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QuickBooks Time

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What it is

QuickBooks Time is paid time-tracking software for recording work against projects and billable time. It supports timesheet approvals and data export, covering time entry, review, and moving data out of the service. The product is available on the web and through iOS and Android mobile apps; there is no desktop app. QuickBooks Time offers Time Premium and Time Elite, and each plan includes one admin. A 30-day trial is available, but there is no free plan. The maker is QuickBooks Time, headquartered in Mountain View, California, United States, and founded in 1983. The listed features give teams a defined set of tracking and approval functions, along with browser and mobile access. Buyers can use the trial before choosing between the two plans, though the plan details provided do not include their prices.

Spec sheet

What it does
QuickBooks Time tracks employee hours, schedules, locations and project labor for payroll, invoicing and job costing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · quickbooks.intuit.com
Free plan
NoRead 22 Sep 2026 · quickbooks.intuit.com
API
The product offers an open REST API covering users, jobcodes, timesheets, GPS points, custom fields and account metadata.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tsheetsteam.github.io
Integrations
QuickBooks Time integrates with more than 50 accounting and payroll applications and with QuickBooks Online, Payroll and Desktop.Read 15 Oct 2026 · quickbooks.intuit.com
Mobile apps
bothRead 22 Sep 2026 · quickbooks.intuit.com
Support
Paid Premium and Elite subscriptions include unlimited phone and chat support, subject to stated support hours and limits.Read 15 Oct 2026 · quickbooks.intuit.com
Headquarters
Mountain View, California, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · quickbooks.intuit.com
Founded
1983Read 28 Sep 2026 · quickbooks.intuit.com
API security
API access requires TLS-encrypted HTTPS; unencrypted HTTP is not supported.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tsheetsteam.github.io
Billable time
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · quickbooks.intuit.com
Current status
Intuit’s status page currently lists QuickBooks Online and the Intuit Developer Platform as operational.Read 15 Oct 2026 · status.intuit.com
Data export
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · quickbooks.intuit.com
Desktop app
NoRead 22 Sep 2026 · quickbooks.intuit.com
Documentation depth
The API repository includes quick starts, OAuth2 guidance, comprehensive references, code samples, best practices and partnership information.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Geofencing
Elite can notify workers to clock in or out when entering or leaving configured job-site geofences.Read 15 Oct 2026 · quickbooks.intuit.com
GPS
Location data is recorded while workers are clocked in; GPS accuracy requires cellular service.Read 15 Oct 2026 · quickbooks.intuit.com
Hosting model
QuickBooks Time requires a QuickBooks Online account and an internet-connected browser or mobile device, indicating a hosted SaaS deployment.Read 15 Oct 2026 · quickbooks.intuit.com
Limit: app reliability
Google Play reviewers describe missed time-punch synchronization, login failures and clock-in/out failures after updates.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Limit: customer service
Trustpilot’s Intuit profile reports frequent complaints about long waits, unhelpful support, unexpected charges and difficult cancellations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Limit: customization
G2 reviewers report limited customization, an aging interface and occasional mobile or clock-in bugs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: glitches
Capterra reviewers report frequent glitches and slowdowns, including field-app restarts and synchronization problems.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: pricing
G2 reviewers often consider the combined QuickBooks subscription and per-user fees expensive.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Maker facts
LinkedIn lists Intuit as founded in 1983, headquartered in Mountain View, California, and employing more than 10,001 people.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Maker identity
QuickBooks Time is made by Intuit Inc., the company behind QuickBooks and Workforce.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Mobile tracking
The QuickBooks Workforce mobile app lets workers clock time, submit timesheets and manage schedules from phones or tablets.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Praise: ease and integration
Independent reviewers repeatedly praise the simple interface, accurate real-time tracking, mobile usability and seamless QuickBooks payroll integration.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: tracking detail
TrustRadius reviewers praise detailed work and break tracking that supports accurate payroll and compliance calculations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Product rename
TSheets is the former name of QuickBooks Time.Read 15 Oct 2026 · quickbooks.intuit.com
Project collaboration
Elite provides project progress tracking, estimates-versus-actuals reporting, an activity feed and messaging-style updates.Read 15 Oct 2026 · quickbooks.intuit.com
Project tracking
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · quickbooks.intuit.com
Rating on Apple App Store
QuickBooks Workforce is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 196K ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Capterra
4.7 out of 5 from 7,025 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on G2
4.5 out of 5 from 1,449 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Gartner Peer Insights
Intuit QuickBooks is rated 4.2 out of 5 from 139 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Rating on Google Play
QuickBooks Workforce is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 67.6K reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Rating on TrustRadius
8.8 out of 10 from 306 reviews and ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Scheduling
All QuickBooks Time plans include job and shift scheduling.Read 15 Oct 2026 · quickbooks.intuit.com
SDKs
Official API materials list a C# SDK, PHP and .NET helper libraries, Postman collections and examples in several languages.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tsheetsteam.github.io
Security certifications
Intuit’s trust center lists ISO 27001:2022, SOC 1 Type I, SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS and CCPA coverage.Read 15 Oct 2026 · assurance.intuit.com
System requirements
Supported use requires an internet-connected computer or device with a supported browser; mobile apps support iPhone, iPad and Android phones or tablets.Read 15 Oct 2026 · quickbooks.intuit.com
Time kiosk
The kiosk supports on-site clock-in and clock-out on tablets, desktops or laptops; the device is sold separately.Read 15 Oct 2026 · quickbooks.intuit.com
Timesheet approvals
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · quickbooks.intuit.com
Timesheets
Managers can review, edit and approve multiple employee timesheets.Read 15 Oct 2026 · quickbooks.intuit.com

Plans and prices

30-day trial Free First 30 days free; credit card required to continue New monthly QuickBooks Time customers only Read 15 Oct 2026 · quickbooks.intuit.com
Time Premium $20 a month $20 base fee/month + $10 per user/month; base fee includes 1 admin; 50% off for 3 months Workforce app · payroll and invoicing sync · time-off management · alerts · photo attachments · time kiosk · unlimited support Read 15 Oct 2026 · quickbooks.intuit.com
Time Elite $40 a month $40 base fee/month + $12 per user/month; base fee includes 1 admin; 50% off for 3 months All Premium features · mileage tracking · project tracking · estimates vs actuals · activity feed · timesheet signatures Read 15 Oct 2026 · quickbooks.intuit.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports project tracking and billable time.
  • Includes timesheet approvals.
  • Data export is supported.
  • Available on web, iOS, and Android.
  • A 30-day trial is available.

Limits

  • There is no free plan.
  • No desktop app is available.

Who it suits

QuickBooks Time suits teams tracking project work and billable hours that need timesheet approvals and data export. It is an option for users comfortable working through a browser or mobile app rather than a desktop app.

Verdict

QuickBooks Time covers project and billable-time tracking, approvals, and data export across web and mobile. It has a trial but no free plan, and plan prices are not provided.

Where Specifiction places it

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