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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    BigTime Software

    Score6.5 out of 10
    N/ABigTime IQ is time and expense tracking software from Chicago-based BigTime Software.

    $20

    User per Month

    Magnetic

    N/A
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    Magnetic is a workflow management platform designed and built for professional services firms. It combines essential project management capabilities into a single system: account management, business development, task management, project management, project finances, time tracking, billing, HR management and resource scheduling. Magnetic is designed to help businesses waste less time, manage projects smarter, and deliver on time and within budget. The system offers a bird’s eye…

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    Pricing
    BigTime SoftwareMagnetic
    Editions & Modules
    Essentials
    $20
    User per Month
    Advanced
    $35
    User per Month
    Premier
    $45
    User per Month
    Projector
    $60
    Solo
    $0
    Essentials
    $10
    per month per user
    Pro
    $22
    per month per user
    Enterprise
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    BigTime SoftwareMagnetic
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalOptional
    Additional Details—20% discount available for annual billing.
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    Community Pulse
    BigTime SoftwareMagnetic
    Considered Both Products
    BigTime Software
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    Magnetic
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    25 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    22 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    25 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    95%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    19 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    73%
    Implementation went as expected
    16 Answers
    No answers on this topic
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    User Ratings
    BigTime SoftwareMagnetic
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (32 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Availability
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    BigTime SoftwareMagnetic
    Likelihood to Recommend
    BigTime Software
    I'd like to start by saying, I rarely give 10's on anything, almost always 9's, the main reason for my 10 rating is the support I've received from this team/company. BigTime Software has been well suited for our company b/c it's giving a window into the project budget and time frames to our Project Managers to proactively manage their projects and look for areas to improve and celebrate with support staff. I would say efficiency in time management. BigTime Software is not an accounting software and I love that about it. We were looking for a tool for staff to manage their projects and stay on budget and track time and generate invoices all in one place and we've found that with BigTime Software.
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    Magnetic
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    Pros
    BigTime Software
    • I like the functionality of being able to make payments electronically and the amount of banks and payment methods that are available.
    • Another very useful feature of this tool is that the system allows to set a parameter to perform automatic invoices.
    • I also really like the amount of templates that this tool has. Since it allows us to make customizable reports to our clients.
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    Magnetic
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    Cons
    BigTime Software
    • For some types of projects, we are unable to use BigTime's invoicing feature. It would be nice if we could further customize invoices to fit our needs. We still have to use Quickbooks to complete certain invoices.
    • Being able to create Purchase Orders in BigTime would be extremely useful to us. We currently use Quickbooks for this.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    BigTime Software
    Its been a huge help in saving time and making billing more efficient. Would like to see the product grow and be able to continue to use it.
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    Magnetic
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    Usability
    BigTime Software
    Overall most areas of the software are easy to use. I tend to spend a lot of time in analytics and reports. Those are not as user friendly, in my opinion, and could use some improvements. I think it just takes time to get familiar with where items are stored in the program and what changes affect what.
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    Magnetic
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    Reliability and Availability
    BigTime Software
    BigTime is available 99% of the time. At times there are bugs, but most are resolved quickly
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    Magnetic
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    Performance
    BigTime Software
    have not noticed a slow integration issue using QBO
    Incentivized
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    Magnetic
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    Support Rating
    BigTime Software
    The support is amazing! They are always available through the chat interface in the program. Each support person has fully answered my questions the first time. I have had a positive experience with each inquiry. It is very important to me that I am able to get instant access to help so that I can make the most of the software and all of its capabilities.
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    Magnetic
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    Implementation Rating
    BigTime Software
    I touched on this briefly, in another survey section, but my implementation manager, Kevin, was exceptional. The actual implementation process took 3 months, not 1 before I was comfortable rolling it out to staff. We also had to wait/schedule time and coordinate for our custom xml. invoice to be generated and in a place we felt comfortable sending it out to clients. In the end I was very satisfied, but during the first few months it was challenging.
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    Magnetic
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    Alternatives Considered
    BigTime Software
    I liked the client management, but it didn't do time tracking, billing or syncing with quickbooks. It was too robust for my needs. I tried it for the client management and thought I might use it along with bigtime, but it was too cumbersome and would involve too much double entry. And it didn't track time or bill which are necessary functions
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    Magnetic
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    Scalability
    BigTime Software
    The product is useful for faster billing and efficient timesheet logs. I do like the report features however there are many options and can be overwhelming for the user. It is most helpful to set up reports speaking to an agent to ensure the right fields are set, etc.
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    Magnetic
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    Return on Investment
    BigTime Software
    • Before BigTime, we were using Excel to track everything, creating invoices, and run reports. Getting on BigTime has saved us tons of time and effort which equates to dollars saved on labor.
    • From a legal standpoint, BigTime has allowed us to be organized and prepared in the event we would need to present financial details to anyone.
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    Magnetic
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    ScreenShots

    BigTime Software Screenshots

    Screenshot of BigTime Wallet provides clients with a personalized experience to pay on time from anywhere, in one click.Screenshot of A big-picture view into operational insights to make adjustments to how resources are managed.Screenshot of Real-time, actionable insights for professional services firms.Screenshot of The platform is designed to work within existing workflows and software stack, acting as a single source of truth for data.Screenshot of BigTime's invoicing engine supports dozens of industry-standard billing scenarios and enough options to satisfy exacting customer needs.

    Magnetic Screenshots

    Screenshot of the Project Dashboard, which is logically divided into 3 sections:

Budget
For tracking how a project is performing against what was agreed upon with the client, as well as key KPI’s such as Net Margin and Gross Margin.

Scheduling
Magnetic will predict if a project is going over- or underservice. Through key metrics such as Estimate to Complete and Estimate at Complete, Magentic helps users to understand if a project is going to be on or off track.

Financials
Displays projects’ financial performance through key financial indicators such as Actual Net/Gross Margin, un-billable work and supplier purchases.Screenshot of the navigable Resource Capacity dashboard in Magnetic, where users can apply filters based on department, position, or line manager. It provides instant visibility into available capacity, booked capacity across billable and non-billable work, opportunities, and leave time.Screenshot of the profitability dashboard financial tool, that offers a concise and real-time overview of a company's financial performance. It consolidates key metrics, providing a snapshot of revenue, costs, and profit margins. Customizable filters and dynamic charts enable stakeholders to analyze specific aspects of any business, fostering informed decision-making.Screenshot of Magnetic's comprehensive dashboard, providing tools to monitor and manage client engagements.

This helps users to stay informed and in control through Magnetic's interface, using valuable insights into a projects and client relationships for improved efficiency and client satisfaction.Screenshot of Magnetic's Revenue Forecast, used to monitor billings, monitor budgets for open projects, and factor in potential revenue from upcoming opportunities. With real-time tracking and analysis capabilities, Magnetic helps to drive informed decisions.Screenshot of customisable templates used to create precise cost estimates and time plans. This helps to ensure accurate client quotes and allocate tasks with optimal timings, maximising productivity and project success.