QuickBooks Time review (2026): features, pros and cons, and what to check before you buy
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.
Our take for buyers
QuickBooks Time is the rebranded TSheets, sold by Intuit and now shown as QuickBooks Workforce in its apps and plans. It fits small businesses that already run QuickBooks Online, because a QuickBooks Online account is required. Shortlist it for field crews that need mobile clock-in, scheduling and multiple approved timesheets, with sync to 50+ accounting and payroll apps. G2 rates it 4.5 out of 5 from 1,448 reviews.
Reviewers praise ease of use, reliable mobile time tracking and strong support. Complaints point to scheduling that requires picking employees one by one, contractors that sync as users when 1099 payments are tracked, and PTO and clock-in issues. Companies outside QuickBooks Online, or buyers who need published SSO, should look elsewhere.
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.
- Best for
- Existing QuickBooks Online users syncing hours to payroll and accounting.
- Starting price
- $20/mo base + $10/user/mo (Time Premium; list price)
- G2 rating
- 4.5 (1,448 reviews)
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. Businesses already running QuickBooks Online can push approved hours straight into payroll and accounting, and field crews clock in with GPS. A QuickBooks account is required and billing is monthly only, at a $20 base plus $10 per user. Phone and chat support come included. 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
| Criterion | 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. |
| Pricing model | Monthly base fee plus per-user fee, monthly billing only. |
| Target company size | Small businesses on QuickBooks. |
QuickBooks Time plans and pricing
| 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 should shortlist QuickBooks Time
A strong fit 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.
A weak fit 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.
Contract and buying terms
- Contract
- Monthly only; 30-day trial.
- Implementation
- Expert setup included on Workforce Elite.
- Support
- Phone and chat on Premium and Elite.
- Starting price
- $20/mo base + $10/user/mo (Time Premium; list price)
- Pricing model
- Base fee + per user.
- Free plan or trial
- Free trial.
What to test in a QuickBooks Time demo or trial
Run the trial on a real crew, not a demo account. Test clock-in on phones in low-signal locations, since offline use is not stated. Build next week's schedule and see how slow selecting employees one by one gets. If you track 1099 contractors, check whether they count as billable users after syncing. Run a PTO balance and an overtime alert end to end. GPS geofencing is Elite only, so trial that plan if location proof matters, and check whether the kiosk device is needed.
Questions to ask QuickBooks Time before you sign
These are the points QuickBooks Time's public pages leave open. Get the answers in writing before procurement signs off.
- Which plan includes SAML SSO, and what does it cost for our seat count?
- Is SCIM provisioning included, or a paid add-on?
- Which plan includes audit logs, and how long are they kept?
- Where is our data stored, and can we choose the region?
- Can we sign your standard DPA without changes?
- What will the price be at renewal, and is the increase capped?
Things to know before a demo
- 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.
QuickBooks Time FAQ
What is QuickBooks Time used for?
Businesses already running QuickBooks Online can push approved hours straight into payroll and accounting, and field crews clock in with GPS. A QuickBooks account is required and billing is monthly only, at a $20 base plus $10 per user. Phone and chat support come included. It suits existing QuickBooks Online users syncing hours to payroll and accounting.
Does QuickBooks Time support SAML SSO?
SSO is not published for QuickBooks Time. Buyers who need it should ask Intuit directly, as this is listed as a reason to look elsewhere.
Who is QuickBooks Time best for?
Existing QuickBooks Online users who want hours synced to payroll and accounting, field crews needing GPS clock-in on Elite, and small businesses that want phone and chat support included.
What contract terms does QuickBooks Time have?
Billing is monthly only, with a 30-day trial. No annual contract or annual billing option is listed, and no renewal terms are published.
Vendor profile
- 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)
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.