Tick

Tick is time tracking software that compares the hours a team logs with project and task budgets. The idea behind it is that for service firms, hours are the stock being sold, so tracking them against budget protects profit. Budgets update each time an entry is submitted.

What Tick offers

• Time entry — apps for iOS, Android, Apple Watch and desktop, plus browser extensions.
• Real-time budgets — project and task budgets refresh as time is logged.
• Timecard — a simple way to select a project and task and start a timer.
• Reports — breakdowns that show how profitable projects are.
• Project tool links — connections to Trello, Asana and Basecamp, including time tracking inside Basecamp.
• Export — time data can be exported for other uses.

Who it works with

It is designed for teams in service industries that need to hit budgets, and the company says tens of thousands of businesses use it.

Key facts

• Platforms: iOS, Android, Apple Watch, desktop and browser
• Trial: a time-limited trial is offered