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Head-to-head · Time and Attendance Software

QuickBooks Time vs Deputy

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score QuickBooks Time #2 in Time and Attendance Software 9.1/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Try QuickBooks Time
Deputy #7 in Time and Attendance Software 8.6/10 31-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Deputy

QuickBooks Time leads on 0 checks, Deputy on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreQuickBooks Time · 9.1/10
  • Free trialboth

QuickBooks Time scores higher on our rubric for time and attendance software: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

QuickBooks Time is the better fit for quickBooks-centric project and field teams. Deputy is the better fit for shift-based businesses prioritizing scheduling.

  • QuickBooks Time fits best

    QuickBooks-centric project and field teams

  • Deputy fits best

    Shift-based businesses prioritizing scheduling

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Side by side

Feature QuickBooks Time 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Deputy 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.6
Ranking #2 in Time and Attendance Software #7 in Time and Attendance Software
Best for QuickBooks-centric project and field teams Shift-based businesses prioritizing scheduling
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $5/user/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 30 days 31 days
Free trial length 30 days · no card needed 31 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Phone, Live chat, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 50+ integrations 11 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features QuickBooks Time 0/5 · Deputy 0/5
Mobile clock-in Not checked yet Not checked yet
Shift scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Leave management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Payroll export Not checked yet Not checked yet
Geofencing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Clock-in methods Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Tracks time against customers, jobs, projects, and billable work
  • Includes GPS, geofencing, scheduling, and kiosk clock-in options
  • Connects with QuickBooks, Xero, and Gusto for payroll workflows
  • Auto-scheduling uses business needs and staff availability.
  • Employees can claim open shifts and request swaps or replacements.
  • Web, iOS, Android, API, payroll, HR, and POS connectivity.
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Monthly pricing combines base fees with per-user charges
  • QuickBooks Online is required for the listed Time plans
  • There is no free plan.
  • Advanced scheduling and auto-scheduling start on the Core plan.
  • Single sign-on and sandbox access require the Pro plan.
Our verdict

QuickBooks Time is a paid time and attendance service for businesses that need employee hour tracking, timesheet approvals, scheduling, and project oversight. It supports clock-in and clock-out through a browser or mobile app, with iOS and…

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Deputy is a workforce management platform for businesses with shift-based teams. It brings together employee scheduling, time tracking, timesheets, leave and availability management, open shifts, shift swaps, compliance tools,…

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  1. QuickBooks TimeTime and Attendance Software 9.130-day trial
  2. DeputyTime and Attendance Software 8.631-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • QuickBooks Time — where it wins

    • Tracks time against customers, jobs, projects, and billable work
    • Includes GPS, geofencing, scheduling, and kiosk clock-in options
    • Connects with QuickBooks, Xero, and Gusto for payroll workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Monthly pricing combines base fees with per-user charges
    • QuickBooks Online is required for the listed Time plans

  • Deputy — where it wins

    • Auto-scheduling uses business needs and staff availability.
    • Employees can claim open shifts and request swaps or replacements.
    • Web, iOS, Android, API, payroll, HR, and POS connectivity.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan.
    • Advanced scheduling and auto-scheduling start on the Core plan.
    • Single sign-on and sandbox access require the Pro plan.
  • QuickBooks Time9.1/10 · 30-day trial

    A strong fit for QuickBooks-centric teams tracking field work, projects, and billable hours.

    Try QuickBooks TimeFull verdict →
  • Deputy8.6/10 · 31-day trial

    A scheduling-led workforce platform with time tracking, mobile apps, and shift management.

    Visit DeputyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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