RotaCloud is primarily a rota and shift scheduling tool (from £10/month for up to 5 employees), with absence tracking as a secondary feature. TimeTally is purpose-built for timesheet tracking and leave management with payroll export — different tools for different primary needs, at £2/employee/month.
| Feature | TimeTally | RotaCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | £2/employee/month | From £10/mo for 5 |
| Rota scheduling | Core feature | |
| Timesheet tracking | Full with approval | Basic clock-in/out |
| Holiday management | Full featured | Basic absence tracking |
| Payroll export | Xero/QuickBooks/CSV | Limited |
| Absence auto-adjusts rota | N/A | |
| iOS app |
RotaCloud is a UK-based company whose core product is rota and shift scheduling, with shift swapping, time and attendance (clock-in/out), and HR document storage. Its absence tracking is included but secondary — and notably, absences don't automatically adjust the rota. TimeTally focuses on timesheet tracking with approval workflows, full-featured leave management, and direct payroll export to Xero, QuickBooks, or CSV. They solve different primary problems. See our comparison matrix for a full side-by-side view.
Hours tracking
Employee timesheets
Holiday tracking
UK entitlements built-in
Approval workflow
Managers review & approve
Payroll export
Xero, QuickBooks, CSV
RotaCloud includes basic absence tracking, but it's not the tool's primary focus. TimeTally offers comprehensive leave management with UK statutory entitlements, custom leave types, and approval workflows.
Auto-calculated based on working pattern and start date
Employees request, managers approve from any device
RotaCloud offers basic clock-in/out time and attendance tracking. TimeTally provides full timesheet management with manager approval workflows, overtime calculations, multi-project tracking, and direct payroll export. Industries like care homes, hospitality, and cleaning services benefit from having timesheets and leave in one place.
Employees log start/end times or total hours per day
Managers approve or reject with one tap
£2
per employee/month
From £10
per month (up to 5 employees)
Example: For 20 employees, RotaCloud pricing increases by employee band. TimeTally for 20 employees = £40/month with full timesheets, leave, and payroll export included.
Timesheets, overtime, and holiday data all flow from one system — ensuring consistency and accuracy. One click sends approved hours to your payroll software. RotaCloud has limited payroll export capabilities, whereas TimeTally integrates directly with Xero and QuickBooks. Explore how it works or use our ROI calculator to see the savings.
Need rota scheduling and shift management → RotaCloud
Need timesheets + leave + payroll export→ TimeTally
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