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BigTime: Professional Services Automation Software

BigTime helps professional services firms manage the project lifecycle from quoting to payment. It is designed for teams that need to align resource utilization with financial forecasting.
  • Operations
  • Time Tracking
  • Professional services firms
  • Accounting firms
  • Architecture and engineering firms
  • IT services providers
  • Consulting firms

Pricing

Essentials pricing starts at $20 per user per month. Advanced and Premier tiers include additional features such as custom reporting and multi-currency invoicing.

At a glance

Best for
Professional services firms, Accounting firms, Architecture and engineering firms, IT services providers, Consulting firms
Key use cases
Bid and Proposal Preparation, Billable Hour Management, Capacity Planning, Revenue Cycle Management
Integrations
QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Xero, Sage Intacct, Salesforce
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How AI is used

BigTime is a professional services automation (PSA) tool for firms that bill by the hour, such as those in accounting, architecture, engineering, and IT services. The platform connects various stages of project delivery, from the initial quote to final payment.

For smaller, single-entity firms, the tool provides core functions like time and expense tracking and invoicing. Larger organizations can use the Enterprise version, which supports multi-entity and multi-currency operations and offers business intelligence reporting.

Beyond basic tracking, the software includes AI-powered features for staffing recommendations and financial forecasting. Buyers should confirm whether they need basic time tracking or the advanced resource management and multi-entity capabilities found in higher-tier plans.

Key Features

  • Time and Expense Tracking

    Captures billable hours and expenses with autofill and smart presets to support invoice generation.

  • Resource Management

    Includes AI-powered staffing recommendations to match employee skills to project needs and track availability.

  • Scoping and Quoting

    A builder wizard and templates help create structured quotes and SOWs that can be converted into projects.

  • Invoicing and Payments

    Generates invoices from approved time entries and supports ACH, credit card payments, and a client portal.

  • Financial Forecasting

    Uses historical data and AI to help predict revenue, margin risk, and future staffing requirements.

  • Multi-Entity Support

    Available in the Enterprise version to manage operations across different business entities and currencies.

Use Cases

  • Bid and Proposal Preparation

    Using the quote builder and service catalogs to create standardized proposals and SOWs.

  • Billable Hour Management

    Tracking time and expenses across projects to support accurate billing and reduce manual data re-entry.

  • Capacity Planning

    Using availability heat maps and demand planning to assign staff based on skills and certifications.

  • Revenue Cycle Management

    Moving from approved time cards to sent invoices and digital payments via a centralized client portal.

Integrations

  • QuickBooks Online
  • QuickBooks Desktop
  • Xero
  • Sage Intacct
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Jira
  • Slack
  • Zapier
  • Lacerte

FAQ

What is the difference between BigTime Delivery and BigTime Enterprise PSA?

BigTime Delivery is designed for smaller, single-entity firms needing core time tracking and invoicing. Enterprise PSA is built for larger firms requiring multi-entity, multi-currency support and advanced BI reporting.

How does BigTime handle invoicing and payments?

It pulls data directly from approved time and expense entries to generate invoices. Clients can pay via ACH or credit card through a secure portal.

What accounting software does BigTime integrate with?

BigTime offers integrations with QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Xero, and Sage Intacct.

Does BigTime include AI features?

Yes, the platform includes an AI Assistant and AI-powered staffing recommendations to help match skills to project needs.

Source category: Operations

Source subcategory: Time Tracking

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