QuickBooks Time review (2026): features, pros and cons, pricing
Intuit's time clock and scheduling add-on for QuickBooks Online, charged as a monthly base fee plus a per-user fee.
Rebranded: Formerly TSheets; sold by Intuit. Apps and plans now branded QuickBooks Workforce alongside QuickBooks Time; requires a QuickBooks Online account.
Verdict at a glance
QuickBooks Time is Intuit's time clock and scheduling add-on for QuickBooks Online, charged as a monthly base fee plus a per-user fee. It stands out for syncing hours to payroll and for GPS clock-in for field crews.
Pros
- Easy to use.
- Reliable mobile time tracking.
- Strong support.
Cons
- Scheduling requires picking employees one by one.
- Contractors sync as users when 1099 payments are tracked.
- PTO calculation and clock-in/out issues reported.
What is QuickBooks Time?
Intuit's time clock and scheduling add-on for QuickBooks Online, charged as a monthly base fee plus a per-user fee. It is built for existing QuickBooks Online users syncing hours to payroll and accounting and field crews needing GPS clock-in and scheduling. QuickBooks Time was founded in 2006 and is based in Mountain View, California, US (Intuit); TSheets was based in Eagle, Idaho.
Category: Time Tracking Software
QuickBooks Time key features
| Feature | What we found |
|---|---|
| Timers and timesheets | Clock in/out, multiple timesheets with approval; signatures on Elite. |
| Project budgets and reporting | Elite only: estimates vs actuals and project activity feed. |
| Payroll and accounting integrations | 50+ accounting and payroll apps plus QuickBooks Online, Payroll and Desktop. |
| Attendance and compliance | Overtime alerts, time off tracking, time kiosk (device sold separately) |
| Mobile app and offline use | QuickBooks Workforce app on iOS and Android; offline use not stated. |
QuickBooks Time pricing
Pricing is a monthly base fee plus a per-user fee. Time Premium lists at $20 a month plus $10 per user, with a promotional $10 base for the first 3 months. Time Elite lists at $40 plus $12 per user and adds projects, estimates versus actuals and mileage. The Workforce plans are charged per employee: Workforce Premium at $13 with no base fee listed, and Workforce Elite at $134 base plus $17. Billing is monthly only, promotions last three months, and the 30-day free trial covers the base fee only, going by the page wording.
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time Premium | $20/mo base + $10/user/mo | base + per user | Promo $10 base for 3 months; one free admin; no GPS |
| Time Elite | $40/mo base + $12/user/mo | base + per user | Promo $20 base for 3 months; projects, estimates vs actuals, mileage |
| Workforce Premium | base not listed + $13/employee/mo | base + per employee | Full-service payroll; 50% off 3 months |
| Workforce Elite | $134/mo base + $17/employee/mo | base + per employee | GPS, geofencing, HR advisor; promo $67 base for 3 months |
Prices as listed on vendor page; promotions are limited to 3 months. 30-day free trial covers the base fee only per page wording.
Who QuickBooks Time is best for
Best for
- Existing QuickBooks Online users syncing hours to payroll and accounting.
- Field crews needing GPS clock-in and scheduling.
- Small businesses wanting phone and chat support included.
Not ideal for
- Companies not on QuickBooks Online (account required)
- Teams wanting annual billing or a free plan.
- Buyers who need published SSO.
QuickBooks Time alternatives
- When I WorkHourly, shift-based teams (retail, restaurants, service) that need scheduling plus a time clock.
TimeCampSmall teams that want a free plan with unlimited users and projects.
HubstaffRemote and distributed teams that pay contractors across countries (Gusto, Deel, Wise, PayPal listed)
HarvestAgencies and consultancies that bill clients by the hour from tracked time.
Replicon (Deltek Replicon)Large or regulated organizations (government contractors) needing DCAA, FAR style timekeeping.
actiTIMESmall teams (1-3 users free) and SMBs wanting simple timesheets and approvals.
