TimeTac review
Bottom line
TimeTac is a web-based time and attendance platform that brings work hours, leave, and project time into one system. Its clearest strength is the range of ways employees can clock in, from fingerprint terminals and NFC tags to smartphones and automatic background capture. The main cost to watch is pricing, which is only available on request, along with the physical devices needed for terminal and tag-based clocking. It suits small and mid-size teams in the DACH region that need payroll-ready hours and project budget visibility.
What is TimeTac?
TimeTac is a time and attendance platform from TimeTac GmbH, a company based in Graz, Austria. It combines work hours, leave, and project time in one system, replacing paper timesheets, spreadsheets, and hours filled in from memory. Filling in timesheets from memory takes the average team member 40 minutes a week, and TimeTac is built to replace that manual step with tracking that runs in the background.
Employees can clock in with a fingerprint or chip terminal, an NFC tag, a smartphone, or directly in the browser. GPS and geofencing verify location for mobile clock-ins, and the app keeps working without an internet connection, syncing once a connection returns. Automatic time capture detects apps and browser tabs in the background and proposes calendar entries that can be confirmed in one click. Employees submit leave requests that move through approval workflows, with automatic calculations for vacation and sick leave. Project managers track hours by client, project, and task, and they receive an alert before a project goes over budget.
TimeTac is aimed at small and mid-size businesses, and it is used in trades, construction, healthcare, agencies, architects, and cleaning companies. Named customers include Greenpeace, Segafredo, and Samsung Schweiz. Pricing is provided on request, and the company offers a 30-day free trial with no obligation.
What sets TimeTac apart is how far it reaches beyond a basic clock. Payroll-relevant data is prepared for payroll without manual rework, and the platform carries ISO 27001 certification with servers located in the EU. It offers a choice of tracking methods, including physical devices, and it connects to identity providers such as Okta, Auth0, and Microsoft Entra ID as well as HR and payroll tools such as Personio and DATEV. The company states that the system is designed to grow from a 20-person team to a 200-person team.
Who it's for
- Small and mid-size businesses
- Project-based teams billing by client
- Trades, construction, and agencies
- Companies with DACH or EU payroll requirements
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who need published prices before contacting sales
- Teams that want a free plan with no time limit
- Organizations that want to avoid any hardware
Typical uses
- Tracking billable hours by client and project
- Managing vacation and sick leave approvals
- Replacing paper timesheets and Excel tracking
- Clocking in at job sites with NFC or geofencing
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