Timesheet Software Comparison 2026

Most timesheet tools are built for US-based freelancers and agencies. If you're a UK employer who needs Working Time Regulations compliance, statutory holiday tracking, and payroll exports to Xero or QuickBooks, the choice narrows fast. Compare pricing, UK compliance features, and capabilities side by side.

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Side-by-side comparison of the most popular timesheet tools. Note the pricing gap: Clockify, Harvest, and Toggl charge $9-18 per user in USD. TimeTally is £2 per employee with every feature included — no tiers, no upsells.

Feature	TimeTally	Clockify	Harvest	Toggl	Excel	Timetastic
Pricing per user/month	£2	Free-$11.99	$12-$16	$9-$18	Free*	£1
Built for UK businesses
Holiday tracking					Manual
Timesheet approval workflow				Varies
Project time tracking					Manual
Payroll export (Xero/QuickBooks)			Varies	Varies	Manual
Invoice generation				Varies
Mobile access					Limited
UK bank holidays					Manual
Working Time Regs monitoring
Audit trail		Paid		Varies		Varies
Learning curve	5 minutes	30-60 min	30 min	15-30 min	N/A	5 minutes
Free trial	14 days	Forever free	30 days	30 days	N/A	Free trial

* Excel requires Microsoft 365 subscription for full features and collaboration

What makes TimeTally different?

Unlike global tools built for agencies and freelancers, TimeTally is designed specifically for UK employers who need simple timesheet management and holiday tracking in one tool. It's the only option in this comparison that combines Working Time Regulations 1998 monitoring, UK bank holidays, statutory leave calculations, and direct Xero/QuickBooks payroll integration at a single flat price.

UK-specific compliance

Working Time Regulations 1998 monitoring, HMRC audit trail requirements, UK bank holidays, and statutory 5.6 weeks' leave calculations built-in

Holiday tracking included

Both timesheets and holidays in one tool — no need for Timetastic

Payroll-ready exports

Direct integration with Xero, QuickBooks

Simple, transparent pricing

£2 per employee. All features. No tiers or hidden costs.

One tool, not three

Most timesheet tools don't include holiday tracking, forcing UK businesses to pay for multiple subscriptions and manage data across separate systems:

Typical setup for 15 employees:
Clockify/Harvest/Toggl = $100-180/month
+ Timetastic = £15/month
+ Manual Excel tracking = hours of admin
Total: £120-200/month + admin time

TimeTally for 15 employees:
Timesheets + Holiday tracking + Payroll export
Total: £30/month

Which tool should you choose?

Choose TimeTally if:

You're a UK business (5-500 employees)
You need holiday tracking + timesheets
You want payroll-ready data
You want simple, transparent pricing
You need Working Time Regs compliance

Choose Clockify if:

You bill clients by the hour
You need detailed project tracking
You want invoice generation
You want a forever-free option
You're an agency or freelancer

Choose Harvest if:

You need invoicing + expenses
You bill multiple clients
You're a creative agency
You need QuickBooks integration
You want budget tracking

Choose Toggl if:

You need automatic time tracking
You want desktop app integration
You track billable vs non-billable
You need detailed reporting
You're remote-first

Choose Excel if:

You have 1-3 employees only
You don't need approvals
You have unlimited admin time
You're comfortable with formulas
You don't need mobile access

Choose Timetastic if:

You ONLY need holiday tracking
You don't track time at all
You want the cheapest option
You already use another timesheet tool
You're UK-based

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