What QuickBooks Time really costs
- Per seat per month
- $10 + $20/mo base (Time Premium)
- Billing
- Monthly only.
- 20 users per year
- Time Premium: ($20 + 20 x $10) x 12 = $2,640 per year at list price (one admin free; promo excluded)
Add-ons and extras to budget for
- Time kiosk device, sold separately.
Questions to ask about price
- Is there a minimum number of seats or a minimum annual spend?
- What is the discount for annual billing, and can we start monthly?
- How much can the price rise at renewal, and is the increase capped in the contract?
- Are there one-time costs for implementation, onboarding or data migration?
Is QuickBooks Time worth the price?
Good value for a small team on QuickBooks Online that wants hours to flow into payroll without another tool. At 20 users, Time Premium comes to about $2,640 per year at list price, with one admin free and promotions excluded. It gets expensive or awkward if you need GPS, which means stepping up to Elite, or if you are not on QuickBooks Online, since an account is required. Teams hoping for an annual discount will not find one.
Worth it if
- Existing QuickBooks Online users syncing hours to payroll and accounting.
- Field crews needing GPS clock-in and scheduling.
- Small businesses wanting phone and chat support included.
Look elsewhere if
- Companies not on QuickBooks Online (account required)
- Teams wanting annual billing or a free plan.
- Buyers who need published SSO.
Cheaper per seat than QuickBooks Time
- When I Work$2.50 (Essentials)
- actiTIME$6 on Online, billed yearly.
- TimeCamp$6.99 (Premium, annual) or $9.99 monthly.
- Harvest$9 (Teams, billed annually) or $11 monthly.
Pricing details most reviews leave out
- Needs a QuickBooks Online account.
- Monthly billing only; the base fee is charged on top of per-user fees.
- GPS geofencing is Elite only; Time Premium has no GPS.
- Time kiosk tablet is sold separately.
- Phone and chat support is included on Premium and Elite.
Our verdict on QuickBooks Time
QuickBooks Time is the former TSheets, now sold by Intuit and branded QuickBooks Workforce alongside the QuickBooks Time name. It needs a QuickBooks Online account and bills monthly only, as a base fee plus a per-user fee. The entry plan, Time Premium, lists at $20 a month plus $10 per user, with one admin free. G2 shows 4.5 out of 5 across 1,448 reviews.
The value case is strongest for small businesses already on QuickBooks, where hours sync to payroll and accounting and phone and chat support come with the plan. The catch is that the cheap plan has no GPS, geofencing is Elite only, and the time kiosk is sold separately. There is no free plan and no annual option, so you cannot lock in a lower rate.
QuickBooks Time FAQ
What is QuickBooks Time used for?
QuickBooks Time is Intuit's time clock and scheduling add-on for QuickBooks Online, charged as a monthly base fee plus a per-user fee. It stands out for syncing hours to payroll and for GPS clock-in for field crews. It suits existing QuickBooks Online users syncing hours to payroll and accounting.
Does QuickBooks Time have a free plan?
No. There is a 30-day free trial, but the page wording says it covers the base fee only. After that you pay the monthly base fee plus a per-user fee.
How much does QuickBooks Time cost for 20 users?
On Time Premium at list price, ($20 + 20 x $10) x 12 comes to $2,640 per year, with one admin free and promotional pricing left out. Time Elite adds $40 base and $12 per user, so the same team costs more.
Can I pay for QuickBooks Time annually?
No. Billing is monthly only and no annual discount is listed. Promotional base fees last 3 months and then revert to list price.
About QuickBooks Time
- Founded
- 2006.
- Headquarters
- Mountain View, California, US (Intuit); TSheets was based in Eagle, Idaho.
- Employees
- Intuit: about 18,200 (2025)
- Funding or owner
- Part of Intuit (acquired TSheets for about $340 million, announced 2017-12-05, closed 2018-01-11)
Listed in: Time Tracking Software
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from QuickBooks Time's own pricing, product or documentation pages, G2 and company records, checked on October 24, 2026. Unknown values are left out instead of estimated.