Bookable features
Both ZEP Professional as well as PACS offer modular extensions that enable a high degree of customization to cover specific requirements. This includes functions such as travel expense reporting or automated invoicing. Both tools offer tailor-made solutions without additional costs for functions that are not required.
time recording, project time recording
PACS is primarily designed for time recording in project management. It makes it possible to record working hours as well as legal break regulations. However, working time recording in PACS must be booked additionally, while it is included in the basic package in ZEP Professional. ZEP Professional provides a real-time overview of working hours and also offers a time recording terminal for stamping and unstamping. This time recording can be linked directly to projects, which is not possible in PACS.
Project administration
Both solutions enable the administration and detailed evaluation of projects as well as the allocation of tasks and responsibilities. However, ZEP Professional provides a more detailed overview of complex project structures through the process structure, which can also be individually configured differently from the main project level.
customer management
With PACS, customer data and contacts can be managed. ZEP Professional goes even further and offers the option of integrating key account managers to further optimize customer service.
Prices & receipts
Both tools allow you to store hourly and daily rates and manage international assignments. However, ZEP Professional also offers internal cost rates for detailed profitability calculation and the option of applying surcharges for special periods such as night work to deposit. PACS does not provide this functionality.
range
Both systems make it possible to create Offered with standardized processes and individual templates. ZEP Professional also automates project creation after the offer has been accepted, which reduces manual effort.
invoicing
PACS and ZEP Professional make it possible to create and manage invoices, with ZEP Professional offering additional functions such as automatic sending of invoices and reminders of billable services. PACS does not provide these advanced features.
project planning
Both solutions offer features for resource planning and to compare planned and actual working hours.
Travel expense report
Die Travel expense report is integrated into both tools, with ZEP Professional offering more comprehensive billing with country-specific regulations and several document types.
Tickets, tasks & to-dos
ZEP Professional allows you to create Project tickets and subtasks with allocation of times and billing as well as internal and external collaboration. These features are not available in PACS.
Departments, branches, locations
ZEP Professional offers advanced functions for mapping complex corporate structures with Locations, subsidiaries and divisions. This flexibility does not exist in PACS.
Support
Both software providers offer personal support via telephone and email. The focus is on quick, individual help.
synopsis
ZEP Professional and PACS both offer comprehensive functions for project management and time recording, although ZEP Professional sometimes offers more extensive functions in areas such as time recording, resource planning, ticket systems and attendance recording. ZEP Professional is particularly suitable for companies that manage complex project structures and require a flexible adjustment of standard functions to their specific needs.