Sage HR is a modular HR platform: core HR and leave, with timesheets and shift scheduling as separate modules, each priced per employee — so the cost climbs as you add features. TimeTally includes time tracking, holiday management, and payroll exports in one flat rate of £3/employee — no modules to configure, no surprise costs.
| Feature | TimeTally | Sage HR |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per employee/month | £3 all-inclusive | Per module (core HR + add-ons) |
| Timesheet tracking | Add-on module | |
| Holiday management | ||
| Payroll export | Xero/QuickBooks journal, CSV | Sage payroll products |
| Modular pricing | No — all included | Yes |
| UK bank holidays | ||
| Mobile app |
Sage HR's pricing page couldn't be checked on 3 October 2026 — ask Sage for a current quote.
Sage HR is a modular HR platform where you pay for core HR and leave, then add modules such as timesheets, shift scheduling and performance — each at an additional cost. TimeTally takes the opposite approach: everything you need for time tracking and leave management is included in one simple £3/employee price. No modules to configure, no surprise costs as your needs grow. 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
TimeTally includes comprehensive holiday and leave management as standard — no need to purchase a separate leave module or configure add-ons.
Auto-calculated based on working pattern and start date
Sick leave, TOIL, compassionate leave, and more — all built in
With Sage HR, timesheet tracking is a separate add-on module at an additional cost. With TimeTally, full timesheet approval workflows, overtime tracking, and payroll-ready exports are included from day one. Industries like care homes, hospitality, and cleaning services particularly benefit from having both in one place.
Employees log start/end times or total hours per day
Managers approve or reject with one tap
£3
per employee/month — all inclusive
Per module
core HR and leave, plus paid add-on modules
Example:With Sage HR you pay per employee for core HR and again for each module you add, such as timesheets or shift scheduling — check Sage's current rates for your team size. TimeTally for 10 employees = £30/month for timesheets, rota AND holidays, all included.
Timesheets, overtime, and holiday data all flow from one system — ensuring consistency and accuracy. Approved hours, overtime included, are posted to Xero or QuickBooks as a wages journal or exported as CSV for any other payroll software, and changes to approved timesheets are logged. Explore how it works or use our ROI calculator to see the savings.
Need a full modular HRIS → Sage HR
Need timesheets and holidays, all included → TimeTally
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