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BigTime vs. Teamwork.com

A side-by-side view of the product records we have today. Use it to narrow the question, then confirm current pricing, limits, and security details with each vendor.

The short version

Teamwork.com starts at Free per seat, versus BigTime at $240. BigTime carries the higher aggregate rating (4.6/5 vs 4.4/5). BigTime lists more integrations (15+ vs 15+).

Full comparison

BigTimefrom $240 per user/year
Teamwork.comfrom Free
Audyense Score75ASStrong78ASStrong
PositioningYour financial brain behind every projectMost tools track work. We make it profitable.
Free tierNoYes
DeploymentCloud / SaaSCloud / SaaS
Best fitSMB, Mid-marketSMB, Mid-market, Enterprise
Pricing plans
  • Essentials$240
  • Advanced$420
  • Premier$540
  • FreeFree
  • Basics$10
  • Accelerate$25
  • OptimizeCustom pricing
  • EnterpriseCustom pricing
AI featuresYesBigTime AI assistant included from Essentials tier; markets AI-assisted time entry and forecasting.YesTeamworkAI included starting on the Basics plan for task summarization and content generation.
Gantt / timeline chartsYesProject Portfolio Management includes a Gantt view alongside grid, card, calendar views.YesNative Gantt chart project view available from the Free plan up.
Goal tracking & OKRsNoNo dedicated OKR/goal-tracking module found.PartialNo dedicated OKR module; tracked indirectly via milestones and task lists.
Kanban boardsYesCard (Kanban) view is one of the listed project views.YesBoard (kanban) view is a core project view on all plans.
Mobile appPartialNative iOS/Android apps exist but reviewers cite reliability issues, especially Android.PartialiOS/Android apps exist but reviewers rate mobile access below the category average.
Public APIYesREST API documented at iq.bigtime.net with Projects, Clients, Tasks, Reporting endpoints.YesPublished REST API (v3) with OAuth 2.0 and Basic Auth.
Reporting & dashboardsYesStandard reports on Essentials; custom reporting center and dashboards on Advanced/Premier.YesUtilization, profitability, and performance reporting included.
Resource & capacity managementYesUtilization-based resource management and staffing tools, expanded in Premier.YesCapacity planning on Accelerate; role/skill scheduling on Optimize/Enterprise.
Task managementYesTask assignment, dependencies, and project portfolio management are core.YesCore strength of the product; rated 9.9 on TrustRadius.
Time trackingYesCore product function since founding; included in every tier.YesBillable time tracking built in from the Basics plan.
Workflow automationYesConfigurable multi-level approval workflows and automated notifications.YesTiered automation limits from 100 (Free) up to 100,000 (Optimize) monthly runs.
Integrations verified15+15+
Aggregate rating4.6 · 660 reviews4.4 · 1.3k reviews
Integrations
QuickBooks OnlineQuickBooks DesktopSage IntacctLacerteXeroNetSuite+9 more
SlackGoogle DriveDropbox BusinessMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft OutlookGmail+9 more
Security & compliance
SOC 1 Type IISOC 2 Type IIGDPRDCAA compliant
ISO/IEC 27001:2013SOC 2GDPRPCI compliant+1 more
Pros
  • Users consistently praise ease of use and an intuitive interface for time tracking and project/billing management
  • Streamlines billing, invoicing, expense entry, and reporting in a single connected system
  • Responsive, knowledgeable customer support and Customer Success Managers called out repeatedly in reviews
  • Deep, well-regarded QuickBooks integration that simplifies reconciliation for accounting-driven firms
  • Deep task management with sub-tasks, dependencies, and multiple views (list, board, Gantt)
  • Built-in billing, invoicing, and profitability tracking tailored to client-services work
  • Wide integration ecosystem (150+ apps) including Slack, Google Drive, and HubSpot
  • Responsive customer support, frequently praised in reviews
Cons
  • Mobile app is frequently reported as clunky or glitchy, notably worse on Android than iOS
  • Noticeable learning curve around some of the project management features
  • Interface can feel dated and less flexible than newer, general-purpose PM tools
  • Building and running custom/default reports is difficult for some users, with occasional crashes reported
  • Steep learning curve due to the sheer number of features and settings
  • Mobile app experience rated notably weaker than desktop
  • Can feel resource-heavy and slower on large projects with many collaborators
  • Less customizable than some lighter-weight PM competitors
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Editorial read of this comparison

The table summarizes structured facts; this section explains what the differences mean for a real buying decision.

