Alternatives · Time Tracking
BigTime alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded BigTime alternative is Harvest (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Free forever for 1 seat and 2 projects."
BigTime compared with 5 alternatives: Replicon, ClickTime, Harvest, Costlocker and Tempo Timesheets.
BigTime is a paid product, starting at $20 per user / month, billing basis not stated. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BigTimeThis tool | From $20/mo | No | Web |
| Replicon | Paid | No | Web |
| ClickTime | From $12/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Harvest | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Costlocker | Free trial · from $12/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Tempo Timesheets | Free trial · from $10/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
BigTime starts at $20 a month for each person and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 4 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Harvest.
ClickTime, Costlocker and Tempo Timesheets start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from BigTime
Replicon
Time tracking and labor compliance for project-based firms
- Replicon also covers time clock and time off.
- Replicon does not cover invoicing and quotes and estimates, which BigTime does.
Suits: Professional services and consulting firms billing clients by project
ClickTime
Timesheets and labor cost tracking for finance and project teams
- ClickTime starts at $12 per user / month (starting price; billing basis not shown).
- ClickTime also lists iOS and Android apps.
- ClickTime also covers time off and dashboards.
- ClickTime does not cover invoicing and quotes and estimates, which BigTime does.
Suits: Finance teams allocating labor cost and R&D tax credit hours
Harvest
Time tracking that turns logged hours into client invoices
- Harvest starts at $9 per seat / month, billed annually ($108 per seat).
- Harvest has a free plan, which BigTime lacks.
- Harvest also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Harvest does not cover expense tracking and quotes and estimates, which BigTime does.
Suits: Agencies and consultancies that bill clients for tracked hours
Costlocker
Time and cost tracking that shows profit per project for agencies
- Costlocker starts at $12 per active user / month, billed yearly ($20 billed monthly).
- Costlocker also lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
- Costlocker does not cover invoicing, expense tracking and quotes and estimates, which BigTime does.
Suits: Agencies that bill clients by the hour and want profit per project
Tempo Timesheets
Time tracking and timesheet approvals built into Jira
- Tempo Timesheets starts at $10 per month for up to 10 users, billed monthly ($100 billed yearly).
- Tempo Timesheets also covers calendar.
- Tempo Timesheets does not cover invoicing, expense tracking and quotes and estimates, which BigTime does.
Suits: Teams that already run Jira and want time logged on issues
Limits worth knowing in BigTime
- Only Essentials has a published price; Advanced, Premier and Enterprise are quoted after a demo request.
- The pricing page does not say whether $20 assumes annual or monthly billing, and shows no free plan or trial.
- Quotes, Resource Management and the Data Hub are extra modules, and some AI agents are marked coming soon.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to BigTime?
The alternatives to BigTime in this directory are Replicon, ClickTime, Harvest, Costlocker and Tempo Timesheets. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with BigTime.
Is there a free alternative to BigTime?
Yes. Harvest has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which BigTime alternatives work on Windows?
The BigTime listing does not include a Windows app. Harvest and Costlocker list one.
Which BigTime alternatives work on macOS?
The BigTime listing does not include a macOS app. Harvest and Costlocker list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.