FunctionFox vs Project Hamster
FunctionFox
functionfox.comProject Hamster
projecthamster.wordpress.comSide by side
| Figure | FunctionFox | Project Hamster |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $12.75/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Time Tracking Software | 8.9 (#7) | 7.6 (#55) |
| Spec score · Time tracking apps | 8.8 (#15) | 7.2 (#73) |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Purpose | FunctionFox provides web-based tools for creative teams to improve productivity and profitability. | Project Hamster is time tracking for individuals, letting users track time spent on activities they choose. |
| Storage | Each listed plan includes 10GB of file management storage, with additional storage available for an additional cost. | The About page says Hamster is written in PyGTK and uses SQLite for data storage. |
| Support | FunctionFox reports an average support response time of less than one hour and provides free customer support and onboarding. | The troubleshooting page directs users to check existing GitHub bugs and file a new issue for feature requests or bugs. |
Plans
In their own words
FunctionFox
FunctionFox is a web-based work and financial management platform for creative teams. It brings together time tracking, budgets and billing, retainers, reporting, project management, and resource forecasting. Users can record time with a real-time stopwatch or manual entry. Project tools include to-do lists, Gantt charts, board views, calendars, recurring tasks, and automated reminders; resource and campaign planning are also listed. The mobile app runs on iOS and Android, and web access is available. Zapier integrations connect FunctionFox with other tools. Its In-House platform adds custom request forms that create projects automatically and can send email notifications. Plans include 10GB of file management storage, with additional storage available at extra cost. FunctionFox offers free customer support and onboarding, and reports an average support response time of less than one hour. It has a free trial but no free plan. Listed monthly prices are Classic at $12.75 a month, Premier at $19.25 a month, and In-House at $44 a month; each has a three-user minimum and unlimited clients and projects.
Project Hamster
Project Hamster has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.