Where each tool fits, and where it may not

BigTime

BigTime is a cloud-based professional services automation (PSA) platform that unifies time tracking, expense management, project budgeting, resource planning, and billing/invoicing for services firms. It integrates directly with accounting systems like QuickBooks and Sage Intacct.

A particularly good fit for: Professional services firms (consulting, accounting, engineering, architecture, IT services) that bill by the hour Government contractors that need DCAA-compliant timekeeping, approvals, and audit trails Firms standardized on QuickBooks or Sage Intacct that want project financials tied directly to accounting

May be a poor fit if: Teams wanting a modern, highly flexible general-purpose project management tool for non-billable work Organizations that require a consistently polished, reliable mobile app experience

Teamwork.com

Teamwork.com is an AI-powered professional services automation (PSA) platform that combines project management, resource planning, and financial management in one system. It helps agencies and client-services teams plan, deliver, and bill client work while tracking profitability in real time.

A particularly good fit for: Client-services agencies that need to bill and track project profitability Consulting and professional-services firms managing multiple concurrent client projects Teams that want project management, resourcing, and invoicing in one platform

May be a poor fit if: Very small teams wanting a lightweight, minimal-setup task tracker Non-billable internal teams with no need for client invoicing or profitability tracking

Pricing and plan structure

BigTime: Published starting price $240 per user/year

  • Essentials$240 per user/year
  • Advanced$420 per user/year
  • Premier$540 per user/year

Teamwork.com: Published starting price Free

  • FreeFree
  • Basics$10 per user/month, billed yearly
  • Accelerate$25 per user/month, billed yearly
  • OptimizeCustom pricing
  • EnterpriseCustom pricing

Capabilities worth validating

  • BigTime: AI features, Gantt / timeline charts, Kanban boards, Mobile app, Public API Integrations include QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Sage Intacct, Lacerte.
  • Teamwork.com: AI features, Gantt / timeline charts, Goal tracking & OKRs, Kanban boards, Mobile app Integrations include Slack, Google Drive, Dropbox Business, Microsoft Teams.

Questions to answer before switching

  • Does BigTime's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does Teamwork.com's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does the exact integration path for QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Sage Intacct support the sync direction, permissions, and volume we need?
  • Is a hosted-only deployment acceptable for the team and customers who will use this system?

How to evaluate this shortlist

A useful comparison turns the differences between Project Management tools into a concrete test. Use these steps to avoid choosing from a feature table or the lowest headline price alone.

  1. Start with a representative Project Management workflow, not a feature checklist. Define who will use it, what data goes in, and what outcome the team needs.
  2. Test the complete path through QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Sage Intacct: permissions, sync direction, failure handling, and volume limits often matter more than the integration name.
  3. Compare the cost of the real scenario, including users, usage, storage, support, and contract requirements. The entry price alone does not measure adoption cost.
  4. Before switching, list the evidence gaps, request a demo of the critical workflow, and confirm security, data residency, export, and support with each vendor.

Structured signals help narrow the shortlist, but a trial with a real workflow is still the best way to validate the decision.

Research basis

Last checked: 2026-07-31. Pricing, integrations, feature support, and review signals can change, so treat this as a research snapshot and verify the final decision with the vendor.

Sources consulted: BigTime product site, Capterra, G2; Teamwork.com product site, G2, Capterra