Homebase | When I Work | Deputy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Pricing | Paid Subscription | Free+Paid | Paid Subscription | Paid Subscription |
| Starting price | $20/mo + $10/user | From $30/location/mo | From $2.50 | From $5 |
| Free plan | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Free trial | Yes (30 days) | Yes (14 days) | Yes (14 days) | Yes (31 days) |
| Platforms | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android |
| Best for | Teams already using QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Payroll Field and shift-based crews that need mobile clock-in with on-the-clock GPS | Restaurants, cafes, bars and hospitality venues Retail shops and boutiques Health, beauty and wellness businesses Single-location small businesses wanting a free scheduling plan Hourly teams that want scheduling, time clock and payroll in one app | Restaurants, cafes, bars Retail shops and franchises Healthcare providers and clinics Multi-location service businesses Any hourly, shift-based team of 5 to 500 | Hospitality businesses - restaurants, cafes, pubs, hotels Retail stores and multi-location chains Healthcare and aged-care providers with rotating rosters Growing hourly workforces that need compliance and labor-cost controls Managers who want AI-assisted scheduling and demand forecasting |
QuickBooks Time vs Homebase QuickBooks Time vs When I Work QuickBooks Time vs Deputy
Key features
Mobile and web time clock
Employees clock in and out from the QuickBooks Workforce app (iOS and Android) or any browser; approved hours flow into timesheets.
Who's Working map with on-the-clock GPS
Admins see who is clocked in and where on a live map. Intuit states GPS points are saved only while a worker is on the clock.
Employee scheduling
Build and share schedules, and let the team see their shifts in the mobile app.
Payroll and invoicing sync
Time data syncs with QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Payroll so approved hours feed payroll and invoices without re-entry.
Time Kiosk
A shared-device punch clock that works on a tablet, desktop or laptop, with an optional facial-recognition check.
Project tracking (Elite)
Real-time project collaboration with deadlines, estimates versus actuals, a project activity feed, timesheet signatures and mileage tracking.
Key benefits
- Send approved hours straight into QuickBooks payroll and invoices
- Let crews clock in from any device, on site or on the road
- See who is working and where in real time
- Compare estimated versus actual project hours (Elite)
Pricing
Paid Subscription$20/mo + $10/user30-day trial
Time Premium
$20 + $10/user /mo
- Mobile and web time tracking; scheduling; Who's Working map with GPS; time-off management; alerts and notifications; photo attachments; Time Kiosk; payroll and invoicing sync; unlimited support.
Time Elite
$40 + $12/user /mo
- Everything in Premium; project tracking with deadlines; estimates versus actuals; project activity feed; timesheet signatures; mileage tracking.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 30-day free trial for new customers (covers the base price)
- Deep, native sync with QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Payroll
- GPS is collected only while workers are on the clock, per Intuit's own disclosure
- Unlimited live customer support included with paid plans
Cons
- A QuickBooks Online account is required to use QuickBooks Time
- Every worker adds a per-user fee on top of the monthly base fee
- The free trial covers only the base price, not per-worker fees
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Frequently asked questions
Does QuickBooks Time have a free trial?
Yes. Intuit's offer terms describe a 30-day free trial for new QuickBooks Time customers who sign up on the monthly plan. The trial applies to the monthly base price; per-worker fees are not included.
Do I need QuickBooks Online to use QuickBooks Time?
Yes. Intuit's pricing page states that a QuickBooks Online account is required to use QuickBooks Time.
How much does QuickBooks Time cost?
Time Premium is $20/month base plus $10 per user per month; Time Elite is $40/month base plus $12 per user per month. Each base fee includes one admin. Promotional discounts (such as 50% off for 3 months) appear periodically.
Does QuickBooks Time track employee location?
The mobile app can share GPS points while a worker is on the clock. Intuit states it does not save GPS points when users are off the clock.